U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces Union Grove High School student as 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner
OAK CREEK, WI – On Saturday, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Ryannah Glassen from Union Grove High School as the 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner. Ryannah’s self-portrait will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. Ryannah is a
Democratic National Committee: Biden-Harris running to finish the job
This week, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced their bid for reelection, highlighting their commitment to fighting for freedom in the face of MAGA Republicans who are trying to take us backward. Here’s what they were reading on front pages
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden votes to cut critical funding for more than 44,000 veterans in WI-03
This week, vulnerable Republican Derrick Van Orden joined extreme MAGA Republicans and voted to enact disastrous cuts to services that veterans in Wisconsin depend on. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, their plan would cut nearly 81,000 health service jobs within
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air National Guard receives first F-35s
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing received their first F-35 Lightning II aircraft April 25, making it only the second Air National Guard unit with the advanced fighter. The fifth-generation fighters flown by pilots Capt.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Beloit to highlight investment in small businesses and support for public safety
BELOIT, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Beloit to highlight her support for Made in Wisconsin small and minority-owned businesses through the American Rescue Plan and meet with the Beloit Police Department to discuss public safety. “I supported the
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Commissioner Julie Glancey resignation statement
MADISON, Wis. – Commissioner Julie Glancey, clerk Commission member and Democratic Party appointee, announced her intent to resign from her role on May 1 following a long career of supporting Wisconsin election administration. Glancey, 72, a former Sheboygan County Clerk, was
Public Service Commission: Gov. Evers, PSC announce Internet for All Wisconsin Listening Tour
MADISON – Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), announced today the statewide Internet for All Wisconsin Listening Tour, a series of nine in-person and two virtual interactive meetings to help develop the state’s five-year action plan to
Voces de la Frontera: Immigrant essential workers, students, Latinxs & allies prepare for a National Day of Action on May 1 & 2 in Wisconsin
(WISCONSIN) – Monday, May 1st, is a national day of action for the immigrant rights movement. Nationally, organizations part of the FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement) network are escalating pressure on the Biden administration to deliver on promises to roll back anti-immigrant policies
A Better Wisconsin Together: Republican State Budget Committee members plot to remove popular, progressive budget provisions
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican majority on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), the legislative committee responsible for negotiating the state budget, announced today their plan to remove from consideration hundreds of provisions in Governor Evers’ budget. The provisions being stripped
Dane County Executive Parisi: Dane County Human Services confirmation process
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement today regarding the County Board’s process to review the nomination of State Representative Shelia Stubbs as Director of the Department of Human Services: “Members of the Dane County Board last night
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan legislation with Sen. Britt to crack down on trade cheats and support American manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) joined Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sponsoring the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. trade law enforcement and give American manufacturers the opportunity to
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bipartisan bill with Rep. Beatty to encourage financial literacy in schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To wrap-up Financial Literacy Month, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) introduced the Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act, a bill that would create a grant program within the Department of Education to promote financial literacy programs
Dept. of Natural Resources: Asks public to help count and track declining chimney swifts in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report chimney swift sightings to help monitor trends and locate important roost sites. Swifts are small, unique birds that are in flight all day long as they
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden votes to cut rail safety inspections a day before Wisconsin train derailment
Just one day after Derrick Van Orden voted with extreme MAGA Republicans to advance a bill that would make a dangerous 22 percent cut to rail safety inspections, a train derailed in southwestern Wisconsin, sending two containers into the Mississippi River and injuring at
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Moving more license applications online
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services continues its move away from paper forms and antiquated license application processes. On May 8, 2023, DSPS is adding 66 business credentials to LicensE, Wisconsin’s self-guided, cloud-based occupational license application
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Biden administration heeds Baldwin’s calls to sell E15 fuel and support Wisconsin agriculture
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is applauding the Biden administration for heeding her calls and announcing that they will expand the sale of E15 fuel to be sold during the summer months. In March, Senator Baldwin and a group of
Rep. Plumer: Assembly announces local shared revenue plan
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after a new local shared revenue plan was announced: “At press conferences around Wisconsin, Assembly Republicans announced a new local Shared Revenue plan to address significant funding issues for municipalities statewide.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrating Wisconsin’s vital rural and urban forests this Arbor Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Friday, April 28 as Arbor Day in Wisconsin and April 22-28 as Forest Appreciation Week. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has been
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: House Natural Resources Committee passes Tiffany’s wolf delisting bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s (CO-03) legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. H.R. 764, the Trust the Science Act, would permanently
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: ACRES Act clears House Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support. The legislation would ensure federal land management agencies are accurately reporting hazardous fuel