Sen. Hesselbein: Announces committee changes for Senate Democrats
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the following committee changes for the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus following the leadership changes last week. The changes are listed in italics: Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeSenator Bob Wirch
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins 38 GOP Senators in demanding changes to Biden Administration rule endangering safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied alien children
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and 38 of their Senate GOP colleagues in a letter calling on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to
Goyke Campaign: Former city attorney Grant Langley endorses Evan Goyke in 2024 race
MILWAUKEE, WI — Evan Goyke’s campaign for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today the endorsement of former City Attorney Grant Langley. Attorney Langley served as Milwaukee’s City Attorney from 1984 to 2020. During his historic tenure, the City Attorney’s Office enjoyed
Dept. of Natural Resources: EPA approves total maximum daily load study for northeast lakeshore of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the Northeast Lakeshore Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids study. The DNR was authorized to begin implementation on
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to strengthen immigration court system and empower immigration judges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced the Empowering Immigration Courts Act. This bill would give immigration judges the authority to impose fines on anyone found to be in contempt of their court, giving them the same contempt authority that federal district court judges have. “While our
Department of Public Instruction: In support of our Indigenous students and educators
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released the following statements today in support of bipartisan legislation currently being considered in the Assembly Committee on Education. David J. O’Connor, Wisconsin DPI American Indian Studies Consultant “Many other states across the United
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: December 5, 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
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden blasted for failing Wisconsin farmers and families
Derrick Van Orden is getting called out by the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union for his failure to pass a new Farm Bill that supports and helps Wisconsin farmers and families. First, Van Orden remained silent as his party called for
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 7, 2023, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Each year, in recognition of
National Guard: Red Arrow veteran awarded Purple Heart medal posthumously
One hundred and five years after the horrific battle that caused his wounds, a Wisconsin National Guard veteran received his Purple Heart medal at a ceremony Nov. 11 at Outagamie County Courthouse. Pvt. George C. Arts, a member of Company
Mathu Campaign: Running for La Crosse County Board seat in District 6
LA CROSSE, WI – Grant Mathu has officially declared his candidacy for the La Crosse County Board. Mathu is a lifelong Wisconsinite and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in public administration and political science. Mathu is employed by Western
U.S. Sen. Johnson: To Department of Defense Sec. Austin: “The overall lack of transparency from you and your colleagues on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy is appalling.”
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding the Army’s recent letter to previously discharged service members who were involuntarily separated after
Institute for Reforming Government: NEW: Deep dive into WOW college-educated women
DELAFIELD, WI – No group of voters has changed more in Wisconsin than college-educated women in the Milwaukee suburbs, redefining how to build winning coalitions. Last July, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) and State Policy Network (SPN) conducted three focus
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Accepts no new cases
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Rep. Bodden: Introduces two bills: Abolish WEC & prohibit ranked choice voting
Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) has introduced two election-related bills. The first bill abolishes the Wisconsin Election Commission and gives election administration responsibilities to the Secretary of State. This bill is co-sponsored by Senator Dan Knodl and
Rep. Macco: Introduces ‘Unlocking Employment’ package
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the ‘Unlocking Employment’ Package. This legislation will remove barriers to DACA recipients working and attending university in Wisconsin, and incentivize out-of-state DACA recipients to enter the Wisconsin workforce. “At
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 953: Thanks Senator Jeff Smith for supporting Senate Bill 481
Eau Claire, WI- The more than 1,800 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 953 would like to thank Senator Jeff Smith (SD-31) for prioritizing the reliability and affordability of our energy infrastructure with his support of
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, colleagues express concern about Chinese influence at University of Montana
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Matt Rosendale (R-MT), today sent a letter to the President of the University of Montana (UMT), Seth Bodnar, with concern about UMT’s promotion of a summer 2024 study
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $1.8 million to support coastal communities in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Baldwin announced over $1.8 million in funding to support coastal communities in building resilient infrastructure and reducing the impacts of climate change and extreme weather. “In Wisconsin, our fresh coasts are critical to our way of life,
Gov. Evers: Announces date for 2024 State of the State Address
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address on Tues., Jan. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. 2024 State of the State Address Tues., Jan. 23, 2024 | 7 p.m. CT Assembly Chamber Wisconsin State Capitol 2 E. Main St. Madison, WI 53703 …