Opportunity Wisconsin: Fact check: Rep. Bryan Steil tries and fails to hide his record of keeping drug prices high
RACINE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil is feeling the pressure as his constituents join Opportunity Wisconsin in demanding that he fight for working families instead of the wealthy and big corporations. Over the weekend, Rep. Steil resorted to a misleading op-ed in the
Dept. of Justice: Celebrates 20 year anniversary of the AMBER Alert program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today, in advance of National Missing Children’s Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the implementation of the AMBER Alert program in Wisconsin. AMBER Alert programs
Dept. of Natural Resources: Life jackets save lives
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates
Dept. of Natural Resources: Skip the line, buy your park passes online
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15
JFC Democrats: Good for business: JFC Democrats urge investments in working families
MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance had the opportunity to make consequential investments in Wisconsin families which will help businesses compete with neighboring states but Republicans have shown they have no interest in making family-friendly investments. This week, the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Signs letter urging EPA to withdraw small gasoline bulk plant vapor balancing mandate
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 84 bicameral colleagues on a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging it to withdraw portions of a proposal which would place more stringent vapor emissions requirements on small gasoline bulk plants. If
Rep. Steffen, Sen. Cowles: Champion state support for NFL Draft
Madison, WI –State Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) and State Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) submitted a formal motion requesting that the state allocate $2 million in the biennial budget to offset costs associated with the Green Bay Packers hosting
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: May 23, 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
Sen. Agard: Statement on shared revenue bill public hearing
MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 301, the Republicans’ shared revenue proposal. Senator Agard released the following statement prior to the committee’s meeting: “Democrats and Republicans
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Ozaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the I-41, STH 60 to STH 32 Rehabilitation in Ozaukee County. “Incidental take”
Dept. of Transportation: Statewide travel update for Memorial Day weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds Memorial Day weekend travelers to slow down on Wisconsin roadways and “know before you go” with 511 Wisconsin – either online at 511wi.gov or via the 511 Wisconsin app. “Speeding and reckless driving continue to be
Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies issues voluntary Class I recall of pot pies and quiches
MADISON, Wis. – Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies in Milwaukee is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of its meat and poultry varieties of pot pies and quiche sold at various stores throughout Wisconsin on or before May 19, 2023.
Wisconsin Nurses Association: Nurses to provide briefing to legislators on Wisconsin’s nurse shortage
MADISON | MILWAUKEE, WI – Representatives from the Wisconsin Center for Nursing and Wisconsin Nurses Association are inviting Wisconsin legislators to a briefing about Wisconsin’s Nurse Shortage. The briefing will include information about the supply and demand for: Like other
Rep. Steffen: Celebrates, commits support to NFL Draft in Green Bay
Madison, WI –Today, Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) released the following statement regarding the NFL’s announcement that Green Bay will be hosting the 2025 draft. “Hosting the 2025 NFL Draft is a historic opportunity for Green Bay to showcase our
Protect Our Care: Wisconsin veteransʼ health care in jeopardy as Republicans seek radical cuts to essential programs
Wisconsin – On Friday, Dave Boetcher, a 27 year National Guard and Army Reserve veteran joined As Goes Wisconsin to discuss a new report highlighting how House Republicansʼ “Default on America” Act would gut funding for health care for veterans
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture NASS: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
Marquette University: Police Department announces body-worn camera pilot program, full adoption anticipated in fall 2023
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Police Department has announced a pilot program to implement body-worn cameras throughout the department. If the pilot program is successful, the goal will be to outfit every MUPD officer with body-worn cameras by the start of
WisDems: CHAOS CAUCUS: Rep. Michael Schraa unleashes Twitter temper tantrum
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Oshkosh-area state legislator Michael Schraa took to Twitter to lash out against critics of the Assembly GOP’s shared revenue plan. Apparently upset by a recent column breaking down the Assembly GOP’s plan and its impact on Wisconsin municipalities,
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Finding resources you need to launch your company and learning more about industry sectors that have drawn the attention of the National Science Foundation will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 1 Wisconsin
Planned Parenthood: Hosts 2nd annual Black Girl Magic Brunch
WISCONSIN–MAY 22–This past weekend Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin hosted the second annual Black Girl Magic Brunch to honor and celebrate Black Women across the State. Sarah Noble was awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the Reproductive