U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts scam prevention event, helps prevent identity theft
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil hosted a free scam prevention event in South Milwaukee. During the event, officials from the Federal Trade Commission, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, AARP, U.S. Postal Inspection
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance and AIA-Milwaukee: Cream City Brick Symposium!
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Preservation Alliance in partnership with AIA-Milwaukee, Best Place at the Historic Pabst, and the Brewhouse Inn & Suites are proud to present the inaugural “Cream City Brick Symposium.” The public is invited to join MPA and AIA-Milwaukee
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Asks House Admin Chair Steil to release irate Van Orden footage
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to the Chairman of the House Committee on Administration, Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01), urging him to release the July 26-27, 2023 security footage from the Capitol Rotunda where
DFI, DATCP and Savi: Host online student loan workshop on August 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and Savi today announced they are hosting a free online student loan workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The online event will help federal student loan borrowers
Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2023 preliminary Equalized Values
MADISON— Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2023 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity to
WisDems: On the investiture of Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the investiture of Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “This April, Wisconsinites voted by a double-digit margin for a Justice and a Supreme Court that would
Xcel Energy: Offers tips when considering investing in private solar installations
Eau Claire, Wis.- (August 1, 2023)– Installing private rooftop or other on-property solar panels is becoming increasingly more popular for home and business owners across Wisconsin and Michigan. To aid customers in their decision making, Xcel Energy offers tips to customers
Opportunity Wisconsin: “58 years later, we must still fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid”
JANESVILLE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Janesville small business owner Ann Roe recently authored an op-ed highlighting the importance of protecting Medicare and Medicaid benefits as the programs turned 58 at the end of July. The op-ed highlights Congressman
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard unit welcomed back to state after Africa deployment
MADISON, Wis. — More than 250 Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) returned to Wisconsin after a nine-month deployment to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti — the only permanent U.S. military installation on the African
Sen. Tomczyk: A troublesome day for the “Rule of Law” in the state of Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the Investiture of Janet Protasiewicz. “Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in as a Justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I grew up in an America where
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2023 Draft Wolf Management Plan is now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a revised draft of the 2023 Wolf Management Plan. The plan will go to the Natural Resource Board (NRB) during their meeting on Oct. 25, 2023. The DNR began developing
AARP Wisconsin: AARP poll finds veterans unaware of new health benefits, leaving Wisconsin’s heroes susceptible to fraud
Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org Active-duty military & veterans lost more than $414 million to fraud and scams in 2022 – a 195% increase from 2021, FTC says MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s
Dept. of Financial Institutions: States recoup overcharges for investors in commodity firm bankruptcy
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as part of Lear’s bankruptcy plan. State securities regulators had been investigating Lear for deceptive securities and
Sen. Agard: Statement: Cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota
MADISON – Today, cannabis officially becomes legal in our neighboring state of Minnesota. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to applaud the decisive action taken by the Minnesota Legislature, led by a Democratic
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 1, 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
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program application period opens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program through October 31, 2023.
WisDems: Statement from Wisconsin Democrats on Tom Tiffany not running for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that Congressman Tom Tiffany will not run for U.S. Senate: “Ultra-MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany cried wolf about running for Senate but ended up passing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comments on Green Tier application for RSG-Norlake
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced RSG-Norlake is an applicant to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations. Tier 1 is designed to