Rep. Billings: Statement on attending White House event

WASHINGTON DC- Rep. Billings attended the White House States Convening on Child Care alongside numerous experts, state leaders, and over 90 state legislators to discuss efforts to make quality child care more accessible and affordable for working families, increase the amount of affordable

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on FAA reauthorization

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which includes a Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)-backed amendment that will help ensure safety at Wisconsin’s rural airports. “The FAA Reauthorization will help

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Fight for student loan responsibility

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced two bills to address the student loan problem in a responsible way — without shifting the burden to hard-working taxpayers. H.R. 4711, the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, will defend the

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Priorities USA and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans: File legal challenge to absentee ballot restrictions in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA and the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans filed a legal challenge to three provisions of Wisconsin election law that place unnecessary restrictions on casting absentee ballots. The filing seeks to provide relief to voters impacted by the following restrictions: Wisconsin’s requirement that absentee ballots be

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pushes bill to support trauma informed care in northeast Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Davis (D-IL) announced the reintroduction of the Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion (RISE) from Trauma Act, a bipartisan bill that would increase support for children and adults who have been exposed to trauma such as parental addiction, witnessing violence, and abuse. Nationwide, nearly 35 million children have had

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Washington County: Aging and Disability Resource Center participates in the Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

West Bend, WI – The Washington County Aging and Disability Resource Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), is pleased to announce its participation in the state’s new Independent Living Supports Pilot program. As a participating Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Washington County ADRC will help

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Rep. Steffen: Student strip search bill receives public hearing

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 108, which would prohibit strip searches of students conducted by school personnel, received a public hearing in the Assembly Education Committee. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) introduced the legislation in response to an incident at the Suring

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Rep. Billings: Statement on attending White House event

WASHINGTON DC- Rep. Billings attended the White House States Convening on Child Care alongside numerous experts, state leaders, and over 90 state legislators to discuss efforts to make quality child care more accessible and affordable for working families, increase the amount of affordable child care providers, and support child care employees.  “In conversations

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on FAA reauthorization

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which includes a Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)-backed amendment that will help ensure safety at Wisconsin’s rural airports. “The FAA Reauthorization will help ensure safety at rural airports like those in my District,” said

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins effort to break down barriers to safe, effective contraception

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As women’s reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin and across the country, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined over a dozen of her Senate colleagues in introducing the Convenient Contraception Act, legislation that would improve access to contraceptive products, including over-the-counter contraceptives. The bill provides individuals covered by

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Baldwin Campaign: NARAL endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate, highlights commitment to restoring reproductive rights

MADISON, Wis. — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Throughout her career, Senator Baldwin has always had the backs of the 8 in 10 Americans who support the right to abortion,” said NARAL Pro-Choice America President Mini Timmaraju. “Her tireless leadership on

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Fight for student loan responsibility

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced two bills to address the student loan problem in a responsible way — without shifting the burden to hard-working taxpayers. H.R. 4711, the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, will defend the American people against the Biden Administration’s attempts to transfer the

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