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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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Statement on farm bill extension

Today, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement regarding the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by Congress:  “Wisconsin Farmers Union appreciates the strong bipartisan support for extending the 2018 Farm Bill. It is

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and the announcement of another record-breaking year for the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Apprenticeship, as we know it…

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Weekly GOP radio address: Protecting your right to vote

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117gopaddress.mp3 Legislative Republicans are protecting your right to vote and securing our elections by making it easy to  vote, but hard to cheat.  Hi, I’m Senator Eric Wimberger from Green Bay.  Last week, the Senate and Assembly approved two resolutions

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Rep. Melotik: Votes to pass election reform bills

Madison – Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) voted for election integrity in our future elections by supporting a series of common-sense reforms.   “Having confidence that our elections are fair, accurately counted, and transparent should be a priority for every single voter in our

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Awards more than $474,000 in veterans mental health grants to organizations across Wisconsin

MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) today announced 7 organizations are receiving $474,407 from two Veteran Mental Health grant programs that will directly subsidize mental health care for Wisconsin veterans. These grants are part of Governor Tony Evers’ $10 million investment in veteran services, funded through the American Rescue Plan

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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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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin joins U.S. and Canadian securities regulators in issuing an order against GSPartners in alleged global fraud scheme

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced an enforcement action to stop an ongoing international fraud scheme. The action accuses GSB Gold Standard Bank LTD, doing business as GSPartners, of offering and selling fraudulent certificates tied to digital assets and foreign currency exchanges, as well as investments

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes available for purchase Nov. 24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 24. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail passes for family, friends and co-workers. The DNR recommends

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops to open December 1

MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2023. There is $800,000, or 160,000 acres of

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Statement on farm bill extension

Today, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement regarding the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by Congress:  “Wisconsin Farmers Union appreciates the strong bipartisan support for extending the 2018 Farm Bill. It is now crucial for Congress to leverage this momentum and enact

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Dept. of Transportation: Secretary Craig Thompson elected president of national transportation association

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead this week as president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The national organization elevated Secretary Thompson to president on Thursday. He served as vice president from 2022-2023. As president, Secretary Thompson will work with

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and the announcement of another record-breaking year for the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Apprenticeship, as we know it… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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Weekly GOP radio address: Protecting your right to vote

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117gopaddress.mp3 Legislative Republicans are protecting your right to vote and securing our elections by making it easy to  vote, but hard to cheat.  Hi, I’m Senator Eric Wimberger from Green Bay.  Last week, the Senate and Assembly approved two resolutions calling for constitutional amendments.  Because the resolutions were approved by

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Dept. of Transportation: Secretary Craig Thompson elected president of national transportation association

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead this week as president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The national organization elevated Secretary Thompson to president on Thursday. He served as vice president from 2022-2023. As president, Secretary Thompson will work with

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Rep. Melotik: Votes to pass election reform bills

Madison – Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) voted for election integrity in our future elections by supporting a series of common-sense reforms.   “Having confidence that our elections are fair, accurately counted, and transparent should be a priority for every single voter in our state,” said Rep. Melotik. “Voting is a  constitutional right we all

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Rep. Stubbs: Introduces bill to require disparity impact studies of environmental hazards on vulnerable communities 

MADISON, WI – After introducing LRB-0136/1, which would require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate the disparate impacts of pollution and toxic waste on vulnerable communities during the facilities permit application process, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “All Wisconsinites deserve equal access to clean, breathable … Please

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: To HHS Sec. Becerra and Inspector General Grimm: NIAID official’s actions may have directly obstructed my oversight efforts

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent letters to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Xavier Becerra and HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm revealing a recently obtained email apparently showing a concerted effort led by Dr. David Morens,

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