Gov. Evers: Appoints Jillian Pfeifer as Oneida County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jillian Pfeifer to serve as Oneida County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Michael W. Schiek’s election to the Oneida County Circuit Court. Pfeifer will serve for
Legislative Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus: Denounces anti-trans bills
(MADISON) – Yesterday, two Republican legislators introduced discriminatory legislation that would prohibit students from participating in youth sports consistent with their gender identity. Representative Melissa Ratcliff of the Wisconsin Legislative Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus released the following statement:
Dept. of Agriculture: Biden-Harris investing in America Agenda lowers energy costs for rural business owners and agricultural producers
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for
Dept. of Natural Resources: UPDATE: Pallet fire in Waushara County 100% contained
COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 730-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The Pallet Fire, which started south of Hwy 21 on July 10, is now 100% contained. The
Gov. Evers: Appoints Angela Palmer-Fisher as Vernon County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Angela Palmer-Fisher to serve as Vernon County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Timothy J. Gaskell’s election to the Vernon County Circuit Court. Palmer-Fisher will serve for
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: The paradoxical way Wisconsin Republicans celebrated the 4th of July
MADISON, Wis. — While most Wisconsinites spent the Fourth of July and surrounding days returning to time honored Holiday traditions, Wisconsin Republicans had different plans. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming joined Republican election conspiracy theorist and member of the
Wisconsin Technology Council: Calendar 2022 was Wisconsin’s second highest year for early stage investment dollars at $640 million
MADISON, Wis. – Investments in young, Wisconsin-based companies by angel and venture capitalists and other equity investors totaled $640.2 million in 2022, far from the previous year’s total of $868.8 million but still the second-highest investment total on the books.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Statement on FDA approval of OTC birth control
Madison, Wis. – The Food and Drug Administration Thursday approved the birth control pill to be available over the counter — the first nonprescription birth control pill in the United States. Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin VP of Patient Services Amy
Gov. Evers: Appoints Ian Mickelson as Grant County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ian Mickelson to serve as Grant County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Lisa A. Riniker’s election to the Grant County Circuit Court. Mickelson will serve for
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Cyberspace Solarium co-chairs praise “forward-thinking” National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today released the following statement on the Biden administration’s newly unveiled National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan illustrates how the
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on K-12 education budget investments
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments in K-12 education, including providing more than $1 billion in spendable authority for public education. More information can be found here. Hey there, Governor
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Young, Kaine: Introduce bill to boost career and technical education, connect people with good-paying jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Todd Young (R-IN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Data for American Jobs Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to support career and technical education (CTE) and expand pathways to good-paying jobs. The legislation ensures
Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers tells rural roads to take a hike
Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto for local transportation funding: “It is appalling to me that the same Governor who campaigned on ‘fixing the damn roads’ and posed for photo-ops with
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Two Rivers Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
ADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher welcomes victims of CCP religious persecution and prominent American religious leaders
Yesterday, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held an interfaith roundtable on the CCP’s threat to religious freedom. Members and distinguished guests discussed the CCP’s persecution towards Christian, Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and others
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Scott, and Reps. McHenry, Barr, and Huizenga in bicameral amicus brief challenging CFPB’s funding structure
WASHINGTON –On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking MemberTim Scott (R-S.C.) of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) of the House Financial Services Committee; U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.), the Chairman of
Dept. of Transportation: Data shows first year of Flex Lane decreased travel times, crashes
Wisconsin’s first Flex Lane opened one year ago today on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18), between Whitney Way and the I-39/90 interchange, in Dane County. Current data shows travel times have significantly decreased during peak Beltline hours – up to a 45%
Gov. Evers, PSC: Announce Capital Projects Fund grant program application period
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Broadband Infrastructure Program application period will begin Aug. 14, 2023. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $42 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Thompson lead bipartisan CFIUS reform, protecting U.S. farmland and sensitive sites from foreign adversaries act
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), of the Select Committee on the CCP, and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) today introduced hallmark legislation to give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) jurisdiction over all land purchases by
Reps. Ratcliff, Clancy: Announce the formation of the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus
(MADISON) – A new legislative caucus dedicated to transgender equality, visibility, and advocacy was launched today by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee). The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) is a coalition of Wisconsin