U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold office hours
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Friday, February 9th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal
WisGOP: Left-Wing collusion on the court, Protasiewicz must recuse
MADISON, Wis. – If any uncertainty remains concerning the goals of the left-wing majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, those questions have been answered by the money trail. The very same donors responsible for securing Justice Janet Protasiewicz her seat on
Joint Audit Committee: Hears from DOA and DSPS
MADISON – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), co-chaired by Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) will hold a public hearing to discuss two recently released Audit Reports by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB). The hearing will
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul takes action to protect Dreamers and DACA Program
February 6, 2024 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition of 23 attorneys general against Texas’ ongoing effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In the amicus brief filed before the
WMC: 33 Wisconsin associations urge worker’s compensation reform
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined by 32 other associations from across the state on Tuesday urging lawmakers to tackle ever-increasing medical costs in the worker’s compensation system. The letter
Baldwin campaign: NOTUS ‘How Tammy Baldwin wins where other Democrats lose’
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, an article from the recently launched publication from the Albritton Journalism Institute, NOTUS, highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s ability to overperform and even win rural and traditionally GOP counties. With praise from Wisconsin Republicans
WisDems: Trump and MAGA Republicans’ plot to end Wisconsinites’ Medicare as we know it
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2024Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement in response to recent reporting that Donald Trump’s MAGA Republican allies are planning for Trump to end Medicare as we
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now is the time to enroll in a hunter education course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 6, 2024Contact: Lt. Michael Weber, DNR Hunter Education Administrator Michael.Weber@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now before courses begin filling
Recall Vos: Colonel Conrad Reynolds joins Recall Vos campaign in crucial leadership role
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Rep. Stubbs: Introduces legislation to make retention ponds safer in Wisconsin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: February 5th, 2024Contact: Rep. Shelia Stubbs, 608-266-3784 MADISON, WI – After introducing legislation to enhance safety measures for retention ponds in Wisconsin, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “In the United States, accidental injury is the leading
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan bill to honor Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper passes through committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2024 Contact: Kyle Amato, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (WI-06) bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the “Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post
Moore campaign: Honoring our heroes during Black History Month
My Sisters and Brothers, Black History Month is when we reflect and celebrate the numerous accomplishments African Americans have and continue making from sea to shining sea. Unfortunately, many of these achievements have been overlooked, which is why Black History
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Sharing even more performance data
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced today updates to its licensing performance dashboard, Performance Data (wi.gov), providing even more useful information to professionals applying for or renewing their licenses in Wisconsin. At the same time, the
Opportunity Wisconsin: Wisconsinites speak out on the importance of social security at roundtable discussions in La Crosse and Kenosha
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org MADISON, Wis. – At recent roundtable discussions in La Crosse and Kenosha sponsored by Opportunity Wisconsin, Citizen Action Wisconsin, and For Our Future Wisconsin, seniors and community leaders demanded Congress oppose attempts to weaken
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce more than$138 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $138 million in the first quarterly payments for 2024 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Approve $10 million in grants to eight projects promoting harbor maintenance
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced grants totaling $10 million for eight harbor maintenance and improvement projects to promote waterborne freight and economic development. “Wisconsin’s ports handle billions of dollars of cargo
UW-Stout: Provost Rodríguez honored with Universities of Wisconsin Diversity Award
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PSC of Wisconsin: Protect internet access, extend the Affordable Connectivity Program
High-speed internet is vital for all of us to live, work, and connect with one another. In recent years, we have come a long way toward improving internet access and affordability in Wisconsin. However, we are poised to take a
Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2024 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 25 members to the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. “These individuals will bring important and necessary perspectives toward finding solutions to the pressing
Dept. of Natural Resources, Health Services: Issue updated safe fish consumption guidelines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 6, 2024Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2024-2026 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines guidelines