Sen. Roys, Rep. Moore Omokunde: Call for DC statehood
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill that calls on Congress to grant statehood to the District of Columbia. The rallying cry of American colonists seeking independence from the British
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Introduce bill to crack down on corporate investors that buy up local homes, drive up housing prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing a new bill to restrict tax breaks for big corporate investors that buy up homes, often driving up local housing prices and rents. The Stop Predatory Investing Act would
Dept. of Justice: Speak Up, Speak Out now offers text tips
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is pleased to announce a new feature of the 24/7 statewide confidential reporting system, Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO now offers text tips. “The Office
WisDems: On Ron DeSantis’ visit to Lake Geneva
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on Ron DeSantis holding a fundraiser in Lake Geneva today: “Having passed a radical abortion ban in Florida, Ron DeSantis is running for president to pass a
Wisconsin Towns Association: Governor cuts town road funding
Using his partial veto authority last week, Governor Evers cut over $10 million in town General Transportation Aid (GTA) funding from the budget passed by the legislature. This came as a shock to town officials as the Governor has both
National Guard: Wisconsin Guard member awarded Soldier’s Medal for actions during train derailment
A Wisconsin Army National Guard officer who helped victims of a train derailment in Joplin, Montana in 2021 received the Soldier’s Medal in a July 9 ceremony at Spooner, Wisconsin. The Soldier’s Medal, established in 1926, is awarded to any
Council of State Governments: Names 47 outstanding state leaders to the 2023 Class of CSG Henry Toll Fellows
The Council of State Governments (CSG) selected 47 state leaders representing 29 of the states and U.S. territories and from across all branches of government as members of the 2023 class of CSG Henry Toll Fellows, the nation’s premier leadership
Dept. of Military Affairs: New general officer brings wealth of experience
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s incoming deputy adjutant general for Civil Support was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a formal ceremony July 6 in the State Senate chamber of the state capitol. Brig. Gen. Matthew Beilfuss expressed gratitude
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: July 11, 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
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Capito: Introduce bill to strengthen palliative and hospice care workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), bipartisan legislation to bolster the palliative care and hospice workforce and meet the growing need for care by
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces nonresident hunting and fishing license fee increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a fee increase for many nonresident hunting and fishing licenses as a result of the final 2024-2025 budget enacted by Governor Tony Evers last week. The fee changes range
Common Cause Wisconsin: The future of free and fair elections in Wisconsin
Just prior to the long July 4th weekend, a number of dramatic events occurred regarding the future of fair and free elections in Wisconsin. Specifically, the immediate direction that the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), the state agency that oversees our
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants through August 18
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through August 18, 2023. DATCP will award a total of up to $200,000 in BLBW grant
Opportunity Wisconsin: Visiting district office, constituents call on Congressman Van Orden to reject GOP tax plan
LA CROSSE, Wis. – As Congress reconvenes today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents have delivered a message asking him to reject an extreme Republican tax plan. Visiting Rep. Van Orden’s office, members of Opportunity Wisconsin’s grassroots coalition delivered a new political
Dept. of Natural Resources: UPDATE: DNR suppressing 400-acre wildfire in Waushara County
COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the roughly 400-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The fire is now 99% contained. Previous reports stated the fire was
Dept. of Natural Resources: UPDATE: DNR responding ro 500-acre wildfire In Waushara County
COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the roughly 500-acre and growing Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. Local law enforcement and emergency management officials completed a few
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR responding to 70-acre wildfire In Waushara County
COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 70-acre and growing Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. Local law enforcement and emergency management officials completed a few
Steil campaign: Raises more than $900,000 in Q2, reports more than $2.85 million cash on hand
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised over $900,000 for his campaign committees in the second quarter of 2023. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign will report over $2.85 million cash on hand. Congressman Bryan Steil
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now livestream: An update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
More than 500 days of war and counting MADISON, WI (July 10, 2023) — After more than 16 months of hard fighting, Ukraine is still holding back the Russian invasion. How do global alliances continue to play a role in the conflict?
U.S. Rep. Moore: Announces support for the revenue-raising 2% sales tax for the City of Milwaukee
She encourages members of the Milwaukee Common Council to vote in favor of the enabling legislation at its scheduled meeting tomorrow and released the following statement: “I stand with many of my constituents and others in support of the proposed