MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC). Two seats are available: one for a representative of a nonprofit education institution, and one for a representative of a produce business. Members of the PSAC

On Wednesday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight how Black-owned small businesses in Milwaukee and across the country are booming at historic rates thanks to Bidenomics. Across America, Black small business ownership is growing at its fastest pace in 30 years – no thanks to MAGA Republicans, who

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot the bill, Trump handed out tax cuts to the super-wealthy

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik.   This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us an opportunity to gather with  family and friends to continue

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites happy holidays.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone across Wisconsin happy holidays!  I was glad to kick off the holiday season here at the Capitol by

CHICAGO – As the winter season kicks off today, Thursday, Dec. 21, FEMA Region 5 wants to encourage families across the Upper Midwest to identify and reduce the weather risks they face in the months ahead. FEMA’s #WinterReady campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to stay warm and healthy at home and travel safely when

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #218 making minor, technical changes to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The order makes minor adjustments as to council membership and designates the council as the advisory body to guide the administration of the State Crisis Intervention Program grant initiative under

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson.  “This attempt by legislative Republicans to strip rights and freedoms away from Wisconsinites does not change the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin. There is still no criminal abortion ban, and patients can continue to receive abortion care at PPWI health

For over 400 days, we were successful in saving lives in Wisconsin. Now, abortion has returned. We need to work harder than ever to change the culture in Wisconsin so that all come to understand the humanity of preborn children and the needs of pregnant and parenting women. In response

MADISON, Wis. — Nearly six years after Donald Trump signed his disastrous tax scam, Trump and MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on the MAGAnomics agenda that shipped jobs overseas and helped the ultra-wealthy get richer at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites. In stark contrast, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are

By Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin December 21, 2023 As I traveled across the state this past year, I was reminded what our work at the Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) means for Wisconsin’s future. While attending community events and meeting state, local

MADISON- WI: Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs introduced legislation to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Gun violence is more than a criminal justice or safety issue- it is an urgent public health crisis. Unlimited access to firearms has exacerbated existing issues

MADISON, Wis. – It was only a matter of time.  Today, Tammy Baldwin called for a ceasefire in Gaza, aligning herself with the demands of Hamas and the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This comes despite Hamas pledging to continue attacks on Israel as well as their history of violating five previous ceasefires.  It is disgraceful that Baldwin would

On the 11th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: tax credit expansion. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded premium tax credits, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people and saving Americans an average of over $800 per year. Right now, 80% of consumers can find coverage through