Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Joins Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project is thrilled to announce the appointment of State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner to its statewide Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025. Amaad will serve as a Director at Large for his first term. Amaad brings

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Rep. Billings: Statement on a Day Without Child Care

Madison – Today, Representative Billings and Senator Pfaff visited the La Crosse Central Head Start Center to recognize A Day Without Child Care. This national advocacy day emphasizes the importance of child care providers to families, children, employers, and our

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Tuesday, May 13, 2025

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn. A Red Flag

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Joins Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project is thrilled to announce the appointment of State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner to its statewide Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025. Amaad will serve as a Director at Large for his first term. Amaad brings a wealth of experience in public service, policy, and community

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U.S. Sens. Johnson: Joins Sen. Lankford in introducing Regulatory Accountability Act to rein in unelected bureaucrats

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) in introducing the Regulatory Accountability Act (RAA) to reform federal rulemaking by curbing agency overreach, restoring congressional authority, and ensuring that regulations are transparent and lawful while preventing agencies from bypassing Congress and the Constitution. “This bill re… Please log

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Civic Media: “The Recombobulation Area” hauls in numerous journalism awards

Madison, WI – (May 12, 2025)  – Civic Media-owned The Recombobulation Area won six awards at the Milwaukee Press Club’s 2024 “Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism” competition. Awards included one gold, four silvers and one bronze honor. All of these awards came in the “Online Exclusively” category.  Since launching in 2019, The Recombobulation Area has won

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Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association: Urges Congress to preserve Medicaid and maintain coverage for Wisconsinites

Madison, WI – On Sunday, the House Energy & Commerce (E&C) Committee released legislation proposing new Medicaid program requirements. The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), representing the state’s 19 Community Health Centers, strongly urges Congress to reject these harmful changes and preserve Medicaid, which covers 55% of Wisconsin Community

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Danielle Endvick named executive director

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is proud to announce that Danielle Endvick has been named the organization’s next Executive Director. Endvick will step into the role in mid-May, following the retirement of current Executive Director Julie Keown-Bomar, who has led WFU since 2017. Endvick is no stranger

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Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Labor, forest products and ag leaders urge U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with Line 5 relocation project

Madison, Wis – The diverse coalition backing the Line 5 relocation project plans to testify this week at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing soliciting feedback on whether construction of pipeline would or would not violate the Bad River Band’s water quality requirements. Leaders from labor unions, the forest

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DGA: Democratic governors’ statement on Republican plans to cut to Medicaid and SNAP

Contact:Julia Hamelburg, 202-739-2506jhamelburg@demgovs.org In response to Congressional Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food benefits, the country’s 23 Democratic governors – who represent a majority of the U.S. population – released the following statement: “Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in our states

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: For the Wall Street Journal: The ugly truth about the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling out unsustainable federal spending and urging the president and congressional leaders to reconsider a multistep budget reconciliation process. “Under every scenario now being considered, federal debt continues to skyrocket from its current level of almost $37 trillion.

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Rep. Billings: Statement on a Day Without Child Care

Madison – Today, Representative Billings and Senator Pfaff visited the La Crosse Central Head Start Center to recognize A Day Without Child Care. This national advocacy day emphasizes the importance of child care providers to families, children, employers, and our economy and community. Representative Billings is the ranking member of

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