Marsy’s Law: Partnering with Dodge County DA’s Office, and PAVE to host silhouette art display
Juneau, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with PAVE and the Dodge County District Attorney’s Office are raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes on August, 14 at the Dodge County Courthouse. Attendees
ACLU of Wisconsin: Opposes non-inclusive sports bills because all kids should play
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today criticized a pair of bills introduced by the Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday – Senate Bill 377 and Senate Bill 378 – that would exclude transgender students in elementary, high schools, and public colleges
WisDems: On PACT Act anniversary
MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the PACT Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden brought both sides of the aisle together to expand health
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ad highlights Rep. Van Orden’s plan to slash Social Security and Medicare
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Ahead of the 88th anniversary of Social Security next week, a new ad from Opportunity Wisconsin highlights Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s support for a plan that would slash benefits and jeopardize retirement security for Wisconsin seniors.
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces $227,520 in advanced manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to serve more than 1,030 students
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced awards of $227,520 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to seven school districts. Grants funded through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program will help school districts expand advanced manufacturing education programs. As
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher issues statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to curb U.S. investment in China
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released the below statement in response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Highlights success cutting prescription drug prices in Western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – As the Inflation Reduction Act nears its one-year anniversary, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today visited Onalaska to celebrate prescription drug costs being cut for Wisconsin seniors because of the Baldwin-backed legislation. Senator Baldwin also joined the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Announces federal funding for Gundersen Health System in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, WI – At a press conference in La Crosse, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) announced $600,000 in federal funds for Gundersen Health System, which if passed will support ambulances and emergency equipment for the residents of Wisconsin’s Third
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $341.8 million in projects across Wisconsin
WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at the Wisconsin State Fair and approved a total of approximately $341.8 million in key projects across the state. “From investing in our state buildings and higher education institutions to renovating cornerstone
Protect Our Care: Baldwin highlights drug cost savings in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, WI – This afternoon, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One arrived in the Coulee Region to spotlight how recent legislative victories by President Biden and Democrats in Congress are “driving down” health costs for the American people. The
WisDems: One year after the signing of the CHIPS Act, would Eric Hovde, Scott Mayer, and David Clarke put China over Wisconsin manufacturers?
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, the Tammy Baldwin-backed CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law, strengthening America’s competitive advantage over China and making monumental investments in American and Wisconsin manufacturing and jobs. With Eric Hovde, Scott Mayer, and David Clarke ready
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces proposed $940,000 settlement with Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol for alleged air pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a proposed $940,000 settlement with Didion Milling, Inc., and Didion Ethanol, LLC. The settlement, which today was sent to the Joint Committee on Finance for approval, is expected to resolve a
Xcel Energy: Takes major step toward replacing coal-fired King plant with clean energy generation
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Xcel Energy is issuing one of northwest Wisconsin’s largest-ever calls for clean energy projects, which will add significant carbon-free energy for the company’s Upper Midwest customers while replacing a coal-fired plant on the Minnesota-Wisconsin
Rep. Rozar: Calls out Governor for rejecting choice
Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) released the following statement regarding the vetoes of Assembly Bills (AB) 141 and 142 by Governor Evers. “Last week, Governor Evers chose to reject consumer’s freedom of choice. By vetoing AB 141 and 142, state
Tundraland Home Improvements: Gives back and helps Stevens Point art students express creativity with window art
WAUSAU, Wis. [Aug. 9, 2023] – Tundraland Home Improvements, a LEAF Home owned company specializing in decks, baths and walk-in showers, is excited to launch its Stevens Point Student Art Series window decoration initiative on Saturday, August 12 at the Exhibitour Wausau Art + Wine
Alds. Dimitrijevic, Brostoff, Bauman, Westmoreland, Zamarippa, Murphy, Borkowski, Pérez: Legislature needs to act in support of families during special session
The call yesterday (Tuesday, August 8) by Governor Evers for a special session of the state Legislature to address workforce development and child care issues affecting families in Milwaukee and across the state is right on the money, and comes
UW–Madison: Richard Keller named chair of medical history and bioethics
MADISON, Wis. ‒ Richard Keller, a distinguished scholar of the social and historical dynamics of climate change and natural disasters, has become the next chair of the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin School of
Bayfield Heritage Association: To celebrate the life of one of its founders, Captain R.D. Pike
Bayfield, Wis. (Aug. 8, 2023) – The Bayfield Heritage Association (BHA) in partnership with the City of Bayfield will proclaim August 23 Captain Pike Day in honor of one of Bayfield’s founders, Robinson Derling Pike. Descendants of his family will be
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressional Republicans’ debt limit extremism leads to US credit rating downgrade as new federal funding deadline approaches
MADISON, Wis. – Months after Congressional Republicans, including Reps. Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and Tom Tiffany risked our economic recovery by pushing the country to the brink of default, Fitch Ratings cited the weaponization of debt limit negotiations as
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Appointed Chair of NACo Large Urban Counties Caucus
MILWAUKEE, WI – Last month, during the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Business Meeting held in Travis County, Texas, NACo President, Mary Jo McGuire, announced the appointment of County Executive David Crowley as Chairman of the NACo Large Urban Counties