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MADISON, Wis. – Reports from Washington today indicate that instead of doing the job Wisconsinites elected him to do, Ron Johnson is skipping work to start his holiday break early. “Ron Johnson continues to refuse to do the job he
La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin airports will receive $39.7 million in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with over $4.3 million headed to airports in the Third Congressional District. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects as
Democrat Would be first Hmong-American in Statewide Office in the Nation Peng Her has announced he is a candidate for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. Her has been a small business-owner, an executive for nonprofit organizations, and currently serves as the CEO
Listen to the address. The worker shortage in Wisconsin is a reaching a fever pitch with employers across the state desperately searching for more workers. In a recent survey of Wisconsin businesses, 86% reported difficulty finding workers to fill jobs.
Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his nearly $60 million investment into 12 regional projects aimed at developing long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s workforce challenges announced earlier this week. These
Dear Colleagues, Since I was first elected to the State Assembly in 2018, I have been incredibly proud of our caucus, all that we have accomplished, and how we have responded to the unique challenges that have come our way
Contact: dianneforwi@gmail.com Middleton – Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement announcing her candidacy for the 27th Senate District. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 27th Senate District. Having spent the last nine years representing the 79th Assembly District, I look forward
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding that he provide clarity on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate in light of reports that DoD has discharged unvaccinated
Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Jason Smith (R-MO), Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the work of fraternal benefit societies and ensure they are able to continue providing community service and financial security to families across the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #147 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Dec. 17, 2021, in honor of Battalion Chief Sean Slowey of the Milwaukee Fire Department, who passed
Madison, WI– Main Street Alliance small business members across Wisconsin are deeply opposed to efforts by former Gov. Scott Walker, Koch Bros funded AFP (Americans for Prosperity) and CROWE (Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy) to eliminate the state income tax and
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is excited about Georgia-Pacific’s announcement of its Broadway Mill expansion, leading to new investment and family-supporting jobs. “I want to congratulate Georgia-Pacific for making this $500 million investment in Brown County,
Wisconsin has received U.S. Department of Agriculture approval to offer the School Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. This program provides vital food benefits to families when their children are not able to get free or reduced
[Milwaukee, WI] – Wisconsinites are less safe under Democrat leadership. For the second straight year, Milwaukee broke a record for homicides as 192 Wisconsin families grapple with the loss of a loved one. It’s clear that the Democrat strategy to do nothing
f it’s a day that ends in -y, then folks across the country are reading about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for their communities. From fixing our roads and bridges, expanding high-speed internet access, securing clean drinking water,
Washington, D.C. — Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Representatives Ann Kuster (D-NH), and David Trone (D-MD) today led over 100
MADISON –Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek is encouraging members of the public to provide comment and help inform the work of Gov. Tony Evers’ Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification. The Task Force
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s delivering on his promise to expand affordable internet access, delivering middle class tax cuts and signing the first bipartisan budget in over a decade, increasing funding for public schools, or leading one of the nation’s strongest
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the state’s continued strong economic standing as the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showing the state’s preliminary unemployment rate tied for a record-low 3 percent in
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced The Insulin Cost Reduction Act, a bill that will help drive down insulin costs for Medicare Part D participants who depend on it. This bill has been endorsed by the House Committee on Oversight
MADISON, Wis. – Reports from Washington today indicate that instead of doing the job Wisconsinites elected him to do, Ron Johnson is skipping work to start his holiday break early. “Ron Johnson continues to refuse to do the job he was elected to do, only bothering to show up when
La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin airports will receive $39.7 million in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with over $4.3 million headed to airports in the Third Congressional District. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects as well as terminal, airport-transit connections, and roadway projects. More funding
Democrat Would be first Hmong-American in Statewide Office in the Nation Peng Her has announced he is a candidate for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. Her has been a small business-owner, an executive for nonprofit organizations, and currently serves as the CEO at the Hmong Institute, which focuses on providing education, training, and
Listen to the address. The worker shortage in Wisconsin is a reaching a fever pitch with employers across the state desperately searching for more workers. In a recent survey of Wisconsin businesses, 86% reported difficulty finding workers to fill jobs. On top of that, Wisconsin’s population growth lags behind our
Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his nearly $60 million investment into 12 regional projects aimed at developing long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s workforce challenges announced earlier this week. These projects will receive up to $59.5 million in grants through
Dear Colleagues, Since I was first elected to the State Assembly in 2018, I have been incredibly proud of our caucus, all that we have accomplished, and how we have responded to the unique challenges that have come our way in Wisconsin. It has been an honor to serve our
Contact: dianneforwi@gmail.com Middleton – Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement announcing her candidacy for the 27th Senate District. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 27th Senate District. Having spent the last nine years representing the 79th Assembly District, I look forward to continuing my advocacy for the people of south and
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding that he provide clarity on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate in light of reports that DoD has discharged unvaccinated service members. “Despite my and other concerned individuals’ attempts to
Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Jason Smith (R-MO), Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the work of fraternal benefit societies and ensure they are able to continue providing community service and financial security to families across the nation. “Here in Wisconsin, our fraternal organizations are over half of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #147 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Dec. 17, 2021, in honor of Battalion Chief Sean Slowey of the Milwaukee Fire Department, who passed away on Dec. 11, 2021, at the age of 68,
Madison, WI– Main Street Alliance small business members across Wisconsin are deeply opposed to efforts by former Gov. Scott Walker, Koch Bros funded AFP (Americans for Prosperity) and CROWE (Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy) to eliminate the state income tax and raise the sales tax. This would be bad for small
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is excited about Georgia-Pacific’s announcement of its Broadway Mill expansion, leading to new investment and family-supporting jobs. “I want to congratulate Georgia-Pacific for making this $500 million investment in Brown County, proving that our community is fostering a valuable eco-system for
Wisconsin has received U.S. Department of Agriculture approval to offer the School Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. This program provides vital food benefits to families when their children are not able to get free or reduced price meals at school through the National School Lunch Program
[Milwaukee, WI] – Wisconsinites are less safe under Democrat leadership. For the second straight year, Milwaukee broke a record for homicides as 192 Wisconsin families grapple with the loss of a loved one. It’s clear that the Democrat strategy to do nothing while pointing fingers isn’t working. While Joe Biden desperately lays blame on
f it’s a day that ends in -y, then folks across the country are reading about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for their communities. From fixing our roads and bridges, expanding high-speed internet access, securing clean drinking water, creating good-paying jobs, and so much more, President Biden’s infrastructure
Washington, D.C. — Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Representatives Ann Kuster (D-NH), and David Trone (D-MD) today led over 100 democrats in the Senate and House in reintroducing the Comprehensive
MADISON –Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek is encouraging members of the public to provide comment and help inform the work of Gov. Tony Evers’ Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification. The Task Force was created to evaluate current law and potential options, whether
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s delivering on his promise to expand affordable internet access, delivering middle class tax cuts and signing the first bipartisan budget in over a decade, increasing funding for public schools, or leading one of the nation’s strongest vaccine rollouts — Gov. Tony Evers has packed a lot
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the state’s continued strong economic standing as the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showing the state’s preliminary unemployment rate tied for a record-low 3 percent in November. This is down 0.2 percentage points from October’s rate
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced The Insulin Cost Reduction Act, a bill that will help drive down insulin costs for Medicare Part D participants who depend on it. This bill has been endorsed by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Minority. “For many people with diabetes, having insulin