WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling for American biofuel to be unleashed with bipartisan legislation to replace Russian oil with clean, American-made renewable fuels that are available right now. The Home Front Energy Independence Act puts into law a ban on Russian oil and couples that with opening up the use

PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $20 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program will support facility upgrades and modernization at the Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls, which is a critical access hospital of Marshfield Clinic Health System, to expand access to quality healthcare for rural communities that have

Yesterday, in a unanimous vote of 31-0 (2 not voting), the State Senate voted against concurrence in the Assembly amended version of the EV charging bill, SB 573. The bill aimed to define who can provide EV charging services, how customers will pay for it, and the electricity source for the chargers. Wisconsin law does

MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today announced the availability of Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) funding of $3.1 million in for employer-led, customized worker training grants and urged employers to collaborate with local partners in proposing skill-building solutions. The deadline to submit applications is 3 p.m. on

WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa School District is inviting community members to provide their input as the District develops its updated strategic plan. Stakeholders are encouraged to take a brief online survey, which is open until 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, regarding the areas of focus the District

MADISON, March 9, 2022 – Legislation that would require all businesses be treated equally during an emergency declaration has been approved by the Legislature and sent to Governor Tony Evers for signature.  Bill G. Smith, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Wisconsin, the state’s leading small

OSHKOSH  – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced today he is launching two new ads highlighting his work with the Joseph Project, a faith-based initiative in Milwaukee his office helped start to connect people to job opportunities and provide them with the skills they need. The ads feature interviews with Markeitha

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to discuss how the Biden administration’s policies have weakened America and emboldened our enemies. The interview can be found here, excerpts are below. On Biden’s Policy Failures:  “Remember, they put Vice President Harris in charge of the border.

Contact: Mark Spreitzer, 608-313-4509 BELOIT – Today, Representative Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) announced that he is running to represent Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District which includes portions of Dane, Green, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth Counties. “Serving the 45th Assembly District as your State Representative for the last 7 years has

MILWAUKEE, WI – After a violent start to the year, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, alongside Milwaukee County’s Department of Health & Human Services., will join Dr. Ramel Kweku Smith, PHD, LP tomorrow, Thursday, March 10, at 10 AM at the Wisconsin Black Historical Museum for a discussion about normalizing conversations around mental wellness. The event is the first

WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2022: Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 727 sending it to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Assembly Bill 727, authored by Senator Cowles and Representative Kitchens contains a number of provisions beneficial to farmers, but valid concerns remain. The bill creates a commercial nitrogen

MADISON, Wis. — With gas prices rising in Wisconsin and across the country, Governor Tony Evers joined five other governors yesterday in urging the United States Congress to suspend the federal gas tax through the end of the year. Gov. Evers knows that while Wisconsin’s economy is stronger than it was before he

Madison, Wis. – March 9, 2022 – The 2021-22 Wisconsin legislative session ended this week. This session was marked by important wins for cancer prevention and early detection, as well as battles against unwarranted efforts to create barriers to accessing care. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and County Executive Joe Parisi today announced the selection of a location on which to build a permanent shelter facility serving men experiencing homeless. The property, 1902 Bartillon Drive, is already owned by the City. The leaders committed to work together and with the network of local

WAUKESHA, Wis. — State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) issued this statement today regarding the passing of Margaret Farrow: “Yesterday, Waukesha County lost a prominent member of the community. Margaret Farrow fulfilled many roles throughout her life, demonstrating her passion for civic service. “As a mother, grandmother, friend, a dedicated member

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 31, 2022 for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors. The eight districts up for election are: District 3 – Lincoln, Oneida, Price, and Taylor counties District

MADISON, Wis. — Michael Gableman’s sham inquiry into the long ago decided 2020 election won by President Joe Biden rolls on, and according to recently released records, so does his taxpayer funded meal train. Records made public by American Oversight reveal Gableman and his team billed over $13,000 in reimbursements for meals, mileage,

MANITOWOC, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council is partnering with Wisconsin Farm Bureau  Federation and the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center to host an in-person and virtual race  celebrating agriculture this May Beef Month.   “We were overwhelmed with support from our virtual Burgers & Buns Fun Run in 2021,” Kaitlyn  Riley,

Yesterday the state Senate also passed a package of education bills that will negatively and  disproportionally impact students with disabilities.  “Students with disabilities can least afford to be left behind, but advocates and families are worried that  is exactly what will happen,” said Swedeen. “The cumulative effect of this legislation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Brady USA Inc.’s Good Hope Road facility as a Tier 1 participant of the state’s Green Tier program. The DNR’s Green Tier program recognizes organization commitments to going above and beyond compliance to achieve continual improvement. Tier 1 of Green Tier encourages,