WisDems: ICYMI: Bipartisan infrastructure law delivers $30 million for Great Lakes restoration projects
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WPR detailed a new grant program created by the Environmental Protection Agency to advance environmental justice and restoration projects in underserved Great Lakes communities. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, countless Wisconsin Great Lakes communities will soon
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads bipartisan call for Buttigieg to re-establish motorcyclist advisory committee, as required by law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led several of his colleagues in urging Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to re-establish the Motorcyclist Advisory Committee (MAC). The committee was supposed to be re-established within 90 days of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council
Marquette University: 84% of Class of 2022 report full-time employment, graduate school or other service position
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University reports that 84% of its 2021-22 bachelor’s degree recipients are employed full time or enrolled in graduate/professional school, part of a service program, or are active military, according to the annual Undergraduate First-Destination Survey conducted by
Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin Ag News – Labor
There were 41,000 workers hired directly by farms in the Lake Region (Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) during the reference week of January 9-15, 2023, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Farm Labor report. Farm operators paid
Rep. Subeck: Bipartisan proposal to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for the future clears key committees
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions unanimously passed Assembly Bill 121, which would require the State of Wisconsin to implement a 529A ABLE savings account program either directly or through an agreement with another state. In 2014,
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Black infant and maternal health disparities in Wisconsin
MADISON – In recent weeks, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services published a report entitled Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) in Wisconsin – Non-Hispanic Black Communities, 2015-2019. On Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published No end to racial gap
Dept. of Agriculture: Announces 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 10 Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grant in 2023. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture
WisDems: CHAOS CAUCUS: JFC Republicans silence debate on paid family leave
MADISON, Wis. — During a meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee yesterday, GOP members shut down debate on paid family leave, a policy supported by none other than Republican nominee for governor Tim Michels just last year. Rather than engage
Gov. Evers: Kicks off annual “Pothole Patrol” tour
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will this week travel across the state on his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour, repairing potholes and highlighting proposals in his 2023-25 biennial budget to make historic investments in the state’s roads and infrastructure. “In 2018, I made a promise to
Dept. of Workforce Development: April local unemployment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2023. In brief, the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Motorists and ATV/UTV Drivers: Share the road safely
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all-terrain (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTV) operators and motorists to safely share trails and roads as we enter a busy summer season. Sharing these popular routes is a shared responsibility
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Overwhelmingly adopts proposals on Uyghur Genocide & Taiwan
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party unanimously adopted its policy proposals to help end the CCP’s ongoing Uyghur genocide and overwhelmingly adopted its policy proposals to enhance Taiwan’s deterrence. The first bipartisan set of policy
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the Village Of Wonewoc Clean Water Fund Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Wonewoc is an applicant for funding through the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its wastewater system. The project includes the relocation of
Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition: Copay accumulator bill similar to WI’s passes Texas Legislature – WI should be next
MADISON, Wis (May 24, 2023) – The Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition (WACCC) which represents patients whose health and finances are at risk from an unfair insurer policy that stops drug assistance programs from counting toward patient deductibles or out of pocket
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: To Durham: Why did former FBI officials not cooperate with your investigation?
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, sent a letter to Special Counsel John Durham raising questions about why
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of the Village Of Wheeler Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Wheeler is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its public
Baldwin Campaign: End Citizens United / Let America Vote endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, End Citizens United (ECU) / Let America Vote (LAV) announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. With more than four million members nationwide, ECU / LAV is committed to upholding our democracy by
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds continuing decline in approval of the way the U.S. Supreme Court is doing its job, with amount varying according to respondents’ partisanship
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 41% of adults approve of the way the U.S. Supreme Court is doing its job, while 59% disapprove. This is a 6-percentage-point decline from January when 47% approved
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Announces remote online notarization rules
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Code of chapter DFI-CCS 25, relating to notaries public and notarial acts. These administrative rules help the state implement 2019 Wisconsin Act 125, which revised
Dept. of Natural Resources: Only a few days left to apply for a 2023 elk hunting license
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31 to apply for a chance at a 2023 elk hunting license. This year’s elk hunting season will run from Saturday, Oct. 14