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Contact: Samara Sheff, 202-495-8879 Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced the More Help for Seniors Act, with Representatives Angie Craig, Joe Morelle, and Marc Veasey, which will expand eligibility criteria for the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”).
Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) Gov. Evers and President Biden Propose Historic Investments In Wisconsin’s Infrastructure (MADISON) — Today, the Biden administration released fact sheets showing the importance of increased infrastructure investments in each state. During his first term, Gov. Tony
MADISON, Wisc., (April 13, 2021) – As marijuana decriminalization efforts pick up steam across Wisconsin and legal sales continue to increase in neighboring states, AAA is issuing a warning about the dangers of driving impaired. New AAA research suggests drivers who
Contact: Shelia Stubbs, 608-266-3784, Rep.Stubbs@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – Yesterday evening, Molly Toon, former Middleton High School volleyball player and daughter of Al and Jane Toon, was killed in a murder suicide in Scottsdale, Arizona. On this news, Representative Stubbs issued
Today, it was reported that Governor Evers and the United States Department of Agriculture came to an agreement to preserve the federal food benefits. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “I am thrilled that Governor Evers was
(MADISON) — Today, the Biden administration released fact sheets showing the importance of increased infrastructure investments in each state. During his first term, Gov. Tony Evers has made great strides in improving Wisconsin’s infrastructure – investing $465 million in state transportation and $54
MADISON – Today the Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic that will preserve over $70 million in federal emergency food benefits for more than 400,000 Wisconsin households. The Evers Administration worked closely with the Biden Administration and
WASHINGTON — In an interview on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about President Biden and the Democrat’s reckless spending and the negative long-term burdens of debt and dependency. The television interview comes after the senator published an opinion
(Northeast Wisconsin) – Vaccinators in Northeast Wisconsin continue to have plenty of vaccine doses available to meet the need despite the recommendation to temporarily pause the use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. The recommendation to pause the
Madison, WI – Rep. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Fox Crossing) voted in favor of several bills which would provide critical support to several industries throughout the state. Republicans in the assembly passed 11 bills which help small businesses, the tourism
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 55, authored by Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Representatives Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison). The bill requires instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides to be incorporated
MADISON… More protection for future cyberstalking victims is a signature away after the State Assembly today gave final passage to a bill expanding the legal definition of the crime in a unanimous voice vote. The legislation (Assembly Bill 83/Senate Bill
Contact: Samara Sheff, 202-495-8879 Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced the More Help for Seniors Act, with Representatives Angie Craig, Joe Morelle, and Marc Veasey, which will expand eligibility criteria for the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”). This bill raises the income thresholds for eligibility under the
Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) Gov. Evers and President Biden Propose Historic Investments In Wisconsin’s Infrastructure (MADISON) — Today, the Biden administration released fact sheets showing the importance of increased infrastructure investments in each state. During his first term, Gov. Tony Evers has made great strides in improving Wisconsin’s infrastructure –
MADISON, Wisc., (April 13, 2021) – As marijuana decriminalization efforts pick up steam across Wisconsin and legal sales continue to increase in neighboring states, AAA is issuing a warning about the dangers of driving impaired. New AAA research suggests drivers who consumed marijuana within the past 30 days were more likely
Contact: Shelia Stubbs, 608-266-3784, Rep.Stubbs@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – Yesterday evening, Molly Toon, former Middleton High School volleyball player and daughter of Al and Jane Toon, was killed in a murder suicide in Scottsdale, Arizona. On this news, Representative Stubbs issued the following statement: “My heart aches for the friends, family,
Today, it was reported that Governor Evers and the United States Department of Agriculture came to an agreement to preserve the federal food benefits. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “I am thrilled that Governor Evers was able to work together with the federal government to maintain
(MADISON) — Today, the Biden administration released fact sheets showing the importance of increased infrastructure investments in each state. During his first term, Gov. Tony Evers has made great strides in improving Wisconsin’s infrastructure – investing $465 million in state transportation and $54 million in broadband expansion, the largest investment in state history.
MADISON – Today the Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic that will preserve over $70 million in federal emergency food benefits for more than 400,000 Wisconsin households. The Evers Administration worked closely with the Biden Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture – Food and Nutrition
WASHINGTON — In an interview on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about President Biden and the Democrat’s reckless spending and the negative long-term burdens of debt and dependency. The television interview comes after the senator published an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal on Monday. Video of the interview
(Northeast Wisconsin) – Vaccinators in Northeast Wisconsin continue to have plenty of vaccine doses available to meet the need despite the recommendation to temporarily pause the use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. The recommendation to pause the J&J vaccine by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and
Madison, WI – Rep. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Fox Crossing) voted in favor of several bills which would provide critical support to several industries throughout the state. Republicans in the assembly passed 11 bills which help small businesses, the tourism industry and the state economy while providing aid to households,
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 55, authored by Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Representatives Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison). The bill requires instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides to be incorporated into the social studies curriculum at least once in grades
MADISON… More protection for future cyberstalking victims is a signature away after the State Assembly today gave final passage to a bill expanding the legal definition of the crime in a unanimous voice vote. The legislation (Assembly Bill 83/Senate Bill 85) overwhelmingly passed the State Senate last month. The Cyberstalking