DLCC: Kicks off the State of the States

Though 2024 has just begun, Republicans in state legislatures across the country have wasted no time in passing dangerous laws that undermine fundamental freedoms. Only a few weeks into their legislative sessions, GOP lawmakers in the states have launched assaults

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WisGOP: Statement on Janet Yellen visit to Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Secretary Janet Yellen’s event in Milwaukee, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “From her ‘transitory inflation’ debacle to declining wages for working families, Janet Yellen is the last person

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces updates to Farmland Preservation Program due to recent legislative action

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced updates to its Farmland Preservation Program due to Governor Tony Evers signing 2023 Wisconsin Act 42 in December. This legislation makes the following updates to the Farmland Preservation Program: Decreases the minimum term of a farmland preservation

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Urban Forestry Program announces Inflation Reduction Act grants program

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will award $4 million to local governments, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations through a competitive Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants program. The program will support projects that positively impact trees and people within disadvantaged communities* in Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin People’s Party: VP John Lemberger advocates for urgent nationalization of healthcare in response to hospital closures and workforce constraints

Wisconsin, 1/28/2024 – In response to the recent closure of two hospitals in western Wisconsin, Wisconsin People’s Party (WPP) Vice President John Lemberger addresses the underlying reasons and calls for the urgent nationalization of healthcare in America. Lemberger highlights the alarming trend of rural hospital closures, which have been on the

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins follow-up letter requesting information on CIA whistleblower allegations concerning COVID-19 origins investigation

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.) and 17 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a follow-up letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, reiterating previous information requests regarding whistleblower allegations disclosed by the House

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Legislative Democrats: Support workers at Planned Parenthood WI

MADISON-  Regarding PPWI Staff’s intent to organize a union, the Democrats listed below state that: “Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is one of the most important and respected health care organizations in our state. It provides a spectrum of essential patient services, education, and advocacy, serving people from all walks of

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Regional partners taking action to support healthcare industry workforce in Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley regions

EAU CLAIRE – Workers and other community members affected by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions can look to the support of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the rapid response services of the West Central Works Workforce Development Board to

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DLCC: Kicks off the State of the States

Though 2024 has just begun, Republicans in state legislatures across the country have wasted no time in passing dangerous laws that undermine fundamental freedoms. Only a few weeks into their legislative sessions, GOP lawmakers in the states have launched assaults on abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, gun safety, and democracy– putting everything on

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Dept. of Revenue: Individual income tax season begins January 29

MADISON – The individual income tax filing season begins on Monday, January 29, 2024, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is ready to help taxpayers with their tax preparation and filing needs. What’s new! New this filing season is DOR’s WisTax electronic filing system, which is available for free to qualifying taxpayers

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Warmer weather means thinning ice

“If you don’t like the weather in Wisconsin, just wait 15 minutes.” Wisconsinites know our weather can be fickle, and this winter has been no exception. After two weeks of bone-chilling lows and heavy snowfall in some areas, temperatures as high as 50 degrees are on the horizon. That means

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Senate Democratic Leader Hesselbein: Announces Committee reassignments

MADISON, Wis – Senator Taylor will be resigning from the Wisconsin State Senate effective later today. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein recently sent a letter to Senate Leader Devin LeMahieu notifying him of her nominations to impacted committees. Senator Hesselbein’s nomination letter can be viewed here. … Please log in to access subscriber

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WisGOP: Statement on Janet Yellen visit to Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Secretary Janet Yellen’s event in Milwaukee, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “From her ‘transitory inflation’ debacle to declining wages for working families, Janet Yellen is the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from about the economy. Voters are

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