Rep. Steffen: Assembly passes bill expanding access to mental health services in schools
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 251. This bill will allow properly credentialed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to obtain a Tier 1 license through the Department of Public Instruction, allowing them to be directly
Sen. Larson: A swing, a miss and an errant bat in the stands
MADISON, WI – Seasoned fans might remember a former Brewers slugger named Jeromy Burnitz. He sometimes swung his bat so hard trying to hit a home run that the bat would fly out of his hands and into the seats on
WisGOP: U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s $451 billion border disaster
MADISON, Wis. – The crisis on our southern border continues to spiral out of control. October saw the largest influx of illegal entries in history with more than 300,000 undocumented migrants crossing over our southern border. To make matters worse, an additional 13 terror
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce all-time record-high number of registered apprentices in program’s 112-year history
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Week” by announcing that Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached a record 16,384 enrolled apprentices, an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history and surpassing last
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.
GRAFTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Grafton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Ozaukee County
Rep. Allen: The Brewers deal: Still not good for Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed two amended bills (AB 438 and AB 439) funding a deal to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin. Those bills will now return to the Assembly floor for a vote. Rep Allen released
Westmoreland Campaign: 5th District Alderman announces re-election campaign
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee’s 5th District Alderman Lamont Westmoreland officially declared his candidacy for re-election, seeking a full term in the Spring 2024 election. With a proven track record of community engagement, effective leadership, and a strong commitment to improving
Sen. Feyen: Statement on Stadium Bills passage
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after the bipartisan passage of a pair of bills to provide funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and upkeep of the 22 year old Brewers stadium. “I am excited that
WPHCA: Assembly Health Committee to hold hearing on dental therapy and other oral health priorities supported by community health centers
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) celebrates the introduction of multiple bills aimed at improving oral health care which are scheduled for a hearing at the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care on Wednesday, November 15. WPHCA is
Sen. Agard: Statement: Legislation to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin passes State Senate
MADISON – Today, a group of bipartisan lawmakers voted 19-14 to approve a public ballpark funding package designed to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin. The State Senate adopted an amendment to improve the legislation passed by the Assembly in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Kewaskum Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Kewaskum is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
Home Crew Coalition: Statement on Senate bill passage
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Home Crew Coalition issued the following statement from Chairman Omar Shaikh today after the Wisconsin Senate’s bipartisan vote to support a bill package that would keep the Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. “This bipartisan legislation is a win for
Rep. Brandtjen: WEC acting illegally, again
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen commends Jay Stone on his recent legal triumph against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), where a judge ruled that MyVote’s online absentee ballot application and request procedure violates state laws. Stone has raised concerns
Climate Action Campaign: State and local officials across Wisconsin call on Biden Administration to adopt strong standards to cut pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants
MADISON, WI –Twenty-five state and local officials spanning from Milwaukee to Eau Claire and beyond today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt the strongest possible carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants to protect public health,
U.S. Sen. Johnson, Finance Committee Republicans: Press IRS on data security shortcomings
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), and their Senate Finance Committee Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel I. Werfel calling on the IRS for greater
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2023 bear season results show drop in total harvest and hunter success rates
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear
Shankland Campaign: Announces endorsement of Bricklayers and 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
UW–Eau Claire: Dr. Bob Nowlan receives Poorman Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy
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Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on Lake Superior Fishery Management
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. to discuss the management of Lake Superior’s unique fisheries. The meeting will discuss: The proposed new lake trout
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: November 14, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working