Climate Power: Rep. Gallagher voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and the 200 jobs it helped bring to Wisconsin’s 8th District
Washington, DC– New data from Climate Power shows that the Inflation Reduction Act, which not a single Republican in Congress voted for, has already created 200 jobs in Wisconsin’s 8th district. Republican Representative Mike Gallagher voted against the bill even
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps secure $2.5 million for great lakes resiliency in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin is applauding the Biden administration’s announcement that Wisconsin is receiving a $2.5 million investment to strengthen our Great Lakes resiliency to extreme weather events and climate change. Across Wisconsin, three projects will receive funding
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights $9.85 million investment for Kenosha County
Kenosha, Wis. – On Thursday, April 20, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with Kenosha county leadership, and learned about project plans for a new human services facility made possible through a $9.85 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands HHS provide details about its compensation program for COVID-19 vaccine injuries
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Xavier Becerra, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Carole Johnson, the administrator of the
Rep. Green: Announces Listening Session
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The listening session will
Dept. of Administration: Evers Administration spotlights solutions for workforce, mental health challenges at Friendship Circle roundtable
Fox Point, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, and Department of Health Services (DHS) Assistant Deputy Secretary Sarah Valencia today joined with officials from the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin for
WisDems: Shot/chaser: MAGA base begins to find their candidate in election denier Tom Tiffany
MADISON, Wis. — As the MAGA GOP base begins to coalesce around Tom Tiffany’s potential Senate candidacy, Wisconsin Watch asks and answers an important question about Tiffany that explains why MAGA Republicans are rooting for him: Shot: Chaser: Click here to read more from Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes VA to address doctor’s misdiagnoses of veterans’ brain injuries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After more than a year and a half of advocating on behalf of Wisconsin veterans, Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address a disturbing pattern of a doctor misdiagnosing neurological conditions at
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Dept. of Administration: Warn Wisconsin dispatch number ‘spoofed’ by scammers
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Administration (DOA) today are alerting Wisconsinites to a potential “spoofing” scam through which scammers are using the Wisconsin State Capitol Police dispatch number and
Gov. Evers: Proposes investments in conservation, state parks, and outdoor recreation
WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today, ahead of Earth Day on Saturday, will visit Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau and highlight several initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal, as well as his 2023-25 Capital Budget recommendations, to support
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Rep. Mark Born receives 2023 Advocate of the Year Award from WHA
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has recognized State Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) with the Association’s 2023 Health Care Advocate of the Year Award. Born was honored at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event on April 19 in Madison for
Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: To host Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Event April 28 at Chad Erickson Memorial Park
La Crosse, Wisconsin – Families and friends of Western Wisconsin workers will gather at Chad Erickson Memorial Park in La Crosse on Friday, April 28, 2023 to honor workers who perished while at work and to call for action on
Climate Power: Biden clean energy plan projected to bring thousands of clean energy jobs to Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. — Clean energy investments and incentives – passed thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats – have turbocharged our clean energy economy in Wisconsin. Since becoming law on August 16th, clean energy companies have announced new energy projects
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Slams EPA administrator over E-15 slow-walk
WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, this week Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) grilled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan on his agency’s slow-walk on summer E-15 waivers for the eight states, including Wisconsin, that applied. Watch on YouTube
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Earth Day with the Wisconsin DNR
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 by getting outside and finding an adventure in Wisconsin’s great outdoors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails,
Dairy Business Association: Dairy farmers voice priorities during Dairy Day at the Capitol
MADISON, Wis. – Dairy Business Association held its fifth annual Dairy Day at the Capitol event Wednesday. Twenty-three members, both farmers and other dairy professionals, had the opportunity to hear from various legislators and advocate for issues impacting producers and
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 73 improvements, Dane and Columbia counties
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.9 million contract to reconstruct WIS 73 between North Village of Marshall limits and Deansville Road in Columbus, Dane and Columbia counties. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April
Connolly campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals – District I
MILWAUKEE – Judge Gwendolyn G. Connolly announced today she will be a candidate to be Milwaukee County’s next Appellate Court Judge in the April 2, 2024 election. The incumbent is Judge Timothy Dugan, who has announced to colleagues he intends
Gov. Evers: Trillion Tree Pledge: Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin planted more than 12.9 million trees in 2022
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continued Earth Week celebrations today, releasing an annual report regarding Wisconsin’s progress on the Trillion Tree Pledge. On Earth Day 2021, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #112, joining
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to support local fire departments, keep Wisconsinites safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her Democratic and Republican colleagues in supporting the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which passed the Senate 95-2. The bipartisan legislation extends federal programs that provide resources to local fire departments across Wisconsin