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Many different industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We all know of businesses that have closed, businesses that have shifted to new ways of doing things and businesses that have flourished. Throughout the pandemic I have watched and
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, congratulated state lawmakers and the governor today for creating a program aimed at increasing exports of dairy, meat and other agricultural products by 25 percent within five
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statements after a bill they authored, 2021 Senate Bill 489, was signed into law today as 2021 Wisconsin Act 112: “The amount of planning that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution. “In September, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer said, ‘Both Republicans and Democrats have priorities they want to see addressed in the regular
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he’s directing $110 million in federal funding to support Wisconsin kids and schools, fulfilling a promise he made to fund education when he signed the 2021-2023 state budget. Gov. Evers is making this impressive investment of federal
MADISON, WI – November 19, 2021: The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department has announced a new Conservation Awareness Poster Contest, inviting students to showcase their creativity and express their thoughts on conservation practices. Presented in partnership with the National Association
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin will be receiving a $142.7 million federal investment to help put people to work rebuilding the state’s water infrastructure. The federal funding will help local communities replace lead service lines,
MADISON – Earlier this week, Governor Evers celebrated the launch of the first-ever online gambling/sports betting operation in Wisconsin at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay. Governor Evers amended the Oneida compact to allow online sports gambling
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, during stops in Milwaukee, Chilton, Stevens Point, and Holmen, Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has delivered on his promise to invest $110 million in federal funds to Wisconsin’s school districts. That’s a $133.72 increase in per
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) authored Assembly Bill 314, which was recently signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 92. This bill creates a joint agricultural and agribusiness export initiative. “Agriculture is a key driver of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #144 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 4, 2021, in honor of firefighter Brandon R. Romo of Pardeeville,
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 18: “I did not support this legislation because it includes more unchecked spending and Biden’s pointless and coercive
RACINE, Wis. — Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski joined Mayor Cory Mason for a groundbreaking hosted by J. Jeffers & Company and CGSchmidt for the next phase of the Belle City Square development. This project was made possible in part
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind is reminding Wisconsinites that the Medicare Open Enrollment period ends on December 7, 2021. Wisconsin seniors can sign up for Medicare coverage or make changes to their current health care plans by visiting Medicare.gov. “I encourage all Wisconsin seniors to review and compare their Medicare coverage options before Medicare Open Enrollment ends
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the City of Milwaukee Health Department are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak from a wedding in Milwaukee County on November 27. There are currently 12 confirmed cases among California residents who attended the
Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced on December 3, 2021 that a Milwaukee man was indicted for six carjackings in the Milwaukee and Oak Creek areas. Madison Tyler, age 20, was charged with six counts of motor vehicle
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed SB 463, a bill which required school districts to post their curriculum and learning materials online in a format that parents could easily find and understand. In response, Sen. Stroebel (R-Saukville) issued the
Members of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission and agency leadership on Wednesday, Dec. 1 met for more than 10 hours and addressed all 30 recommendations included in the Legislative Audit Bureau’s October report on administration of the state’s 2020 presidential
Many different industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We all know of businesses that have closed, businesses that have shifted to new ways of doing things and businesses that have flourished. Throughout the pandemic I have watched and analyzed many different trends to understand the potential impacts on
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, congratulated state lawmakers and the governor today for creating a program aimed at increasing exports of dairy, meat and other agricultural products by 25 percent within five years. Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation today that commits $5
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statements after a bill they authored, 2021 Senate Bill 489, was signed into law today as 2021 Wisconsin Act 112: “The amount of planning that goes into major projects by our local water and wastewater
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution. “In September, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer said, ‘Both Republicans and Democrats have priorities they want to see addressed in the regular order appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2022, and an extension
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he’s directing $110 million in federal funding to support Wisconsin kids and schools, fulfilling a promise he made to fund education when he signed the 2021-2023 state budget. Gov. Evers is making this impressive investment of federal funding to ensure Wisconsin kids have a quality education after
MADISON, WI – November 19, 2021: The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department has announced a new Conservation Awareness Poster Contest, inviting students to showcase their creativity and express their thoughts on conservation practices. Presented in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, the poster contest blends art and environmental
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin will be receiving a $142.7 million federal investment to help put people to work rebuilding the state’s water infrastructure. The federal funding will help local communities replace lead service lines, address toxic PFAS chemicals, rebuild wastewater infrastructure, and protect the
MADISON – Earlier this week, Governor Evers celebrated the launch of the first-ever online gambling/sports betting operation in Wisconsin at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay. Governor Evers amended the Oneida compact to allow online sports gambling in the Oneida Casinos earlier this year. Per Wisconsin law,
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, during stops in Milwaukee, Chilton, Stevens Point, and Holmen, Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has delivered on his promise to invest $110 million in federal funds to Wisconsin’s school districts. That’s a $133.72 increase in per pupil funding delivered directly to every single school district in
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) authored Assembly Bill 314, which was recently signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 92. This bill creates a joint agricultural and agribusiness export initiative. “Agriculture is a key driver of economic growth and contributes over $100 billion annually to our
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #144 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 4, 2021, in honor of firefighter Brandon R. Romo of Pardeeville, who lost his life in the line of duty after
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 18: “I did not support this legislation because it includes more unchecked spending and Biden’s pointless and coercive vaccine mandate. As president-elect, Biden said on vaccines, ‘I don’t
RACINE, Wis. — Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski joined Mayor Cory Mason for a groundbreaking hosted by J. Jeffers & Company and CGSchmidt for the next phase of the Belle City Square development. This project was made possible in part with $4,000,000 in financing provided to the City of Racine
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind is reminding Wisconsinites that the Medicare Open Enrollment period ends on December 7, 2021. Wisconsin seniors can sign up for Medicare coverage or make changes to their current health care plans by visiting Medicare.gov. “I encourage all Wisconsin seniors to review and compare their Medicare coverage options before Medicare Open Enrollment ends on December 7. Now is the time for folks to
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the City of Milwaukee Health Department are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak from a wedding in Milwaukee County on November 27. There are currently 12 confirmed cases among California residents who attended the event. One of the individuals attended the wedding upon return
Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced on December 3, 2021 that a Milwaukee man was indicted for six carjackings in the Milwaukee and Oak Creek areas. Madison Tyler, age 20, was charged with six counts of motor vehicle robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed SB 463, a bill which required school districts to post their curriculum and learning materials online in a format that parents could easily find and understand. In response, Sen. Stroebel (R-Saukville) issued the following statement: “I am very disappointed, but not surprised, that
Members of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission and agency leadership on Wednesday, Dec. 1 met for more than 10 hours and addressed all 30 recommendations included in the Legislative Audit Bureau’s October report on administration of the state’s 2020 presidential election. The Commission authorized WEC staff to begin the process