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WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to the U.S. Army raising questions about the Army’s decision to award a contract for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the New York private equity firm-owned AM General, instead of Wisconsin-based

MADISON… Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following joint statement today following a Mishicot Village Board meeting, where John Tulachka was presented a citation for being named Wisconsin’s Firefighter of the Year: “It was

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced $1.4 million in grants to support economic development, protect and improve Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. The 34 grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP)

FREDONIA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Fredonia, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. At approximately 7:25 a.m., Ozaukee County

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that this summer, members of his team will be holding mobile office hours across the Eighth District to help constituents with any issues they are having with federal agencies. This includes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recent release of the 2022 State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report showcasing the hundreds of volunteers who contributed to the care of Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas (SNA). Last year, volunteers

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), along with Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), David Joyce (R-OH), Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), today led a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging Canada to

Legislation reauthorizes program that has provided breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to over six million women WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-08)

WASHINGTON –On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2023. This commonsense legislation allows logging trucks that meet state requirements to drive up to 150 miles on federal highways. Current laws limit logging trucks from using interstate

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding the passing of community leader Juan Jose Lopez: “Juan’s passing is a shock and a great loss. Juan was a leader in both the Latino community as well as the

MADISON – On Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, community leaders and members of the public gathered at the Madison City-County Building to celebrate Juneteenth and raise the Juneteenth flag. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today, I joined elected

MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, applauds Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation for recommending Assembly Bill 11 (AB 11) for passage. Senator Agard co-authored AB 11 and if it is signed into law, the

Dane County and a number of community partners are teaming together on a series of new efforts aimed at reducing the number of people who die from drug poisoning, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. Parisi held a news conference

MADISON-Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), applauds election reform bills heard in the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. Representative Myers released the following statement: “The four bills heard in committee–AB 282, AB 283, AB 298, and AB 299 today provide an

Bayfield, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2022 economic impact data, showing the tourism industry generated a record-breaking $23.7 billion in total economic impact. The highest-ever overnight visitation helped fuel the growth, with Bayfield County playing a

TOMAH, WI – In case you missed it, yesterday Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough at the Tomah VA to discuss troubling reports of misdiagnoses by neurologist Dr. Mary Jo Lanska and the need to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new water use StoryMap, showcasing water use in Wisconsin over the past decade, and the 2021 Water Withdrawals Report. Since the onset of the Great Lakes Compact, Wisconsin

Washington, DC — Today, Republicans on the House Committee on Education & the Workforce will mark up legislation that would promote junk plans that lack patient protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republicans have a long history of promoting

OSHKOSH — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry saw a record-breaking year in 2022. According to 2022 economic impact data, the tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact,