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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Recognizes Flood Insurance Awareness Week
Madison, Wis. —Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 5-11, 2023, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover
The White House: Week ahead guidance for the week of February 6, 2023 – February 11, 2023
Monday, February 6, 2023 The President will return to the White House from Camp David. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 The President will address the peoples’ representatives in Congress at the State of the Union. He will speak with Republicans, Democrats, and the country
Arnold & Porter: Former US Rep. Ron Kind joins Arnold & Porter’s legislative & public policy practice as senior policy advisor
WASHINGTON, DC, February 6, 2023 — Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce that former United States Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) has joined the firm’s Legislative & Public Policy practice as a Senior Policy Advisor, resident in Washington, DC. Richard M.
U.S. Sen. Fitzgerald: Statement following Chinese spy balloon takedown
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to reports to the Chinese spy balloon shot down off the Carolina coast: “Finally, the Chinese spy balloon has been brought down, a mere week since it first
Dorow campaign: Liberal special interest group launches attack ads against Judge Jennifer Dorow in effort to derail her candidacy before the primary
Waukesha, Wis. (February 6, 2023) – Wisconsin’s leading liberal special interest group is leaving no doubt about which candidate for Supreme Court the left fears most in the general election by launching a blitz of attack ads against Judge Jennifer
WisDems: Statement on President Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the announcement of President Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin next week: “President Biden has led our nation through the creation of 12.1 million jobs, and understands, in his
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves $178 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $178.3 million in key projects across the state, including the authority to purchase land in the city of Milwaukee for the development and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Stewardship Friends Grants approved for 29 DNR improvement projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 25 non-profit organizations for improvement at DNR properties across the state. Governor Evers’ State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves $178 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $178.3 million in key projects across the state, including the authority to purchase land in the city of Milwaukee for the development and construction
Protect Our Care: Republicans, following through on campaign promise, take aim at Inflation Reduction Act, threatening health care for millions of Americans
Washington DC — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) introduced legislation to fully repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. After running on repealing the historic legislation, Republicans are making good on this promise. Backed by major conservative groups including Heritage Action
Mobley campaign: Madison outsider, state Senate candidate Van Mobley launches TV, radio ads on plan to abolish the Wisconsin state income tax
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The White House: President Joe Biden to travel to Wisconsin and Florida
Following the State of the Union, the President, the Vice President, and the Cabinet will blitz the country to showcase how the President’s plan is creating jobs, rebuilding our infrastructure, lowering costs for families, investing in our future, and delivering
Sen. Jacque: Door County’s historic Rock Island Boat House restoration project to receive over $1.4 million
DE PERE, Wis. – Senator and State Building Commission member André Jacque (R-De Pere) announced the Commission today approved over $1.4 million to renovate the historic Rock Island Boat House, along with over $100,000 in grant funds to help maintain
Sen. Felzkowski, Rep. Swearingen: Call for a peaceful resolution to Lac du Flambeau dispute
Madison, Wis. – As the dispute over the ownership of local roads and easements develops in Lac du Flambeau, the offices of Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) have begun receiving calls from constituents who are being barricaded
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces legislation with Rep. Laura Boebert to protect farmers and delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) led 22 Members of Congress in reintroducing the Trust the Science Act. This legislation follows the scientific recommendation of wildlife experts that the gray wolf should be removed from
Milwaukee County: Hosting virtual community conversations to seek ideas for regranting opioid settlement funds
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be regranting opioid settlement funds to community providers in the coming months. The first step in the process is soliciting input from the community on how
Rep. McGuire: Kenosha’s Horizon Park receives $400,000 grant
KENOSHA, Wis. – This week, the Joint Committee on Finance approved a $400,000 grant through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program for Horizon Park in the City of Kenosha. Representative Tip McGuire made the following statement about the grant approval: “I am
Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Dept.: Green Bay receives $2.4 million in Harbor Assistance Program funding
GREEN BAY, Wis. –The Port of Green Bay and two of its terminal operators are receiving $2.4 million in grant funding for harbor maintenance and improvement projects. The grants were announced by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and come through Wisconsin’s Harbor Asisstance
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bipartisan group urging USDA to immediately address avian flu outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to take swift