Dept. of Transportation: Federal grant helps build Tribal Technical Assistance Program Center in Wisconsin
Federal funding is helping Wisconsin create a Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center for 65 Tribal Nations across 30 states, including Wisconsin. The Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory (TOPS Lab) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) received the two-year $625,000 grant from
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Ashland County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Ashland County District Attorney. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by the resignation of District Attorney David V. Meany, effective Oct. 2, 2023. The new district
Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order creating task force on workforce and artificial intelligence
MADISON — In his latest effort relating to the state’s workforce, Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #211 creating the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence. The move comes as Gov. Evers announced earlier this month he is calling a special
Audit Committee Democrats: Republicans have mock outrage once again
MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement after the committee voted
Rep. Anderson: Releases bill to make identification easier at the pharmacy
MADISON, Wis. -Today Rep. Clinton Anderson along with Rep. Jimmy Anderson and Senator Mark Spreitzer released a bill, LRB-3732, to expand options for identification when picking up a prescription from a pharmacy. This bill allows the use of a foreign
Americans for Contraception: Releases ads advocating for the right to contraception and freedom under attack by extremists ahead of GOP debate
Washington D.C – Today, Americans for Contraception Education Fund launched a new campaign in Wisconsin emphasizing why passing The “Right to Contraception Act” into law is essential. The ads – which include videos, audio ads, and other forms of digital
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Let children be children
Here is a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign commentary on the Wisconsin Republicans’ proposal to eliminate work permits for 14 and 15 year old children. While Republicans argue that this change will promote economic growth and foster early responsibility, a closer look
Dept. of Military Affairs: Beyond disaster response: Planning for the future through mitigation
In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of
A Better Wisconsin Together: ‘No debate about it’: Wisconsin organizations uplift progressive vision for Wisconsin, denounce right-wing extremism
MADISON, Wis. — This week, extremist GOP politicians will descend upon Milwaukee for the presidential debate on August 23. In response, nearly a dozen organizations across Wisconsin have released a joint statement emphasizing that the harmful and reckless actions and rhetoric
Gov. Evers: Urges legislature to invest in child care and address state’s chronic workforce challenges
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, just a month out from his special session call of the Wisconsin State Legislature, is continuing to urge the Legislature to address the looming child care industry fiscal cliff and pass a comprehensive plan to address
Dept. of Natural Resources: To co-sponsor Waterfowl Hunters Expo Aug. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will co-sponsor the third annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo, a one-day celebration of everything waterfowl, on Aug. 26 at the Sunny View Expo Center in Oshkosh. This outdoor, family- and dog-friendly Expo
Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: Trump won’t be in Wisconsin tomorrow, but that won’t stop Senator Dan Knodl from doing his bidding in Madison
MADISON, WI – In response to to Senator Dan Knodl’s announcement of a hearing to re-litigate the 2020 election, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Donald Trump may not be with us in Wisconsin tomorrow, but it’s
U.S. Rep. Steil: Seeks nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District 2023 Veteran of the Year Award
JANESVILLE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he is seeking nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize a veteran’s exceptional service and contributions in the
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Wittke: JLAC to hear from DHS on missing $43 million, misadministration of federal funds
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement prior to today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing: “We’re seeing a trend of departments failing to provide
Dept. of Military Affairs: Beyond disaster response: Planning for the future through mitigation
In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) released the following statement: “It is with the most profound sense of grief and joy that Sara Jane and I announce the passing of our oldest daughter, Sydney Marie (Van Orden) Martenis
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 22, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Sen. Larson: Republican wrecking crew
Madison, WI – It’s been said that Wisconsin has two seasons: winter and construction. Sadly, our revered UW System appears to be in the midst of a third, most unwelcome season – one of deconstruction. While you may not see any
Biden-Harris Campaign: Launches new Wisconsin ad ahead of RNC debate
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is announcing its first state-specific ad in Wisconsin ahead of the first Republican debate. As Republicans head to the debate stage to spotlight their out of touch and extreme views, President Biden’s reelection campaign is focused on
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Army Corporal Donald L. DuPont who lost his life in the Korean War
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #210 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Aug. 23, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Donald L. DuPont,