U.S. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Hearing wrap up: Biden Administration’s catch and release operation has inflamed the raging crisis at the southern border
WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled, “The Consequences of Catch and Release at the Border.” Members discussed with subject matter experts how the Biden Administration’s policy of catch and release and erosion
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul calls on FDA to protect children from lead and other toxic metals in baby food
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to the Badger State
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay today to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in education and job training programs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi Fenili released the following statement: “We’re excited to once again welcome Dr.
Trump campaign: Statement on fake news New York Times article
“As President Trump has stated, he would sit down with both sides and negotiate a deal that everyone will be happy with. President Trump appointed strong Constitutionalist federal judges and Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade and sent
Sen. Hesselbein: Senate Republicans reject protecting contraception access
MADISON, Wis – On Tuesday, February 13, the State Senate took action on several proposals. With limited session days remaining this year, Senate Democrats attempted to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill authored by Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Lisa
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Jefferson County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from the Cole Memorial Bridge project along State Highway 19 in Jefferson County. Incidental take
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse
Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees
Rep. Plumer: Assembly passes legislation to fight human trafficking
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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity
Biden campaign: Biden-Harris 2024 launches battleground states ad on Trump’s embrace of Putin aggression, attacks on NATO
Today, Team Biden-Harris is launching a new ad highlighting Donald Trump’s repeated promise to put America at risk by abandoning our NATO Allies across Europe in the face of Russian attacks if he’s reelected. Over the course of the last
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) through March 8, 2024. Seats are
Sen. Wanggaard: Governor’s council on domestic abuse violates open meetings and open records law blames domestic abuse on ‘white supremacy’
MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed shock at the discovery that Governor Evers’ Council on Domestic Abuse (GCDA) had failed to follow Wisconsin’s Open Meeting and Open Records Laws, while blaming domestic violence on “White Supremacy.” Senator Jesse James
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help shape the future of conservation in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) reminds Wisconsinites there’s still time to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department
Dept. of Transportation: New EV Hybrid stickers for first responder safety are ready for Wisconsin license plates
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin sending new EV Hybrid stickers to current owners of electric and hybrid vehicles, as required by recent legislation. The new law requires that the orange and black “EV
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on equipment quality control issues at the Tomah VA Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 16, 2024 Contact: Ashley.Haines@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after defects with Prothrombin/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) lab equipment were discovered at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin:
Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee: Holds press conference and demands a public hearing for Reproductive Freedom Act
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WAFCA: Applauds passage of like kin
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WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the
UW-Green Bay: Offers a Certified Financial Planner preparation course
Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay is now offering a Certified Financial Planner Exam preparation course that will enable eligible practicing financial planners, investment and portfolio managers, wealth management or retirement advisors, financial analysts and new graduates of a CFP® Board Registered
A Better Wisconsin Together: GOP Bill Attacking Teachers and LGBTQ+ Youth Headed to Governor’s Desk
MADISON, Wis. — Action taken this week by legislative Republicans will now send Assembly Bill 510 to Governor Evers’ desk. Assembly Bill 510 is bad faith GOP legislation that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school