Rep. Considine: Announces retirement

Madison –Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) has announced that he will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Considine issued the following on his retirement: “I am grateful for the privilege of serving the constituents of the 81st Assembly District

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DATCP: Announces Dairy Processor Grant recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these

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Sen. Testin: Dental access bill signed into law

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided

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Gov. Evers: Signs five bipartisan bills to improve access to dental healthcare, bolster healthcare workforce

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Secures bipartisan tax relief for Wisconsinites

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill, which passed in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, extends key research and development provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and makes critical changes

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on bipartisan tax legislation

“Today I voted no on H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. I see this bill as a missed opportunity to make meaningful tax reforms for both individuals and corporations. While this legislation includes many generous corporate tax cuts, in comparison, there are only

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Sen. Spreitzer: Introduces bipartisan legislation establishing shared revenue advisory council

MADISON – Yesterday, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced bipartisan legislation toestablish a shared revenue advisory council in Wisconsin with Representatives Sue Conley (D-Janesville), Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville), Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee), Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove). Senator Spreitzer released the following statement: “This session, the legislature … Please log

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to combat illicit digital asset transactions

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act to align criminal and banking statutes and clarify the U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) investigative authority over crimes related to illicit digital asset transactions. USSS investigates a variety of cyber-related criminal activity, including the illicit use o… Please

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Rep. Considine: Announces retirement

Madison –Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) has announced that he will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Considine issued the following on his retirement: “I am grateful for the privilege of serving the constituents of the 81st Assembly District and surrounding areas. I have enjoyed this job immensely and

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WDA: Newly signed laws will increase access to care, grow Wisconsin’s dental workforce and put patients in control of their benefits

The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Chris Hansen (Manitowoc), who joined Gov. Tony Evers, lawmakers and other advocates at Northcentral Technical College Center for Health Sciences in Wausau this morning as the governor signed an important package of oral health legislation into law. “On behalf

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DATCP: Announces Dairy Processor Grant recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and s…

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Sen. Testin: Dental access bill signed into law

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided to no more than 15 Wisconsin resident students who are

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, bipartisan group: Work to hold e-cigarette companies accountable for the youth vaping crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are introducing legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers help conduct stronger oversight of the e-cigarette industry and increase awareness of the danger of e-cigarettes.

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Gov. Evers: Signs five bipartisan bills to improve access to dental healthcare, bolster healthcare workforce

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

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Gov. Evers: Announces during 2024 State of the State Address Wisconsin’s Veteran Employment Services now rank fourth best in the nation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans to jobs employers are seeking to fill. “Our nation’s heroes

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Rep. Jacobson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce bill to support beginning farmers

MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland. LRB 5758 would create the Farming Forward Program in Wisconsin,

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WisDems: On anniversary of the first social security check, a reminder that Eric Hovde “absolutely” wants to cut social security

MADISON, Wis. — 84 years ago today, the first ever Social Security check was issued. Since then, hundreds of millions of Americans have worked hard to receive the Social Security benefits they earned.  Unfortunately, self-serving politicians like California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continue to attack Social Security, hoping to strip

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