U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $211 million for dozens of Wisconsin projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she successfully secured more than $211 million for community-driven projects in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that passed the Senate today and
Recall Vos: Reacts to breaking news of Vos ties to Chinese Communist Party
UNION GROVE, WISC.: Today Recall Vos Campaign Director Conrad Reynolds released this statement about the news relating to Robin Vos’ connections to the People’s Republic of China (PRC): We are shocked at today’s troubling findings that Robin Vos is the
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing
U.S. Rep. Steil: Presents Distinguished Service Medal to retired St. Francis K9 Officer Bane
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) this week presented the Distinguished Service Medal to retired St. Francis K9 Officer Bane. Bane was the first K9 officer to join St. Francis in 2014 and has responded to hundreds of calls throughout his career
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden can’t control his temper, even at the State of the Union
Vulnerable freshman Derrick Van Orden brought his temper tantrums back to the Capitol last night during the State of the Union, interrupting the speech and screaming “lies!” in defense of former President Trump. Van Orden was even joined by his friend and ally Marjorie
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: New VA outpatient clinic opens in Oconomowoc
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, March 8, signaled the opening of a new community-based outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc. The new 8,500-square-foot facility at 1289 Olympia Fields Drive is part of the Milwaukee VA Health Care System. It is located
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams Biden’s “angry” and “galling” State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Representative Scott Perry (R-Pa.) on Fox Business’ The Bottom Line with Sean Duffy and Dagen McDowell to discuss the disaster of Joe Biden’s governance. On Friday, the senator appeared on Fox News’ The
Recall Vos: Effort against Robin Vos gathers momentum with significant signature collection
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Licenses for 2024 – 2025 seasons on sale now
March is here, some excellent spring bass fishing and turkey hunting opportunities are right around the corner and licenses and stamps for the 2024 – 2025 seasons are now on sale! Are you getting excited? We sure are! Whether you
Sierra Club: Advocates condemn approval of I-94 expansion
Milwaukee, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) announced that the expansion of I-94 in Milwaukee received federal approval (formally called a Record of Decision or ROD). In response, Sierra Club – Wisconsin Chapter Campaign Coordinator Cassie Steiner issued the
Senate Democrats: Urge Republicans to Right of First Refusal bill for a vote
MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) urged their Republican colleagues to stop playing politics with First Right of Refusal legislation and schedule it for a vote for the Senate. Assembly Bill 470 (AB 470)
Shankland campaign: Statement on U.S. Rep. Van Orden’s inappropriate outburst during the State of the Union
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Katrina Shankland issues the following statement: “Radical Derrick Van Orden has no business representing us in Congress — not only is he adding to the dysfunction and partisan obstruction, but also because he continues to embarrass Wisconsin on
Rep. Green: Announces listening session
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session with Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer). This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State
Dept. of Transportation: I-94 East-West project receives federal approval
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today signed the Record of Decision (ROD), confirming federal approval of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) recommended alternative for reconstructing I-94 in Milwaukee County. WisDOT continues to engage community members and stakeholders throughout this
PETA: Charges dropped in Ridglan-DxE trial: Statement
The defendants should never have been charged for simply rescuing dogs from a terrible situation, and PETA is relieved that the court agrees. Ridglan Farms and other animal exploiters are terrified the public will see how beagles and other animals
WisDems: Jobs are STILL booming under President Biden
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 275,000 jobs in February, once again exceeding expectations: “President Biden laid out his vision for the future of
Protect Our Care WI: “The best is yet to come”: U.S. Reps. Pallone, Scott, U.S. Sen. Welch join Protect Our Care to discuss President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Watch the Event Here. Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) and Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Protect Our Care for a virtual event reacting to President Biden’s historic State of the Union address.
UW–Stout: Gov. Evers praises new workforce development certificate, tours academic labs
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HOT Government: Stance regarding the Robin Vos recall campaign
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Dept. of Workforce Development: Secretary Amy Pechacek nominated for StateScoop 50 Award in State Leadership category
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek has been nominated for the 2024 StateScoop 50 Award in the State Leadership category. Initiated in 2013, the StateScoop 50 Awards are presented by StateScoop, part of the Scoop News Group.