WisDems: Affordable Care Act under threat again

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed published Saturday in the Milwaukee Courier, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin called out Donald Trump’s dangerous push to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act and outlined how Wisconsin Republicans are walking hand-in-hand with

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance

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Sen. Pfaff: Appointed to State Building Commission

Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the State Building Commission. The Building Commission oversees capital budget requests for all state facilities, including the Universities of Wisconsin. Senator Pfaff released this statement following

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Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: December 5, 2023

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 us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes present on meaningless GOP resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted present on a House Republican resolution “condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world” (H.Res. 894): “I strongly condemn in no uncertain terms the significant rise

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Home Crew Coalition: Celebrates Evers signing ballpark legislation

MILWAUKEE, WI – Gov. Tony Evers signed historic legislation today that will keep baseball in Wisconsin for the next generation. Following the news, Home Crew Coalition Chairman Omar Shaikh released the following statement: “Today’s signature from Gov. Evers keeps baseball in Wisconsin for the next generation. I thank Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces staff-led mobile office hours for December

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today announced staff-led mobile office hours for December. The congressman has offices in Janesville, Kenosha, Racine, St. Francis, Beloit, and Elkorn that are ready to welcome people from all over Southeast Wisconsin. Mobile office hours allow individuals and families outside of those areas the chance to

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WisDems: Affordable Care Act under threat again

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed published Saturday in the Milwaukee Courier, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin called out Donald Trump’s dangerous push to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act and outlined how Wisconsin Republicans are walking hand-in-hand with Trump’s dangerous demands. But while Republicans are openly campaigning on

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

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Sen. Pfaff: Appointed to State Building Commission

Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the State Building Commission. The Building Commission oversees capital budget requests for all state facilities, including the Universities of Wisconsin. Senator Pfaff released this statement following the appointment: “Investing in our infrastructure will move Wisconsin forward

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Monfort, Mayville Safe DrinkingWater Loan Program Projects

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Montfort and the city of Mayville are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve their public drinking water systems. Monfort plans to replace water mains. Mayville will replace the water mains

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Sen. Hesselbein: Announces committee changes for Senate Democrats

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the following committee changes for the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus following the leadership changes last week. The changes are listed in italics: Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeSenator Bob Wirch (ranking)Senator Tim Carpenter State Building CommissionSenator Brad Pfaff Committee on

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins 38 GOP Senators in demanding changes to Biden Administration rule endangering safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied alien children

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and 38 of their Senate GOP colleagues in a letter calling on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to overhaul its harmful and deficient policies governing the agency’s treatment

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Dept. of Natural Resources: EPA approves total maximum daily load study for northeast lakeshore of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the Northeast Lakeshore Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids study. The DNR was authorized to begin implementation on Oct. 30, 2023. Following Wis. Stats. 281.145, the DNR was

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to strengthen immigration court system and empower immigration judges

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced the Empowering Immigration Courts Act. This bill would give immigration judges the authority to impose fines on anyone found to be in contempt of their court, giving them the same contempt authority that federal district court judges have. “While our immigration system faces many challenges, one of the clearest and

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Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: December 5, 2023

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 us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

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