Weekly GOP radio address: We are fighting for middle class tax relief
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231103gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin Republicans are fighting for middle class tax relief for families and workers. Hi, Julian Bradley here. The rising cost of groceries, gas, and housing is making life more unaffordable by the day. Joe Biden and Democrats at the
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers encourages Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231103demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the start of the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period and encouraging Wisconsinites to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage on HealthCare.gov. Open Enrollment began on November 1, 2023, and
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chinese Espionage Reporting Act passes out of Judiciary Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of his bill in a Judiciary Committee Markup—H.R. 5404, the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act. The purpose of the bill is to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Censure Resolution of Rashida Tlaib
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement on his vote to table the censure resolution of Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI): “I have consistently criticized Rashida Tlaib’s radical left-wing ideology including her bizarre support for Hamas and
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Council on State Governments honors state DSPS Secretary
Madison — Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin. The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40
Rep. Goeben: Election Worker Protection Act
Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified on her bill AB 577, the Election Worker Protection Act. This legislation addresses important issues related to the safety, security, and well-being of election officials, and it is a crucial step in ensuring the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Push Biden Administration to correct Inflation Reduction Act guidelines that undercut U.S. manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on the Biden Administration to correct the Department of the Treasury’s guidance on an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program
Sen. Carpenter: Requesting a vote to audit the Baseball Park District
(MADISON)— Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement, requesting that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee vote at its November 8th meeting for the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) to formally conduct an audit and performance review of the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes VA to pay earned benefits to up to 650 veterans after doctor misdiagnosed conditions
WISCONSIN – After working for years with veterans whose neurological conditions were misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center and subsequently denied compensation and benefits, Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide
Rep. Conley: Praises Gov. Evers $15 million investment in ARPA funds for proposed Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center
(MADISON) –Governor Tony Evers announced a $15 million investment from for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project in Janesville, Wisconsin. The allocation will come from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. “I am thrilled that Governor Evers was
Dept. of Workforce Development: Members of Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence set sights high for future with AI
MADISON – Wisconsin leaders from business, agriculture, education, government, and nonprofit sectors set their sights on a future in which Wisconsin successfully harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to spur economic growth and create an economy that works for everyone. Appointed
Dept. of Natural Resources: Special Fire Order for burn permits lifted
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the burning permit requirement in 12 southern Wisconsin counties is now lifted. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 12 extensive DNR protection area
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Applauds new exams for 649 veterans treated at Tomah VA Medical Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough announced that VA will offer new disability exams to veterans negatively impacted by the negligence conducted at the Tomah VA Medical Center: “As
Legislative Democrats, Coalition of Stakeholders: Introduce a Conditions of Confinement Bill Package
MADISON, Wis – Today, a coalition of Legislative Democrats and stakeholders held a press event to introduce legislation to improve conditions of confinement in the State of Wisconsin. Speakers included directly impacted residents and representatives from WISDOM, EX-incarcerated People Organizing
Sen. Spreitzer: Praises Gov. Evers’s investment in theWoodman’s Sports and Convention Center in Janesville
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a $15 million state investment to support the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project in Janesville. Following the Governor’s announcement, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement: “I thank Governor Evers for
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden losing ground as Cook Political Report changes WI-03 from likely to lean Republican
Cook Political Report: “Van Orden seems to be doing his best to keep this Trump +5 seat competitive” Yesterday, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican.” Derrick Van Orden is becoming
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Faster licensing of Wisconsin Pharmacy School graduates
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has reached an agreement with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that will lead to faster licensing of Wisconsin pharmacy students graduating into the profession. The move also enables the
AtG. Kaul: Joins multistate letter urging FDA to address concerns about dangerous pulse oximeter inaccuracies impacting communities of color
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter
U.S. Sen. Johnson, Finance Committee Republicans: New Medicaid rule risks disrupting patient care
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.) and nine other Senate Finance Committee Republicans in sending a letter regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule to change Medicaid Drug Rebate
Gov. Evers: To invest over $36 million in five building projects Republicans excluded from State Capital Budget
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he’s investing $36.6 million into building projects across the state in Janesville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Door County that were previously rejected by members of the Wisconsin State Legislature in the 2023-25 Capital