Dept. of Education: Secretary Miguel Cardona announces “Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar”
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the “Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar” from Sept. 5 to Sept. 8. The week-long, multi-state road trip will showcase the many ways schools, families,
Rep. Maxey: Thanks the Milwaukee Police Department
Madison— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) released the following statement thanking the Milwaukee Police Department for their efforts at the Republican Primary Presidential Debate: “Recently, a colleague of mine made negative comments about police officers that devalued their service. I
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Hurds on transportation highlights
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230825gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Hurd (R – Fall Creek) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. There is a lot of good news about transportation in the state of Wisconsin. In a recently passed budget, $1.5
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on agricultural budget investments
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230825demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments to support Wisconsin’s agricultural industries. More information on the governor’s agricultural budget investments is available here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Wisconsin’s agricultural industry
Rep. Vining: Appointed Vice-Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity
MADISON–In response to being named vice-chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every child in Wisconsin deserves access to healthy food, and the opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle filled
Crowley Campaign: Urges ‘decency, decorum, and inclusivity’ after GOP debate
MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley following last night’s Republican debate held at Fiserv Forum: “As someone who was born and raised in the city of Milwaukee, I love serving as an ambassador
Protect Our Care: AbbVie is cashing in while leaving seniors behind
WISCONSIN – In the coming days, the Biden administration is set to announce the first round of drugs eligible for lower prices under the Medicare Drug Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Ahead of the drug announcement, Protect
JDCA: Announces first round of 2024 Senate endorsements: Five incumbents in competitive races
WASHINGTON – The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), announced today its first round of 2024 Senate endorsements, following its endorsement of President Joe Biden for re-election in April. JDCA and JDCA PAC focused early in the 2024 election cycle
Rep. Green: Sporting Heritage Committee will be in Park Falls
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after the Assembly and Senate Committees on Sporting Heritage announced they would have a joint public hearing in Park Falls, WI on the deer population in Northern Wisconsin: “I am thrilled that
Dairyland Power Cooperative: System operating reliably during heat wave
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Offers free private well testing for “Forever Chemicals”
Starting this month, Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing free PFAS water testing for eligible homeowners with private wells in Dane County. PFAS chemicals are common in our environment. Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS do not change or
Wisconsin Historical Society: Marathon County Historical Society awarded Thwaites Trophy
Wausau, WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS) has received the Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy in the 2023 Board of Curators Awards. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional work from across the
GLAAD, Fair Wisconsin: Fox news moderators and GOP candidates ignore the increase in anti-LGBTQ threats in the fist presidential primary debate
GLAAD: “It is unconscionable, during this time of sharply increased anti-LGBTQ violence and threats—propelled by rhetoric from extremist politicians, Fox News, and many of these candidates—that the debate moderators offered up only one clumsy question about our community, and zero
U.S. Term Limits: Rep. Paul Tittl pledges to support congressional term limits
Contact: Scott Tillman, U.S. Term LimitsPhone: (321) 345-7455stillman@termlimits.com Madison, WI – U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of village of Whiting Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Whiting is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes
Dept. of Public Instruction: Launches strategic planning process
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently launched the external focus of its strategic planning process with a goal of engaging Wisconsin residents in providing feedback on the department’s mission, vision, values, and priorities. The strategic plan will assist the
Rep. Emerson: Statement on Human Trafficking Taskforce appointment
MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) was appointed as the Vice Chair of the Assembly Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking. This task force will explore innovative solutions to combat human trafficking through prevention, supporting and empowering survivors, and
Rep. Binsfeld: Appointed chair of Speaker’s Task Force
Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) was appointed by Speaker Robin Vos to serve chair of the Speaker’s Task force on Truancy: “I want to thank Speaker Vos for putting his faith in me by appointing me to chair of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Slinger High School student wins 2024 Wisconsin State Park And Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Slinger High School sophomore Samantha Williams is the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Williams’ winning design illustrates the tenderness