U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Office of Congressman Fitzgerald to hold staff office hours
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Thursday, June 1st. Staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds Trump and DeSantis leading Biden in head-to-head matches, DeSantis losing ground to Trump in primary, majorities having unfavorable views of all three, and a majority of Democrats continuing to disfavor a Biden run
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that, as the race for president in 2024 now stands, Democratic President Joe Biden trails Republican former President Donald Trump by 5 percentage points among registered voters, with 52%
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Bill to restore trust in Federal Reserve passes Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House Financial Services Committee’s passage of his bill, the Vice Chair of Supervision Banking Experience Requirement Act. “Policymakers at the highest levels of our federal government should
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Continues “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin continued her “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” with a discussion in Green Bay with local veterans, their widows, and advocates about the Senator’s work to increase health care and disability benefits for
WisDems: On Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch
MADISON, Wis. — Following Ron DeSantis’ lackluster presidential campaign launch, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Ron DeSantis is running on an anti-freedom platform that rips away people’s basic rights over their own bodies, tears communities apart, and
Sen. Jacque: Bill to empower the disabled unanimously clears Assembly committee
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as an Assembly panel unanimously passed legislation creating tax-exempt savings accounts that can help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent
Dept. of Administration: Visits showcase sustainability efforts in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld made stops at Stainless Foundry & Engineering, Lakefront Brewery, and Milwaukee Riverkeeper as part of a tour marking the recent release of the Clean Energy Plan Progress Report by Governor Tony Evers. “Creating and sustaining
Joint Legislative Audit Committee: Reveals misadministration of federal COVID-related funds
MADISON — Joint Legislative Audit Co-Chairs Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to audit report 23-6 relating to the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) administration of certain supplemental federal funds.
Wisconsin Historical Society: First Capitol, the birthplace of Wisconsin’s government, opens for the season on May 27
Belmont, Wis. – Journey to the birthplace of Wisconsin’s first Capitol during the state’s 175th anniversary year. First Capitol, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites, is located in Belmont, Wisconsin and consists of two history-filled white wooden frame buildings. The
Rep. Bodden: Restoring religious freedom
Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding introducing legislation amending section 18 of article I of the constitution by forbidding government at any level from closing down churches during a state or national emergency. “I’m
WisDems: ICYMI: Bipartisan infrastructure law delivers $30 million for Great Lakes restoration projects
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WPR detailed a new grant program created by the Environmental Protection Agency to advance environmental justice and restoration projects in underserved Great Lakes communities. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, countless Wisconsin Great Lakes communities will soon
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads bipartisan call for Buttigieg to re-establish motorcyclist advisory committee, as required by law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led several of his colleagues in urging Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to re-establish the Motorcyclist Advisory Committee (MAC). The committee was supposed to be re-established within 90 days of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council
Marquette University: 84% of Class of 2022 report full-time employment, graduate school or other service position
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University reports that 84% of its 2021-22 bachelor’s degree recipients are employed full time or enrolled in graduate/professional school, part of a service program, or are active military, according to the annual Undergraduate First-Destination Survey conducted by
Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin Ag News – Labor
There were 41,000 workers hired directly by farms in the Lake Region (Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) during the reference week of January 9-15, 2023, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Farm Labor report. Farm operators paid
Rep. Subeck: Bipartisan proposal to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for the future clears key committees
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions unanimously passed Assembly Bill 121, which would require the State of Wisconsin to implement a 529A ABLE savings account program either directly or through an agreement with another state. In 2014,
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Black infant and maternal health disparities in Wisconsin
MADISON – In recent weeks, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services published a report entitled Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) in Wisconsin – Non-Hispanic Black Communities, 2015-2019. On Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published No end to racial gap
Dept. of Agriculture: Announces 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 10 Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grant in 2023. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture
WisDems: CHAOS CAUCUS: JFC Republicans silence debate on paid family leave
MADISON, Wis. — During a meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee yesterday, GOP members shut down debate on paid family leave, a policy supported by none other than Republican nominee for governor Tim Michels just last year. Rather than engage
Gov. Evers: Kicks off annual “Pothole Patrol” tour
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will this week travel across the state on his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour, repairing potholes and highlighting proposals in his 2023-25 biennial budget to make historic investments in the state’s roads and infrastructure. “In 2018, I made a promise to
Dept. of Workforce Development: April local unemployment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2023. In brief, the