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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As first reported by the Daily Caller, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Liz Cheney (R-WY), Ted Budd (R-NC), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), and Bill Posey (R-TN), today introduced the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, which would
Five alumni who have achieved significant professional and community service success are being honored as the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrates its 154th anniversary. The 2022 class of alumni award honorees include graduates with careers in education, communication, accounting, human resources
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/17/22 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today testified before the House Rules Committee on proxy voting and remote committee proceedings. During his testimony, Gallagher slammed members for lying and abusing the proxy voting process
State Representative Don Vruwink released the following statement on his intention to seek a fourth term in the Wisconsin Legislature: “I have been honored to be elected three times in the 43rd Assembly District. I want to announce that I will
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – joined other chambers of commerce this week opposing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attempt to evade judgement from federal courts over her attempted shutdown of Enbridge’s Line
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data for the month of January 2022. In brief, the JOLTS data for Wisconsin showed: Wisconsin hires
Local activists attempting to force district into curriculum changes The News: Attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to the Cedarburg School District making clear that the district is not legally required to adopt Critical Race Theory
Program provides comprehensive employment, wellness, and reintegration support during transition process to communities around Wisconsin MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Veterans Network, and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday the launch of a program
As you prepare for the Spring Election on April 5, the City of Madison Clerk’s Office wants to remind you what types of photo ID you can use for voting in Wisconsin. Acceptable Forms of Photo ID Wisconsin driver license
Madison- Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) issued the following statement after the current Secretary of State, Doug LaFollette, announced he is running for re-election. “Evidently 44 years of collecting a taxpayer funded paycheck aren’t enough for Doug LaFollette. His announcement today
Treasurer Godlewski met with students, faculty, and administrators to see the impact of over $330,000 for books and technology for school libraries in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. MIDDLETON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited Kromrey Middle School
MILWAUKEE—George Christenson today announced that he has earned the endorsements of 16 Milwaukee County elected officials including Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Israel Ramón, Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia Martin, and former Milwaukee County Clerk and current Supervisor Joe Czarnecki.
VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Squad leaders and non-commissioned officers from units throughout the Wisconsin Army National Guard came together at Volk Field, March 13, for an inaugural Squad Leader Training event provided by some of Wisconsin’s top noncommissioned officers (NCOs).
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Attorney General Josh Kaul launched a lawsuit against Johnson Controls and Tyco Fire Prodcuts over PFAS pollution at facilities in Marinette. Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS has been linked to numerous adverse health effects,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced that he will be holding three listening sessions in Southeast Wisconsin next week. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in calling on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen protections against lead poisoning, particularly for children living in low-income communities and
Public health officials urge prevention, remind Wisconsinites it is not too late to get the flu shot to prevent serious illness The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the deaths of three children under the age of 18
Ramthun’s Comments Echo Kleefisch’s Suggestion That Rape Victims Should Turn “Lemons to Lemonade” MADISON, Wis. – It turns out Tim Ramthun is more than just an election conspiracy theorist — he’s got radical views on abortion too. Speaking at a
MADISON – As families are struggling with historic inflation and skyrocketing gas prices, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – through its affiliate, WMC Issues Mobilization Council – is calling attention to how much higher prices would be if Gov. Tony Evers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As first reported by the Daily Caller, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Liz Cheney (R-WY), Ted Budd (R-NC), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), and Bill Posey (R-TN), today introduced the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, which would end U.S. dependence on China for pharmaceutical manufacturing. “The Chinese
Five alumni who have achieved significant professional and community service success are being honored as the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrates its 154th anniversary. The 2022 class of alumni award honorees include graduates with careers in education, communication, accounting, human resources and mental health — including a public servant who has
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/17/22 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today testified before the House Rules Committee on proxy voting and remote committee proceedings. During his testimony, Gallagher slammed members for lying and abusing the proxy voting process not for COVID-19, but fundraise, attend political gatherings, or go to
State Representative Don Vruwink released the following statement on his intention to seek a fourth term in the Wisconsin Legislature: “I have been honored to be elected three times in the 43rd Assembly District. I want to announce that I will be seeking a fourth term this fall. With redistricting, the
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – joined other chambers of commerce this week opposing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attempt to evade judgement from federal courts over her attempted shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline. “Gov. Whitmer’s attempt to shut down Line 5
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data for the month of January 2022. In brief, the JOLTS data for Wisconsin showed: Wisconsin hires decreased by 9,000 over the month to 116,000. Hires also
Local activists attempting to force district into curriculum changes The News: Attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to the Cedarburg School District making clear that the district is not legally required to adopt Critical Race Theory concepts in their curriculum, nor can the Wisconsin Department of
Program provides comprehensive employment, wellness, and reintegration support during transition process to communities around Wisconsin MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Veterans Network, and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday the launch of a program providing comprehensive support to active duty military service members as
As you prepare for the Spring Election on April 5, the City of Madison Clerk’s Office wants to remind you what types of photo ID you can use for voting in Wisconsin. Acceptable Forms of Photo ID Wisconsin driver license (expired after 11/03/2020) WI DOT-issued photo ID card (expired after
Madison- Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) issued the following statement after the current Secretary of State, Doug LaFollette, announced he is running for re-election. “Evidently 44 years of collecting a taxpayer funded paycheck aren’t enough for Doug LaFollette. His announcement today is an appeal to support his platform of getting paid
Treasurer Godlewski met with students, faculty, and administrators to see the impact of over $330,000 for books and technology for school libraries in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. MIDDLETON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited Kromrey Middle School today, where she met with Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
MILWAUKEE—George Christenson today announced that he has earned the endorsements of 16 Milwaukee County elected officials including Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Israel Ramón, Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia Martin, and former Milwaukee County Clerk and current Supervisor Joe Czarnecki. “George Christenson has an outstanding record of public service to
VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Squad leaders and non-commissioned officers from units throughout the Wisconsin Army National Guard came together at Volk Field, March 13, for an inaugural Squad Leader Training event provided by some of Wisconsin’s top noncommissioned officers (NCOs). The training event — an initiative launched by Command Sgt.
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Attorney General Josh Kaul launched a lawsuit against Johnson Controls and Tyco Fire Prodcuts over PFAS pollution at facilities in Marinette. Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS has been linked to numerous adverse health effects, including pregnancy-induced hypertension and cancer. This week’s suit brought by
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced that he will be holding three listening sessions in Southeast Wisconsin next week. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss issues pending in Congress or to request
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in calling on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen protections against lead poisoning, particularly for children living in low-income communities and communities of color. In comments on the EPA’s “Draft Strategy
Public health officials urge prevention, remind Wisconsinites it is not too late to get the flu shot to prevent serious illness The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the deaths of three children under the age of 18 due to complications from influenza. These are the first reported pediatric
Ramthun’s Comments Echo Kleefisch’s Suggestion That Rape Victims Should Turn “Lemons to Lemonade” MADISON, Wis. – It turns out Tim Ramthun is more than just an election conspiracy theorist — he’s got radical views on abortion too. Speaking at a GOP event in Wood County this week, Ramthun shared that
MADISON – As families are struggling with historic inflation and skyrocketing gas prices, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – through its affiliate, WMC Issues Mobilization Council – is calling attention to how much higher prices would be if Gov. Tony Evers had his way. In a new television ad, WMC informs