Wisconsin Care Coalition: Launches new paid family and medical leave campaign alongside digital advertising campaign
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition today formally launched its Paid Leave for Wisconsin campaign alongside a five-figure ad campaign encouraging Wisconsinites to contact their legislators and demand paid leave. The Paid Leave for Wisconsin campaign, powered by the
Rep. Considine: Missed opportunity to help Wisconsin workers
Madison – Today, legislative leaders took no action on Governor Evers’ Special Session to Address the State’s Workforce Challenges. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on this inaction: “We had an opportunity today to take action on important issues that would
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Hosts defense industry officials for defense innovation hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, led the subcommittee in a hearing entitled “Industry Perspectives on Defense Innovation and Deterrence.” Witnesses included Jim Taiclet, Chairman,
St. Norbert College: Wisconsin Education Fair to be held at St. Norbert
De Pere, Wis.: The annual Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) will be held at St. Norbert College at the Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
Dept. of Workforce Development: August local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2023. In brief, the
U.S. Rep. Moore: On House Floor, Congresswoman Gwen Moore opposes draconian GOP cuts to WIC
WATCH HERE “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I rise to appeal to the majority here to not make draconian cuts to the Women, Infant, and Children Program. What is before us is a proposal to cut $800 million dollars out of
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin receives top 10 ranking for protecting patients
A new report from Public Citizen’s Health Research Group shows Wisconsin is a leader in protecting its citizens from the extremely small percentage of physicians who injure or endanger patients through their actions. The study ranked state medical boards by the
Community Shares of Wisconsin: September 28: Community Change-Maker Awards
Madison, WI – On September 28, Community Shares of Wisconsin will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. The annual Community Change-Maker Awards event will take place at Union South and online.
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Line 5 relocation project supporters join Safest Way tour in Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, labor leaders, business leaders, and tribal members gathered at the Operating Engineers Local 139 on Wednesday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield
Home Crew Coalition: To launch ‘Save Baseball’ ads in support of ballpark during upcoming MLB playoffs
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Wisconsin Care Coalition: Launches new paid family and medical leave campaign alongside digital advertising campaign
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition today formally launched its Paid Leave for Wisconsin campaign alongside a five-figure ad campaign encouraging Wisconsinites to contact their legislators and demand paid leave. The Paid Leave for Wisconsin campaign, powered by the
WisDems: On GOP failure to address workforce challenges and child care crisis
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republican politicians in Madison once again rejected an opportunity to make real progress on the issues Wisconsin’s working families care about, gaveling in and out of a special session to address our state’s chronic workforce challenges. Democratic Party
Rep. Snodgrass: Statement on Republican’s inaction to invest in child care
MADISON – Representative Snodgrass (D-57) released the following statement on the Republican inaction on today’s special session. “Today Assembly Republicans once again ignored the voices of the people of this state who have absolutely clamored for a continuation of a state
WisDems: Mobile billboard greets California Hovde outside country club event
MADISON, Wis. — California resident Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continues to gear up to run for Senate in Wisconsin, today holding an event at a country club in Madison with the Republican Women of Dane County. California Hovde was greeted by a mobile billboard reminding him
IRG Action Fund: Thanks Senator Wanggaard and Representative Snyder for voter ID amendment proposal
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund thanks Senator Wanggaard and Representative Synder for the Voter ID amendment proposal put out today. Anthony LoCoco released the following statement on behalf of IRG Action Fund: “Senator Van Wanggaard and Representative Pat Snyder deserve
Farmers Union: Amplifies rural voices, champions a robust Farm Bill during legislative fly-in
WASHINGTON – 300 Farmers Union members from across the country joined together in Washington, DC this past week to advocate for family farmers and a strong Farm Bill as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the course
A Better Wisconsin Together: Slams state Republicans for not addressing workforce challenges at special session
MADISON, Wis. — Today, legislative Republicans continued their obstruction on real solutions to issues facing Wisconsin families and local businesses, as they spent less than a minute of their time in a special session called by Gov. Tony Evers to support
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting for WIS 188 project in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 188 from US 12 to WIS 60 in Roxbury, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.
Rep. August: Reaction to special session request by Evers
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the request by Governor Evers for a special session of the legislature: “Instead of working with the legislature on a solution, this governor is once
Sen. Wirch: Statement on special session and child care counts
Madison – Governor Tony Evers called a Special Session of the Legislature to address the state’s child carecrisis and other workforce initiatives, beginning today at noon. However, when the clock struck 12, Sen. ChrisKapenga (R-Delafield), the Senate President, “gaveled in”