Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement related to Governor Evers’ special session call: “It’s no secret that Wisconsin is facing a severe workforce shortage. “Legislative Republicans have long supported workforce development measures that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week launched a legislative survey of the full Wisconsin State Legislature, asking all 132 legislators to take public positions and answer questions on the merits of the governor’s comprehensive plan to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges, including whether
Madison, Wis.—On Tuesday, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak joined Rich Gruber on WCLO’s “Your Talk Show” to discuss AFP-WI’s opposition to the newly released Brewers bailout proposal. The full interview can be found HERE and excerpts are below. On Brewers Bailout: “Americans
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 3, 5, or 6 are eligible to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) re-introduced her Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch Green Bay Packers game broadcasts. Baldwin’s Go Pack Go Act requires cable and satellite providers to provide their Wisconsin subscribers with access to programming
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today announced it has endorsed Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) for re-election to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin is among 51 House and Senate candidates named by the group
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined thirteen of her colleagues in filing an amicus brief in Merck & Co. v. Becerra in the District Court for the District of Columbia urging the federal court to uphold the constitutionality of
MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this season. Wisconsin has had 18
MADISON, Wisconsin –– The seventh annual Cap Times Idea Fest is now underway, featuring outstanding discussions on a wide range of topics from politics to artificial intelligence, climate change and health care worker burnout. Well-known guests include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders —
MADISON, Wis. – Jenny Malak, vice president of homecare operations for Agrace, has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Malak is one of eight members
MADISON, Wis. – Richard Matecki says he has lived two lives, one life before his simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant and one life afterward. Matecki celebrated the 35th anniversary of his simultaneous pancreas-kidney in July; he is
(Madison, Wis.) – Wisconsin parents are feeling the crunch when they’re looking for and paying for childcare. A new study from Forward Analytics, “Priced Out: The Steep Cost of Childcare in Wisconsin,” shows childcare costs average between 18 and 36%
APPLETON, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Cities region have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. League of Women Voters chapters from Appleton-Fox Cities, Door County, Greater
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the 2nd leg of her “Grass Routes” tour – an effort to promote the positive impacts of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin. The tour builds on several successful stops earlier this year
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new Wisconsin-specific White House fact sheetoutlines the devastating consequences of government funding proposals introduced by House Republicans. Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, including Congressmen Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and Tom Tiffany, have refused to
MADISON, Wis. –– California resident Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continues to gear up to run for Senate in Wisconsin, today holding an event at a country club in Madison with the Republican Women of Dane County. California Hovde was greeted
Contact: Thad Nation (414) 909-1735 MILWAUKEE— Mayor Cavalier Johnson officially announced today his intention to run for re-election in 2024. “I am grateful every day to the voters of the City of Milwaukee for giving me the honor of doing this important
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Assembly Co-authors, Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) and Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert), today, introduced the second consideration of a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of private funds in election administration. “Every
MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism will hear a number of anti-abortion bills. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Abortion is personal, and no politician or government should decide for an individual when
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement related to Governor Evers’ special session call: “It’s no secret that Wisconsin is facing a severe workforce shortage. “Legislative Republicans have long supported workforce development measures that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and create good, family-supporting jobs. “Unfortunately, Governor Evers has b…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week launched a legislative survey of the full Wisconsin State Legislature, asking all 132 legislators to take public positions and answer questions on the merits of the governor’s comprehensive plan to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges, including whether legislators support investments to increase access to affordable chi… Please
Madison, Wis.—On Tuesday, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak joined Rich Gruber on WCLO’s “Your Talk Show” to discuss AFP-WI’s opposition to the newly released Brewers bailout proposal. The full interview can be found HERE and excerpts are below. On Brewers Bailout: “Americans for Prosperity takes a principled stance on corporate welfare and
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 3, 5, or 6 are eligible to nominate producers or to be nominated to the board. The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) re-introduced her Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch Green Bay Packers game broadcasts. Baldwin’s Go Pack Go Act requires cable and satellite providers to provide their Wisconsin subscribers with access to programming from broadcast television stations in a Wisconsin media marke… Please
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of bureaucratic red tape on veterans’ access to their GI Bill
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today announced it has endorsed Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) for re-election to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin is among 51 House and Senate candidates named by the group in its first endorsement slate of the 2024 election cycle.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined thirteen of her colleagues in filing an amicus brief in Merck & Co. v. Becerra in the District Court for the District of Columbia urging the federal court to uphold the constitutionality of Congress allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for consumers.
MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this season. Wisconsin has had 18 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR
MADISON, Wisconsin –– The seventh annual Cap Times Idea Fest is now underway, featuring outstanding discussions on a wide range of topics from politics to artificial intelligence, climate change and health care worker burnout. Well-known guests include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders — the iconic progressive leader who has been a contender for
MADISON, Wis. – Jenny Malak, vice president of homecare operations for Agrace, has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Malak is one of eight members to serve on the Board from across the state. She
MADISON, Wis. – Richard Matecki says he has lived two lives, one life before his simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant and one life afterward. Matecki celebrated the 35th anniversary of his simultaneous pancreas-kidney in July; he is one of the longest-living recipients of this type of transplant
(Madison, Wis.) – Wisconsin parents are feeling the crunch when they’re looking for and paying for childcare. A new study from Forward Analytics, “Priced Out: The Steep Cost of Childcare in Wisconsin,” shows childcare costs average between 18 and 36% of family income. And that is assuming they can find
APPLETON, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Cities region have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. League of Women Voters chapters from Appleton-Fox Cities, Door County, Greater Green Bay and Winnebago County are collaborating on the event
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the 2nd leg of her “Grass Routes” tour – an effort to promote the positive impacts of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin. The tour builds on several successful stops earlier this year in Green Bay, Platteville, Eau Claire, Wauwatosa, and Wausau. Over
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new Wisconsin-specific White House fact sheetoutlines the devastating consequences of government funding proposals introduced by House Republicans. Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, including Congressmen Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and Tom Tiffany, have refused to speak out against these proposals, even though they would harm
MADISON, Wis. –– California resident Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continues to gear up to run for Senate in Wisconsin, today holding an event at a country club in Madison with the Republican Women of Dane County. California Hovde was greeted by a mobile billboard reminding him of his ties to
Contact: Thad Nation (414) 909-1735 MILWAUKEE— Mayor Cavalier Johnson officially announced today his intention to run for re-election in 2024. “I am grateful every day to the voters of the City of Milwaukee for giving me the honor of doing this important work,” said Mayor Johnson. “If it feels like I just
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Assembly Co-authors, Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) and Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert), today, introduced the second consideration of a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of private funds in election administration. “Every American should have confidence in how their elections are run. If
MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism will hear a number of anti-abortion bills. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Abortion is personal, and no politician or government should decide for an individual when and whether or not they continue a pregnancy. “One of