MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, and the much- needed relief it has provided working families across Wisconsin. Brita Olsen, state director of Family Friendly Wisconsin: “President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law

MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Representative Kristina Shelton joined over 120 state and local elected officials in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. Rep. Shelton represents Wisconsin’s 90th Assembly District, containing most of the city of Green Bay. Rep. Shelton released the following statement: “Mandela understands the history

RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $20 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program will support the development of the new Racine Community Health Center to expand healthcare access in the Racine community for low-income families, underinsured or uninsured individuals, and historically underserved communities. “I am excited

“Expanding access to mental health services will protect the health and wellbeing of our children, many of whom need this care right now. The pandemic created trying times for everyone, and children certainly felt the stress of it all. 75% percent of kids between the ages of 3-17 have been

MADISON, Wis.—While many Americans are celebrating the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are millions of Americans with compromised immune systems for whom the pandemic is far from over. “There’s no question we are all experiencing pandemic fatigue, but we cannot forget about some of the most vulnerable people among us,”

This week Democrats across the country stood together to tout how President Biden’s American Rescue Plan has helped their communities since it was signed into law one year ago today – and put Republicans in the hot seat over their agenda of tax hikes and raised premiums for millions of

The Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Willie L. Hines, Jr. as Secretary-Executive Director, effective March 10, 2022. This marks only the sixth time there has been a leadership change at the head of the organization

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released the 2022 Joint Taskforce on Worker Misclassification and Payroll Fraud report, which summarizes the task force’s activities throughout 2021 and includes multiple recommendations to strengthen Wisconsin’s ability to combat these forms of fraud. The task force was created by

MADISON, WI… Three more bills authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) were signed into law today, including two initiatives designed to help military members meet their family responsibilities while serving our country. “Those who serve our nation in uniform have enough on their minds just fulfilling their mission,”

Our freedom to vote is under attack, as the Wisconsin Legislature has passed anti-voter bills that severely hinder the freedom to vote. The Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign (WIVEC) stands resolutely in opposition to these cynical and divisive bills. We support Governor Evers as a strong advocate protecting our voting

(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLF Action) has endorsed acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Milwaukee Mayor. The endorsement was made after Mayor Johnson met with VDLF Action members this past Saturday at their new office on Milwaukee’s south side, in which he expressed his support for immigrant and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates for the 75th Alice in Dairyland position. The six top candidates are Amber Cafferty, Amelia Hayden, Courtney Moser, Taylor Schaefer, Samantha Schuessler, and Charitee Seebecker. Prior to being selected as top

Viroqua, WI – Representative Loren Oldenburg announced his 2022 State Assembly campaign today. Oldenburg was first elected as Representative for Wisconsin’s 96th Assembly District in November of 2018, and was re-elected to serve a second term in the Wisconsin State Assembly in November of 2020. “Over the last two terms,

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson released the following statement regarding his vote against the $1.5 trillion spending package. “Once again Congress is voting on a massive bill – 2,700 pages – that no one has had time to read, spends $1.5 trillion, and further mortgages our children’s future.

MADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Military Affairs took a few minutes March 10 to commemorate its two-year effort — and counting — assisting Wisconsin’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s not ‘mission complete,’ but we’re getting close,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general and the man

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is now accepting nominations for the Invader Crusaders Awards through March 29, 2022. Invader Crusaders are Wisconsin residents and organizations who made significant contributions to prevent, control or eradicate invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2021 Senate Bill 561, which he authored with Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), was signed into law today as 2021 Wisconsin Act 166: “While many unit owners and condominium associations have strong and mutually-beneficial relationships, unfortunately some of these

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined Protect Our Care to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, which made health care premiums more affordable than ever. The senators also discussed the steps Congress can take now to further lower

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced additional pay for correctional officers and sergeants, psychiatric care technicians, youth counselors, and related supervisors to address ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, high vacancy rates, and security staffing needs at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ and Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ 24/7

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2021 Senate Bill 606, which he authored with Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake), was signed into law today as 2021 Wisconsin Act 170: “The State of Wisconsin should not be operating loan programs without abundant transparency and clear accountability.