U.S. Rep. Moore: Secures amendment in anti-poverty legislation to help vulnerable Americans fight food insecurity
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Modernization Act of 2022 to provide life-changing, poverty-alleviating resources to her constituents and millions across the country. Specifically, this legislation will reauthorize the CSBG Act for 10
U.S. Rep. Kind: Applauds launch of $45 billion “Internet for All” initiative, funded through bipartisan infrastructure law
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind applauded the launch of the “Internet for All” initiative, which was funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Rep. Kind helped pass last year. This initiative will invest $45 billion to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet for
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers celebrates National Economic Development Week in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week celebrated National Economic Development Week in Wisconsin, making stops in Verona, La Crosse, Amery, Bayfield, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Marinette, and Menomonee Falls. The governor spent the week highlighting several new investments and projects across the state
Wisconsin Family Action: Issues statment on anarchist group claiming responsibility for attack
MADISON, WI –This past Tuesday, an anarchist group by the name of Jane’s Revenge, claimed responsibility for the Molotov cocktail/arson attack on the Wisconsin Family Action office on Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 8, 2022. WFA president Julaine Appling has issued the following statement:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild red foxes
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received confirmation last week that three wild red fox kits tested positive for a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that is currently affecting domestic and wild bird populations in North
Brown County Health and Human Services: Brown County residents take precaution as COVID-19 levels rise
BROWN COUNTY, WI— According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, the Brown County COVID-19 community level has risen to “medium” risk over the past week. This means that the number of people experiencing COVID-19 in the
Kleefisch campaign: Calls on Gov. Evers to fire Parole Commission Chairman Tate
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement Friday calling on Governor Tony Evers to fire Parole Board Commission Chairman John Tate: “Governor Evers needs to lead,” Rebecca Kleefisch said. “Fire Tate and stand up for victims — not
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village Of Oregon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Oregon 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 of lead
Greater Whitewater Committee: Stroebel, Vruwink, and Horlacher Named Legislator of the Year for work on GPR funding billll
WHITEWATER – May 13, 2022 – Senator Duey Stroebel, Representative Don Vruwink, and Representative Cody Horlacher are all being awarded “Legislator of the Year” for their honorable work authoring the GPR Equity Bill, which aids in the creation of an
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR awarded $2 million to assess Brownfields
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to assess potentially contaminated brownfield properties throughout the
Democratic National Committee: IN THE STATES: Dems put GOP and their ultra-MAGA agenda on defense
In the states this week, Democratic state parties in the battlegrounds held press events as part of a press day of action highlighting what’s at stake this November as Republicans continue pushing their radical, anti-choice agenda. These events came a
Kleefisch campaign: Rebecca for Governor expands communications team
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca for Governor is expanding its communications team ahead of the August gubernatorial primary by hiring Mattias Gugel as strategic initiatives director. “Expanding our communications staff will help us boost Rebecca’s message and organize grassroots conservatives to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Elroy-Sparta State Trail reopening May 14
MADISON, Wis. – The Elroy-Sparta State Trail will officially reopen tomorrow after being closed for several years due to flooding. The DNR will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, celebrating the reopening of the recently repaired, historic trail,
WisDems: Wisconsinites reject GOP’s extreme agenda
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsinites are fed up with the Republican Party. It’s no surprise, considering the GOP has been pushing an agenda that would raise taxes on almost one in three people across the state, sunset Social Security and Medicare, and
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul Announces appointment of Division of Law Enforcement Services Administrator Steven Wagner
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Steven Wagner to serve as Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES) Administrator. Steven led the Training and Standards Bureau prior to stepping up as interim administrator following the
Wisconsin Environment: Advocates urge EPA to deliver clean trucks for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments on its federal clean trucks rule until Monday May 16. Ahead of the deadline, Wisconsin Environment, Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action, and Masters Gallery Foods presented
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Speaks in support of reproductive freedom
WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy after the draft Supreme Court opinion reversing Roe v. Wade was leaked earlier this month. Click here or the image to watch
Kleefisch campaign: John Tate must still be fired
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement repeating her call for Parole Commission Chairman John Tate to be fired after news broke on Friday afternoon that the board reversed its decision to allow parole in the case of Douglas Balsewicz:
WI AFL-CIO: Shame on Starbucks for firing Wisconsin union organizer
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement admonishing Starbucks for firing a union organizer in Plover. On May 6, Starbucks terminated Kolton Gosnell’s employment just days after workers won their union election for being at the store
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Asks Biden administration what steps it’s taking to alleviate formula shortage
OSHKOSH—On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Robert Califf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas and the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai