MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) urged their Republican colleagues to stop playing politics with First Right of Refusal legislation and schedule it for a vote for the Senate. Assembly Bill 470 (AB 470)
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Katrina Shankland issues the following statement: “Radical Derrick Van Orden has no business representing us in Congress — not only is he adding to the dysfunction and partisan obstruction, but also because he continues to embarrass Wisconsin on
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session with Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer). This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today signed the Record of Decision (ROD), confirming federal approval of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) recommended alternative for reconstructing I-94 in Milwaukee County. WisDOT continues to engage community members and stakeholders throughout this
The defendants should never have been charged for simply rescuing dogs from a terrible situation, and PETA is relieved that the court agrees. Ridglan Farms and other animal exploiters are terrified the public will see how beagles and other animals
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 275,000 jobs in February, once again exceeding expectations: “President Biden laid out his vision for the future of
Watch the Event Here. Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) and Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Protect Our Care for a virtual event reacting to President Biden’s historic State of the Union address.
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MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek has been nominated for the 2024 StateScoop 50 Award in the State Leadership category. Initiated in 2013, the StateScoop 50 Awards are presented by StateScoop, part of the Scoop News Group.
MADISON, Wis. – On March 6, 2024, Dist. II Court of Appeals issued an opinion in WMC and Leather Rich, Inc. v. DNR, affirming a circuit court ruling regarding DNR’s authority to regulate “emerging contaminants” (including PFAS compounds) as hazardous substances under the Spills
Madison, Wisconsin — In case you missed it, The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new poll today showing 2024 as a critical election for abortion and contraception. You can read the full poll here. Key Takeaways from the poll: Less than
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act. “American public markets remain the go-to place for innovative companies to grow and build capital, but we cannot take our
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature. SB 408 was passed by the Legislature with bipartisan support and would first apply to the 2024 general election. Senate Bill
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, March 8, 2024 — On March 4, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Executive Director Tamas Houlihan received the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award from the Portage County Business Council during its annual American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet. Each
WAUKESHA – Represented by the WMC Litigation Center, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative filed an appeal on Friday in their case against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dairy groups argue that DNR has exceeded its authority
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants is available to help prepare students for high-demand careers. Up to $504,894 in grant funds are available to Wisconsin school districts
Today, Team Biden-Harris is launching our “I’m on Board” Month of Action, designed to engage and mobilize voters and volunteers in the fight for the soul of the nation. The President, Vice President, First Lady, and Second Gentleman will spend
MADISON, Wis. — To commemorate International Women’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is demanding that our elected lawmakers enact policy that ensures Wisconsin is an equitable, free, and safe place for women across race, age, and zip code. “To make Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE – Today, on the heels of First Lady Jill Biden visiting Waukesha as part of a nationwide rollout of the Women for Biden-Harris initiative, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and other Wisconsin women leaders
MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) urged their Republican colleagues to stop playing politics with First Right of Refusal legislation and schedule it for a vote for the Senate. Assembly Bill 470 (AB 470) and Senate Bill 481 (SB 481) allows incumbent transmission facility
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Katrina Shankland issues the following statement: “Radical Derrick Van Orden has no business representing us in Congress — not only is he adding to the dysfunction and partisan obstruction, but also because he continues to embarrass Wisconsin on the national stage. From screaming at teenagers in the district
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session with Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer). This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature and also learn what Rep. Green and Rep. Summerfield
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today signed the Record of Decision (ROD), confirming federal approval of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) recommended alternative for reconstructing I-94 in Milwaukee County. WisDOT continues to engage community members and stakeholders throughout this project. The engagement helped mitigate impacts and refine the selected
The defendants should never have been charged for simply rescuing dogs from a terrible situation, and PETA is relieved that the court agrees. Ridglan Farms and other animal exploiters are terrified the public will see how beagles and other animals suffer before they’re sold to laboratories to be tormented and
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 275,000 jobs in February, once again exceeding expectations: “President Biden laid out his vision for the future of America last night, one in which everyone has a fair
Watch the Event Here. Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) and Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Protect Our Care for a virtual event reacting to President Biden’s historic State of the Union address. The President celebrated the administration’s health accomplishments, including taking on
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MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek has been nominated for the 2024 StateScoop 50 Award in the State Leadership category. Initiated in 2013, the StateScoop 50 Awards are presented by StateScoop, part of the Scoop News Group. The StateScoop 50 Awards recognize individuals and agencies at the
MADISON, Wis. – On March 6, 2024, Dist. II Court of Appeals issued an opinion in WMC and Leather Rich, Inc. v. DNR, affirming a circuit court ruling regarding DNR’s authority to regulate “emerging contaminants” (including PFAS compounds) as hazardous substances under the Spills Law. The department will be petitioning for review by the
Madison, Wisconsin — In case you missed it, The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new poll today showing 2024 as a critical election for abortion and contraception. You can read the full poll here. Key Takeaways from the poll: Less than half of adults say the right to use contraception is
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act. “American public markets remain the go-to place for innovative companies to grow and build capital, but we cannot take our strength for granted,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Under President Biden’s leadership, and …
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature. SB 408 was passed by the Legislature with bipartisan support and would first apply to the 2024 general election. Senate Bill 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105: Expands the time… Please log
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, March 8, 2024 — On March 4, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Executive Director Tamas Houlihan received the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award from the Portage County Business Council during its annual American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet. Each year, the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award is presented to
WAUKESHA – Represented by the WMC Litigation Center, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative filed an appeal on Friday in their case against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dairy groups argue that DNR has exceeded its authority by requiring hundreds of Wisconsin farmers to obtain a Wisconsin
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants is available to help prepare students for high-demand careers. Up to $504,894 in grant funds are available to Wisconsin school districts through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program. The funds support
Today, Team Biden-Harris is launching our “I’m on Board” Month of Action, designed to engage and mobilize voters and volunteers in the fight for the soul of the nation. The President, Vice President, First Lady, and Second Gentleman will spend the month blitzing every battleground state, starting with the President
MADISON, Wis. — To commemorate International Women’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is demanding that our elected lawmakers enact policy that ensures Wisconsin is an equitable, free, and safe place for women across race, age, and zip code. “To make Wisconsin a better place for all women, our elected officials have
MILWAUKEE – Today, on the heels of First Lady Jill Biden visiting Waukesha as part of a nationwide rollout of the Women for Biden-Harris initiative, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and other Wisconsin women leaders are kicking off Wisconsin Women for Biden-Harris. The organizing program
