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Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a government shutdown: “While a government shutdown may not be bad for the billionaires like the ones who were rooting for it, a

Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) today sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee. 

Contact: Kiersten PelsPress@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee.  Reports from the

Contact:  Senator Bob Wirch(608) 267-8979 Madison – Following the release of the Senate Standing Committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “I’m pleased to have been appointed to three committees for the upcoming legislative

MEDIA CONTACTMPS Department of CommunicationsStephen Davis, Media Relations ManagerNicole Armendariz, DirectorPhone: 414-475-8650Email: comm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness (MILWAUKEE) — Thanks to the 2024 referendum approved by voters, Milwaukee Public Schools has been

Contact: Jenn Byrne, 414-374-1490  MILWAUKEE – District 14 Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Register of Deeds Israel “Issy” Ramón, County Clerk George Christenson, Treasurer David Cullen, Clerk of

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)(608) 237-9101     Will Serve on Four Committees with Local Interest (Madison) – Making sure the reforms from the Right-to-Read Act make it to the state’s classrooms will be a top priority for State Representative Joel

Contact: Rep. Dallman(608) 237-9141 MADISON — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to his re-appointment to the Joint Committee on Finance, Wisconsin’s powerful budget writing committee. “It has been an honor to serve as a member

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2025-2026 legislative session: “Serving on the

For Further Information Contact:Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce the membership of the Assembly standing committees. The 107th Wisconsin State Legislature begins with the inauguration of members on January 6, 2025. “We’re excited

Contact:Kristin BouchardAssistant DirectorMarketing and University CommunicationUW-Green Bay920-465-5502bouchark@uwgb.eduhttp://news.uwgb.edu MARINETTE, Wis. – Steeped in holiday spirit, hundreds of theatre-goers enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season at two weekends of sold-out and standing room only performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on

CONTACT: REP. WILLIAM PENTERMAN, (608) 237-9137 Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Families for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Madison – This week, committee leadership was announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 Legislative Session. State Representative William Penterman has been appointed Chair of the Assembly

CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to

Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson

CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after being appointed to the State Building Commission earlier this week: “I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the Commission,” President

Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – As much of Wisconsin enjoys the first significant snowfall of the season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice.

Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from specimens collected from the presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5),

“I would like to congratulate Chief Shon Barnes on his new opportunity in Seattle and thank him for his service to Madison. The Chief has been a steady, forward-thinking leader throughout his tenure and he will be greatly missed.  

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fifth consecutive year in a row under Gov. Evers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, for the fifth consecutive year during his tenure, the state’s General

Contact: Rep. Nancy VanderMeer(608) 266-8366 Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), announced State Assembly standing committee leadership for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) was reappointed to Chair the Assembly Committee on Transportation. She released the following