U.S. Sen. Johnson: Rips Clinton co-conspirator over Durham report findings
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Kirsty Wark on BBC’s Newsnight to discuss the shocking revelations from the Durham report. Unbeknownst to him, he’d be joined on the program by former Clinton aide, Sidney Blumenthal, who was a co-conspirator in
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joined Washington Journal to discuss the debt ceiling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member on the House Appropriations Committee, joined CSPAN’s Washington Journal with Pedro Echevarria to discuss the urgent need to raise the debt ceiling. Click here to watch the full interview,
Dept. of Administration: Evers Administration visits showcase clean energy efforts
Kenosha and Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld made stops at UW-Parkside in Kenosha as well as the City of Madison Fleet Services as part of a tour to celebrate today’s release of the Clean Energy Plan Progress
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Economic Opportunity Chairman Van Orden calls for interagency TAP coordination for transitioning servicemembers during oversight hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to examine steps to
WMC: New poll shows strong support for increased funding for choice & charter schools
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Introduce legislation to invest in Made in America solar manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act to expand the solar manufacturing supply chain in the U.S. and enhance our global competitiveness. This legislation also supports good-paying union jobs by requiring solar manufacturing facilities
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Chairman Gallagher’s opening remarks, witness testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party will hold a hearing titled, “Leveling the Playing Field: How to Counter the Chinese Communist Party’s Economic Aggression”.
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Call on the EPA to implement the strongest possible safeguards to cut climate pollution from power plants
Oak Creek, WI – Wisconsin leaders from the health, climate, and environmental sectors- including Healthy Climate Wisconsin, Clean Wisconsin, and Action for the Climate Emergency-gathered today at Haas Park, near the Elm Road and South Oak Creek power plants, in
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wade House announces May 27 season opening and upcoming events
Greenbush, WI – Wade House, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, is excited to announce a May 27 opening of the regular season as well as a robust calendar of upcoming events. The expansive, 240-acre site includes an 1850s stagecoach inn that once
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Wins “Fastest Man in Congress” for sixth consecutive time
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today participated in the ACLI Capital Challenge, a 5k race for members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, journalists, Congressional staffers, and others. Gallagher won his division with a time of 20:03 to maintain his title of
Dept. of Agriculture: Submit comments by May 23 for Bravo WeatherStik® use on ginseng
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through May 23, 2023 for a proposed special pesticide registration to help ginseng growers control Alternaria blight in years when the crop is not to be harvested.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Opens Columbia County Shooting Range
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area is open following safety improvements. Range users are encouraged to check the range webpage for more information
Dept. of Health Services: Secretary-designee highlights over $18 million in grants at Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson took the stage at the annual Opioids, Stimulant, and Trauma Summit in Wisconsin Dells today to highlight several grant awards totaling over $18 million to tribal nations and local health agencies
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the City of Greenwood Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Greenwood is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Seeks feedback from producers about 2023 crops, stocks, inventories and values
MADISON, WI – Over the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact nearly 4,300 producers across Wisconsin to determine
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Sauk County
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the town of Spring Green project along Kennedy Road in Sauk County. Incidental take refers to
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin ranks number one during spring Drug Take Back day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2023 Drug Take Back. Wisconsin collected 55,472 lbs. of unwanted medications this
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces new partnerships to advance mentorship training and resources
MADISON – When considering the main elements of an apprenticeship, hands-on training or related instruction are often the first things to come to mind. However, another integral component to the apprenticeship program structure is mentorship. “Mentorships are the heartbeat of
Gov. Evers: Releases clean energy plan progress report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Evers Administration’s Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, released the Clean Energy Plan Progress Report, highlighting accomplishments in the year since the release of the state’s first-ever Clean Energy Plan. The report outlines efforts taken to lower
Institute for Reforming Government: Releases playbook for income tax relief in divided government
Delafield, WI – Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new policy playbook on income tax relief. It includes three new tax proposals for policymakers’ consideration, each of which would provide historic tax relief to middle class families and small businesses while providing