U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to send critical aid to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement after voting for a $14.3 emergency aid package for Israel. The package included critical support for Israel’s Iron

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers encourages Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231103demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the start of the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period and encouraging Wisconsinites to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage on HealthCare.gov. Open Enrollment began on November 1, 2023, and

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Rep. Goeben: Election Worker Protection Act

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified on her bill AB 577, the Election Worker Protection Act. This legislation addresses important issues related to the safety, security, and well-being of election officials, and it is a crucial step in ensuring the

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Results of statewide PFAS sampling in private wells now available

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin.   PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, f… Please log in to access

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Sen. Hesselbein: Time for common sense on behalf of Wisconsin taxpayers

What do these states have in common?  Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming and yes – sadly – Wisconsin.  For nearly a decade, Wisconsin legislative Republicans have, along with these few largely former Confederate states, held out in denying their own citizens access to their own

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Council of State Governments honors DSPS Secretary Hereth

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin.  The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40 Award late yesterday, which included Hereth. Each year, CSG recognizes 20

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions October 2023

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to send critical aid to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement after voting for a $14.3 emergency aid package for Israel. The package included critical support for Israel’s Iron Dome system and funds to help replenish U.S. defense stockpiles.

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Opportunity Wisconsin: As House Republicans pass government funding bills, WI families face higher housing and energy costs while wealthy tax cheats get another handout

MADISON, Wis. – New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans have started pushing forward a dangerous agenda that will hurt Wisconsinites by raising costs while making it easier for wealthy tax cheats to avoid paying their fair share. Here’s a look at where things stand ahead of key

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Weekly GOP radio address: We are fighting for middle class tax relief

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231103gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin Republicans are fighting for middle class tax relief for families and workers. Hi, Julian Bradley here.  The rising cost of groceries, gas, and housing is making life more unaffordable by the day.  Joe Biden and Democrats at the federal level embraced Bidenomics – which can best be described

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers encourages Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231103demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the start of the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period and encouraging Wisconsinites to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage on HealthCare.gov. Open Enrollment began on November 1, 2023, and will continue through January … Please log in to access

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Censure Resolution of Rashida Tlaib

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement on his vote to table the censure resolution of Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI): “I have consistently criticized Rashida Tlaib’s radical left-wing ideology including her bizarre support for Hamas and similar groups in the Middle East,” said Grothman. “However, I disagree with

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Rep. Goeben: Election Worker Protection Act

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified on her bill AB 577, the Election Worker Protection Act. This legislation addresses important issues related to the safety, security, and well-being of election officials, and it is a crucial step in ensuring the integrity of our election processes. Election officials should not be

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Push Biden Administration to correct Inflation Reduction Act guidelines that undercut U.S. manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on the Biden Administration to correct the Department of the Treasury’s guidance on an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program that would undercut American manufactures and workers. The Senators are

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Sen. Carpenter: Requesting a vote to audit the Baseball Park District

(MADISON)— Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement, requesting that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee vote at its November 8th meeting for the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) to formally conduct an audit and performance review of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District (the District), which manages

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes VA to pay earned benefits to up to 650 veterans after doctor misdiagnosed conditions

WISCONSIN – After working for years with veterans whose neurological conditions were misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center and subsequently denied compensation and benefits, Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide these impacted veterans their earned benefits. Earlier this year, Senator

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