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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, alongside several Senate colleagues, sent letters to nine companies that contracted with the Wisconsin-based Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI), which the Department of Labor (DOL) found were unlawfully employing migrant child labor at these

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural and Tribal areas buy, build and repair affordable

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is in the midst of its annual unclaimed property awareness campaign, publishing in major newspapers statewide thousands of names of people with cash and other property waiting to be claimed. “This is an exciting

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #204, ordering that the Progress Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. The Progress Pride Flag will fly over the East Wing of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) are leading the charge to create transparency and accountability for the taxpayer dollars that are being handed out in China and Russia. They are introducing the Tracking Receipts to Adversarial Countries for Knowledge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation to include qualifying motorcycles among the vehicles eligible for the clean vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. The Electric Motorcycle Parity Act would help millions of motorcycle drivers

MADISON – As temperatures climb and the summer season begins, it’s important to stay aware of the dangers of extreme heat. June 7 is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to take steps to prevent heat-related

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded grants for a new program designed to help families and pregnant people experiencing homelessness. Using funds from the Children’s Health Insurance Program Housing Support Initiative, selected homeless assistance providers will offer a

MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice Chair, Rep. Lee Snodgrass, released the following statement: “Today marks the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “During my time in Washington, there have been six debt ceiling increases,” said Grothman. “None of these bills did

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate two Wisconsin state park milestones this weekend. Roche-A-Cri State Park will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and the Bearskin State Trail is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June

As Wisconsin’s summer weather settles in, motorcycle season is in full gear, which means drivers will be sharing the road with smaller vehicles through fall. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of the Month reminds vehicle drivers and motorcyclists to share the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Northern Great Lakes Wolf Recovery Act, new legislation to develop a regional-specific plan based in science to delist the gray wolf population in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The legislation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address as he kicks off June as Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland. Throughout the month of June, the governor will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland, sharing a video message celebrating Wisconsin’s strong dairy tradition and proclaiming June 2023 as “June Dairy Month” across the state. The governor’s Dairy Month video message

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Van Orden voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the largest deficit reduction bill in history, that responsibly raises the debt ceiling while stopping out-of-control inflationary spending. “I did exactly what I said I would

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a bill that would reduce the deficit by more than $2 trillion and implement commonsense reforms that help grow the economy and rein

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “This evening, the House passed the largest deficit reduction bill in the history of our country, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. The agreement between

“I resent that this extreme House GOP majority used their power to create a debt default crisis, holding the American people hostage and pushing our country to the brink of catastrophe unless their demands were met. I voted to raise

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to support the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation to limit the future growth of government spending, save taxpayer dollars, grow the economy, and responsibly raise the debt ceiling. “Washington’s