Rep. Hebl: Home heating assistance is available this winter
We are halfway through November, which means lower temperatures and snow are likely here to stay until spring. Due to the colder temps, energy bills are going to start increasing as people turn up their home heaters. Unfortunately, many in
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps secure $13m to improve health care for rural communities across Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. – On National Rural Health Care Day, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. The grants are
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate effort urging DEA to extend telehealth capabilities for opioid use disorder treatment
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 45 attorneys general to urge the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for prescribing buprenorphine, an
Rep. Snodgrass: Voted by colleagues to serve second term as Sergeant at Arms
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democrats unanimously voted for Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) to serve as Minority Caucus Sergeant At Arms. Representative Snodgrass released the following statement: “I am so pleased to be re-elected to caucus leadership as Sergeant At
Rep. Neubauer: Unanimously re-elected democratic leader
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was unanimously re-elected Democratic Leader and will be joined in leadership by Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Leader, Representative Lisa
RISE Law Center: To host free citizenship/naturalization clinic
Madison, WI – Lawful permanent residents across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to receive free legal services to complete an Application to Naturalize through RISE Law Center’s upcoming naturalization clinic on Wednesday, December 7th from 8am to 4pm in Madison. Additionally, some
WPS Health Solutions: Navy veteran James Eastman to be saluted for Operation Fan Mail
MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 17, 2022—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Navy veteran James Eastman and his family in conjunction with the Nov. 17 game against the Tennessee Titans. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes
U.S. Rep. Moore: Congresswoman Gwen Moore statement on Speaker Pelosi
“I want to thank Nancy Pelosi for her service to Congress and the nation. There have only been 54 Speakers of the United States House of Representatives since the first Congress convened in 1789 and only a few have been
La Follette campaign: Declares victory
MADISON, WI –With today’s release of Waukesha County’s canvassing results, only three counties have yet to finalize, verify, and certify their unofficial vote totals — Milwaukee, Monroe and Washington Counties. Following Waukesha County’s announcement, Doug La Follette declared victory in
County Executive Crowley: Applauds collaborative process on 2023 budget
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Milwaukee County passed the $1.2 billion 2023 operating budget which addresses acute community needs through targeted investments and takes steps forward in becoming the healthiest county in the state by continuing to advance the strategic plan to
Fair Courts America: Statement on upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Attribute to spokesman Dan Curry. “Fair Courts America is committed to spending millions of dollars to help educate voters in support of Justice Dan Kelly. He is a consistent conservative with impeccable judgment and superior intellect. In these turbulent times,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Greenville Greenbelt AEA prioritizes land preservation and conservation practices
MADISON, Wis. – Established in 2015, the Greenville Greenbelt Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) was designated in response to growing residential and commercial development pressures from the nearby greater Fox Cities metropolitan area and the community’s continued commitment to protecting productive
Gov. Evers: Joins Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, WisDOT to unveil dual-language highway signs
MENOMINEE INDIAN RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today unveiled new dual-language signs for placement on state highways. The new signs indicate the Menominee Nation’s Tribal boundaries and
USDA Rural Development: Invests $13 million on National Rural Health Care Day to improve health care for rural people across Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Wis., November 17, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. These
Taylor campaign: Announces candidacy for court of appeals
Contact: Chris@ChrisForJustice.com, 608-440-4352 Madison, WI — Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced that she will run for an open seat on the Court of Appeals, District IV, following Judge Michael R. Fitzpatrick’s announcement that he will retire from the bench after
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald: Leads House Delegation in honoring anniversary of Waukesha Christmas Parade attack
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after introducing a bipartisan House Resolution, signed by the entire Wisconsin House delegation, honoring the victims of the devastating attack of the Waukesha Christmas Parade: “One year ago, the tragic attack
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Speaker Vos continues to play politics despite voters desire to repeal criminal abortion ban
WISCONSIN–November 17—Yesterday, Republican Assembly Majority Leader Robin Vos declared his interest in amending Wisconsin’s criminal abortion law by requiring victims of rape and incest to file a police report to qualify for abortion services. Representative Vos’s comments come following a
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin adds 58,800 nonfarm, 54,600 private sector jobs over the year
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of October 2022, which showed Wisconsin has added 58,800 total nonfarm and 54,600 private sector jobs
Treasurer Godlewski: Wisconsin Public Schools to receive $52 million from the Common School Fund in 2023, over $11 million more than 2022
MADISON, Wis. – As Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today announced that a record $52 million will be disbursed to public schools across Wisconsin, which represents a notable 27% increase from the
Dept. of Health Services: Announces opportunity to order more free COVID-19 self-tests
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites to order free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and have them delivered directly to their house through the state-supported Say Yes! COVID Test program. Starting today, all Wisconsin households are eligible