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WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding that he provide a detailed explanation for why HHS continues to
The “Hellcats” of Hotel Company, 132nd Brigade Support Battalion, led by 1st Lt. Danielle Lavrenz and 1st Sgt. Roger Marco, competed in the final level of the 56th Philip A. Connelly culinary competition from their Eau Claire armory, March 17,
March 19, 2024 – Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Centro Hispano of Dane County as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Centro received $2 million.
Madison – Today, Melissa Agard, candidate for Dane County Executive hosted a roundtable with environmental leaders across Dane County. Agard is running a campaign that is prioritizing environmental protection. The discussion at today’s roundtable focused on issues such as water quality,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, brought home funding to support Wisconsin farmers, rural communities, water infrastructure, and tribal nations in the government funding legislation signed into law earlier this month. “Wisconsin
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The importance of building partnerships and overcoming complex challenges were two key messages that resonated with attendees during the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Lake Geneva. “Wisconsin has recently seen
Over the last 14 years, the ACA has served as the backbone of the American health care system and has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the
Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) today announced her candidacy for the 97th Assembly District. Duchow is seeking her 6th term in the legislature, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015 under previous legislative maps. “I’ve called Delafield home my entire
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces improvements to the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program (WIVIP) to help customers in southeast Wisconsin conveniently complete their required vehicle emissions test. Improvements include the addition of two, new
MADISON – MacIver Impact, Inc. – the 501(c)4 arm of the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy – announced today they are launching a new digital advertising campaign supporting the passage of two constitutional amendments to ban “Zuckerbucks” and provide
In a move the legislators noted should be straightforward and common sense, Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) today circulated legislation that would bar fake electors who actively sought to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters from serving in an
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement in relation to recent bomb threats in Waukesha. “Let me be clear: Attacks, harassment, and threats on students, educators, and schools are reprehensible and cannot continue. “And let’s not pretend these threats
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the U.S. military, the Congressional hearings he has held on the topic, and his outlook on the government funding bills
On Saturday, the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign formally launched its 2024 efforts statewide with a day of action, building on the momentum of President Biden’s visit last Wednesday. National and state leaders including the Honorable Deb Haaland, Senator Tammy Baldwin,
Madison, WI – State Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and David Steffen (R-Howard), announced they will be introducing legislation that would require Wisconsin schools to have carbon monoxide detectors throughout their buildings. Schools are already required to adopt an
Madison, WI – Rep. Dallman (R-Green Lake) issued the following statement in response to the glaring lack of concern and management from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding lake levels and invasive aquatic plant management on Buffalo Lake and
Over the last 14 years, the ACA has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the cost of health care, a record-breaking 21.3 million Americans signed up for
Marshfield- Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after announcing his re-election campaign for the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “Serving the 86th Assembly District for the last 12 years has been an honor
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – reestablished the Manufacturing Hall of Fame last month by naming Ron Wanek as the first inductee since the 1970s. Wanek founded Arcadia Furniture in 1970
Madison – Kimberly Zapata, the former Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, is currently on trial for unlawfully requesting military ballots for fictitious individuals and sending them to Representative Brandtjen’s home to expose weaknesses in the election system. The trial commenced
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding that he provide a detailed explanation for why HHS continues to ignore a legal requirement to fully produce previously requested information
The “Hellcats” of Hotel Company, 132nd Brigade Support Battalion, led by 1st Lt. Danielle Lavrenz and 1st Sgt. Roger Marco, competed in the final level of the 56th Philip A. Connelly culinary competition from their Eau Claire armory, March 17, 2024. After competing and winning at the regional level for
March 19, 2024 – Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Centro Hispano of Dane County as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Centro received $2 million. Centro’s mission is to empower youth, strengthen families, and engage
Madison – Today, Melissa Agard, candidate for Dane County Executive hosted a roundtable with environmental leaders across Dane County. Agard is running a campaign that is prioritizing environmental protection. The discussion at today’s roundtable focused on issues such as water quality, flood management, land conservation, climate initiatives, and recreation and parks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, brought home funding to support Wisconsin farmers, rural communities, water infrastructure, and tribal nations in the government funding legislation signed into law earlier this month. “Wisconsin farmers are the beating heart of our rural communities, and
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The importance of building partnerships and overcoming complex challenges were two key messages that resonated with attendees during the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Lake Geneva. “Wisconsin has recently seen more than its fair share of emergencies needing quick teamwork
Over the last 14 years, the ACA has served as the backbone of the American health care system and has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the cost of health care, a record-breaking 21.3 million Americans signed
Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) today announced her candidacy for the 97th Assembly District. Duchow is seeking her 6th term in the legislature, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015 under previous legislative maps. “I’ve called Delafield home my entire life. My husband Craig and I raised our sons here,
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces improvements to the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program (WIVIP) to help customers in southeast Wisconsin conveniently complete their required vehicle emissions test. Improvements include the addition of two, new centralized inspection facilities with extended weekend hours and an updated
MADISON – MacIver Impact, Inc. – the 501(c)4 arm of the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy – announced today they are launching a new digital advertising campaign supporting the passage of two constitutional amendments to ban “Zuckerbucks” and provide that only election officials may administer elections – two questions
In a move the legislators noted should be straightforward and common sense, Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) today circulated legislation that would bar fake electors who actively sought to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters from serving in an official role regulating elections, notably the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “It
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement in relation to recent bomb threats in Waukesha. “Let me be clear: Attacks, harassment, and threats on students, educators, and schools are reprehensible and cannot continue. “And let’s not pretend these threats are coming out of thin air. They are generated by
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the U.S. military, the Congressional hearings he has held on the topic, and his outlook on the government funding bills this week. “Our military is grappling with the Biden Administration’s
On Saturday, the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign formally launched its 2024 efforts statewide with a day of action, building on the momentum of President Biden’s visit last Wednesday. National and state leaders including the Honorable Deb Haaland, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Mark Pocan, Lieutenant
Madison, WI – State Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and David Steffen (R-Howard), announced they will be introducing legislation that would require Wisconsin schools to have carbon monoxide detectors throughout their buildings. Schools are already required to adopt an indoor environmental quality plan—installing carbon monoxide detectors would be incorporate…
Madison, WI – Rep. Dallman (R-Green Lake) issued the following statement in response to the glaring lack of concern and management from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding lake levels and invasive aquatic plant management on Buffalo Lake and Lake Puckaway. Buffalo Lake has seen drastic, low-water levels in
Over the last 14 years, the ACA has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the cost of health care, a record-breaking 21.3 million Americans signed up for coverage through the Marketplaces for 2024. President Biden built upon
Marshfield- Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after announcing his re-election campaign for the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “Serving the 86th Assembly District for the last 12 years has been an honor that compares to little else,” said Rep. Spiros. “While the
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – reestablished the Manufacturing Hall of Fame last month by naming Ron Wanek as the first inductee since the 1970s. Wanek founded Arcadia Furniture in 1970 in the small western Wisconsin town of Arcadia. In 1982,
Madison – Kimberly Zapata, the former Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, is currently on trial for unlawfully requesting military ballots for fictitious individuals and sending them to Representative Brandtjen’s home to expose weaknesses in the election system. The trial commenced yesterday, and Zapata faces charges of misconduct in public office