U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on fraudulent elections

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke on the House floor this afternoon on the seriousness of the fraudulent electors who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Click the image to watch the full speech, and find the transcript,

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Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Black History Month 2022

MADISON, WI- On Tuesday, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Black History Month 2022 alongside Governor Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. As the Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Stubbs released the following statement:

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American Bridge: With Roe under attack, Republican candidates across the map take toxic stances on choice

American Bridge Polling Shows Opposing Choice an Overwhelmingly Losing Position for Republicans Whether they’re running for U.S. Senate, running for governor, or eyeing the 2024 presidential primary, Republicans can’t stop talking about their disqualifying plans to ban abortion. Republican candidates have argued that rape and incest victims should be denied abortion access, applauded efforts to overturn

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on fraudulent elections

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke on the House floor this afternoon on the seriousness of the fraudulent electors who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Click the image to watch the full speech, and find the transcript, as delivered, of Rep. Pocan’s remarks below. Rep. Mark Pocan

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USDA: Invests $37.4 million to support local businesses, create good-paying jobs and strengthen the economy in rural Wisconsin

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Feb. 3, 2022 — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced the Department is investing $37.4 million to help rural Wisconsin through job creation, business expansion and technical assistance. “USDA’s business programs are meant to assist rural ag producers, small

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Urges USOPC chair to keep U.S. Olympians safe

WASHIGTON, D.C.- Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), China Task Force Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL), and other members of the China Task Force in sending a letter to Board Chair of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)

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Nelson campaign: Again urges 1/6 Committee to subpoena Johnson after damning new report shows ‘insurrection Senator’ as go-to clearinghouse for plots and plans

Appleton, Wis. – U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson on Thursday again called on the January 6th Committee to subpoena Sen. Ron Johnson (R.-Wis.) after a damning new report in The Washington Post painted a disturbing picture of Johnson as a major clearinghouse for the January 6th insurrection plots and plans.

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World Dairy Expo: Names Herschleb as next general manager

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to introduce Laura Herschleb, DeForest, Wis., as the next WDE General Manager. Herschleb will begin her duties on February 28, 2022, as current General Manager Scott Bentley prepares to retire. In this role, Herschleb will provide leadership, vision and strategic oversight to the

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New North: Launches More YOU in NEW digital marketing campaign

Video series shares stories of individuals who moved to Northeast Wisconsin from outside region NEW NORTH, February 3, 2022 – New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, this week is launching a multi-pronged digital campaign – More YOU in NEW (North East Wisconsin)

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Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Black History Month 2022

MADISON, WI- On Tuesday, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Black History Month 2022 alongside Governor Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. As the Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Stubbs released the following statement:   “Black History Month is a special time in our

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Waukesha County Public Health: Amends contact tracing to align with new recommendations

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health will shift COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing efforts to high-priority prevention and response activities, in alignment with new recommendations by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued last week, and in a joint statement by multiple national public health entities. Isolation and quarantine recommendations are not impacted by

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UW-Health: Omicron subvariant spreading in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – This week, a subvariant of the omicron COVID-19 variant was detected in Dane County raising questions about the current state of the pandemic. The new subvariant, known as BA.2, appears to be 1.5 times more contagious than its original form, according to a pre-print Danish observational study. This

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