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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Keshena, Wisconsin, to develop economic
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the four Wisconsin students, whom he nominated, who have accepted offers of appointment at one of the United States Service Academies. “Each year, I am incredibly impressed by the determination and talent of the
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces a new “Boxes of Fun” series through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program. These curated boxes make it easy for Wisconsin consumers to give fun, unique Father’s Day gifts
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), sent a letter on Monday to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting information on the unequal application of justice
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DATE: June 7, 2021 CONTACT: John Gardner, 715-221-8659, gardner.john@marshfieldclinic.org Jeff Starck, 715-389-4978, starck.jeffrey@marshfieldclinic.org New CDC study continues to show COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effectiveness; Marshfield Clinic Research Institute serves as primary lab in study Participants also found to shed the virus for a
6/7/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Michael McCaul (R-TX) today introduced a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to move the 2022 Winter Games unless the Chinese government ends its
Throughout the next week, short-term closures and traffic changes are planned for the I-39/90 and WIS 26/Milton Avenue interchange (Exit 171 A) in Janesville. Prior to those changes, the I-39/90 southbound exit ramp to WIS 26 will be closed from
(MADISON, Wis.) – Wisconsin’s Department Corrections (DOC), in consultation with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS), has determined it is safe for the state’s correctional facilities to begin the transition back to normal activities, including in-person visitation with the proper
MADISON – Fourteen local food projects across Wisconsin have been selected to receive grants through the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) program. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), BLBW is a competitive grant program
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MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its committed to combat Governor Evers’ proposed $100 million public venture capital fund included in his state budget. The grassroots group and its dedicated activists across the state have already begun reaching members
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Platteville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, issued the following statement Monday after seeing that bills to close the indefinitely confined and voter ID loopholes in Wisconsin’s elections laws are on the Senate calendar for Wednesday: “Wisconsinites have been calling their
MADISON — In June, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its dog sellers and facilities program. Over the last decade, the program has been essential to ensuring the health and
MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 announced its endorsement of Alex Lasry for United States Senate. The endorsement was first announced yesterday during the Wisconsin Democratic Party’s 2022 State Convention. “IBEW 494 is proud to endorse
In her first major speech as a candidate for Senator, Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski spoke at the WisDems Convention on Sunday morning making a clear case on why she’s the candidate who can unite Wisconsinites to beat Ron Johnson
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Keshena, Wisconsin, to develop economic recovery strategies that will strengthen, diversify, and add resilience to
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the four Wisconsin students, whom he nominated, who have accepted offers of appointment at one of the United States Service Academies. “Each year, I am incredibly impressed by the determination and talent of the students seeking nominations to our Service Academies,” said Rep. Ron Kind.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces a new “Boxes of Fun” series through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program. These curated boxes make it easy for Wisconsin consumers to give fun, unique Father’s Day gifts while supporting local Wisconsin businesses. Boxes can be purchased online
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), sent a letter on Monday to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting information on the unequal application of justice between the individuals who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6,
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DATE: June 7, 2021 CONTACT: John Gardner, 715-221-8659, gardner.john@marshfieldclinic.org Jeff Starck, 715-389-4978, starck.jeffrey@marshfieldclinic.org New CDC study continues to show COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effectiveness; Marshfield Clinic Research Institute serves as primary lab in study Participants also found to shed the virus for a shorter duration, had reduced fevers and were sicker for a
6/7/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Michael McCaul (R-TX) today introduced a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to move the 2022 Winter Games unless the Chinese government ends its ongoing crimes against the Uyghur people. Legislators in nine other
Throughout the next week, short-term closures and traffic changes are planned for the I-39/90 and WIS 26/Milton Avenue interchange (Exit 171 A) in Janesville. Prior to those changes, the I-39/90 southbound exit ramp to WIS 26 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night (June 10). Drivers
(MADISON, Wis.) – Wisconsin’s Department Corrections (DOC), in consultation with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS), has determined it is safe for the state’s correctional facilities to begin the transition back to normal activities, including in-person visitation with the proper precautions beginning July 6. This decision is based on a
MADISON – Fourteen local food projects across Wisconsin have been selected to receive grants through the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) program. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture and food industries by helping
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MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its committed to combat Governor Evers’ proposed $100 million public venture capital fund included in his state budget. The grassroots group and its dedicated activists across the state have already begun reaching members of the Joint Finance Committee and their state legislators to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Platteville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines in the City of
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, issued the following statement Monday after seeing that bills to close the indefinitely confined and voter ID loopholes in Wisconsin’s elections laws are on the Senate calendar for Wednesday: “Wisconsinites have been calling their senators to ensure we are doing our jobs to make
MADISON — In June, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its dog sellers and facilities program. Over the last decade, the program has been essential to ensuring the health and welfare of dogs in Wisconsin while also protecting prospective dog
MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 announced its endorsement of Alex Lasry for United States Senate. The endorsement was first announced yesterday during the Wisconsin Democratic Party’s 2022 State Convention. “IBEW 494 is proud to endorse Alex Lasry to be the next U.S. Senator from Wisconsin,”
In her first major speech as a candidate for Senator, Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski spoke at the WisDems Convention on Sunday morning making a clear case on why she’s the candidate who can unite Wisconsinites to beat Ron Johnson and deliver results for workers and families in Washington. WATCH: Sarah