U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the opening of entries for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork from the Third District’s competition will be displayed alongside artwork from across the nation for one year in
Gov. Evers: Celebrates Public Schools Week, highlights 2023-25 Budget Plan to do what’s best for kids
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the beginning of Public Schools Week by highlighting major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools across the state. As highlighted by Gov. Evers earlier this month and announced during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message,
Brash campaign: Shows early momentum, earning the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association
(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Judge Bill Brash’s campaign for re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced today the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. In a letter written to Judge Brash, Milwaukee Police Association Vice President Alexander Ayala
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Celebrate Public Schools Week
The Wisconsin Education Association Council, representing public school teachers and education support professionals, celebrates Public Schools Week 2023, February 27–March 3; a week designated to highlight and show support for our local public schools. “It’s time to shine a light
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Hosts rally outside of illegal CCP “police station”
NEW YORK, NY– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, today hosted a bipartisan rally, alongside fellow Select Committee members and human rights activists, against transnational repression at the illegal Chinese Communist Party
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Madison, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Madison, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, February 24, 2023. At approximately 4:08 p.m., officers from
Rep. Madison: Statement on the partial parking structure collapse at Bayshore Town Center
GLENDALE – Representative Darrin Madison (District 10) issued the following statement following yesterday’s partial parking structure collapse at the Bayshore Town Center in Glendale.Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement:“I am very grateful that no one was hurt in the
Sen. Hesselbein: Wisconsin child care heroes deserve our respect, support
Respect. Simple Respect. We must add a group of unrecognized heroes to those deserving our greatest respect and admiration: those who dedicate themselves to child care in our state. One of the primary lessons learned during the pandemic and subsequent
Rep. Kitchens: To hold listening sessions March 6th
(Madison) – State Representative Joel Kitchens will hold three listening sessions on Monday, March 6, 2023. The events will give people in the Door and Kewaunee Counties a chance to talk about budget issues, legislation, concerns with a state agency
Sen. Quinn and Rep. Armstrong: Announce Barron listening session
Cameron, Wis. – State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) and State Representative Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) have scheduled an in-district listening session at the following location and time: Friday, March 10, 2023 1:30pm to 3:00pm Barron VFW Post 8338 1105
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps deliver over $62 million for clean drinking water in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Wisconsin will receive an additional $62.7 million investment under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Senator Tammy Baldwin supported, to help communities upgrade essential water, wastewater, and storm water
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bipartisan legislation to curb wasteful spending
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Katie Porter (D-CA) today re-introduced the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, legislation that would increase transparency and accountability in large-scale government projects. The bill requires an annual report to taxpayers listing every government-funded project
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Marquette County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Marquette County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Brian J. Juech’s resignation, effective March 10, 2023. The new district attorney
CROWE: Report presents first comprehensive analysis of WI tax reform
MADISON, Wisconsin, February 24, 2023 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) presents the first comprehensive analysis of Wisconsin tax reform in its latest report, The Economic Impact of Lowering Income Tax Rates in Wisconsin. “Tax reform
Dept. of Military Affairs: Deployed Wisconsin Air Guard members meeting deployment challenges in Guam
More than 100 members from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) have been deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam since around Christmas last year, supporting the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) as part
Protasiewicz campaign: U.S. Reps Moore and Pocan endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz today announced the endorsement of Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “The Wisconsin Supreme Court has a duty to follow the law and uphold our constitutional rights,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, AG Kaul: Push Meta to answer for inadequate customer service to Wisconsin small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul called on Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, to answer for its poor customer service to Wisconsin small business owners attempting to regain access to their
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ney’s Natural Premium Meats and Sweets issues voluntary Class I recall of pizzas
MADISON, Wis. — Ney’s Natural Premium Meats and Sweets in Slinger, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for packaged pizzas sold at retail. The affected products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 177 and include: The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Defendant sentenced in Wisconsin electronics recycling federal fraud case
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the end of a multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and related firms. On Feb. 21, 2023, Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson sentenced Kevin
Public Service Commission: Receives 74 applications requesting more than $73 million from state Broadband Expansion Grant Program
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) announced today that it received 74 applications requesting $73.7 million for the state Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission is expected to award up to $14.1 million to help