WISCONSIN — Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin joined State Representative Kristina Shelton and Wisconsin residents Peggy Mcdowell (Tomahawk) and Lisa Schwetschenau to discuss the Medicaid Saves Lives Act — historic legislation introduced by Senators Baldwin, Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to create a federal program to extend coverage

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, called on Wisconsin’s two senators to oppose the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning as the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Investigative reports recently revealed links between Ms. Stone-Manning and an eco-terrorist group, as

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. DNR adaptive equipment rentals and all-terrain wheelchair reservations through Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) help ensure that everyone can make memories and learn new skills in Wisconsin’s outdoors. Wisconsinites

Madison- Today, State Rep. Dora Drake (D-11th Assembly District Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding LRB-4155/1, relating to a retirement plan marketplace. For too many retired workers, financial security during retirement is not a reality.  In fact, the average retiree in the United States has only $12,000 saved. We must do more as

Washington, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group in introducing legislation to protect young people from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers pay user fees to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help to fund

MADISON —  Gov. Tony Evers joined the governors of Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania in support of the PFAS Action Act, bipartisan federal legislation the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve this week. This comprehensive legislation would help accelerate the enactment of national public health and environmental protections from PFAS. The

Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the La Crosse Center was approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. This funding was made possible through the December COVID-19 relief package and the American Rescue Plan, and will help ensure the La Crosse Center can recover from the economic damages caused by COVID-19.      “It’s great

MADISON, Wis. – It’s peak boating season, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters that wearing a life jacket could save your life. To date, 16 people have died in boating incidents so far this year in Wisconsin. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness and speeding are the four leading causes of

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Yesterday, the Washington Examiner published an article featuring statements from NRCC Chairman Rep. Tom Emmer. Rep. Emmer made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that Wisconsin’s 3rd District will be the first step for Republicans to take back control of the house. Following Derrick Van

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) has reported a steady decline in eviction judgements for the first half of 2021. According to the latest data from the Wisconsin Eviction Data Project, state-wide evictions have declined for four straight months, with June evictions at lowest point since May 2020. Evictions

June 23, 2021 — On Saturday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m., universal healthcare advocates from across Wisconsin will gather in Red Arrow Park, at 920 North Water Street in Milwaukee, to march for Medicare for All, national legislation that will provide free health care at point of service for all

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R- Kaukauna) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, I’m Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke with this week’s Republican radio address. Over the past year, our state has been through many trials and tribulations combating the pandemic. We

Audio file of Radio Address. MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address congratulating the Milwaukee Bucks on their incredible National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals game six win Tuesday evening, securing the NBA Championship. The Bucks came back to win the series after trailing 2-0 in the series, and it is the

Madison, Wis. — Ron Johnson admitted what Wisconsinites have known all along — that his time in the Senate has not been “particularly successful,” and that he “may not be the best candidate” in 2022. Johnson lamented his failure, amongst other things, to strip health care and protections for pre-existing

Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks on making history! Milwaukee Public Schools is grateful for your support over the years. “Thank you, Milwaukee Bucks — you are champions not just on the basketball court but through your exemplary support for the children and youth in our Milwaukee Public Schools,” said Bob Peterson, president, on

Madison, WI – Today, Empower Wisconsin announces Stephan Thompson as Spokesman. “After an incredibly challenging year, people in Wisconsin are still suffering and the policies of Governor Tony Evers are not working,” said Empower Wisconsin President Adam Jarchow. “Stephan has been fighting for conservative values in Wisconsin for close to