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Rhinelander, WI – On December 19th, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) released a letter to the Co-chairs of the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), requesting the release of PFAS funding. The WDNR’s letter requests release of segregated

Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers circulated an Assembly resolution Tuesday focused on the issue of unregulated ballot drop boxes authorized by Wisconsin Elections  Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and calling for her impeachment.  Rep. Wichgers issued the following statement:  The

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement welcoming President Biden to Milwaukee on December 20, 2023: “Wisconsin union members are excited to welcome President Biden back to Wisconsin. President Biden is working every day to ensure

APPLETON, WI — Today, Rep. Gallagher announced that longtime Wisconsin resident and Army veteran John Gillespie was selected to be the 2023 Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year. During a ceremony at American Legion Post 38, Gallagher recognized Gillespie for his

Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Justin Whitten, which occurred on October 18, 2023 in the City of Watertown, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department

On the 9th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: FDA approval. Anti-abortion advocates, represented by a far-right legal organization, have filed a lawsuit before a federal judge in Texas with the sweeping aim of a nationwide ban on

Statement from Clean Wisconsin Water and Agriculture Program Director Sara Walling about the Governor’s actions on PFAS today: “Communities across Wisconsin are dealing with toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contaminating their drinking water, groundwater, lakes and streams. This year, $125 million

MADISON, WI – After accepting the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County’s 2023 Champion for Children Award, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I am so honored to accept the designation of Champion for Children; as a legislator dedicated

In the weeks since Donald Trump reignited calls to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he has repeated his public threats at least six times. Once again, the likely Republican nominee is running on repeal — even as the health

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement reflecting on his first year in office: “I was elected to make sure that Northern Wisconsin is not forgotten in the political process down here in Madison. From legislative victories

La Crosse, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced three actions to address PFAS pollution in Wisconsin. Governor Evers requested the release of $125 million from the state budget to address PFAS pollution, legislation to allow the DNR’s PFAS groundwater standards to

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) vote on the University of Wisconsin (UW) System compensation plan: “I am very pleased that JCOER finally approved the compensation

GREEN BAY – This morning, Governor Evers instructed the DNR to submit a 13.10 Joint Finance Committee request for the $125 million set aside in the 25-27 Biennial Budget for PFAS contamination treatment and remediation. No action has been taken by

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers made two important announcements today. The first regarding funding PFAS remediation, the second about setting groundwater standards. First, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is submitting a request to the Joint Finance Committee to unlock funding

Washington, DC – This year, the GOP laid bare their plans for American health care: they are going to fight tooth and nail to raise costs even higher, deny coverage to millions of people, and slash funding for critical programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced a new partnership between Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen the Badger State’s food supply through the Baldwin-backed American Rescue Plan. Through this agreement, USDA and the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to submit a formal request to the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide. The $125

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Admiral Linda Fagan, United States Coast Guard Academy Commandant, demanding the Coast Guard immediately provide all records responsive to PSI’s probe

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of Attorneys General provided input to the Federal Communications Commission which has now amended a rule governing telemarketing communications, requiring individual businesses to obtain written consent from consumers before sending