Rep. Emerson: Statement on closing of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital and Prevea Health
MADISON – Today, the Hospital Sisters Health System announced the closure of several medical centers in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley region. These closures are a result of financial and operational challenges, and are expected to be completed by
Sen Taylor: Statement on racist UW-Whitewater incident
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Rep. Stubbs: Mourns the passing of Dexter Scott King
MADISON, WI – After learning that Attorney Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, passed away from prostate cancer at age 62, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am saddened to hear of the
Sen. Testin: Supports comprehensive GOP tax relief plan
WAUSAU, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) joined several of his Republican colleagues today to unveil a comprehensive tax relief plan that will return the state’s projected $4 billion surplus to its rightful owners: the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Rep. Schutt: Introduces married couple tax credit
Madison, WI – Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) joined her Republican colleagues at a press conference on Tuesday morning to unveil a package of bills that will provide Wisconsinites much-needed tax relief. Representative Schutt issued the following statement: “I believe that people
Sen. LeMahieu, Marklein, Rep. Vos, Born: Legislative leaders announce bills to return surplus to taxpayers
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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Appleton, Wisconsin
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. At approximately 1:33 a.m.,
Dep. of Public Instruction: Summer Food Service Program seeking sponsor to provide healthy meals to children
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking sponsors to provide meals to children living in economically disadvantaged and rural areas in Wisconsin through its Summer Food Service Program. Through partnerships and creative collaboration, school districts work with area
Rep. Steffen, Sen. Cabral-Guevara: State Legislators push for tax-free retirement
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U.S. Attorney O’Shea: U.S. Attorney’s office collects more than $7.5 million in civil and criminal actions in fiscal year 2023
MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea announced today that the Western District of Wisconsin collected $7,596,171.74 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2023. Of this amount, $5,862,991.16 was collected in criminal actions and $1,733,180.58 was collected
Dep. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin DSPS breaks licensing record
Madison — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) issued 60,696 initial licenses to professionals in 2023. That number represents a 38% increase over the 44,047 issued in 2022 and is the most the department has ever issued in
Agard campaign: AFSCME releases endorsement for Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive
Download this Release MADISON – Today, AFSCME PEOPLE, representing Dane County public employees, announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “AFSCME PEOPLE, representing area members, including current employees and retirees of Dane County, is
Gov. Evers: Celebrates more than $1 billion federal grant to replace Blatnik Bridge
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the more than $1.05 billion federal grant jointly awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The funding … Please log in to
Gov. Evers: Celebrates grand opening of child care center in Sturgeon Bay
STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, yesterday joined Door Community Child Development Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin’s workforce challenges focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State address
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor to highlight major bipartisan accomplishments, urge legislative action to address state’s generational workforce shortages MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight will deliver his 2024 State of the State address, focusing on addressing Wisconsin’s generational workforce challenges and highlighting
Rep. Subeck, Drake, Vining, Riemer, Anderson: Health, Aging, and Long Term Care Committee Democrats oppose proposed abortion ban
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Health Aging and Long Term Care held a hearing on a Republican bill that would ban abortions after the 13th week of pregnancy. Democrats on the committee, Reps. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), Robyn
U.S. Rep. Moore: Marks 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
51 years ago, the Roe v. Wade decision secured abortion rights for women across the country. But I remember life before Roe, cobbling up money to fly to New York for an abortion, thanks to a supportive network of women
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: National Agricultural Statistics Service chickens and eggs Wisconsin statistics
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Rep. Allen: National Sanctity of Human Life Day
Madison, WI – Today marks the 36th annual “National Sanctity of Human Life Day,” which was first enacted by the proclamation of President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Rep Allen released the following statement: “Today is a day where we celebrate
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Invests $710,877 in clean energy to strengthen Wisconsin farms and businesses
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Jan. 22, 2024 – Julie Lassa, Wisconsin State Director for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, announced today that USDA will be investing $710,877 in renewable energy projects across the state. The projects will include the installation of energy-efficient