OPEIU 39: Members ratify contract at TruStage

Madison, WI – Union workers at TruStage Financial Group, Inc (“TruStage”) have voted to accept a new labor agreement effective through March 2028. TruStage workers, represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39, reached a tentative

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Wisconsin Building Trades Council: Skilled trades celebrate USDA’s green light to Nemadji Trail Energy Center project

SUPERIOR — On Friday, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) project. This long-awaited decision marks a crucial milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions for Wisconsin and underscores the commitment to fostering economic growth in the region.

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Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces holiday headshot event

MADISON – As professionals across the state prepare to embark on a new year, Wisconsin Women in Government is excited to announce its annual Holiday Headshot event, offering a unique opportunity to kickstart the year with a new professional image. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 11,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on letter calling for GOP Conference meeting to discuss border security negotiations

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the letter sent today by 15 Senate Republicans to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of January 8, 2024 to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security. “Earlier today, I joined 14

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in calling for a meeting of the Conference to discuss border security negotiations

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 14 of his Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of January 8, 2024 to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security.  Sen. Johnson was joined on this letter by

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Sen. Agard: Reacts to OPEIU ratifying contract with TruStage

MADISON – Today, workers at TruStage Financial Group, Inc. accepted a new labor agreement with the Office and Professional Employees International Union after over a year and a half of negotiations. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I will always stand on the side of hard-working people

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OPEIU 39: Members ratify contract at TruStage

Madison, WI – Union workers at TruStage Financial Group, Inc (“TruStage”) have voted to accept a new labor agreement effective through March 2028. TruStage workers, represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39, reached a tentative agreement with the Company on December 6 after more than

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WILL, MSLF: Secure legal victory for student group at UW–La Crosse 

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) today secured a legal victory for a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization that was denied student-organization status by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The school originally denied the group’s designation because

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Sen.Wimberger, Rep. Wittke: JLAC co-chairs statement on audit reports on telework, space and risk management

MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) release of two audit reports on Telework, Space Management, and Risk Management for both the Department of Administration (Report 23-22)

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to demand VA step up and protect veterans from prescription drug abuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined five of her colleagues in pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take swift action to protect veterans seeking opioid prescriptions following concerning reports that found some providers of veterans’ health care are not meeting VA prescription opioids safety standards. “We write today to

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Rep. Stubbs: Expresses disappointment with Board of Regents decision

After the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents reconvened, December 13, 2023 to further discuss a deal offered them by Republican legislators, a meeting which resulted in the Board overturning its previous decision rendered last Saturday, December 9, 2023, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released the following statement: “I

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Gov. Evers, First Lady: Celebrate Hanukkah in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights. Over the last eight days, the governor and first lady have joined Wisconsin’s Jewish community for

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