Rep. Cabrera: Statement on GOP impeachment threat
MADISON, Wis. — Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans are threatening to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz over comments she made on the campaign trail about abortion and redistricting and donations she received from the state Democratic Party. In response, Rep. Marisabel
Rep. Allen: Announces September 21st “Beer with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be
Wisconsin Historical Society: Henry D.L. and Jennie Adkins House listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Elkhorn, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Henry D.L. and Jennie Adkins House in Elkhorn, Walworth County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Kristi
Wisconsin Historical Society: Willard and Fern Tompkins House listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Monona, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Willard and Fern Tompkins House in Monona, Dane County, on the State Register of Historic Places. Located on a tree-lined cul-de-sac near the southeast shore of Lake Monona,
Sen. LeMahieu: Response to Governor’s workforce survey
Madison, WI – In a response to Governor Evers’ legislative survey, Leader LeMahieu issued the following statement: The legislature has a strong track record on workforce development and growing Wisconsin’s economy. Rather than playing political games and surveying elected officials with public
Wisconsin Historical Society: Thern Farmstead listed on the State Register of Historic Places
New London, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Thern Farmstead in New London, Outagamie County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Megan Koehler, Betty
Wisconsin Historical Society: Oak Grove Cemetery listed on the State Register of Historic Places
La Crosse WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse, La Crosse County, on the State Register of Historic Places. Established in the mid-nineteenth century as a privately owned, secular cemetery, the
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Statement on proposed AJR 6
The following statement was issued by the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin regarding today’s consideration of Assembly Joint Resolution 6, which proposes a constitutional amendment giving oversight of federal funds to the state legislature: “This proposed constitutional amendment would significantly change
Rep. Vining: “Child labor is not the answer to the childcare cliff—neither is gutting the safety and quality of Wisconsin childcare.”
MADISON–This morning Wisconsin Democrats serving on the Assembly Committee on Children and Families unanimously objected to advancing five Republican proposals related to childcare. All five of these bills are expected to be voted on by the full body of the
Rep. Andraca: Introduces Voucher Transparency Bill
Madison, Wis. – Today Representative Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) introduced the Voucher Transparency Bill as part of a package of education bills. This legislation is designed to help taxpayers understand how funding for private voucher schools impacts local public schools. Property
Gov. Evers: Launches legislative survey requesting answers from legislators on Special Session to address state’s workforce challenges, invest in child care, expand paid leave, support higher education
MADISON — In an unprecedented move, Gov. Tony Evers today launched a legislative survey of the full Wisconsin State Legislature, asking all 132 legislators to take public positions and answer questions on the merits of the governor’s comprehensive plan to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges, including whether legislators … Please log
UW–Stout: Menard Center to host free speech and civil dialogue program for teachers
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Dept. of Health Services: New report finds Wisconsin EMS providers are responding to more falls
A new report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) finds that falls are a leading cause of injury and death in Wisconsin. The report, EMS and Falls in Wisconsin, shows that, in 2022, emergency medical services (EMS) providers responded
Dept. of Natural Resources: Know your target: don’t accidentally shoot elk or moose this hunting season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Archery and crossbow deer seasons begin this upcoming weekend. Elk sometimes venture outside
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Pushes FDA to crack down on lab-grown imitation dairy products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Risch (R-ID) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in standing up for American dairy farmers and calling out the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for letting non-dairy lab-grown products illegally
Dept. of Workforce Development: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation receives additional funding to expand Career Pathways Advancement Initiative
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has been awarded an additional $6.4 million to expand a federal grant program aimed at creating more resources and opportunities to support
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Doctors and nurses call on the PSC to reject MGE and Alliant Energy’s net metering and rate increase proposals
Doctors, nurses, and health professionals from Healthy Climate Wisconsin (HCW) are calling on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and Alliant Energy’s new net metering proposals, which will unfairly reduce the compensation customers receive
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air Guard provides junior Airmen window to explore career opportunities
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s three bases — the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, 115th Fighter Wing in Madison and Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas — partnered once again to host the three-day
Dept. of Natural Resources: RSG-Norlake joins DNR’s Green Tier Program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes RSG-Norlake (Norlake) as a Tier 1 participant of the state’s Green Tier program. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations who are already on the path
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: September 12, 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