U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus Republicans joint statement on UK’s decision to unilaterally modify the Northern Ireland Protocol
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), along with Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Rep. John Katko (NY-24), released a joint statement in response to the government of the United Kingdom’s decision to unilaterally modify the
Rep. Allen: Comments on proposed Title IX change
Recently, the Biden administration proposed amending regulations to implement a new interpretation of Title IX. Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. Today, Rep. Allen submitted comments
Venture Dairy, Wisconsin Daily Alliance: US Senate candidate Barnes supports policies jeopardizing the future of dairy in Wisconsin
Earlier this week, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate met to debate various policy issues ahead of Wisconsin’s August 9th Primary. At the debate, the likely front runner in the field, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, signaled strong anti-CAFO sentiment rooted in
WisDems: “Knives Out” — July 21
MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for governor, where Rebecca Kleefisch,
Mayor Rhodes-Conway: City of Madison releases nationwide Request for Information (RFI) to increase sustainable, equitable and local purchasing
The City of Madison has ambitious goals around sustainability, diversity, equity, and supporting local businesses. Today, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is announcing a new effort to better align City spending with City goals. The City spends around $500,000,000 annually with external
FRWD: Statement on PSC’s decision on third-party financed distributed energy resources
MADISON WI – Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland (FRWD) issued the following statement today in response to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s decision relating to third party financed distributed energy resources. Statement from Kathi Kilgore, Executive Director of Faire Rates
Evers campaign: ICYMI – Gov. Evers and AG Kaul take action against PFAS contamination
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul took action this week to address PFAS contamination in Wisconsin by ensuring accountability and responsibility for polluters and making sure Wisconsinites don’t have to foot the
WisGOP: Tony Evers lies about working with Republicans…again
[Madison, WI] – Tony Evers is continuing his dishonest campaign that misrepresents his failed record. In a new ad, Tony Evers once again says that he’s working with Republicans – but history proves otherwise. Evers wants voters to believe that
American Bridge: WISEN Ron Johnson lied about staffer who delivered slate of fake electors
Yesterday, the New Republic reported that Wisconsin GOP U.S. Senator Ron Johnson lied (shocker) in his early claims that “some staff intern” was responsible for delivering a slate of fake electors to his office. In reality that “intern” was actually someone with “extensive background
Sen. Nass: WEC tells legislature to pound sand – directs clerks to violate absentee ballot law, Nass calls on legislative leaders to seek immediate court injunction against WEC
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chairman of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement in response to the decision of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to in essence ignore the statutorily authorized actions of JCRAR
A Better Wisconsin Together: Adam Jarchow says at debate he would enforce 1849 abortion law, but ignore modern gun safety laws
Adam Jarchow Says at Debate He Would Enforce 1849 Abortion Law, but Ignore Modern Gun Safety Laws MADISON, Wis. — At a radio debate Wednesday morning, GOP Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow said he wants to use a nearly 200-year-old
UW-Madison: Research could lead to better staph infection treatment
NEW UNDERSTANDING OF SUPERANTIGENS COULD LEAD TO IMPROVED STAPH INFECTION TREATMENTS MADISON — The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus has long been known to cause infections in humans, ranging from mild skin infections to pneumonia to more serious infections of the heart.
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data – Wisconsin unemployment rate remains at 2.9 Percent; 45,100 total nonfarm jobs added over the year
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of June 2022. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in June. The state added 45,100 total
Van Someren campaign: Releases economic plan to level the playing field and rebuild the middle class
WAUKESHA — Father, business attorney, former Badger football player, and candidate for Congress in the 5th district, Mike Van Someren, today released a comprehensive economic plan to level the playing field and rebuild the middle class. “Mike Van Someren
Dept. of Health Services: Governor Evers, DHS announce launch of WisCaregiver Careers program expansion
Following a recently announced $6 million investment, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion, the state’s free certified nurse aide (CNA) workforce development program. Wisconsinites who wish to
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore: Votes to pass legislation to secure right to contraceptive care
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care. “Women should make their own
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights investment for summer programs for children in Superior Douglas
Superior, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, met with Superior Mayor Jim Paine to tour the Superior Douglas County YMCA, as part of a Beyond the Classroom program visit. The Superior Douglas County YMCA received over
Dane County Exec. Parisi: To create $2 million emergency grant program to increase food supplies for local pantries
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the county is creating a brand new emergency grant program to try and help local food pantries that are seeing record demand given recent spikes in grocery prices. Some local pantries have been running
Bader Philanthropies: Grants $3 million to UWM’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education
MILWAUKEE – (July 19, 2022) – Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announced today it is providing a $3 million grant to the UWM Foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education (EQI). Eroded state budgets and depleted funding sources have reduced staffing and forced
EDP Renewables: Quilt Block Wind Farm celebrates five years of renewable energy production in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
The Quilt Block Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2017, powering the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes each year. Darlington, Wisconsin, July, 20 2022 – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy company