Rep. Callahan: Celebrates passage of loyalty day resolution
[Madison, WI] – During Tuesday’s State Assembly Floor Session, the legislative body passed Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 27, introduced by State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk), which recognizes May 1st as Loyalty Day in Wisconsin. Loyalty Day, which has been celebrated since 1921, was
Reps. Mark Jorgensen, Mark Wiegert and Kelley Woldanski: Join McMahon’s Public Safety and Municipal Management division
NEENAH, Wis. (April 19, 2023) – McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering and architectural firm, has hired Mark Jorgensen and Mark Wiegert as public safety specialists, and Kelley Woldanski as a public management specialist. They joined McMahon’s Public Safety and Municipal Management division. Jorgensen brings a significant construction background to his role
Rep. Rettinger: Votes to prohibit unnecessary government infringement
Madison – Rep. Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) co-authored and voted in favor of two bills prohibiting state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sales or use of products based on their energy source. California has banned the sale of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Check out Wisconsin state parks at your library program expands
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the expansion of Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library. The program provides library cardholders the opportunity to check out day passes to state parks, forests and recreation areas.
Sen. Agard: Reacts to Republicans’ do-nothing agenda
MADISON – Today, the State Senate will meet to take action on a miniscule number of bills. Despite the legislative session beginning nearly five months ago, the State Senate has convened just a handful of times. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa
Dept. of Transportation: Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions end Thursday for southern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions for Zones 4 and 5 on Thursday, April 20 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions remain in place for central and northern Wisconsin (Zones 1, 2 and 3)
Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order, creates Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #195 creating the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation to advise on creating the state’s first-ever Green Innovation Fund. The Green Innovation Fund and its partners will leverage public
U.S. Rep. Moore: Applauds Executive Order signed by President Biden to transform America’s care economy
“I applaud President Biden’s Executive Order that will support and expand access to affordable, high-quality care in America. The need for caregivers will continue to grow, the Census Bureau predicts that the number of seniors will be higher than children
Milwaukee DSA: Condemns Wisconsin State Assembly’s ‘Loyalty Day’ declaration
Milwaukee, Wis. — On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to proclaim May 1, 2023 “Loyalty Day” in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America condemns this bill and urges Governor Tony Evers to reject this naked effort to silence serious discussion of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 to share updates and seek public input on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to end corrupt stock trading activities by members of congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to prohibit members of Congress from abusing their positions of power for their personal financial gain. The ETHICS
Deloitte: 2023 Deloitte government trends report released
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Rep. Johnson: Stands with WI consumers & their right of choice
Madison – Rep. Scott Johnson (R-Hebron) voted in favor of legislation prohibiting state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sales or use of products based on their energy source. The state of California has banned the sale of
Rep. Kitchens: Door County Candle Company owner named Hometown Hero
Madison – The Wisconsin State Assembly is honoring Christiana Gorchynsky Trapani, the owner of Door County Candle Company, as a Hometown Hero for her work raising more than $1 million for a non-profit, emergency relief organization for the people in
Rep. Donovan: Votes to promote public safety and reduce carjacking
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Senate Bill 76 which reorganizes state statute to properly define “carjacking” in addition to providing an increased penalty. Rep. Donovan said: “Crime
Rep. Neylon: Supports consumer choice legislation
Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement after supporting legislation to protect consumer choices: “Today I voted in support of Assembly Bills 141 and 142, which simply prohibit state and local governments from restricting the
Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Hearing Wrap Up: ORR director fails to answer questions about 85,000 lost unaccompanied alien children, flawed vetting of sponsors, and more
WASHINGTON—TheSubcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs today held a hearing titled “Oversight of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s Unaccompanied Alien Children Program.” Subcommittee members discussed how unprecedented levels of illegal border crossings, incentivized by the Biden Administration’s policies, have
Rep. Plumer: Assembly passes Plumer legislation, fights carjacking, and protects gas stoves
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after today’s Assembly floor session that saw passage of his legislation, as well as reforms to combat carjacking and protect choices for Wisconsinites: “First, I would like to thank my Assembly
Rep. Penterman: Authored legislation passes the assembly
Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session and passed two bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus). “I am proud to be off to a fast start to our legislative session,” said Rep.
Rep. Green: Votes in favor of consumer choice
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of legislation prohibiting state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sale or use of products based on their energy source. “Wisconsin residents should have