Dept. of Revenue: Secretary Peter Barca named President of national organization – Federation of Tax Administrators
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Celebrates $1.1 billion investment in Wisconsin Broadband
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a $1.1 billion federal investment from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program created by the Infrastructure Law. “High-speed internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s
Rep. Andraca: Joins AG Kaul to urge Republican leaders to fund Office of School Safety
Office Established With Bipartisan Support In Response to School Shootings Madison, Wis. – Representative Deb Andraca, a former elementary school teacher, today joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and national school safety experts in urging Republican leaders to continue funding the Office
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Announces funding for homegrown biofuels as part of Investing in America agenda
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional
Dept. of Revenue: Secretary Peter Barca named president of national organization – Federation of Tax Administrators
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary
IBEW Local 494: Assistant Business Manager John M. Jacobs to take over as business manager and financial secretary
Milwaukee, WI – This coming Friday, Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) will be transferring the duties of Business Manager and Financial Secretary over to current Assistant Business Manager John M. Jacobs. Starting July 1st, Dean A.
WisDems: ICYMI: “The future of abortion rights will essentially be on the ballot in 2024”
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Democrats called out Republicans for their radical, anti-freedom agenda, and emphasized that the way we’ll be able to prevent Republicans from passing a national abortion ban is by
Sen. Baldwin: Secures nearly $38 million for Madison to improve public transportation, transition to clean electric buses
Investment from the Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help accommodate growth and demand in Madison WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the City of Madison will receive nearly $38 million to improve public transportation, accommodate growth, and
PSC: Chairperson Valcq reacts to $1 billion federal ‘Internet for All’ investment
MADISON – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq shared the following statement in response to the announcement that the state will receive more than $1 billion under the Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Program to
Courage America: As U.S. marks one year without Roe, members of congress, elected officials, constituents call out anti-abortion extremism in congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To mark the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Courage for America hosted a series of virtual press calls in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nebraska calling out Members of Congress for their anti-abortion extremism
Dept. of Military Affairs: 94 cadets graduate Wisconsin Challenge Academy’s 50th class
BARABOO, Wis. — In an emotional and optimistic ceremony attended by family and friends, 94 cadets graduated from the residential phase of the Wisconsin Challenge Academy during a June 21 ceremony at Baraboo High School. The Wisconsin Challenge Academy began
U.S. Rep. Gallagher, Colleagues: Introduce counter-drone legislation to protect Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Troy Carter (D-LA) introduced the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023. If enacted, this bill would improve the federal government’s ability to safeguard Americans from threats
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers more than $1 billion to Wisconsin to expand access to high-speed internet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin is receiving $1.05 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect more Wisconsinites to high-speed internet. Funding comes after Senator Baldwin successfully pushed the
Rep. Brandtjen: Vote ‘NO’ on Wolfe’s reappointment
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding Meagan Wolfe’s distorted ‘Setting the Record Straight’ report: “This Tuesday, June 27th, at 3:30 pm, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) will take up an agenda item
Dept. of Transportation: Awarded $15 million to reduce road congestion, improve safety
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ready to get to work and apply the recently announced $15 million federal grant to modernize infrastructure, reduce congestion and improve community connectivity along I-41 in Milwaukee County. The investment comes from the
Sen. Jacque: Named 2023 fire chiefs legislator of the year
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) was named the 2023 “State Legislator of the Year” over the weekend by the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association (WSFCA) for his active support of those who are always there to risk
Dept. of Justice: National advocates call on Wisconsin lawmakers to fund the office of school safety
MADISON, Wis. – National school safety advocates today are urging Wisconsin legislators to reverse the Joint Committee on Finance refusal to fund the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) to ensure the office can continue it’s
Godlewski Campaign: Sarah Godlewski hosted abortion round table with medical students and OB-GYNS on anniversary of overturning of Roe v Wade
MADISON, Wis – One year ago, the extreme Republican justices on the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade after 40 years of precedent, rolling back women’s reproductive freedoms across the country. In Wisconsin the case triggered an abortion ban written in 1849