Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection and AG Kaul: Announce $75,000 judgement against manufactured home community operators for unfair and illegal rental practices
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski today announced a $75,000 settlement agreement with Impact MHC Property Management, LLC (Impact), a Colorado-based operator of manufactured home communities (MHCs)
Rep. Born: Bill signed into law
Madison – Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 28, authored by Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) and Senator Howard Marklein (R – Spring Green) was signed into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 4. Act 4 will give county jailers access to
Dept. of Agriculture: Celebrates Cumberland Healthcare’s new campus
CUMBERLAND, Wis., April 6, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today joined Cumberland Healthcare, Compeer Financial, CoBank, Johnson Financial Group, and Cumberland Federal Bank to celebrate completion of construction on the new healthcare campus.
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court – branch 24
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 24. The appointment will fill the future vacancy being created by Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s resignation to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bipartisan bill to support bogging industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Jared Golden (D-ME) today introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the Federal Interstate
Dept. of Transportation: Two Wisconsin airports to receive federal funding to enhance airfield safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced two Wisconsin airports will receive federal funding through the FAA Contract Tower Program for fiscal year 2023. This funding, available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), will modernize airport control towers with current technology
Lt. Gov. Rodriguez: Invites Wisconsin schools to apply for National Lt. Governors’ STEM education scholarship program
MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced that the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, which awards up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for
Teamsters: Applaud Sen. Baldwin’s call for investigation of Energizer-Spectrum merger
(WASHINGTON) – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters strongly supports Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) oversight request sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today, calling for renewed scrutiny of the 2018 Energizer-Spectrum merger. The letter comes as Energizer proposes plant closures
Dept. of Health Services: Awards $10 million to construction projects for opioid treatment and recovery support services
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded $10 million to three organizations for construction of spaces designed to provide treatment and recovery support services for women. “Women with opioid use disorder have unique care needs and require a
US Sen. Baldwin: Questions Energizer’s 2018 acquisition of Wisconsin-based Rayovac in light of potential plant closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded answers from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about their lack of adequate oversight in allowing Energizer’s 2018 acquisition of Rayovac to proceed, leading to price hikes for consumers and now risking
Sen. Marklein: Protective status for county jailers bill signed by governor
Madison, WI – Assembly Bill (AB) 28, authored by Senator Howard Marklein, was signed into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 4. Act 4 provides protective status to employees in county jails. It was passed with unanimous, bi-partisan support and is
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on plan to expand affordable housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to promote local housing development and affordable housing solutions, as well as a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address
Food + Farm Exploration Center: Requests state funding
[PLOVER, Wis.] – Food + Farm Exploration Center Interim Executive Director Kathleen O’Leary today encouraged members of the Joint Finance Committee to add an additional $10 million in funding in the 2023-2025 Capital Budget to move the Exploration Center one
Wisconsin United to Amend: City of Viroqua votes to amend the U.S. Constitution
Madison, WI (April 4, 2023) – In the April election, Wisconsin residents in the city of Viroqua in Vernon County voted to amend the U.S. Constitution to clarify that only human beings should have inalienable human rights and money is not
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn To Hunt Bear program seeks applicants and instructors
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation partners are encouraging novice hunters who want to learn about bear hunting in Wisconsin to apply for the Learn to Hunt Bear (LTHB) program. The Learn to Hunt Bear program
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bill to help attract and retain local county jail staff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 28, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 4, which will classify county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) similar to state correctional officers and other law enforcement agents.
Phil Anderson Campaign: Will announce U.S. Senate campaign
MIDDLETON – Phil Anderson – longtime liberty advocate and torchbearer of restrained government, peace and freedom – will announce his candidacy for United States Senate on April 15th, at the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin state convention. “The goal of my
US Rep. Fitzgerald: To Hold Office Hours
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Friday, April 14th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems
Gov. Evers: Announces more than 5,400 Wisconsin homeowners have received assistance through Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that more than 5,400 Wisconsin homeowners have so far received assistance from the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners (WHH) program, surpassing $39 million in mortgage, utility, and property tax payments statewide. The federally funded program continues to provide up to $40,000 in financial
AFSCME Wisconsin: Celebrates Judge Protasiewicz’s historic victory
Madison, WI – AFSCME Wisconsin proudly celebrates Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This victory holds the potential to help Wisconsin reclaim its status as a leader in quality public services and forward-thinking, effective government policy. The State