Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate responds to Governor’s special session call
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement related to Governor Evers’ special session call: “It’s no secret that Wisconsin is facing a severe workforce shortage. “Legislative Republicans have long supported workforce development measures that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy
Gov. Evers: Zero Republican legislators respond to legislative survey on solutions to prevent child care crisis, address workforce challenges
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week launched a legislative survey of the full Wisconsin State Legislature, asking all 132 legislators to take public positions and answer questions on the merits of the governor’s comprehensive plan to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges, including whether
AFP-WI: State Director Megan Novak talks opposition to Brewers bailout on WCLO
Madison, Wis.—On Tuesday, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak joined Rich Gruber on WCLO’s “Your Talk Show” to discuss AFP-WI’s opposition to the newly released Brewers bailout proposal. The full interview can be found HERE and excerpts are below. On Brewers Bailout: “Americans
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board nomination period open
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 3, 5, or 6 are eligible to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls out NFL’s poor scheduling that leaves Packers fans high and dry, and reintroduces Go Pack Go Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) re-introduced her Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch Green Bay Packers game broadcasts. Baldwin’s Go Pack Go Act requires cable and satellite providers to provide their Wisconsin subscribers with access to programming
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: “Over the last year, this Subcommittee has seen VA get in the way of itself and make it harder for veterans to access their earned benefits.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of
NRDC Action Fund: Endorses Baldwin for Senate
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today announced it has endorsed Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) for re-election to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin is among 51 House and Senate candidates named by the group
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin joins amicus brief against big pharma, in support of medicare negotiating lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined thirteen of her colleagues in filing an amicus brief in Merck & Co. v. Becerra in the District Court for the District of Columbia urging the federal court to uphold the constitutionality of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Waterfowl hunters: Wear your life jackets
MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this season. Wisconsin has had 18
Cap Times: Bernie Sanders, Judy Woodruff, Keith Ellison, Adam Kinzinger among featured speakers at Cap Times Idea Fest
MADISON, Wisconsin –– The seventh annual Cap Times Idea Fest is now underway, featuring outstanding discussions on a wide range of topics from politics to artificial intelligence, climate change and health care worker burnout. Well-known guests include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders —
Agrace: vice president of home care operations Jenny Malak appointed to State Board of Nursing
MADISON, Wis. – Jenny Malak, vice president of homecare operations for Agrace, has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Malak is one of eight members
UW-Health: transplant patient marks 35th anniversary of new life
MADISON, Wis. – Richard Matecki says he has lived two lives, one life before his simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant and one life afterward. Matecki celebrated the 35th anniversary of his simultaneous pancreas-kidney in July; he is
Forward Analytics: childcare more expensive than college, no end in sight
(Madison, Wis.) – Wisconsin parents are feeling the crunch when they’re looking for and paying for childcare. A new study from Forward Analytics, “Priced Out: The Steep Cost of Childcare in Wisconsin,” shows childcare costs average between 18 and 36%
League of Women Voters: host October 2 town hall with fox valley legislators
APPLETON, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Cities region have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. League of Women Voters chapters from Appleton-Fox Cities, Door County, Greater
Sen. Agard: announces 2nd leg of the “Grass Routes” tour – making the case for cannabis legalization in Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the 2nd leg of her “Grass Routes” tour – an effort to promote the positive impacts of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin. The tour builds on several successful stops earlier this year
Opportunity Wisconsin: House GOP funding bills would hurt hard-working Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new Wisconsin-specific White House fact sheetoutlines the devastating consequences of government funding proposals introduced by House Republicans. Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, including Congressmen Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and Tom Tiffany, have refused to
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
Johnson campaign: Milwaukee mayor announces re-election bid
Contact: Thad Nation (414) 909-1735 MILWAUKEE— Mayor Cavalier Johnson officially announced today his intention to run for re-election in 2024. “I am grateful every day to the voters of the City of Milwaukee for giving me the honor of doing this important
Sen. Wimberger: Introduces election transparency constitutional amendment
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Assembly Co-authors, Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) and Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert), today, introduced the second consideration of a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of private funds in election administration. “Every
Sen. Agard: Denounces Republicans’ anti-abortion legislation hearing
MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism will hear a number of anti-abortion bills. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Abortion is personal, and no politician or government should decide for an individual when