Rep. Cruz: Introduces the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help Wisconsin’s working families
MADISON, Wis – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives bill package to help working class families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the financial burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit;
Rep. Phelps: Co-authors Healthy School Meals for All bill
MADISON, WI – Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) joined Assembly Democrats at the Capitol to roll out a series of bills aimed directly at the most pressing needs of constituents in the 93rd Assembly District: public education, grocery costs, healthcare
Rep. Snodgrass: Introduces the ‘Lowering Costs, Improving Lives’ package to help Wisconsin’s working families
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, cut the costs
Rep. Subeck: Introduces Less for Rx bill to help Wisconsinites afford prescription drugs
MADISON – Today, Democratic Representatives and Senators unveiled their first major package of bills that would help working families in Wisconsin afford everyday necessities like food, housing, and prescription drugs. Included in the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package are three
DLCC: Ahead of majority-deciding State Supreme Court race, Wisconsin GOP approves manipulative voter ID ballot measure
WASHINGTON — Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly passed a ballot proposal this week that would lock voter ID requirements into the state constitution if approved by voters in April. Republicans are rushing to place this amendment, which is already mandated by
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Dousman Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Dousman is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing watermains on
Wisconsin Legislature: Legislators take bold step to support nuclear power in Wisconsin
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) are taking key steps to promote nuclear power in Wisconsin. The two legislators, who chair their respective chambers’ energy-related committees, have introduced a resolution declaring
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Heidi Fischer elected president
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference. Heidi Fischer of
Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance: 2025 All Stars Magazine released
The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 All Stars Magazine. This marks the 17th year of the annual careers magazine featuring local manufacturing employees nominated by Alliance member companies. There are also two
Dairy Business Association: Greg Siegenthaler elected president
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading advocacy group, elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at DBA’s Dairy Strong conference on Wednesday. Greg Siegenthaler, vice president milk marketing, sustainability and sourcing for Grande
MacIver Impact: Announces new hires to strengthen government relations and grassroots engagement
MADISON– MacIver Impact, the sister organization of Wisconsin’s leading free-market think tank The MacIver Institute, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its growing team. Former State Representative Jon Plumer joins the MacIver team as Director of Government
Farmers for Sustainable Food: Three directors elected to board
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference yesterday afternoon. The three board members, including one farmer-led group director and two general member
Rep. Prado: Attends press conference regarding proposed ICE facility in Milwaukee Aldermanic District 9
Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) joined Alderwoman Larresa Taylor in a press conference to address community concerns surrounding the recent proposal from Homeland Security to relocate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility currently located on Knapp
Acuity: Surpasses $3B in annual revenue, sets growth records in 2024
Acuity announced that in 2024 the company surpassed $3 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its 99-year history. The insurer’s growth rate of nearly 20% generated more than a half billion-dollar increase in topline revenue, an all-time
Forward Latino: Statement on Milwaukee immigration facility
Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Welcomes ceasefire agreement and calls for sustained efforts toward peace
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly supports the recent ceasefire agreement and views it as a critical first step toward alleviating the suffering of civilians and fostering a pathway to long-term peace in the region. The ceasefire outlines vital
Farmers for Sustainable Food: Unveils results from the inaugural year of Climate-Smart Program
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers in the Upper Midwest are utilizing actionable data to make informed decisions about the conservation practices implemented on their farms. Results from the inaugural year of the Farmers for Sustainable Food Climate-Smart Program were unveiled
Medical College of Wisconsin: Statement on the newly created Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention
Milwaukee, Wis. – January 15, 2025 – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order to establish the statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. In response, Reggie Moore, Director of Community Safety Policy and Engagement in the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive
Wikler campaign: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair ahead of Detroit DNC forum
Sec. Benson: “I know he has what it takes to have the tough conversations needed to unite our big tent party, fight to protect our democracy and protect our civil rights, and win by establishing a permanent organizing campaign in
Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers raids federal COVID money…again
Madison… This morning, Governor Evers signed an executive order creating the Office of Violence Prevention using federal monies meant for COVID-19 response. Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement: “Yesterday, we saw the Governor play