Faith Voices for Justice: Faith community calls for a just and humane immigration system
When President Biden ran for office, he promised to make the immigration system fair, orderly and humane. He said he wished to “undo the moral and national shame of the previous administration.” On his first day in office, he announced
Protect Our Care: Attorney General Josh Kaul and community health care providers highlight what is at stake for Wisconsinites in lawsuit challenging critical ACA protections
MADISON, WI — Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh, Vivent Health Interim President & CEO Brandon Hill, and Planned Parenthood’s Mona Williams joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor’s devastating decision to strike down a major
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Grassley: Introduce legislation to scrutinize foreign-owned American farmland and protect rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and oversight of foreign ownership in the American agricultural industry. The Farmland Security Act of 2023 builds on the Senators’ bipartisan Farmland Security Act of
Sen. Felzkowski: GOP Radio Address: Republicans ensure vital support for Wisconsin communities
This is State Senator Mary Felzkowski, here to share some great news for communities and counties, large and small, throughout Wisconsin. Some of the most important resources that local governments provide are police, fire, EMS, and roads. While these services
Rep. Joers: Advocates for child care support at White House summit
WASHINGTON DC – Today, the Biden-Harris administration invited State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) alongside 91 other state leaders from across the country to discuss efforts of the administration to support affordable child care and the early education workforce. Stakeholders highlighted
Rep. Considine: Order of testimonies resolution introduced
Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced LRB-3545/1, requiring that members of the public speak before lobbyists in Assembly committee public hearings. Representative Considine released the following statement: “During my time as a state legislator for the last nine years, I
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help search Wisconsin’s waters for invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its partners invite the public to help search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day is a fun, hands-on effort that relies
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection grants through September 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2023. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation
Sen. Knodl: Congratulations to Representative-elect Paul Melotik
Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement on the 24th Assembly District special election winner Paul Melotik: “I would like to congratulate my friend and new colleague Paul Melotik on his victory in the 24 th
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help shape deer season for your community
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation to apply for a seat on a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). Each County Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the STUDENT (Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today) Act to reform the National Education Association (NEA) Federal charter and rededicate the organization to the pursuit of increased student learning and quality education in
Dept. of Transportation: To host safety funding webinar
Local governments and other eligible institutions can learn how to apply for safety program funding when The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosts a webinar on the topic on July 27, 2023, from 9:00am-10:30am (CST). The webinar will cover program eligibility requirements, application deadlines
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sharp-tailed grouse population increases, hunting season remains closed for 2023
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2023. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program announces summer educational events series
MADISON – Wisconsin’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) has announced a series of public events for the summer of 2023. These events have a goal of building connections between local food system and hunger relief network partners and
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarians in action cleaning up state
(Madison, WI)—Libertarian Party members for years have acted to not just clean up the public policy of the state, but the environment as well. Libertarians are not just proud of their ideals, but they are proud of their communities and
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Supports Israel resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution supporting the State of Israel, which he supported: “This resolution is aspirational: it embodies what Israel wants to be and what we
Dept. of Justice: Wood County man sentenced for child sexual assault first reported in connection with Clergy and Faith Leader initiative
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink today announced that Remington Jon Nystrom, age 33, has been sentenced to seven years of initial confinement and ten years of extended supervision after pleading no
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads hearing on AI on the battlefield
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation chaired a hearing titled, “Man and Machine: Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield.” In his opening remarks, Chairman Gallagher highlighted the importance American leadership on
Sen. Cowles: Applauds FERC’s Shawano Lake decision
SHAWANO– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement applauding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) decision today to provide an exemption to the Shawano Paper Mills Dam’s permit, which will allow lake levels to remain at historic norms and benefit
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Senate Republicans demand DOJ and FBI protect whistleblowers alleging Biden bribery scheme
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a group of twenty-three Republican senators in calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to commit to protecting agency whistleblowers who disclosed