WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense (H.R. 4365), Homeland Security (H.R. 4367), and State and Foreign Operations (H.R. 4665). “House Republicans delivered big wins in passing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with Livestock Exporters Association (LEA) will host two workshops during World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers. The United States is recognized around the
Why is there a noticeable absence of support from the Republican Assembly following the decisive action taken by the Republican Senate to remove Meagan Wolfe from her position as Election Administrator? Despite her termination, Ms. Wolfe remains in her position,
A new collaboration between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Division of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will bolster cybersecurity in the state. A memorandum of understanding signed on Sept. 15 by WEM Administrator Greg Engle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She broke glass ceilings, showing women across the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring park managers and park rangers at some of Wisconsin’s premier natural properties across the state. These roles are a great entry point for people looking to start or advance their
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced he introduced new legislation that would address a significant issue in the defense appropriations and contracting processes that has resulted in $125 billion in previously appropriated funds leaving
MADISON, Wis. – September 29th, 2023 – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. More than 500 Wisconsin farmers and ranchers will be asked to participate in the survey online at agcounts.usda.gov
MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage released the following statement regarding the vote by Republican committee members to reject four of Governor Tony Evers’ appointees to the Natural Resources Board (NRB):
The country is less than three days away from a Van Orden-manufactured government shutdown, and House Republicans have all but abandoned any hope of averting one to pursue their extreme agenda that attacks the middle class. Their failure comes after
La Crosse, Wisconsin — On Monday, Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) held a press conference discussing the introduction of legislation to cap the price of insulin in Wisconsin at $35 a month. Sen. Pfaff was joined by Representative Jill
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) visited with Minnesota legislators and stakeholders to discuss cannabis legalization, both their recent successes and her ongoing efforts in Wisconsin. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Visiting with neighboring legislators who
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230929demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the administration’s efforts to close the digital divide and expand high-speed internet across the state, as well as a recent $1 billion federal investment through the Broadband Equity,
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230929gopaddress.mp3 Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. As an employer and legislator, I know how important a strong higher education system is for the future of our state. This week the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing
Milwaukee, WI – This Sunday, October 1st at 2:00pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will be rallying on the corner of St. Paul and Water St as part of a Week of Action called by the United National Antiwar Coalition
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has added four more trades exam testing dates to the 2023 calendar as the department continues to look for ways to stay ahead of demand. “Since I was appointed
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of Robin Vos’ renewed threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Wisconsinites from around the state are making it clear that they oppose Vos’ anti-democratic power grab. From Hudson to Waukesha, Wisconsinites are calling on their
MADISON – How can employers, educational institutions, and communities tap into grant funding to support innovative technical education projects and customized worker training programs? Hear from local workforce development leaders and recipients of technical education and training grants as they
Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, released this statement today after the announcement of anti-trans legislation being introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature: “On behalf of our nearly 700 business members from around the state,
Milwaukee. – Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today presented a total of $176,000 in coastal grant awards to Clean Wisconsin, Harbor District Inc. and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, and the Urban Ecology Center in celebration of Coastal Awareness Month in
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense (H.R. 4365), Homeland Security (H.R. 4367), and State and Foreign Operations (H.R. 4665). “House Republicans delivered big wins in passing these three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense, the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with Livestock Exporters Association (LEA) will host two workshops during World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers. The United States is recognized around the world for the ability to produce large volumes of high-quality
Why is there a noticeable absence of support from the Republican Assembly following the decisive action taken by the Republican Senate to remove Meagan Wolfe from her position as Election Administrator? Despite her termination, Ms. Wolfe remains in her position, raising concerns about her ongoing presence leading up to the
A new collaboration between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Division of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will bolster cybersecurity in the state. A memorandum of understanding signed on Sept. 15 by WEM Administrator Greg Engle and UW-Whitewater Chief Research Administration Officer Carl Fox allows the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She broke glass ceilings, showing women across the world that they too can achieve their dreams. She was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring park managers and park rangers at some of Wisconsin’s premier natural properties across the state. These roles are a great entry point for people looking to start or advance their careers in the popular and rewarding field of outdoor recreation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced he introduced new legislation that would address a significant issue in the defense appropriations and contracting processes that has resulted in $125 billion in previously appropriated funds leaving the Department of Defense over the last decade instead of
MADISON, Wis. – September 29th, 2023 – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. More than 500 Wisconsin farmers and ranchers will be asked to participate in the survey online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The survey is an opportunity for producers to
MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage released the following statement regarding the vote by Republican committee members to reject four of Governor Tony Evers’ appointees to the Natural Resources Board (NRB): “We are deeply disappointed in our Republican colleagues’ decision today
The country is less than three days away from a Van Orden-manufactured government shutdown, and House Republicans have all but abandoned any hope of averting one to pursue their extreme agenda that attacks the middle class. Their failure comes after weeks of chaos, in-fighting, and dysfunction. This GOP-manufactured shutdown hurts
La Crosse, Wisconsin — On Monday, Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) held a press conference discussing the introduction of legislation to cap the price of insulin in Wisconsin at $35 a month. Sen. Pfaff was joined by Representative Jill Billings (D-LaCrosse), St. Clare Mission Executive Director Jason Larson, and
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) visited with Minnesota legislators and stakeholders to discuss cannabis legalization, both their recent successes and her ongoing efforts in Wisconsin. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Visiting with neighboring legislators who led the charge to legalize cannabis in Minnesota was invigorating.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230929demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the administration’s efforts to close the digital divide and expand high-speed internet across the state, as well as a recent $1 billion federal investment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Hey there. Governor T… Please log
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230929gopaddress.mp3 Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. As an employer and legislator, I know how important a strong higher education system is for the future of our state. This week the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on 11 of Governor Evers’ appointees to the UW Board
Milwaukee, WI – This Sunday, October 1st at 2:00pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will be rallying on the corner of St. Paul and Water St as part of a Week of Action called by the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) and the Peace in Ukraine Coalition to bring an
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has added four more trades exam testing dates to the 2023 calendar as the department continues to look for ways to stay ahead of demand. “Since I was appointed to lead DSPS, we’ve put an emphasis on making our
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of Robin Vos’ renewed threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Wisconsinites from around the state are making it clear that they oppose Vos’ anti-democratic power grab. From Hudson to Waukesha, Wisconsinites are calling on their state legislators to respect the will of the voters and
MADISON – How can employers, educational institutions, and communities tap into grant funding to support innovative technical education projects and customized worker training programs? Hear from local workforce development leaders and recipients of technical education and training grants as they share strategies to apply for and implement grant-funded workforce technology
Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, released this statement today after the announcement of anti-trans legislation being introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature: “On behalf of our nearly 700 business members from around the state, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce stands adamantly opposed to
Milwaukee. – Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today presented a total of $176,000 in coastal grant awards to Clean Wisconsin, Harbor District Inc. and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, and the Urban Ecology Center in celebration of Coastal Awareness Month in September. The awards were part of an overall $1.4 million investment previously