U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to help save lives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation that will enact the most significant new reforms to take on gun violence since the 1990s. The legislation passed the Senate by a 65-33 vote. “For the
Gov. Evers: Announces more than $5 million in workforce innovation grants to support Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce
RIVER FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $5 million in grants through the second round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, through the University
Defend Democracy Project: Top Takeaways from the First Half: Trump and his MAGA allies illegally pressured the Department of Justice to overturn an election Trump knew he lost
Washington, DC – In the fifth hearing of the January 6th Select Committee, we learned even more about Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional attempt to overturn the results of an election he knew he lost, including the involvement of members of
Sen. Larson: We Energies and Alliant break more promises
Milwaukee, WI – Less than a year after making the promise, We Energies and Alliant Energy this morning unceremoniously announced they are breaking the transition to clean energy commitments they made. We Energies announced its decision to delay the retirement of
Public Service Commission: Awards $125 million in broadband expansion grants for 71 projects
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $124,967,392 for 71 projects that will expand broadband internet to more than 82,912 residential and
Milwaukee County Supervisor Nicholson: County Board adopts Chairwoman Nicholson proposal to fund roller skating at Red Arrow Park
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board adopted (12-6) a proposal by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson to provide funding for a summer roller skating program at Red Arrow Park. “It’s important to continually look for innovative ideas to engage all facets of
Milwaukee County Chairwoman Nicholson: Proposal to Reimagine County Board Committees adopted by County Board
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board unanimously adopted a proposal by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson to reimagine several standing committees to increase focus on sustainability, parks, transit, and the annual budget. “I am proud to have the unanimous support of my colleagues as
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Co-Leads Justice for American Victims of Terror Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill co-introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), the Justice for American Victims of Terror Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives. This legislation would require the Biden Administration to follow the law to ensure $3.5 billion
Rep. Armstrong: Appointed to WEDC Board
MADISON, WI – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has appointed State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) to the board of directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). WEDC provides financial and technical assistance to Wisconsin businesses to improve economic opportunities and competitiveness.
Toney campaign: DA Toney issues statment on SCOTUS tuition assistance and concealed carry rulings
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond Du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney, Law Enforcement’s Choice for Attorney General, issued the following statement in reaction to the United States Supreme Court’s rulings in Maine and New York: “This week’s rulings by the
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Braun: Defend made in America mask manufacturers, call on commerce to investigate Chinese mask dumping
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) sent a letter to the Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to advocate for American mask and medical equipment manufacturers, calling for an investigation into the alleged dumping
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces resolution designating July 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month
WASHINGTON—On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced a resolution designating July 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month, to raise awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and to honor the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans
Marquette University: To participate in Summerfest Tech event June 29
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering, and Dr. Tom Kaczmarek, director of the Center for Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Defense, will moderate conversations at Summerfest Tech on Wednesday, June 29, at Saint Kate
WisDems: “Knives Out” — June 23
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,
Security Health Plan: Names Dave Nyman as chief operating officer
MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has named Dave Nyman as chief operating officer. Nyman has over 25 years of health care experience on both the provider and the payor sides including contracting, recruitment and strategic planning all
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves $71 million projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $71 million in key projects across the state that will continue to address the backlog of deferred maintenance and provide funding to begin the preliminary design of several important construction projects within state-owned facilities. “These projects are
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Unanimously adopts resolution repudiating discriminatory covenants
MILWAUKEE – Today the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution by Supervisors Sheldon A. Wasserman and Liz Sumner repudiating the history of discriminatory housing covenants in Milwaukee County. “It should not surprise anyone that, like many other communities, Milwaukee County has
WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Sen. Johnson working overtime for big banks means many Wisconsin workers aren’t getting overtime pay
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report was released detailing Ron Johnson’s history of sponsoring legislation that puts his self-serving agenda and big donors first at the expense of Wisconsinites by stripping away their opportunities to earn overtime pay. UpNorthNews: Ron Johnson Working
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in NYSR v. Bruen, Superintendent of New York State Police
MADISON, WI – With the backdrop of the continued prevalence of gun violence the United States Supreme Court overturned New York’s public carry permitting statute, preventing the state from requiring a proper cause for public carry permits. On this, Representative
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Hagerty: Joins colleagues in bicameral joint statement calling on Biden admin to reverse plan to create an unofficial U.S. Consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem
WASHINGTON—On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Representative Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and more than 80 Members of Congress in releasing a bicameral joint statement, calling on the Biden Administration to reverse course on its