Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger for Wednesday, April 12
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the following counties: Adams, Buffalo, Calumet,
Gov. Evers: Declares state of emergency due to elevated wildfire conditions
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state. “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still
Dept. of Children and Families: Over $9 million in Partner Up! grants now available to employers to help attract and retain employees
MADISON – Employers are now able to apply for the latest cohort of the Partner Up! grants from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). Over $9 million in funding is available to employers who are interested in offering
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarians look to grow at Milwaukee Convention: More membership to highlight livecast
Ubet, WI—The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) plans to build its membership and its public appeal during its April 14th to April 16th Convention at the Potawatomi Casino & Hotel in Milwaukee, using an online Live Cast on Saturday, April 15th, to
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Public Notice: Submit comments by April 19 for Dual Magnum® use on vegetable crops
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 19, 2023 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in various vegetable crops. The special registration proposed by DATCP is
Dept. of Transporation: New safety campaign highlights dangers of distracted driving
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds drivers of their most important role behind the wheel: to focus on safety on the road. More than 10,000 crashes involve distracted driving every year in Wisconsin. Preliminary numbers show 40 people were killed
DFI: Hires Seasoned Litigator Donald A. Daugherty Jr.
WASHINGTON—The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) announced today that Donald A. Daugherty, Jr., a seasoned litigator with decades of experience in constitutional, administrative, and education reform matters, will join DFI as Senior Counsel, Litigation. “We’re excited that
A Better Wisconsin Together: Another day, another missed opportunity as Republican legislators push misplaced priorities
MADISON, Wis. — Today, committees of the Wisconsin state Assembly will hold public hearings on Republican-authored bills that would make it harder for Wisconsinites to access affordable healthcare and would take essential benefits away from Wisconsinites who have lost their jobs.
Project Democracy PAC: Bipartisan business leader ad in WI Supreme Court race viewed 2.8 million times in less than 3 weeks
MILWAUKEE, WI – Project Democracy PAC today announced that its digital ad in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election was viewed more than 2.8 million times during its 2 1/2 week run, and was viewed to completion by a whopping 74% of those who
U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on passport renewal delays
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement on delays in the State Department’s passport renewal processing. “My office continues to hear from Wisconsin families experiencing delays for passport applications and renewals. These significant delays are unacceptable. I
EMILYs List: Endorses Tammy Baldwin for reelection to the United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Tammy Baldwin for reelection to the United States Senate. EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement: “Sen. Tammy Baldwin knows firsthand just what’s
Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Statement on Tammy Baldwin’s reelection
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on Tammy Baldwin’s announcement that she will seek a third term representing Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate: “It’s a great day in Wisconsin when Tammy Baldwin announces
Baldwin Campaign: Running for reelection to continue working for Wisconsin families
WISCONSIN — Today, Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she is running for reelection to the United States Senate in 2024. Baldwin released the following statement on her reelection campaign: “I’m committed to making sure that working people, not just the big
NRSC: Statement on Tammy Baldwin reelection announcement
The NRSC released the following statement regarding Tammy Baldwin’s decision to seek reelection: “Tammy Baldwin has voted against tougher penalties for violent criminals, stood with Democrats to destroy American energy independence, and rubber-stamped Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer’s reckless spending
US Sen. Baldwin: Highlights support for fire departments and dairy businesses on ‘Delivering for Wisconsin Tour’ in Wausau and Thorp
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin continued her Delivering for Wisconsin Tour at the Wausau Fire Department to discuss how federal funding is helping the department hire additional firefighters and her effort to pass legislation to ensure fire departments have
Protect Our Care: Rep. Moore & women leaders on importance of Medicaid for moms & kids
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus Communications Task Force Co-Chairs Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) and President of the National Partnership for Women & Families Jocelyn Frye joined Protect Our Care for a press conference
US Rep. Gallagher: Colleagues blast Biden administration for leaving catholic service members and veterans with insufficient pastoral care at Walter Reed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and a number of his colleagues in writing to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to express concerns about pastoral care for Catholic service members at Walter Reed National Military
Rep. Dallman: Authors unemployment indexing legislation
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman has re-introduced his bill, AB 153, which would change the amount of benefits received under unemployment insurance. AB 153 has been co-sponsored by over 20 state representatives and senators in the Wisconsin Legislature. Our
Rep. Emerson: Statement on Cardinal Stritch closure
MADISON –Yesterday, Cardinal Stritch University president, Dan Scholz, announced that the school based in Milwaukee will be closing May 22nd. The announcement was made in a video posted on the school’s YouTube page. Cardinal Stritch is a private Catholic university
Fahey campaign: Gen Z conservative nearly wins in Madison
[MADISON, Wis.] — On April 4, the City of Madison was 103 votes shy of electing its first conservative City Council member in years. University of Wisconsin student Charlie Fahey garnered 49% of the vote in the 8th District, which