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GREEN BAY, Wis. – July 20, 2023 – While the dairy industry awaits Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s decision on petitions for a national Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing, and its scope, dairy farmers continue to lose money as a result

West Bend, WI – The Washington County Aging and Disability Resource Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), is pleased to announce its participation in the state’s new Independent Living Supports Pilot program. As a participating Aging

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ronnie V. Murray II to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 18. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Pedro Colón’s appointment to the Court of Appeals –

MADISON– The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for the month of June 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s total nonfarm jobs reached a record high of 3,006,900. This is 52,900 more

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new guest column in the Cap Times highlights a new tax plan advancing through Congress that would give massive handouts to those at the top while leaving working Wisconsinites behind. In the column, written

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 108, which would prohibit strip searches of students conducted by school personnel, received a public hearing in the Assembly Education Committee. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) introduced

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin was interviewed by former White House Senior Advisor and Obama campaign chief strategist, David Axelrod, for his podcast The Axe Files. In the interview, Axelrod and Baldwin discussed their own

WASHINGTON DC- Rep. Billings attended the White House States Convening on Child Care alongside numerous experts, state leaders, and over 90 state legislators to discuss efforts to make quality child care more accessible and affordable for working families, increase the amount of affordable

Washington, DC — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced the endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for reelection to the U.S. Senate. Since taking office in 2013, Sen. Baldwin has been a tireless champion for reproductive freedom. The first woman ever elected to

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released a statement after his amendment to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act passed the House.  “Ensuring our local airports have the technology and resources necessary to promote safety is an

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which includes a Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)-backed amendment that will help ensure safety at Wisconsin’s rural airports. “The FAA Reauthorization will help

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As women’s reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin and across the country, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined over a dozen of her Senate colleagues in introducing the Convenient Contraception Act, legislation that would improve access to contraceptive

MADISON, Wis. — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Throughout her career, Senator Baldwin has always had the backs of the 8 in 10 Americans who support the right to abortion,” said

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced two bills to address the student loan problem in a responsible way — without shifting the burden to hard-working taxpayers. H.R. 4711, the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, will defend the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his historic budget investment to address PFAS contamination statewide. The 2023-25 biennial budget builds upon the governor’s work over the past four years to ensure Wisconsinites have access

WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today, sent letters to four U.S. venture capital firms — GGV Capital, GSR Ventures,

Madison – On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed the Right to Read Act into law, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. This statewide early literacy education initiative will be transformational for students, educators, and for our economy moving forward. Using universal assessments and

Madison— State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) is excited to see that Governor Evers stayed true to his word and signed the Right to Read legislation.  “Today I am proud to see that we put our children first when it comes to

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their launch of a partnership with bipartisan attorneys general. This partnership was created to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including

WASHINGTON – Following reports from multiple, diverse outlets that raise serious questions and concerns about the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) adherence to the letter and spirit of taxpayer rights—standards which IRS Commissioner Werfel has previously pledged to uphold—U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson