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WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Tuesday, May 2nd. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems

MADISON – On Tuesday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted in favor of several proposals aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce. “Across the 87th Assembly District, one of the top concerns I continue to hear from employers, both large and small, is that

WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of this afternoon’s vote on the Limit, Save, Grow Act, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement: “I will always stand with the farmers who feed America. I’m glad that elements of my amendment were

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) voted to help people move from government dependence to independence. The Assembly approved a package of bills designed to give people the training and opportunity to gain employment and self-sufficiency. “Wisconsin has

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” initiative in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to provide universal free breakfast and lunch for kids at school and engage local farmers and producers in the school meal

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that recruitment closes soon for the 2024 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who

MADISON, WI – The Assembly has passed a legislative package intended to address Wisconsin’s labor shortage.  This package includes Assembly Bill 147, which State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) introduced to combat fraud in the unemployment insurance (UI) program. “The primary

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Congresswoman Moore (D-WI) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service Award at the 20th Annual Friends of National Service Awards. Congresswoman Moore is only the second recipient of

MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the passing of noted actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte: “While more than 40 years my senior, Harry Belafonte always felt more like my contemporary. Leading the calls

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA announced a targeted goal of $75 million towards digital mobilization and persuasion programming in six battleground states. With this investment, Priorities will support President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their path to reelection

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released a statement congratulating Dr. Tammy Evetovich as the new University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor. “I was happy to learn that Dr. Evetovich, is now officially the Chancellor at UW-Platteville. I

Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the floor session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed a series of bills to increase Wisconsin’s workforce participation and bolster our local economies. “Our state continues to struggle with lagging job

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at reforming  Wisconsin’s public benefit programs. This package of legislation comes on the heels of the statewide  ballot proposal, which revealed that 80% of voters believe

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after today’s Assembly floor session to address the workforce shortage in Wisconsin: “On April 4th, the residents of Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly in support of work-search requirements for able-bodied childless adults to

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to vote on a package of bills to limit aid to Wisconsinites who utilize Unemployment Insurance and Badgercare Plus. In response, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement:  “Wisconsin is facing

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly convened to take up a package of Republican-authored bills that would impose new requirements making it harder for Wisconsinites to access BadgerCare, revoke essential benefits from those who lose their jobs, and cut taxes for

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills (AB 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152) that attack Wisconsin workers while failing to invest in living wage jobs, healthcare benefits, and other barriers to workforce participation such as

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up legislation related to unemployment insurance and healthcare benefits. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average,

MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bills 147, 149, 150, 151, and 152, legislation changing Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance program: “We can all

Madison- State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) voted to help people move from government dependence to independence. The Assembly approved a package of bills designed to give people the training and opportunity to gain employment and self-sufficiency. “I am pleased to