Dept. of Justice: AtG Kaul Announces $150,000 Settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. for alleged air pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announces a $150,000 settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of the company’s air pollution control permit at the toll chemical manufacturing facility in
DCCC: Happy Halloween from Derrick Van Orden
Halloween is upon us, and Derrick Van Orden is making sure to give Wisconsinites — and their pocketbooks — a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Wisconsin farmers and families, the fear of milk
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline marks five years of service
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline reached a significant milestone this month – five years of connecting state residents experiencing substance use concerns with local services and support. This free and confidential service supported by a grant from the Department Health Services (DHS) and managed
The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin: Statement on Gov. Evers’ lawsuit to restore separation of powers
MADISON, WIS – Elizabeth Koehler, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, released the following statement today regarding the announcement of a lawsuit by Gov. Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul against the Legislature for violating the Wisconsin constitution:
Sen. Agard: Legislative Democrats renew the call to expand BadgerCare in Wisconsin, lower Rx costs, and increase health insurance options
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to address the rising costs of prescription medicine, create a BadgerCare public option for childless individuals earning between 133-200% of the FPL, and expand Medicaid coverage to thousands of Wisconsinites. Senate Democratic Leader
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wortham Achievement Award namesake inducted into Wisconsin Army Guard Hall of Honor
MADISON, Wis. — 1st Lt. Thomas E. Wortham IV was inducted into the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor during a joint ceremony Oct. 27 at the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Wortham was a combat veteran as
Sen. Pfaff: Introduces legislation to lower prescription drug costs
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced legislation to create the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Under this bill, the state of Wisconsin would focus on
Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek: Encourage Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage during the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period. On Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, open enrollment will begin and
Baldwin Campaign: Foreign Policy for America endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Foreign Policy for America announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Tammy Baldwin exemplifies the kind of thoughtful, effective, and principled leadership that we all want in the U.S. Senate. She cares deeply
Dept. of Workforce Development: Taking applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is taking Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) worker training grant applications through Nov. 28. Employers are encouraged to apply for WFF grants of up to $400,000 to develop and implement business-led skills
Rep. Brandtjen: Vos delaying Meagan Wolfe impeachment resolution
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) released the following statement in response to Speaker Vos delaying the Meagan Wolfe Impeachment resolution introduced by Representatives Allen, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, and Wichgers: “Today, I express my deep concern regarding the ongoing
WASDA: Elmbrook Superintendent Mark Hansen named 2024 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named the School District of Elmbrook’s Dr. Mark Hansen the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. After more than 30 years in education, which includes two decades in school and
Legislative Democrats: Introduce Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to affordable, quality health care
MADISON – Today, Democratic legislators released four key pieces of Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Wisconsinites, regardless of income or healthcare needs. BadgerCare Expansion, introduced by Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), would
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
U.S. Rep. Steil: Presents Health Care Worker of the Year award to Mount Pleasant oncology nurse
Mount Pleasant, WI (October 30, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today presented Melissa Friesema, an oncology nurse at the Advocate Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. In addition,
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Helps local businesses counter intellectual property theft from China
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today hosted the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s IP Road Show in Green Bay. During the event, participants discussed how small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin can
Dane County GOP: An open letter to Wisconsin’s Republican state legislators
Rep. Dallman: Authors “Duty to Defend” legislation
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) recently introduced Assembly Bill 514 (AB 514), which will protect private business from unreasonable government overreach. AB 514 ensures that contracts between design professionals and public entities include only reasonable and insurable