PSC: Awards Wisconsin Refueling Readiness Program grants

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the award of $150,000 in Wisconsin Refueling Readiness (WRR) Program grants to support ongoing planning activities that strengthen energy security and disaster preparedness in the state. Since 2015, the PSC

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Rep. Petryk: Statement regarding retirement from state Assembly

Contact: State Representative Warren Petryk (608) 237-9193 Madison – State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington) issued the following open letter to the constituents of the 93rd Assembly District regarding his retirement from the State Assembly. “To everything there is a season…”

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WisDems:  New reporting highlights Eric Hovde’s “history of invoking antisemitic slurs”

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, Haaretz, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, revealed Eric Hovde’s history of using antisemitic slurs and spreading antisemitic conspiracies. This report comes as Hovde has been facing increasing scrutiny for insulting Wisconsinites, including nursing home residents, single parents, people struggling with their weight, and more. Read … Please log in to

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End Abuse: Announces unwavering support following press conference calling for state task force on missing and murdered Black women and girls

Madison – May 20, 2024 – Following the May 16 press conference in which state lawmakers, advocates, and victims’ family members called again for the creation of a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls in Wisconsin, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) announced its unwavering support of this

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Rep. Myers: Responds to Bice article regarding outside employment

MADISON– Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), in response to a recent Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article questioning her resignation from the Wauwatosa School District, released the following statement:   “I am intrigued that my resignation from a previous employer has garnered so much interest from Dan Bice. To address his non-story, I left the

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PSC: Awards Wisconsin Refueling Readiness Program grants

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the award of $150,000 in Wisconsin Refueling Readiness (WRR) Program grants to support ongoing planning activities that strengthen energy security and disaster preparedness in the state. Since 2015, the PSC has awarded over $547,000 from the WRR Program to facilitate

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City Of Janesville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Janesville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacement of lead service lines throughout the city. Activities related to this project are

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WisDems: Slam extreme MAGA agenda during Republican Party of Wisconsin Convention

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin elected officials, leaders, and community advocates held a press call to slam Republicans in Wisconsin for their attacks on democracy and reproductive freedom and highlight the stakes of the November election.  For the past decade, Wisconsin Republicans have tried to hide their extreme agenda behind ultra-partisan, gerrymandered maps. Now,

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WisDems: Senate Republicans’ effort to override Gov. Evers’ vetoes fails

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Journal detailed the failure of Senate Republicans to overturn several of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Instead of taking real action and releasing already-approved funds to save rural hospitals and clean pollutants from drinking water, Wisconsin Republicans instead held show votes to override vetoes before

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Biden campaign: Mayor Johnson and Milwaukee leaders celebrate President Biden’s historic announcement on marijuana reform

Today, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson was joined by State Senator LaTonya Johnson and State Representative Kalan Haywood to celebrate President Biden’s announcement on the biggest federal marijuana reform that his administration has enacted to date. President Biden announced yesterday that marijuana would be reclassified from a Schedule I drug, the

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Rep. Petryk: Statement regarding retirement from state Assembly

Contact: State Representative Warren Petryk (608) 237-9193 Madison – State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington) issued the following open letter to the constituents of the 93rd Assembly District regarding his retirement from the State Assembly. “To everything there is a season…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 After much prayer and thought, and numerous conversations

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Marstellar campaign: Announces campaign for 21st Assembly District

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David L. Marstellar, Jr. announced his candidacy for 21st Assembly District, which represents portions of Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Building on over 35 years of experience in business, his deep local knowledge, and his advocacy to improve healthcare rooted in his own personal story, Marstellar is

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Announces FY25 community project funding requests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s Third District. CPFs provide an additional avenue for Members of Congress to send federal dollars back to their respective districts to help fund important projects that directly impact the

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U.S. Rep. Steil: To host free scam prevention event Monday in Beloit

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will be hosting a free scam prevention event for residents in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Beloit.   “Identity theft is on the rise. It is vital to protect your information online. I look forward to sharing resources available to you and your

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