Gov. Evers: Celebrates ribbon cutting for the city of Peshtigo fire station, EMS, and library expansion

PESHTIGO — Gov. Tony Evers today, during National EMS Week, joined local leaders in the city of Peshtigo to celebrate the grand opening of the city’s newly expanded fire station, emergency medical services (EMS) facility, and library, which was funded in part by a $3 million grant awarded to the city through Gov. Evers’ Neighborhood Investment Fund grant

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep wildlife wild this holiday weekend

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to help keep wildlife wild this holiday weekend by keeping a respectful distance and observing wildlife from afar. During the warmer months of spring and summer, the frequency of human and wildlife encounters increases, especially those involving young wild animals. “Wisconsin

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Statement on house passage of Steil, Van Orden, and house Republicans’ tax scam

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Steil, Van Orden, and House Republicans passed their tax scam that would put 523,000 Wisconsinites at risk of losing their health care, risk food assistance for 284,948 households, and cut Medicare, all to pay for massive tax breaks for the wealthiest few: “Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden,

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Forward Latino: Condemns act of hate & gun violence which took two innocent lives at Washington D.C. capital Jewish museum

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty- nine states condemns the act of hate and gun violence that took place at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. National President Darryl Morin issued

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on passage of reconciliation package

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “This bill delivers major wins for the American people by protecting families and small businesses from the largest tax hike in history and by putting more money back into the pockets

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Hands Off Medicaid District 8: Condemn GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a ruthless attack on medicaid

Green Bay, WI — Disability rights advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers and grassroots organizers in NE Wisconsin are sounding the alarm in response to House Republicans passing their so-called “One Big Beautiful [Budget] Bill,” which includes more than $790 billion in cuts to Medicaid. ·       According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO),

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Gov. Evers: Sends letter to Trump Administration urging immediate action to prevent funding and staff cuts impacting Wisconsin’s forests, forestry industry

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging immediate action to prevent funding and staff cuts that will impact Wisconsin’s forests and the state’s critical forestry industry. Wisconsin ranks first in the nation in paper production and exports over $850 million in paper products annually. Overall, Wisconsin’s

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in Supervision Act passes Financial Services Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in Supervision (HUMPS) Act, which strengthens transparency in how banks are evaluated. The bill passed the House Financial Services Committee today by voice vote. Specifically, it directs the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) to revise the CAMELS rating

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Dept. of Workforce Development: School districts encouraged to apply for $1 million in Wisconsin fast forward technical education equipment training grants

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $978,637 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 18 school districts across the state that will serve an estimated 4,281 students. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will help schools prepare students for quality careers and address the state’s skilled labor shortage.

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates ribbon cutting for the city of Peshtigo fire station, EMS, and library expansion

PESHTIGO — Gov. Tony Evers today, during National EMS Week, joined local leaders in the city of Peshtigo to celebrate the grand opening of the city’s newly expanded fire station, emergency medical services (EMS) facility, and library, which was funded in part by a $3 million grant awarded to the city through Gov. Evers’ Neighborhood Investment Fund grant program. The expanded facility includes additional storage space, a dedicated EMS room, a new staff kitchen, a

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Sen. Bradley: Gig Economy Drivers stand to benefit as bill moves forward

Madison– Thousands of Wisconsinites rely on the flexibility of gig economy platforms like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber to earn money on their own terms. Now, thanks to groundbreaking legislation from Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin), those workers could soon gain access to important benefits—without sacrificing the independence that drew them to

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Dept. of Transportation: Automated vehicle advisory committee advances innovations in transportation

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted transportation partners Wednesday for the spring meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee. The group meets twice a year in Madison to provide input on the impact of Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies on Wisconsin’s transportation system. The spring

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Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Blasts bills targeting transgender people’s rights to modify birth certificates

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus strongly criticizes the most recent discriminatory legislative action that would deny transgender and nonbinary individuals the right to amend the sex designation on their birth certificates. The Wisconsin bill is similar to a rash of similar proposals in States

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Kids Forward: Northeast Wisconsin providers, patients and everyday individuals join forces to stand up for Medicaid

“Loss of Medicaid dollars will result in program closures, reduced staff, increased waitlists, and destruction of community supports. With program loss, no one will have access to needed care.” Over 35 concerned individuals, mental health service recipients, impacted family members, school and community-based mental health providers, and substance use therapists

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Taylor campaign: Announces endorsements from Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz and Justice-elect Susan Crawford

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor, who announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday, today announced the endorsements of current Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz, and Justice-elect Susan Crawford. Judge Taylor has spent more than 30 years protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites as an attorney,

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