WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), and their Senate Finance Committee Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel I. Werfel calling on the IRS for greater
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across
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BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. to discuss the management of Lake Superior’s unique fisheries. The meeting will discuss: The proposed new lake trout
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 us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually, as required by Wis. Stat. 115.385. Report cards include data for multiple school years across
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 10:30am on Saturday November 18th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be picketing in front of the Women’s Care Center at 1441 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to demand Wisconsin State Assembly members vote against
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers – a group that AARP Wisconsin refers to as the state’s unsung heroes for giving up so much of their own time and money to help loved ones remain living in
MILWAUKEE – (November 14, 2023) – The 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals Wisconsin ranks 9th best in the nation for lung cancer screenings and 16th best for survival rate. The state has a 7.3% lung cancer screening rate compared to the
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MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal unveiled that as national Republicans line up behind Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) to run for Senate, he paid at least $8,000 to have Tucker Carlson come to Wisconsin to spout lies about the 2020 election and anti-abortion
“We didn’t need to be here. Yet, MAGA House Republicans’ ongoing chaos and incompetence has brought us to the brink of another potential government shutdown. It’s clear they are uninterested in governing. House Republicans reneged on the debt ceiling funding deal reached
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually, as required by Wis. Stat. 115.385. Report cards include data for
WEST ALLIS — According to state report cards released today by the Department of Public Instruction, students across Wisconsin’s three largest parental choice programs are more likely than their public school peers to attend a school that exceeds state-established expectations. The Department
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Tomczyk, released a regular general election audit bill designed to increase trust in the election process through regular, random audits. “We have all been in a situation where you know that
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Governor Evers announced that Microsoft would expand its development at the former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant, with another major investment to expand its planned data center at the site—spurring economic growth in the region over
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsinites are speaking out about devastating cuts backed by Wisconsin Republicans including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. Republicans continue to embrace spending plans that would force seniors and working families to shoulder
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joined by state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, announced new legislation to ensure those convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence are unable to legally purchase or possess
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Mehdi Hassan to discuss former President Trump’s fascist remarks, a laddered continuing resolution, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist attack on Israel.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), and their Senate Finance Committee Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel I. Werfel calling on the IRS for greater accountability, transparency, and a detailed explanation of specific steps it
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear harvest since 2008. Wisconsin bear hunters harvested 2,922 bears during
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the state of Wisconsin. “The hard-working men and women of
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BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. to discuss the management of Lake Superior’s unique fisheries. The meeting will discuss: The proposed new lake trout quota increase Population status updates for cisco and lake whitefish
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 us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually, as required by Wis. Stat. 115.385. Report cards include data for multiple school years across four priority areas: Achievement, Growth, Target Group Outcomes, and On-Track
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 10:30am on Saturday November 18th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be picketing in front of the Women’s Care Center at 1441 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to demand Wisconsin State Assembly members vote against state funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers. On October 17, 2023
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers – a group that AARP Wisconsin refers to as the state’s unsung heroes for giving up so much of their own time and money to help loved ones remain living in their own homes – would receive much-needed support if state
MILWAUKEE – (November 14, 2023) – The 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals Wisconsin ranks 9th best in the nation for lung cancer screenings and 16th best for survival rate. The state has a 7.3% lung cancer screening rate compared to the national average of 4.5%. Annual lung cancer screenings for those
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MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal unveiled that as national Republicans line up behind Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) to run for Senate, he paid at least $8,000 to have Tucker Carlson come to Wisconsin to spout lies about the 2020 election and anti-abortion rhetoric. Hovde has a history of promoting Tucker Carlson’s conspiracy
“We didn’t need to be here. Yet, MAGA House Republicans’ ongoing chaos and incompetence has brought us to the brink of another potential government shutdown. It’s clear they are uninterested in governing. House Republicans reneged on the debt ceiling funding deal reached earlier this year with the White House and Senate. Then, they
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually, as required by Wis. Stat. 115.385. Report cards include data for multiple school years across four priority areas: Achievement, Growth, Target
WEST ALLIS — According to state report cards released today by the Department of Public Instruction, students across Wisconsin’s three largest parental choice programs are more likely than their public school peers to attend a school that exceeds state-established expectations. The Department of Public Instruction found that more than 80 percent of
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Tomczyk, released a regular general election audit bill designed to increase trust in the election process through regular, random audits. “We have all been in a situation where you know that your work will be examined by a boss or auditor.
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Governor Evers announced that Microsoft would expand its development at the former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant, with another major investment to expand its planned data center at the site—spurring economic growth in the region over the next decade. Microsoft’s additional investment was bolstered by legislation
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsinites are speaking out about devastating cuts backed by Wisconsin Republicans including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. Republicans continue to embrace spending plans that would force seniors and working families to shoulder more of the burden, instead of working to build consensus
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joined by state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, announced new legislation to ensure those convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence are unable to legally purchase or possess firearms in Wisconsin. The bill reorganizes two statutes—the crime of
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Mehdi Hassan to discuss former President Trump’s fascist remarks, a laddered continuing resolution, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist attack on Israel. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts