U.S. Reps. Pocan, Thompson, Bonamici, Fitzpatrick: Introduce resolution to honor Public Schools Week 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the Annual Bipartisan Public Schools Week Resolution along with Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and 83 of their colleagues. This year Public Schools Week is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Prepare for spring flooding during Flood Safety Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. – With spring around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to prepare for flooding, one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters in Wisconsin and across the United States. Gov. Tony Evers has declared
AARP: Giving exclusive rights to big utility companies would lead to spikes in Wisconsinites’ electric bills
MADISON, WI – Anyone who cares about skyrocketing increases in their monthly electric bills should be concerned about a bill making its way through the state legislature right now that could have a devastating financial impact on all Wisconsinites – especially
River Alliance of Wisconsin: Urges Gov. Evers to veto PFAS bill
Wisconsin — River Alliance of Wisconsin urges Governor Evers to veto Senate Bill 312. “PFAS is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed in a serious way,” said River Alliance of Wisconsin Executive Director Allison Werner. “Instead we’ve watched
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Statement urging Governor to veto pro-polluter PFAS bill
MADISON, WI— SB 312, a PFAS bill that passed the legislature last week, not only fails to deliver any funding to communities impacted by PFAS contamination, it actually leaves Wisconsinites worse off by letting polluters off the hook for their
Clean Wisconsin: PFAS bill puts burden of PFAS cleanup on Wisconsin taxpayers
Last week Assembly lawmakers passed Senate Bill 312. The bill would result in PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ being treated differently than other hazardous substances under Wisconsin’s Spill’s Law. As written, the bill limits the Department of Natural Resource’s ability to order
Pridemore campaign: The newly formed 98th Wisconsin Assembly District
Contact: Don Pridemore, morepride4@Reagan.comCell: 414-550-2175 Erin Township, WI – Today I am announcing my candidacy for the newly created 98th Assembly District. It would be an honor for me to again serve many of the same people I previously represented
Rep. Conley: To retire from Wisconsin State Assembly
JANESVILLE –Rep. Sue Conley (D-Janesville) has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Conley issued the following statement on her retirement: “I will not run for re-election this fall to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Rep. O’Connor: On a successful Assembly Session
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) is proud of the State Assembly’s accomplishments that focused on moving Wisconsin forward. This session, Assembly Republicans worked tirelessly to cut taxes, create affordable housing, invest in education, develop our infrastructure,
County Executive Crowley: Discusses affordable housing investments in Washington, D.C. with President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, President Joe Biden and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Chair of the NACo Large Urban Counties Caucus (LUCC), met to discuss how federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is
Agard campaign: Clean Wisconsin Action Fund endorses Melissa Agard for County Executive
MADISON – Today, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Clean Wisconsin Action Fund is proud to endorse Senator Melissa Agard to be our next Dane County Executive and environmental
Protect Our Care: New estimates find that Medicare negotiations will lower drug prices by thousands of dollars every year, finally limiting the power of big drug companies
Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, Medicare is currently negotiating lower prices for the costliest prescription drugs. Lower prices for the first 10 drugs selected for negotiation will take effect in 2026, and by 2030, up to 80
WisDems: Statement on California bank owner Eric Hovde’s TV ad
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the Eric Hovde’s first TV ad and its omission of any mention of Wisconsin: “Wisconsinites shouldn’t be surprised that a $2.8 billion California bank owner
WI Green Fire: Asks Gov. Evers to veto SB 312
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Marquette County Dems: Donate NYT subscription to local library
The Democratic Party of Marquette County has donated the cost of a one-year subscription to the New York Times Sunday Edition to the Ethel Everhard Memorial Library in Westfield. County Party Chair Peggy Fullmer said “We value the diversity of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill to crack down on big corporations price gouging Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act, legislation to crack down on corporate price gouging and protect American families from corporate greed. The bill would create a new federal ban on grossly
Keep Our Republic: Launches comprehensive voting systems hub to enhance electoral transparency and trust
Keep Our Republic (KOR) is excited to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Voting Systems Hub. This innovative web page is a one-stop resource for detailed information on the voting systems utilized across Wisconsin, marking a significant milestone in the
Dept. of Revenue: New retail license form for cigarette, tobacco product and electronic vaping device retailers now available
MADISON — The new retail license form for retailers of cigarettes, tobacco products and electronic vaping devices, Form CTV-100, is now available from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. This form replaces the prior form, Form CTP-200, which is a retail license
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Celebrate success of new youth apprenticeship child care, education pathways
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, today announced hundreds of high school students and employers around Wisconsin are taking part in four new occupational pathways in Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program this academic year. “Building
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing high fire danger statewide
MADISON, Wis. – As temperatures rise and more people get outside early this week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of high fire danger statewide. Lack of snow cover and