Xcel Energy: Offers tips when considering investing in private solar installations
Eau Claire, Wis.- (August 1, 2023)– Installing private rooftop or other on-property solar panels is becoming increasingly more popular for home and business owners across Wisconsin and Michigan. To aid customers in their decision making, Xcel Energy offers tips to customers
Opportunity Wisconsin: “58 years later, we must still fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid”
JANESVILLE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Janesville small business owner Ann Roe recently authored an op-ed highlighting the importance of protecting Medicare and Medicaid benefits as the programs turned 58 at the end of July. The op-ed highlights Congressman
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard unit welcomed back to state after Africa deployment
MADISON, Wis. — More than 250 Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) returned to Wisconsin after a nine-month deployment to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti — the only permanent U.S. military installation on the African
Sen. Tomczyk: A troublesome day for the “Rule of Law” in the state of Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the Investiture of Janet Protasiewicz. “Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in as a Justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I grew up in an America where
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2023 Draft Wolf Management Plan is now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a revised draft of the 2023 Wolf Management Plan. The plan will go to the Natural Resource Board (NRB) during their meeting on Oct. 25, 2023. The DNR began developing
AARP Wisconsin: AARP poll finds veterans unaware of new health benefits, leaving Wisconsin’s heroes susceptible to fraud
Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org Active-duty military & veterans lost more than $414 million to fraud and scams in 2022 – a 195% increase from 2021, FTC says MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s
Dept. of Financial Institutions: States recoup overcharges for investors in commodity firm bankruptcy
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as part of Lear’s bankruptcy plan. State securities regulators had been investigating Lear for deceptive securities and
Sen. Agard: Statement: Cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota
MADISON – Today, cannabis officially becomes legal in our neighboring state of Minnesota. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to applaud the decisive action taken by the Minnesota Legislature, led by a Democratic
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 1, 2023
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
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program application period opens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program through October 31, 2023.
WisDems: Statement from Wisconsin Democrats on Tom Tiffany not running for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that Congressman Tom Tiffany will not run for U.S. Senate: “Ultra-MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany cried wolf about running for Senate but ended up passing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comments on Green Tier application for RSG-Norlake
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced RSG-Norlake is an applicant to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations. Tier 1 is designed to
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to protect migrant children
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (WI-06) and Lance Gooden (TX-05) have introduced H.R. 4869, the Migrant Child Safety Act, a bill to protect unaccompanied migrant children inside the United States by accurately identifying and screening sponsors. The Office of Refugee
A Better Wisconsin Together: Congratulates justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in as the newest justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court after voters made spring election history this April, turning out in record numbers to decide that Wisconsin needs leaders who will
WisDems: ICYMI: “Medicare and Medicaid anniversary marred by GOP intransigence”
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Seeking veteran applicants for Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) is seeking a veteran for a position in WI-05’s Oconomowoc district office. The person chosen for the special position will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act
Gov. Evers: Condemns Nazi presence at Watertown LGBTQ Pride event
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki pants,
WisDems: DVO MELTDOWN: Van Orden abruptly cancels press conference
MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that
Tiffany campaign: Statement on running for reelection in Wisconsin’s Seventh District
“After talking with my family, I have decided to run for reelection in Wisconsin’s Seventh District. While Tammy Baldwin is vulnerable due to her record as a rubber stamp for President Biden, I can make the greatest impact continuing to