WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) today led 37 of their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, which would authorize the establishment of a memorial for service members of the Global War on Terrorism on the National Mall.

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2, providing approximately $450 million in tax relief to Wisconsin businesses and $30 million more in tax relief to low-income families by adopting federal changes to align state tax law. A video of the governor signing AB 2 into law is

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to announce the upcoming Senate introduction of the Equality Act—historic, comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans, just as religious, racial, and gender discrimination are illegal everywhere in the United

Contact: Madeline Stocker, 860.808.7857, mstocker@workingfamilies.org WISCONSIN – Today the Working Families Party announced its first round of endorsements for the 2021 election cycle. The grassroots political group’s new endorsements include activist women of color and first-time candidates like Attorney Angela Cunningham for Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge, Auntavia Jackson for

MADISON — Gov. Evers today released a statement following action by the Wisconsin State Senate on the governor’s special session legislation to modernize Wisconsin’s antiquated unemployment system. Today’s action comes after the governor sent a letter to the Wisconsin State Legislature nearly two weeks ago urging immediate, bipartisan action on

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by March 15. Early deadlines such as those for inland and boundary waters are: Wisconsin – Iowa boundary waters

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON  – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a judgment against three facilities in Wisconsin, with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), requiring payment of $190,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, court costs, and attorney fees for violations of water pollution control laws,

WISCONSIN — After just one month in office, President Biden has proven he is a health care president. President Biden has taken swift action to expand coverage, lower costs, and reduce racial disparities in health care all while working to contain the coronavirus pandemic. President Biden has proposed the American

Contact: Elizabeth Ward, (608) 445-4489; elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced his proposal yesterday for the 2021-2023 Biennial State Budget. The proposal includes funding for climate programs, drinking water programs and more. In response, Wisconsin Sierra Club Chapter Director Elizabeth Ward issued the following statement: “Budgets reflect our priorities, and they

MADISON – A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine describes how urinalysis could potentially be used to detect some forms of cancer. Currently, cancers are detected and diagnosed using more invasive methods such as surgical biopsies of suspected tumors and blood draws. Urinalysis has long been used to detect

Contact: Kristin Teston, kristin@wisconsinlandwater.org MADISON – The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) applauds Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-23 Executive Budget, which prioritizes investments in conservation, agriculture, and water quality. Budget initiatives such as increased funding for county conservation department staffing, and conservation cost-sharing funding for farmers and landowners

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Who: Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Stephanie Schauer, Ph.D., Division of Public Health Immunization Program Manager When: Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Where: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKdqbB5x1oJdf-jiSf4gVw/live Wisconsin Eye Please RSVP to Lisa Cates before 12:00 p.m. only if you plan to ask a question, and include the name

CONTACT: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director, amauk@aclu-wi.org  MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin and 104 other organizations sent a letter today to the Joint Finance Committee urging them to allow people to participate in next month’s state budget hearings virtually, ensuring that everyone can safely join in the

Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238 MADISON – The City of Watertown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading their Senate colleagues in urging President Biden to request robust funding and increase the federal investment in our nation’s response to the ongoing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD) epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the