Sen. Bradley: Biden puts climate activists first, Wisconsin consumers last
MADISON, Wis – Today, Senator Julian Bradley (R-Franklin), Chairman of the Senate Utilities & Technology Committee, released the following statement after U.S. Senate Republicans released a report on the Biden Administration’s disastrous climate change regulations set to be finalized including an Electric
AFP-WI: Calls out Evers on latest round of vetoes
MADISON, WI – Governor Evers recently vetoed a number of bills that will leave Wisconsinites worse off. After last week’s veto of a $3 billion tax cut, this week, the governor vetoed legislation to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and
Opportunity Wisconsin: Ahead of Tax Day, new billboards highlight Congressmen Steil and Van Orden’s support for tax giveaways to the ultra-rich
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Steil and Van Orden have supported billions in tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations, while pushing cuts to programs that support working families MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of Tax Day next week, Opportunity Wisconsin has
Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep wildlife wild
As warmer spring weather approaches, there’s a great chance recreators across the state will come across baby wild animals while out enjoying nature. Knowing what to do (and what not to do) if you find a baby wild animal can
WisDems: Celebrate President Biden’s latest booming jobs report
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 303,000 new jobs in March, once again exceeding expectations and bringing the
USDA NASS: Wisconsin dairy products
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VDLFA: Celebrates the Biden Administration’s extension of work permit renewal eligibility
(WISCONSIN) – The Biden administration announced on Thursday its extension of eligibility of work permit renewals for those awaiting approval from 180 to 540 days. This rule will be effective April 8th and is expected to benefit up to 800,000 immigrants, including asylum
WisGOP: Kenosha County Sheriff tells Peter Barca not to run against Bryan Steil
MADISON, Wis. – Peter Barca is thinking about running against Congressman Bryan Steil. That would be a mistake. Just ask Sheriff David Zoerner of Peter Barca’s hometown of Kenosha County: “I’m hearing that Peter Barca is considering running against Bryan Steil.
Gov. Evers: Signs bill barring sale of certain unsafe lighters to prevent fires, keep kids and families safe
PITTSVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers today at Pittsville Elementary School signed Assembly Bill 917, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 271, which prohibits the sale of counterfeit and unsafe lighters to help combat the dangerous rise in knock-off lighters that fail American
Sen. Testin: Bill banning unsafe lighters signed into law
PITTSVILLE, Wis. – Earlier today, a bipartisan bill authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) that bans the sale of counterfeit and unsafe lighters in Wisconsin was signed into law at a ceremony held at Pittsville Elementary School. China and
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Speaks with Prime Minister Netanyahu following letter requesting a joint address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement after having an opportunity to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a Joint Address to Congress. “I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu taking the time to field questions from us
Dept. of Workforce Development: New job growth estimates: A positive outlook for Wisconsin’s workforce and economy
According to the recently published short-term industry employment projections for 2023-2025, Wisconsin’s workforce and economic landscape are expected to continue significant growth. The projections indicate that the state has made a remarkable recovery from COVID-19, with employment fully restored as
Dept. of Corrections: Classes resume at Waupun Correctional Institution education building as DOC graduates largest class to date
WAUPUN, Wis. – In-person classes resumed this week in the education building at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) – one of several steps WCI has taken recently toward ending modified movement. Currently, classes focus on preparing persons in our care for General
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $2 million to help Wisconsin farmers and rural businesses cut energy costs
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $2.2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements and cut their energy costs by thousands of dollars each year.
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Reflects on first term successes
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the success of his first term in office. Sworn into office in May of 2020, David Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black
Americans for Contraceptives: President Biden’s Wisconsin visit comes amid contentious time for upholding the right to contraception
As President Biden sets off for his April 8th visit to Wisconsin, the fight for the right to contraception takes on significant importance. Wisconsin represents a crucial battleground in the nationwide effort to safeguard individuals’ fundamental right to contraception through the passage
Rep. Penterman: Reflects on a productive Legislative Session with recent bill signings
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman released the following statement regarding three bills he authored becoming law. “I saw the opportunity to improve the lives of Wisconsinites by updating worker’s compensation, foreclosure, and school bus safety laws,” said Rep. Penterman.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul takes action to defend Wisconsinites from predatory personal lending company
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that he has joined a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance for widespread violations of consumer protection laws. The suit alleges that Mariner Finance charged consumers for hidden add-on products that consumers either didn’t
Dept. of Workforce Development: Vets Ready Employer Initiative seeks employers who go above and beyond for Veterans
MADISON – Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans are encouraged to apply now to the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) designation awarded to organizations that go above and beyond for the veteran workforce. Vets
Gov. Evers: Signs Assembly Bill 558 highlighting the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial
MOUNT HOREB — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 558, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 270, which adds the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial to state highway maps. With the enactment of Act 270, the memorial will join 16 other veterans’ sites that are statutorily included on Wisconsin’s official state highway map. The governor wa… Please