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MADISON, Wis. — All Wisconsinites deserve to be safe in their place of work, or when they run errands in their community. Republicans in the State Senate are voting today to threaten that safety with a Joint Resolution to end
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that the WEDC board of directors has approved an $8 million incentive package with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) in Chippewa Falls. “This is an important
Fall Burns Control Invasive Species, Boost Native Plants Contact: Joe Henry, Joseph.Henry@wisconsin.gov, 920-362-1908 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed a record number of prescribed burns within state natural areas in the fall to maintain and care
Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), said this regarding his vote to confirm Antony Blinken as Secretary of State: “Elections have consequences, and I believe any president should be able to staff their administration with people
Contact: Nada Elmikashfi, 608-266-5342 MADISON — Today the Department of Health Services announced the future groups that will be eligible for the Covid – 19 vaccine beginning March 1, 2021. The groups in priority order include education and child care,
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Today, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced future groups that will be eligible tentatively beginning March 1, 2021. Groups are being prioritized due to an increased risk of exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19 and
Contact: Vanessa Harmoush (vanessa@wisdems.org) Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after Senator Ron Johnson voted against President Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas: “It’s fitting that Senator Johnson’s last act as
Contact: (608) 267-8979 Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement after members of the Wisconsin National Guard completed their mission assisting with security at the Presidential Inauguration and surrounding events and locations: “In the last twelve months,
MADISON, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Senate, led by Republicans, plans to vote on a joint resolution to repeal the state’s mask mandate. If passed by the Assembly as well, the joint resolution would become law even without Gov. Evers’
An NEPC Review funded by the Great Lakes Center Key Takeaway: Recent Manhattan Institute report is useful in clearly identifying the main issues to be resolved regarding religious charter schools, but its conclusions and proposals lack an adequate foundation upon which
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was selected to serve on the House Education and Labor Committee. The Education and Labor Committee has jurisdiction over legislative matters that empower students, workers, job creators, and families. Following his appointment, Congressman Fitzgerald released
MADISON, Wis. — More than 550 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard arrived safely back in Wisconsin Jan. 22-23 after completing their mission to support security efforts in Washington D.C. during last week’s presidential inauguration. The troops
MADISON, Wis. — All Wisconsinites deserve to be safe in their place of work, or when they run errands in their community. Republicans in the State Senate are voting today to threaten that safety with a Joint Resolution to end the Governor’s public health emergency order, which would eliminate the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that the WEDC board of directors has approved an $8 million incentive package with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) in Chippewa Falls. “This is an important first step toward establishing Chippewa Falls as HPE’s Global Center
Fall Burns Control Invasive Species, Boost Native Plants Contact: Joe Henry, Joseph.Henry@wisconsin.gov, 920-362-1908 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed a record number of prescribed burns within state natural areas in the fall to maintain and care for some of Wisconsin’s rarest ecosystems and a site containing
Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), said this regarding his vote to confirm Antony Blinken as Secretary of State: “Elections have consequences, and I believe any president should be able to staff their administration with people that agree and are compatible with them. Even though I
Contact: Nada Elmikashfi, 608-266-5342 MADISON — Today the Department of Health Services announced the future groups that will be eligible for the Covid – 19 vaccine beginning March 1, 2021. The groups in priority order include education and child care, individuals enrolled in Medicaid long-term care programs, some public-facing essential
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Today, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced future groups that will be eligible tentatively beginning March 1, 2021. Groups are being prioritized due to an increased risk of exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19 and are consistent with the recommendations from the State Disaster Medical
Contact: Vanessa Harmoush (vanessa@wisdems.org) Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after Senator Ron Johnson voted against President Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas: “It’s fitting that Senator Johnson’s last act as chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee
Contact: (608) 267-8979 Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement after members of the Wisconsin National Guard completed their mission assisting with security at the Presidential Inauguration and surrounding events and locations: “In the last twelve months, our National Guard members have been called to service in
MADISON, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Senate, led by Republicans, plans to vote on a joint resolution to repeal the state’s mask mandate. If passed by the Assembly as well, the joint resolution would become law even without Gov. Evers’ signature. This vote comes just days after the new COVID-19
An NEPC Review funded by the Great Lakes Center Key Takeaway: Recent Manhattan Institute report is useful in clearly identifying the main issues to be resolved regarding religious charter schools, but its conclusions and proposals lack an adequate foundation upon which states should act. EAST LANSING, MI (January 26, 2021) -The Manhattan
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was selected to serve on the House Education and Labor Committee. The Education and Labor Committee has jurisdiction over legislative matters that empower students, workers, job creators, and families. Following his appointment, Congressman Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Wisconsin has long been a pioneer in
MADISON, Wis. — More than 550 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard arrived safely back in Wisconsin Jan. 22-23 after completing their mission to support security efforts in Washington D.C. during last week’s presidential inauguration. The troops returned via bus to their home station armories around Wisconsin