U.S. Rep Van Orden: Statement on WOTUS ruling
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. “The unanimous ruling in Sackett v. EPA is a direct blow to President Biden’s war on our farmers who feed our nation
Sens. Johnson, Roys and Reps. Goyke, McGuire:
MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) had the opportunity to make meaningful investments that would help Wisconsin grow and continue to be a place that people want to raise a family. However, Republicans once again rejected the chance
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Moore: Rep. Steil let GOP leadership adjourn House without debt limit deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statements after Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) and the Republican caucus adjourned the House of Representatives for the long weekend without a debt limit deal in
Sen. Wimberger: PFAS proposal referred to Natural Resources Committee
Madison, WI — A proposal authored by Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) to address PFAS contamination in Wisconsin was referred to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, chaired by co-sponsor Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay). “I’m happy to see the
WisDems: ICYMI: Thanks to Sen. Baldwin, President Biden, bipartisan infrastructure law helps revitalize Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Eric Genrich in Green Bay to highlight how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering critical funding to help revitalize the Port of Green Bay and
Sen. Jacque: Freshwater protection legislation clears committee
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water overwhelmingly passed an Assembly committee yesterday. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Elijah Behnke,
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights state investment to expand access to mental health services in Fond du Lac County
Ripon, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited with healthcare leaders from Fond du Lac County to discuss how state investments are helping to expand access to critical mental health services in the area. Blumenfeld joined DeAnn
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will supply law enforcement with the tools needed to keep illicit fentanyl off our streets, make the class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent, and support research
Sen. Wimberger: GOP Radio Address: Joint Finance Committee takes historic action on PFAS
I’m State Senator Eric Wimberger from the 30th Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Last week, I championed a motion to create a dedicated $125 million PFAS Fund in the state budget. PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” are a group
Rep. Allen: Releases budget motion raising per pupil revenue limit
Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) sent a budget motion to the Joint Finance Committee that would raise the per pupil revenue limit by $300 in each year of the biennium for school districts with a
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Rural development continues support of multifamily housing in Grant and Iowa Counties
STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 25, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Julie Lassa joined representatives of Wisconsin Management Company, Inc., and others at a grand re-opening Thursday to celebrate improvements made to Cuba City Apartments,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Find your adventure Memorial Day Weekend in Wisconsin’s outdoors
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that popular parks like Devil’s Lake State Park will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages everyone to explore other state properties to avoid
U.S. Dept. of Justice: United States reaches settlement with Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital regarding allegations of ADA violations
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on May 22, 2023, the United States had settled a claim that Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee Inc. (“CSM”) failed to provide sign language interpretative services
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: APRN Modernization Act receives a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health
MADISON, WIS. – On May 24, 2023, the APRN Modernization Act (Senate Bill 145) was given a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health. “Yesterday was the first step towards more affordable and accessible health care for Wisconsinites,” said Senator
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: House passes Derrick Van Orden’s Protect Military Dependents Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Protect Military Dependents Act, which was introduced by Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) in March, within the VET-TEC Authorization Act. “The Protect Military Dependents Act is the right thing to do for our
Dept. of Natural Resources: Take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears. Black bears are most common in the northern half of the state; however, populations have been slowly
Opportunity Wisconsin: Grassroots coalition launches Kenosha diaper drive event to secure much-needed resources for the community
KENOSHA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin and a grassroots coalition including For Our Future Wisconsin, Family Friendly Wisconsin, and Diaper Depot & More, have launched a diaper drive to help ensure Kenosha-area families have access to these critical supplies. “No family
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Office of Congressman Fitzgerald to hold staff office hours
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Thursday, June 1st. Staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds Trump and DeSantis leading Biden in head-to-head matches, DeSantis losing ground to Trump in primary, majorities having unfavorable views of all three, and a majority of Democrats continuing to disfavor a Biden run
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that, as the race for president in 2024 now stands, Democratic President Joe Biden trails Republican former President Donald Trump by 5 percentage points among registered voters, with 52%
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Bill to restore trust in Federal Reserve passes Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House Financial Services Committee’s passage of his bill, the Vice Chair of Supervision Banking Experience Requirement Act. “Policymakers at the highest levels of our federal government should