Sen. Felzkowski: Celebrates passage of Oral Healthcare Package
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the State Senate and the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed a package of bills intended to address the workforce shortage in the oral healthcare field. With 64 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties designated as dental professional shortage areas,
Sen. Testin: Several bipartisan Testin bills passed by state Senate
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that the Wisconsin Senate passed a number of his bipartisan bills during today’s floor session, some of which focus on recognizing veterans, increasing access to dental services in underserved areas
IRG Action Fund: Tele-mental health bill passes Senate on bipartisan vote
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund CEO, CJ Szafir, reacts to the news that Assembly Bill 541 has now passed the Senate 24-7 and will soon be on its way to the Governor’s Desk. “For too long, Wisconsinites have struggled to find mental
A Better Wisconsin Together: State Senate Republicans advance GOP tax plan favoring the wealthy at the expense of working families
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate advanced a tax scheme that experts have warned would skew a majority of the benefits to the wealthiest, while completely ignoring average working families and the issues that Wisconsinites have demanded action on.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: on the legislative session in Wisconsin in 2024
WASHINGTON — Today, Wisconsin lawmakers will meet for the first time this year to continue the 2023-24 legislative session. Democrats plan to focus this session on improving child care, as well as combating Republican attempts to ban abortion and undermine diversity
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to strengthen border security and stop flow of fentanyl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing legislation to reduce the flow of fentanyl by providing much-needed resources to secure the southwest border. The Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act increases staffing capacity and technology to
PSC: Commissioner Huebner releases statement regarding confirmation vote
MADISON – Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner released the following statement in response to today’s vote in the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Wisconsin as a Public Service Commissioner
Wilson campaign: Candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional district, calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN – Democrat Eric Wilson, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District today called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza following the October 7th attack. Wilson aims to encourage a diplomatic solution that
Gov. Evers: Slams Senate Republicans for baselessly firing PSC Commissioner Huebner
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate for firing Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner. The vote today is yet another escalation in an ongoing effort by legislative Republicans to baselessly fire Gov. Evers’ appointees or leave them indefinitely unconfirmed for months or even years. Senate Republicans in
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Public Service Commissioner appointments
“I believe Summer Strand and Tyler Huebner have two fundamentally different philosophies when it comes to their roles as Public Service Commissioners. I have met with Commissioner Huebner for several hours on several different occasions. Although he appears to be
U.S. Reps. Tiffany, Kuster: Introduce bipartisan legislation to promote domestic hardwood products
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to support domestic hardwood products. H.R. 6880, the Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act, permits the Secretary of Agriculture to authorize grants that bolster domestic industry efforts
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Urges bipartisan collaboration on future makeup of PSC
MILWAUKEE – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) plays a crucial role in building our state’s economy by ensuring reliability and managing costs as we transition to a clean energy future. For our state to successfully achieve our clean energy
Division of Milwaukee County Child Protective Services: Launches Milwaukee Family Intervention Services Program
MADISON – In an effort to serve more children and families in their communities, the Division Milwaukee County Child Protective Services (DMCPS) launched the Milwaukee Family Intervention Service (MFIS) program at the end of 2023. This program offers families with youth, ages
Dept. of Administration: $16 million in transit capital assistance funds announced for Wisconsin communities
Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement of eligible public transit buses under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. “Public
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meetings on fisheries management in Northeast Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management topics. This is your chance to learn how the
Shankland campaign: Endorsed by State Representative Steve Doyle
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of State Representative Steve Doyle in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Doyle represents the La Crosse area, including Holmen, Onalaska, and West Salem. “As Katrina’s legislative colleague and
WI National Guard: Wisconsin Army Guard unit nears end of Baltic deployment
BELOIT, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) — a specialized unit of full-time Army and Air National Guard members trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear emergencies — responded to a call for
Goyke campaign: Reports $91k cash on hand for Milwaukee City Attorney race
MILWAUKEE, WI — Rep Evan Goyke today announced that he had raised $41k in the last six months and now has $91,000 headed into the last three months of the election. This impressive amount for a challenger candidate showcases the
Dept. of Natural Resources: New PFAS and Manganese Grant Program for small public water systems to open in January 2024
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds owners and managers of Other-Than-Municipal Community and non-profit, Non-Transient Non-Community public water systems that the Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program will begin accepting applications on Jan. 16, 2024.
WisDems: Eric Hovde was in California the day Steve Daines announced his candidacy
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Spectrum News showed that Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was caught on camera in Orange County, California at a party for his $2.8 billion California bank on the day that NRSC Chairman Steve Daines confirmed that Hovde is going