U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins 240 members of congress in urging appeals court to prevent dangerous ruling threatening access to mifepristone from taking effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 240 Members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, in support of the Biden administration’s appeal
Dept. of Health Services: DHS, Office of Health Equity celebrate 2023 Minority Health Month
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Office of Health Equity, today join Gov. Tony Evers and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) in recognizing National Minority Health Month. This
American Dairy Coalition: Urges Sec. Vilsack to deny petitions for make allowance hearing
GREEN BAY, Wis., April 13, 2023 — American Dairy Coalition today provided a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to deny two recent Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing petitions. These processor group petitions to USDA specifically ask for
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Rep. Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi joint statement on sentencing of human rights lawyers by Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released the following joint statement regarding the sentencing of two prominent Chinese human rights lawyers by the Chinese Communist
Voces de la Frontera: Applauds President Biden’s announcement for DACA recipient health care expansion but continues to call for permanent protection
(WISCONSIN) – Voces de la Frontera, Wisconsin’s largest immigrant rights organization, applauds the Biden administration’s announcement on Thursday that the Department of Health and Human Services will propose a rule expanding eligibility that would allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Discusses funding for rural medical care and mental health at ‘Delivering for Wisconsin’ stop in Durand and La Crosse
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin continued her Delivering for Wisconsin Tour in Durand and La Crosse to discuss funding she secured in the 2023 federal budget to support emergency medical care and address the mental health crisis. In Durand,
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Madison man sentenced to 42 months for trafficking heroin & cocaine
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jeff C. Starks, 28, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 42 months in federal prison for distributing heroin and
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host third public meeting on Lake Michigan lake trout population
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the third meeting in a series of four public meetings of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers explains the need for policies to support the state’s workforce as well as kids and families in his budget
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to support working families, bolster Wisconsin’s workforce, and maintain the state’s economic momentum. More information regarding the governor’s plans is available here. Hey there,
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Petryk emphasizes legislative Republicans’ work on reform bills to aid Wisconsin workers
MADISON – Representative Warren Petryk (R – Town of Washington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, this is State Representative Warren Petryk, and I represent the 93rd Assembly District. Voters in the most recent
Rep. Stubbs: Participates in White House meeting on black maternal health
MADISON – Today Rep. Shelia Stubbs joined select state legislators from across the country to share ideas and strategies for improving Black maternal health. Leading the meeting, conducted remotely, were Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director
Dept. of Natural Resources: Responding to 2,980-acre wildfire In Monroe County
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 2,980-acre wildfire in Monroe County, which is 46% contained. Previous communications indicated the fire was in Jackson
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus: Response to Tennessee re-instated lawmakers
MADISON, WI– Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, opposed the resolutions to expel the Tennessee Three, and the results of the two young black lawmakers being expelled. Now that both Justin Jones, and Justin Pearson have been re-instated to
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights $5 million investment for City of Waupun
Waupun, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with City of Waupun leadership, toured the Waupun Senior Center and learned about project plans for a new senior center facility made possible through a $5 million Neighborhood Investment
Reps. Moore, McBath, Fitzpatrick, Kim: Reintroduce bipartisan legislation to support survivors of domestic violence
“FVPSA supports culturally competent, trauma-informed services and emergency housing for those facing violence and abuse. This funding is lifesaving, ensuring programs are available when a survivor is in danger and home isn’t safe. As a survivor and federal lawmaker, I am proud to help
Sen. Cowles: Announces Shawano listening session
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) is pleased to announce an upcoming listening session on Monday, April 17. This listening session will take place from 1 PM until 2 PM in the Shawano City Hall building’s community room, located
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for La Crosse County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare frog, which may result from the Xcel Energy: 3444 Pole Replacement project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
WisDems: WI Republicans agree on one thing: They can’t agree on who should run against Tammy Baldwin
MADISON, Wis. — After Tammy Baldwin launched her reelection campaign yesterday, Wisconsin Republicans were caught flat-footed, scrambling to respond to her record of protecting our jobs, our health care, and our freedoms. Top conservatives across the state were already attacking potential
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DWD announce $1.1 million for UW System to connect students to internship opportunities in high-demand fields
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced the University of Wisconsin (UW) System has been awarded $1.1 million through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to expand internship opportunities in high-demand fields, from
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on plan to bolster Wisconsin’s workforce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to support working families, bolster Wisconsin’s workforce, and maintain the state’s economic momentum. More information regarding the governor’s plans is available here.