Sen. Kapenga: Statement on Nashville shooting
[Madison, WI] — State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) released the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Covenant School in Nashville: “This tragedy has hit very close to home when we received a call from our daughter yesterday that kids
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on individual charged with firebombing Wisconsin Family Action
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the arrest of man charged with firebombing Wisconsin Family Action in Madison, last summer: “I commend the efforts of law enforcement who at last have made an
Brown County Board: Seek opioid settlement funds or officer from Green Bay mayor following colossal failure
(Green Bay, Wis.) – Brown County Board Chairman Patrick Buckley and Public Safety Chairman Keith Deneys are holding the Mayor of Green Bay Eric Genrich accountable for the consequences of the city’s failure to have itself included in the payments
Sen. Pfaff: Supports extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business held a hearing on Senate Bill 110, which would extend postpartum coverage under Medicaid from 60 days to a full year. This extension of coverage for postpartum care under
Gov. Evers: Celebrates launch of new clean economy coalition of Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined a broad-based group of climate, energy, environmental justice, and conservation organizations, businesses, and allies in Milwaukee to celebrate the official launch of the new Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW). “Today, we have
U.S. Sen Baldwin: Applauds approval of first opioid overdose reversal drug available over-the-counter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the Biden administration for approving an opioid overdose reversal drug for over-the-counter (OTC) use, the first of its kind to be approved for use without a prescription. Senator Baldwin has long advocated for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Water quality trading clearinghouse contract established in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the State of Wisconsin has entered into a contract to establish the nation’s first market-based water quality trading clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is an innovative solution to water quality
Dept. of Workforce Development: February local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2023. In brief, the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul highlights DOJ’s unresolved case work
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is today highlighting the critical work performed by Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) special agents and Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) scientists who are requested by dedicated
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on AUMF repeal vote
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF). “Although I’m sympathetic with the desire to repeal the 32- and 21-year-old AUMFs,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to formally end Gulf and Iraq Wars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after voting to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq under President George W. Bush in 2002, as well as under President George H.W. Bush in 1991, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released
Protasiewicz campaign: Dan Kelly admits he will support right-wing agenda on the court, tells extremist “I don’t think you have to worry”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new interview, Dan Kelly committed to protecting an extreme, partisan agenda if he’s elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Kelly, in an interview with insurrectionist supporter David A. Clarke Jr. yesterday, told Clarke, “I don’t think you have to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Enroll now in hunter education courses
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety,
Dept. of Health Services: Submits plan to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance on how to use $8 million in opioid settlement funds
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan to use nearly $8 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to support prevention, harm reduction, and capital projects to address the state’s opioid crisis.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was joined by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in introducing a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (NGYCP). This resolution recognizes the NGYCP’s thirty years of successfully
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi release joint statement on Amb. Emanuel’s Tokyo Speech
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the following joint statement in support of U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emauel’s speech at the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting entries for 2024 State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker contest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Now in its 33rd year, the annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open
Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Dan Kelly: “I’ve never convicted anyone”
MADISON, Wis. — In a recent appearance on WVCY-TV30, Dan Kelly came clean on his stark lack of experience as a criminal prosecutor or trial court judge, admitting to viewers that “I’ve never convicted anyone.” “Dan Kelly has a stunning lack of
National Federation of Independent Business: Small business backs Knodl for State Senate
MADISON – (March 29, 2023) The NFIB Wisconsin political action committee, NFIB WI PAC, announced today it has endorsed Daniel Knodl for the special election in Senate District 8. “Daniel Knodl understands the issues small business cares about, and NFIB and
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce new federal funding for work zone safety innovation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the state received two federal grants to develop innovations to enhance work zone safety in Wisconsin. Funding is available through the first round of the new