WASHINGTON — Today, Wisconsin lawmakers will meet for the first time this year to continue the 2023-24 legislative session. Democrats plan to focus this session on improving child care, as well as combating Republican attempts to ban abortion and undermine diversity initiatives. A reminder: Wisconsin is on the DLCC’s target map

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing legislation to reduce the flow of fentanyl by providing much-needed resources to secure the southwest border. The Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act increases staffing capacity and technology to detect illicit drugs and other contraband being smuggled through ports

MADISON – Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner released the following statement in response to today’s vote in the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Wisconsin as a Public Service Commissioner over the past four years. The work of the Commission

EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN – Democrat Eric Wilson, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District today called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza following the October 7th attack. Wilson aims to encourage a diplomatic solution that respects the rights and safety of all involved. This aligns

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate for firing Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner. The vote today is yet another escalation in an ongoing effort by legislative Republicans to baselessly fire Gov. Evers’ appointees or leave them indefinitely unconfirmed for months or even years. Senate Republicans in October voted to… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

“I believe Summer Strand and Tyler Huebner have two fundamentally different philosophies when it comes to their roles as Public Service Commissioners. I have met with Commissioner Huebner for several hours on several different occasions. Although he appears to be a nice man, his answers to questions were completely lacking

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to support domestic hardwood products. H.R. 6880, the Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act, permits the Secretary of Agriculture to authorize grants that bolster domestic industry efforts and research that directly supports end-user information on t… Please

MILWAUKEE – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) plays a crucial role in building our state’s economy by ensuring reliability and managing costs as we transition to a clean energy future. For our state to successfully achieve our clean energy goals, we need commissioners at the PSC who bring technical

MADISON – In an effort to serve more children and families in their communities, the Division Milwaukee County Child Protective Services (DMCPS) launched the Milwaukee Family Intervention Service (MFIS) program at the end of 2023. This program offers families with youth, ages 10 to 17, preventive services for a quicker pathway to

Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement of eligible public transit buses under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. “Public transit is so important not only for the health of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management topics. This is your chance to learn how the DNR manages game species and protects and restores their habitat.

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of State Representative Steve Doyle in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Doyle represents the La Crosse area, including Holmen, Onalaska, and West Salem.  “As Katrina’s legislative colleague and seatmate in the State Assembly, I’ve had a front row

BELOIT, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) — a specialized unit of full-time Army and Air National Guard members trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear emergencies — responded to a call for assistance from Rock County Emergency Management Jan. 12. The 54th

MILWAUKEE, WI — Rep Evan Goyke today announced that he had raised $41k in the last six months and now has $91,000 headed into the last three months of the election. This impressive amount for a challenger candidate showcases the momentum and enthusiasm for his candidacy and the deep unpopularity

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds owners and managers of Other-Than-Municipal Community and non-profit, Non-Transient Non-Community public water systems that the Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program will begin accepting applications on Jan. 16, 2024.  Other-Than-Municipal Community public water syst… Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Spectrum News showed that Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was caught on camera in Orange County, California at a party for his $2.8 billion California bank on the day that NRSC Chairman Steve Daines confirmed that Hovde is going to run for Senate in Wisconsin. California Hovde was caught

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. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

MADISON – Today former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announced her support and endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. Falk, elected Dane County Executive to a historic four terms, is the first woman and the longest-serving Dane County Executive, serving 14 years before being

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Madison, Wis. —Today, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner.  Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). During her time with IAIS, she assisted in the development