Dane County Executive Parisi: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court curbing EPA’s ability to combat climate change
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to combat climate change: “Once again, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling that goes against what most
A Better Wisconsin Together: Commemorating the swearing-in of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the newest member of the Supreme Court of the United States, making her the first ever Black woman to sit as a justice on the nation’s highest court, and
Opportunity Wisconsin: Milwaukee small business owner takes U.S. Sen. Johnson to task for Florida vacations on taxpayers’ dime
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—This week Chef Gregory León, a James Beard award finalist and owner of Amalinda in Milwaukee, took Senator Ron Johnson to task for blocking funding for the state’s restaurant industry and spending taxpayer money on traveling to Florida instead. On Monday, Opportunity Wisconsin launched “Ron Johnson’s
Dept. of Natural Resources: Boat sober, wear your life jacket this holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to keep safety top of mind before casting off this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways. The public will see
WMC: Statement on Supreme Court ruling reining in the EPA
MADISON – On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in West Virginia v. EPA that Congress has not given the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to cap carbon dioxide at levels the Obama-era Clean Power Plan aimed to do.
Dept. of Justice: Announces $65,000 settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy to resolve violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater laws
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy, LLC (Emerald Sky Dairy) requiring it to pay $65,000 to resolve violations in November 2019 related to a manure discharge into a creek
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces legislation to rename two local post offices after American heroes
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), alongside the entire Wisconsin delegation, introduced two pieces of legislation to pay homage to the legacy, patriotism, and sacrifice of three local veterans by renaming the United States Post Offices in New Richmond
Lasry campaign: New poll shows Primary voters believe Alex Lasry is the best candidate to beat U.S. Sen. Johnson, Primary still a statistical tie
Milwaukee – Today, the Alex Lasry Campaign for U.S. Senate released the results of a new poll that shows Democratic Primary voters believe Alex Lasry is the best candidate to beat Ron Johnson in November. According to the polling memo: “Democratic primary voters
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Waushara County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Y18/Y49 Transmission Line Rebuild project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual
WisDems: ICYMI: “Women are fed up”: Democrats see U.S. Sen. Johnson’s abortion record as their path to victory
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the heels of Roe v. Wade being overturned, a new report detailed Ron Johnson’s long history of demeaning women and working against their best interests throughout his career. The Hive: “Women are fed up”: Democrats See Ron
350 Wisconsin: On West Virginia v EPA Supreme Court decision
Madison, Wisconsin, June 30 – Today the United States Supreme Court announced a major blow to climate action, severely limiting the US Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act with its ruling on
Forward Latino: Applauds President Biden termination of “Remain in Mexico” policy & victory in the U.S. Supreme Court
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy and service organization with members and affiliates in 29 states applauds President Biden on the termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) better known as “Remain In Mexico Policy” put in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep fireworks out of State parks & forests
MADISON, Wis. – With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that fireworks are prohibited on DNR-managed lands. Restricted areas include state parks, forests and state-owned public hunting and fishing areas.
ThedaCare: Keep July 4th holiday celebrations safe and fun
NEENAH, Wis. – With the arrival of Independence Day, families and friends throughout Wisconsin are planning outdoor activities and gatherings to enjoy summer to its fullest. Keeping those celebrations fun means thinking ahead about a few ways to ensure everyone
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces $2 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants
MADISON – From solar power to shipbuilding to senior living, employers across Wisconsin will use nearly $2 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to support worker training programs that will lead to higher
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement
CONTACT: Brandon Weathersby 414.469.3493 press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE, WI – Earlier this evening Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received a COVID-19 exposure notification. Upon receiving the notice, the County Executive promptly administered an at-home test, which showed he was positive for COVID-19. Currently,
Toney campaign: Issues statment on Kaul v. Prehn ruiling
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond Du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, issued the following statement on Josh Kaul’s loss in today’s Supreme Court ruling: “One year after I called on Josh Kaul to dismiss
Wisconsin Technology Council President Still: “A ‘perfect storm’ in Wisconsin jobless claims prompted tech overhaul”
MADISON, Wis. – It was not a pleasant time in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The start of the COVID pandemic in early 2020 prompted a surge of unemployment claims as thousands of people lost their jobs, state call
DNC: Launches Wisconsin ad spotlighting GOP plans to ban abortion
The Democratic National Committee is launching a new digital ad in Wisconsin highlighting Republicans’ plans to escalate attacks on abortion rights after their decades-long war to overturn Roe v Wade. Republican lawmakers are making clear that if they gain power, they’ll
Sen. Kapenga: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision concerning Gubernatorial appointments
[Madison, WI] — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that confirms the Senate’s scope and power to approve gubernatorial appointees: “Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul continue to file lawsuits