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MADISON, Wis. — Across zip codes and tax brackets, nobody in Wisconsin should have to choose between paying rent, putting food on the table, or affording their prescribed medications. But Republicans on the state budget committee have chosen greedy corporations over

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the statement below following the Chinese Communist Party ban on microchips made by the Boise, Idaho-based Micron.  “On May 21, the Cyberspace Administration of China determined, without providing evidence, that products made

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host two public involvement meetings to discuss the Madison Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study. The meetings will provide an update on the status of this ongoing study and gather public input on

Madison, WI – The Joint Finance Committee approved Rep. Duchow’s (R-Delafield) budget request for a new lodge at Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine State Forest. “As the only state park with the ability to produce its own snow, Lapham Peak

WISCONSIN – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin kicked off her “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” with roundtables in New Richmond and Wausau to discuss the Senator’s work to increase health care and disability benefits for Wisconsin veterans who have been

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal

Madison for a World BEYOND War joins the Peace in Ukraine Coalition to fan out across Capitol Hill and congressional home district offices on Wednesday, May 24th, to deliver a petition that urges Presidents Biden, Putin and Zelensky to support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to a new task force on Agriculture and Nutrition. The task force will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 23, 2023 – Road America, the premier racetrack located in the heart of Wisconsin, is poised and ready to host the MotoAmerica Series at America’s National Park of Speed June 2-4. The weekend event promises to be an

The 2023 Acuity Health Challenge will be held Saturday, July 15, with proceeds supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Family Birth Center of Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan County. The Challenge features a 2-mile or 5K run/walk, with donation

The Bucky’s Classroom program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is doing its part to inspire the next generation of college students in the Badger State. From its beginnings in 2016 serving seven schools and 300 students, the initiative has grown

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient. The award recognizes a small registered laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellent work. More than

MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work

RACINE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil is feeling the pressure as his constituents join Opportunity Wisconsin in demanding that he fight for working families instead of the wealthy and big corporations. Over the weekend, Rep. Steil resorted to a misleading op-ed in the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today, in advance of National Missing Children’s Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the implementation of the AMBER Alert program in Wisconsin. AMBER Alert programs

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15

MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance had the opportunity to make consequential investments in Wisconsin families which will help businesses compete with neighboring states but Republicans have shown they have no interest in making family-friendly investments. This week, the

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 84 bicameral colleagues on a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging it to withdraw portions of a proposal which would place more stringent vapor emissions requirements on small gasoline bulk plants. If

Madison, WI –State Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) and State Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) submitted a formal motion requesting that the state allocate $2 million in the biennial budget to offset costs associated with the Green Bay Packers hosting