U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Appointed Chairman of House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. “If we can house tens of thousands of illegal immigrants each month, there is
Dept. of Health Services: Governor’s Health Equity Council releases full report
Today, the Governor’s Health Equity Council released its full report “Building a Better Wisconsin: Investing in the Health and Well-being of Wisconsinites” that includes descriptions of each recommendation. Established under Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #17, the council was charged with
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task force debunk human trafficking myths
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) are debunking myths about human trafficking. “Human trafficking impacts communities across the state and country, and it’s important for people
Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network: Is among latest to earn Validated Data Stream designation in new NCQA Data Aggregator Validation program
WASHINGTON, DC — The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN) announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for legislation to support Wisconsin farmers, agriculture economy, and rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is highlighting legislation President Biden signed into law to support Wisconsin’s farmers, rural communities, and Made in Wisconsin agriculture economy. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi: Dane County accepting applications for 2023 Partners in Equity Food Project Grant program
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partner in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant, which was created to encourage the innovative development of projects that advance equity and access in local food
Badger Institute: Opens new Madison office
Jan. 30, 2023 – The Badger Institute, the state’s oldest free market public policy research organization, announced today it has opened an office in Madison, across the street from the Capitol. The office, located at 25 W. Main St. on the
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Releases 2023 agenda to build on Democrats’ historic health care victories
Washington, DC — Today, Protect Our Care released a health care agenda detailing steps Congress should take to build on the health care victories over the past two years. The agenda lays out legislative actions to expand coverage, lower costs,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Observe Identity Theft Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. – While taxpayers prepare their 2022 state and federal tax returns, they can also minimize the risk of identity theft by keeping their personal information private and secure. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Wisconsin College Republicans: New Chairman
MADISON, Wis. – on January 7, 2023, Wisconsin College Republicans (WICR) Chairman William Terry officially announced his resignation from the position after preparing for his graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Following constitutional procedure laid out in Article IV,
We Energies: Bitter cold has arrived. Keep your family safe and warm.
Milwaukee, Wis. – Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast. Use these winter tips to keep yourself and your family safe and warm. Prevent carbon monoxide dangers: Make sure carbon monoxide detectors are working properly and learn the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Oven safety: Never
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden Administration to enforce USMCA, ensure fairness for Wisconsin dairy producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter today to United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai calling for a second dispute settlement panel with Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to ensure fair market access for American dairy products.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Wisconsin agricultural groups share biennial budget priorities
MADISON, Wis. – A coalition of Wisconsin agricultural groups shared priorities they are seeking support for in the 2023-25 biennial state budget on Monday. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau and our fellow agricultural groups want to see a budget proposal best suited
Republican Party of Calumet County: County Caucus
CHILTON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Calumet held their annual caucus on Saturday, January 28th at the Eagle’s Club in Chilton. Last year, the county party nearly reached 250 members and are already over 170 members in 2023. Caucus
Rep. Myers: Issues statement on Tyre Nichols
MADISON, Wis. – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), issued the following statement regarding the death of Mr. Tyre Nichols by Memphis City Police: “Like most Americans, I was horrified by video footage showing the beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee.
Sen. Taylor: Releases statement on Tyre Nichols
MADISON – Following tonight’s release of videos involving the beating of Memphis, Tennessee motorist Tyre Nichols, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), released the following statement: “It’s hard to believe that the shock and visceral response to the video of George Floyd’s
Reps. Madison and Clancy: Respond to the murder of Tyre Nichols
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representatives Darrin Madison (D-10) and Ryan Clancy (D-19) are furious and heartbroken after viewing the footage of Tyre Nichols being beaten to death by law enforcement. Tyre Nichols was stopped by police officers for “reckless driving”
City of Edgerton: Joins White House partnership to accelerate lead water pipe replacements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Edgerton City Administrator Ramona Flanigan was in attendance at an event at the White House today, where Vice President Kamala Harris announced the founding of the Biden-Harris Get the Lead Out Partnership , a network of more
U.S. Sen. Johnson: In letter to President Biden: “We do not intend to vote for a debt-ceiling increase without structural reforms”
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 22 of their Republican conference colleagues in a letter to President Biden expressing opposition to a debt-ceiling hike without real structural spending reform that reduces
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Is agency aware of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events in aviation industry?
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administer Billy Nolen and Office of Aerospace Medicine Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup highlighting accounts from individuals in the aviation industry who experienced adverse