U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Casey: Introduce legislation to extend tax credits to electric motorcycles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation to include qualifying motorcycles among the vehicles eligible for the clean vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. The Electric Motorcycle Parity Act would help millions of motorcycle drivers
Dept. of Military Affairs: Heat Awareness Day encourages Wisconsinites to stay safe during hot summer months
MADISON – As temperatures climb and the summer season begins, it’s important to stay aware of the dangers of extreme heat. June 7 is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to take steps to prevent heat-related
Dept. of Health Services: Selects providers for new homeless assistance program
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded grants for a new program designed to help families and pregnant people experiencing homelessness. Using funds from the Children’s Health Insurance Program Housing Support Initiative, selected homeless assistance providers will offer a
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats celebrate Pride Month
MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice Chair, Rep. Lee Snodgrass, released the following statement: “Today marks the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “During my time in Washington, there have been six debt ceiling increases,” said Grothman. “None of these bills did
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Bearskin State Trail and Roche-A-Cri State Park anniversaries
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate two Wisconsin state park milestones this weekend. Roche-A-Cri State Park will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and the Bearskin State Trail is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June
Dept. of Transportation: Share the road with motorcycles to prevent crashes, injuries
As Wisconsin’s summer weather settles in, motorcycle season is in full gear, which means drivers will be sharing the road with smaller vehicles through fall. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of the Month reminds vehicle drivers and motorcyclists to share the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces new bill to delist gray wolves in upper Midwest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Northern Great Lakes Wolf Recovery Act, new legislation to develop a regional-specific plan based in science to delist the gray wolf population in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The legislation
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address kicking Off June as Dairy Month
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address as he kicks off June as Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland. Throughout the month of June, the governor will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well
Gov. Evers: Kicks off June Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland, sharing a video message celebrating Wisconsin’s strong dairy tradition and proclaiming June 2023 as “June Dairy Month” across the state. The governor’s Dairy Month video message
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Van Orden voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the largest deficit reduction bill in history, that responsibly raises the debt ceiling while stopping out-of-control inflationary spending. “I did exactly what I said I would
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes for historic spending cuts and commonsense reforms to crow economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a bill that would reduce the deficit by more than $2 trillion and implement commonsense reforms that help grow the economy and rein
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “This evening, the House passed the largest deficit reduction bill in the history of our country, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. The agreement between
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes against Republican debt ceiling demands
“I resent that this extreme House GOP majority used their power to create a debt default crisis, holding the American people hostage and pushing our country to the brink of catastrophe unless their demands were met. I voted to raise
U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to support Fiscal Responsibility Act, save taxpayers money
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to support the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation to limit the future growth of government spending, save taxpayer dollars, grow the economy, and responsibly raise the debt ceiling. “Washington’s
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against GOP hostage-taking debt ceiling bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against the Bipartisan Budget Bill: “For months, I have been calling on Speaker McCarthy to put a
WisDems: PACT Act helps toxic-exposed Wisconsin veterans, families get benefits
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported how the PACT Act is delivering for Wisconsin veterans by expanding VA health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Senator Tammy Baldwin was proud to help
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Duckworth: Reintroduce bill to ensure real-life conditions are considered in federal aircraft emergency evacuation standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to reintroduce the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does more to prioritize passenger safety by appropriately considering carry-on baggage,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Appears as guest in Epoch Times documentary, Unseen
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently appeared on the Epoch Times’ new documentary, Unseen. The feature length production goes in-depth on the hidden stories of the vaccine-injured. Since the rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, the senator has
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul leads 17 States in urging EPA to finalize proposed PFAS drinking water standards
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a 17-state coalition filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) supporting the agency’s proposal to set enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—more commonly known as