Home Crew Coalition: In the News: Wisconsin leaders save baseball for the next generation
MILWAUKEE, WI – Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin’s Legislature came together in a show of bipartisan support to pass a stadium bill Tuesday that will keep baseball in Wisconsin for years to come. Gov. Tony Evers signaled that he plans to
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi seek info from Apple on cancellation of show amid reports of differences on PRC-related content
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook concerning the decision to
Rep. Behnke: Introduces raw milk legislation
Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation he authored with Senator Duey Stroebel relating to the sale of unpasteurized dairy products: “In Wisconsin, you can regularly buy and consume raw ground hamburger from Brazil, raw oysters from
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Barneveld Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Barneveld is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements to its public drinking water system. The project includes
WMC: Files amicus brief in school choice lawsuit
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging the court to reject a lawsuit seeking to end the state’s school choice and independent
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats celebrate two years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Biden-Harris National Advisory Board Member Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway held a press conference commemorating the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Speaking at the site of a
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin-Backed Infrastructure Law delivers over $5.6 billion for Wisconsin in first two years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which has delivered over $5.6 billion in funding for Wisconsin roads, bridges, broadband, water infrastructure, and more. “Two
U.S. Sen Baldwin: Baldwin-backed Infrastructure Law delivers over $5.6 billion for Wisconsin in first two years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which has delivered over $5.6 billion in funding for Wisconsin roads, bridges, broadband, water infrastructure, and more. “Two years ago,
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram named Chairman of Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Sachin Shivaram, CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc, to serve as chair of the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment (CWI). Shivaram, who previously served as the CWI vice chair, succeeds S. Mark
Rep. Rettinger: Continues record of tax relief for the middle class with workforce package
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) voted in favor of the Legislative Republican Family Finance & Workforce Relief Bill, officially known as Special Session Senate Bill 1, yesterday during the Assembly Floor Session. Following passage, Rep. Rettinger said: “I
Sen. Jacque: Workforce growth agenda heads to Governor
MADISON… Initiatives to help develop and grow the talent pool of skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers are on the way to the Governor’s desk, after the State Assembly cleared legislation Tuesday to enhance apprenticeship learning and streamline professional licensing.
Rep. Gundrum: Prioritizing mental health
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a package of bills yesterday that will make several important reforms related to mental health in Wisconsin. After passage of the bills, he released the following statement: “We should want everyone
Rep. Callahan: Historic workforce package passes Assembly
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly Republican colleagues convened in Special Session yesterday afternoon to pass a historic workforce package for Wisconsin. The bill passed by Republicans includes continued investments in childcare, tax relief, worker training
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 – Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County. Incidental
Opportunity Wisconsin: Two years later, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is lowering costs and bringing jobs to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Two years after the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden, more than 300 hundred projects are moving forward to make Wisconsin stronger by repairing roads and bridges, improving airports, expanding access to high-speed internet, and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms cougar killed in Buffalo County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin, so
Rep. VanderMeer: Suicide prevention bill passes Senate and Assembly
Madison – Representative Nancy VanderMeer’s (R-Tomah) legislation modeled after the Monroe County Mental Health Coalition’s work passed both houses of the State Legislature on Tuesday during floor sessions held in the State Senate and State Assembly, respectively. Assembly Bill 566, authored by
Shankland Campaign: announces endorsement of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across
WisDems: Speaking in California, Eric Hovde announced opposition to $5.6 billion investments in Wisconsin infrastructure
MADISON, Wis. — Today is the two year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has since led to $5.6 billion of bipartisan investments in Wisconsin, thanks to the bipartisan work of Tammy Baldwin. These vital, bipartisan investments will fix the roads, reduce
Liberty Justice Center: Urges Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject petition that would dismantle the oldest school choice program in the United States
(Chicago, IL | November 15, 2023)—On November 14, the Liberty Justice Center filed an amicus brief urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject a petition that would dismantle the oldest school choice program in the United States—a program currently serving over 65,000