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Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission to recommend solutions to the issues facing family farmers and help secure the future of Wisconsin dairy. For the past several years Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) cosponsored the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021, legislation that would allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program to serve whole milk. “In Wisconsin, our proud
MADISON Wis. — Wisconsin is coming back together just in time for July Fourth, and the contrast from last year couldn’t be more stark. Last summer, from community celebrations to major tourism events, Wisconsin was forced to lock down while
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today received the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Report. The report details strategies for successfully expanding high-speed internet access to every residence, business, and institution in the state by 2025, including
Appleton, WI — Today, U.S. Senate candidate and Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson released a new video paying tribute to the “Harry and Louise” ads that 30 years ago helped kill health care reform. In “Tom and Maria,” Maria Nelson
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann joins 10 other Wisconsin County Executives today in thanking Governor Tony Evers for his signature on a bill (Assembly Bill 374) that paves the way for millions in opioid settlement funds for
WISCONSIN – Today, Protect Our Care released a new video as part of Week 4 of the Lower Rx Summer Campaign that highlights how high drug prices disproportionately impact women. The video features women from across the country sharing how
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 374 relating to the settlement of opioid litigation. A signing statement for Assembly Bill 374 is available here. “I am signing Assembly Bill 374 because it will help bring much-needed funds to communities throughout
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the Assembly for adopting a fiscally responsible budget and rejecting Governor Evers’ bloated spending wish list. The grassroots organization also called for the swift passage of a fiscally responsible budget
Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission to recommend solutions to the issues facing family farmers and help secure the future of Wisconsin dairy. For the past several years Wisconsin family farmers have faced historic challenges, highlighting the need to
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) cosponsored the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021, legislation that would allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program to serve whole milk. “In Wisconsin, our proud dairy tradition runs deep. Milk doesn’t only fuel our state
MADISON Wis. — Wisconsin is coming back together just in time for July Fourth, and the contrast from last year couldn’t be more stark. Last summer, from community celebrations to major tourism events, Wisconsin was forced to lock down while COVID-19 cases increased and hospitalizations surged: The New York Times:
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today received the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Report. The report details strategies for successfully expanding high-speed internet access to every residence, business, and institution in the state by 2025, including solutions to make broadband affordable for all communities. In July
Appleton, WI — Today, U.S. Senate candidate and Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson released a new video paying tribute to the “Harry and Louise” ads that 30 years ago helped kill health care reform. In “Tom and Maria,” Maria Nelson discusses her breast cancer treatment and the exorbitant bills she
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann joins 10 other Wisconsin County Executives today in thanking Governor Tony Evers for his signature on a bill (Assembly Bill 374) that paves the way for millions in opioid settlement funds for Washington County for abatement and mitigation efforts. The following statement
WISCONSIN – Today, Protect Our Care released a new video as part of Week 4 of the Lower Rx Summer Campaign that highlights how high drug prices disproportionately impact women. The video features women from across the country sharing how high prescription drug costs affect their lives. Earlier this week,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 374 relating to the settlement of opioid litigation. A signing statement for Assembly Bill 374 is available here. “I am signing Assembly Bill 374 because it will help bring much-needed funds to communities throughout Wisconsin to address the opioid pandemic through a settlement with
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the Assembly for adopting a fiscally responsible budget and rejecting Governor Evers’ bloated spending wish list. The grassroots organization also called for the swift passage of a fiscally responsible budget proposal by the Senate which is expected to vote today