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MADISON, Wis. – After President Biden signed his infrastructure legislation into law, the Biden-Harris administration immediately got to work to ensure that the funds will secure a greener, clear future for Wisconsin families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest
MADISON, WI – Legislative Republicans continued to prioritize advancing harmful abortion bans by holding a public hearing on SB 923 today. The Texas-inspired bill would ban abortions after 6 weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant, and includes
OSHKOSH, Wis. – A giant among Wisconsin’s inland fresh water fishes, the bottom‐dwelling lake sturgeon is a living fossil – a relic from the Middle Ages of fish evolution. The Winnebago system is home to one of the largest lake sturgeon
MADISON, WI – The City of Madison will not have a primary election on February 15, 2022. No office appearing on the Spring Election ballots in the City of Madison had enough candidates file to require a primary in the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee Common Council has passed a paid parental leave policy, which would empower City of Milwaukee employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave. Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic authored and sponsored the legislation. “As the mother of
[Waukesha, WI] – In a video message to her supporters on Tuesday, Rebecca Kleefisch slammed Tony Evers for his lack of action to address crime in Milwaukee and outlined her plan to reduce crime. Following Kleefisch’s press conference with police addressing rising
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet Supporting Child Well-Being through COVID-19 Grief detailing what our parents, schools, communities, and policymakers can do to make a difference. From deaths of loved ones
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1, 2022: District
MADISON (Feb. 8, 2022) – Today, Bill G. Smith, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin, the state’s leading small business organization with 10,000 members, testified in support of Assembly Bill 912. The legislation would require all businesses
Madison, Wis. – Feb. 8, 2022 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization, strongly opposes two bills being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature that pose life-threatening risks to cancer patients, survivors and
NEENAH, Wis. – The Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is announcing the FOCUS program will transition to a virtual presentation for the spring 2022 session dates. “For nearly two years, ThedaCare has monitored and proactively adjusted our
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, recently held a guest lecture at Hillsdale College outlining concerns over identity politics in the military. He also discussed how the Department of
WAUWATOSA, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that the City of Wauwatosa has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network is an affiliate of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities and
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Today, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee), a candidate in the Milwaukee Mayoral race, released the following campaign video. Title: Let’s Get to Work Time: 30 Second Spot Watch Video Along with the video, Taylor provided the following
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act, legislation that will make badly-needed operational and financial reforms to the United States Postal Service (USPS). “The USPS is a critical part of our nation’s
“America depends on a strong and reliable Postal Service. The United States Postal Service reaches into every community, rural, urban, and suburban, across our nation through its unmatchable delivery network. Over 600,000 hardworking Postal Service employees, nearly a quarter of
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored legislation to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks while in office. Senator Baldwin has had the management of her financial assets in a blind trust while serving in
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement regarding the announcement of a new tariff agreement between the United States and Japan on steel products currently subject to 232 tariffs: “I applaud Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai for taking this step to transition away
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Oshkosh Defense calling on them to reverse their decision to award 1,000 jobs to non-union workers in South Carolina, rather than creating jobs for workers here in
MADISON, Wis. – After President Biden signed his infrastructure legislation into law, the Biden-Harris administration immediately got to work to ensure that the funds will secure a greener, clear future for Wisconsin families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest investment in electric vehicle charging in American history and will
MADISON, WI – Legislative Republicans continued to prioritize advancing harmful abortion bans by holding a public hearing on SB 923 today. The Texas-inspired bill would ban abortions after 6 weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant, and includes a $10,000 bounty reward for people to sue anyone who
OSHKOSH, Wis. – A giant among Wisconsin’s inland fresh water fishes, the bottom‐dwelling lake sturgeon is a living fossil – a relic from the Middle Ages of fish evolution. The Winnebago system is home to one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America and is one of only two
MADISON, WI – The City of Madison will not have a primary election on February 15, 2022. No office appearing on the Spring Election ballots in the City of Madison had enough candidates file to require a primary in the City on February 15. Offices that City of Madison voters
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee Common Council has passed a paid parental leave policy, which would empower City of Milwaukee employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave. Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic authored and sponsored the legislation. “As the mother of two toddlers, it wasn’t long ago that I experienced the
[Waukesha, WI] – In a video message to her supporters on Tuesday, Rebecca Kleefisch slammed Tony Evers for his lack of action to address crime in Milwaukee and outlined her plan to reduce crime. Following Kleefisch’s press conference with police addressing rising crime, Tony Evers’ campaign pointed to a $45 million ARPA
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet Supporting Child Well-Being through COVID-19 Grief detailing what our parents, schools, communities, and policymakers can do to make a difference. From deaths of loved ones to loss of rituals and routines, children and youth have
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1, 2022: District 4: Calvin Dalton of Endeavor Monroe, Juneau, Adams, Waushara, Marquette,
MADISON (Feb. 8, 2022) – Today, Bill G. Smith, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin, the state’s leading small business organization with 10,000 members, testified in support of Assembly Bill 912. The legislation would require all businesses be treated equally during an emergency declaration by the government.
Madison, Wis. – Feb. 8, 2022 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization, strongly opposes two bills being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature that pose life-threatening risks to cancer patients, survivors and those who will be diagnosed with cancer or other chronic
NEENAH, Wis. – The Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is announcing the FOCUS program will transition to a virtual presentation for the spring 2022 session dates. “For nearly two years, ThedaCare has monitored and proactively adjusted our plans, following COVID-19 safety guidance from health organizations,” said Ray
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, recently held a guest lecture at Hillsdale College outlining concerns over identity politics in the military. He also discussed how the Department of Defense’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bureaucracy has been built
WAUWATOSA, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that the City of Wauwatosa has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network is an affiliate of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program, an international effort launched in 2006 to help
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Today, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee), a candidate in the Milwaukee Mayoral race, released the following campaign video. Title: Let’s Get to Work Time: 30 Second Spot Watch Video Along with the video, Taylor provided the following statement. “We have many of the tools and resources to
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act, legislation that will make badly-needed operational and financial reforms to the United States Postal Service (USPS). “The USPS is a critical part of our nation’s society and economy. As the only organization that provides regular,
“America depends on a strong and reliable Postal Service. The United States Postal Service reaches into every community, rural, urban, and suburban, across our nation through its unmatchable delivery network. Over 600,000 hardworking Postal Service employees, nearly a quarter of them veterans and nearly half are people of color, help
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored legislation to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks while in office. Senator Baldwin has had the management of her financial assets in a blind trust while serving in the U.S. Senate since 2013, and the Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement regarding the announcement of a new tariff agreement between the United States and Japan on steel products currently subject to 232 tariffs: “I applaud Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai for taking this step to transition away from these misguided Trump-era tariffs. Allowing for duty-free steel from one of
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Oshkosh Defense calling on them to reverse their decision to award 1,000 jobs to non-union workers in South Carolina, rather than creating jobs for workers here in Wisconsin. He also sent letters urging President Biden and Congress