Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) released the following statement in response to Speaker Vos delaying the Meagan Wolfe Impeachment resolution introduced by Representatives Allen, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, and Wichgers: “Today, I express my deep concern regarding the ongoing
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named the School District of Elmbrook’s Dr. Mark Hansen the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. After more than 30 years in education, which includes two decades in school and
MADISON – Today, Democratic legislators released four key pieces of Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Wisconsinites, regardless of income or healthcare needs. BadgerCare Expansion, introduced by Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), would
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
Mount Pleasant, WI (October 30, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today presented Melissa Friesema, an oncology nurse at the Advocate Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. In addition,
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today hosted the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s IP Road Show in Green Bay. During the event, participants discussed how small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin can
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) recently introduced Assembly Bill 514 (AB 514), which will protect private business from unreasonable government overreach. AB 514 ensures that contracts between design professionals and public entities include only reasonable and insurable
MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing several pieces of legislation that work to prevent abuse and protect survivors. Senator Agard released the following statement: “The Prevent and Protect Package honors the rights of
Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sued Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for violating the
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against Stevens Point City Clerk Kari Yenter for her unlawful imposition of additional qualifications and disclosures for prospective poll workers. Clerk Yenter is attempting
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced “175 Years of Wisconsinites” as the theme for the 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree to celebrate the many Wisconsinites who have contributed to making Wisconsin into the state it is today as the state celebrates 175 years of statehood. In a letter to Wisconsin
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition
GREEN BAY, Wis.— As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit in late
Today, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed a response brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to continue their clients’ efforts to obtain fair legislative maps
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) released the following statement in response to Speaker Vos delaying the Meagan Wolfe Impeachment resolution introduced by Representatives Allen, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, and Wichgers: “Today, I express my deep concern regarding the ongoing delay in advancing the Meagan Wolfe impeachment resolution through the
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named the School District of Elmbrook’s Dr. Mark Hansen the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. After more than 30 years in education, which includes two decades in school and district administrative roles, Dr. Hansen continues to inspire innovative change
MADISON – Today, Democratic legislators released four key pieces of Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Wisconsinites, regardless of income or healthcare needs. BadgerCare Expansion, introduced by Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), would provide insurance coverage for tens of thousands of Wisconsinites who
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
Mount Pleasant, WI (October 30, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today presented Melissa Friesema, an oncology nurse at the Advocate Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. In addition, Hannah Steele, a registered pediatric nurse and Gary Homeier, a
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today hosted the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s IP Road Show in Green Bay. During the event, participants discussed how small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin can better protect and enforce their intellectual property (IP) in China
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) recently introduced Assembly Bill 514 (AB 514), which will protect private business from unreasonable government overreach. AB 514 ensures that contracts between design professionals and public entities include only reasonable and insurable clauses. Design professionals, which include engineers, architects, land surveyors, and
MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing several pieces of legislation that work to prevent abuse and protect survivors. Senator Agard released the following statement: “The Prevent and Protect Package honors the rights of survivors, empowers our young people, and works to hold dangerous
Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sued Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for violating the Wisconsin Constitution and intruding into executive powers. Gov. Evers, in
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against Stevens Point City Clerk Kari Yenter for her unlawful imposition of additional qualifications and disclosures for prospective poll workers. Clerk Yenter is attempting to require Republican poll workers to provide her access to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced “175 Years of Wisconsinites” as the theme for the 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree to celebrate the many Wisconsinites who have contributed to making Wisconsin into the state it is today as the state celebrates 175 years of statehood. In a letter to Wisconsin students, the governor encouraged kids of all ages statewide to
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned. This legislation was inspired by Neil Hansen, resident
GREEN BAY, Wis.— As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit in late October looked at how both the public and private sectors
Today, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed a response brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to continue their clients’ efforts to obtain fair legislative maps in Wisconsin. This is a response to briefs filed on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which will become available in early 2024—with no copays or out of pock…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The deadline has been extended from Tuesday, October 31, 2023