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High-speed internet is vital for all of us to live, work, and connect with one another. In recent years, we have come a long way toward improving internet access and affordability in Wisconsin. However, we are poised to take a major step backwards unless Congress acts to extend the Affordable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2024 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 25 members to the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. “These individuals will bring important and necessary perspectives toward finding solutions to the pressing challenges facing our state’s dedicated healthcare workforce,” said Gov. Evers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 6, 2024Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2024-2026 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines guidelines for safe fish consumption. Fish are full of import… Please

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                  Feb. 06, 2024CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov MADISON – Migrant seasonal farm workers in Wisconsin have additional health and safety protections, including heat protections, under revised administrative rules that took effect Feb. 1, 2024. The updates create requirements for disease and illness prevention

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy farmers’ sustainable practices are coming into greater focus as consumers pay more attention to a product’s carbon footprint. Participants in a panel discussion at the 2024 Dairy Strong conference last month spoke about changes in customer expectations and how they’re driving dairy supply chain stakeholders

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 25 members to the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. “These individuals will bring important and necessary perspectives toward finding solutions to the pressing challenges facing our state’s dedicated healthcare workforce,” said Gov. Evers. “This task force will be

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Spring 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across the state have

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in support of the bipartisan compromise on border security and immigration reform: “I’ve said from the beginning that I am committed to being a part of the solution to secure our border and fix our broken immigration system. While this

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy hosted a roundtable this weekend with Stevens Point-area seniors to talk about the positive impact of her work to make health care affordable and accessible for all. Tammy meeting with Stevens Point-area seniors to hear their health care stories. From

MADISON – Today, Senator Agard released legislation that would require retention ponds across the state of Wisconsin to incorporate certain protective measures to prevent life-threatening accidents. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “In light of the devastating recent tragedies in Sun Prairie, where two young boys’ lives

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)  announced a total of $1.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations for the Wisconsin Local Food  Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) Community Partners Grants. These grants were awarded  through a competitive review process and range from

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 16th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient

EAU CLAIRE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, and other agency officials and staff, joined local leaders in Eau Claire to provide updates on the Evers Admini… Please

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported by the Daily Caller, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation to secure the southern border and help put an end to Biden’s border crisis. The bill, called the WALL Act of 2024, would require the president to finish building the wall along our southern border to safeguard American national

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Up North News detailed how California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) wants to put Social Security benefits out of reach for more and more Americans by raising the retirement age to as high as 72 years. Hovde has said he “absolutely” wants to cut Social Security benefits. Meanwhile, Tammy

If you had asked me, when I took my oath of office in 2013, what I’d guess one of my proudest achievements would someday be as a legislator, I never would have guessed that it would be a dental care bill that took me 8 years to pass. Dental therapists

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve as volunteer campground hosts. Volunteer opportunities are available at DNR properties in all parts of the state. Host responsibilities generally include:

MADISON, Wis. — Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich history of Black Wisconsinites and Black Americans across the country. Just as we celebrate the trailblazers, leaders and gains made in generations past, it’s also important that we celebrate the progress we are making today. Thanks to the Biden-Harris