U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds passage of COVID-19 Origin Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, S. 619, the COVID-19 Origin Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. This bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID–19. Recently, reports have revealed the increasing plausibility
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on President Biden’s budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to President Biden’s latest budget proposal: “After reviewing President Biden’s budget proposal, it’s clear that the President doesn’t understand America’s fiscal woes, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. This Administration has a
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to make tax code fairer for workers and combat union busting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing two bills to make the tax code fairer for workers by easing their tax burden and cracking down on corporate anti-union practices. For too long, the tax code
U.S. Rep. Moore: To host annual Academy Day on Saturday, March 11th
WHAT: Academy Day WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:00-9:30am Registration at Alexander Hamilton High School 9:30-9:35am Opening remarks by Congresswoman Gwen Moore 9:35-9:50am Congressional Nomination Process 9:50-11:00am Presentations by Academy representatives 11:00-12:00pm Breakout sessions for one-on-one discussions WHO: Rep. Gwen Moore along with
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: House Republicans reverse disastrous WOTUS rule
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed H.J.Res.27 to block the Biden Administration’s attempt to redefine the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule submitted by the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. H.J. Res. 27 provides Congressional disapproval of, and nullifies, the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice For Adams County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare dragonfly, which may result from the Y47/Y145 Transmission Line Geotechnical Soil Borings. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to expand flight-training programs for veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Hoeven (R-ND) reintroduced the American Aviator Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to increase opportunities and expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots. “Every veteran makes tremendous sacrifices to serve
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Holds HASC hearing on defense in digital era
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, today held a hearing on what the US is doing to defend itself in a digital era and on the Department of Defense’s priorities for digital modernization and transformation, artificial intelligence,
Marquette University: Marquette Law School, TMJ4 partnering to host reckless driving town hall March 13
MILWAUKEE — The Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School is partnering with TMJ4 to co-host “Project: Drive Safer—A Reckless-Driving Town Hall” on Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215
Dept. of Justice: City of Menomonie OID Records – January 21, 2023
Recently, Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf issued her decision regarding the death of Nicholas Lee Ciccarelli, which occurred on January 21, 2023 in the city of Menomonie, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law
Sen. Stroebel: JCRAR suspends DHS rule overstepping its authority
Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) suspended portions of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, a rule that would have added several mandatory vaccinations to the childhood immunization schedule. State Sen. Duey
U.S. Rep. Moore: Introduces legislation to increase access to school social workers to address growing need for school-based mental health services among young people
“School social workers are serving in our communities, addressing students’ needs at home and at school, and connecting them with resources they need. These trusted professionals are working every day to support students through major struggles in their life and
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Biden budget “not a serious document”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “Last November, the American people sent President Biden a message: stop reckless spending, reduce the national debt, and combat
Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin tax season by the numbers
MADISON — About midway through the income tax filing season, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reporting productive numbers, including 3,000 taxpayers who have already taken advantage of a new service allowing individuals to e-file for free their Form 1 and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin conservation congress and DNR to host open houses in all 72 counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend an open house the week of April 3-6 to learn about resource management in their area. Location details for each county open house are
Rep. Baldeh: Votes no on suspending portions of DHS 144
MADISON – After voting no on suspending portions of the Department of Health Services Administrative Code Chapter 144 as a member of the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) earlier today, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released
Sen. Pfaff: Pushes back against FDA draft guidance on plant-based products marketed and labeled as “Milk”
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf regarding the FDA’s recent draft recommendations
International Institute of Wisconsin: Appoints Paul Trebian interim president and CEO
MILWAUKEE —The International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), an organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective, announced that Dr. Paul F. Trebian, Ed.D., MBA/TM, MA, BS, has been named the Interim President & CEO
Washington County Exec Schoemann: Statement on regal ware announcement
West Bend, WI – In light of the recent announcement that Regal Ware, Inc. and the Village of Kewaskum released yesterday, County Executive Josh Schoemann expressed his support of their joint agreement. The Village of Kewaskum intends to purchase the
Sen. Agard: Legislative Democrats introduce economic justice Bill of Rights
MADISON – Today, State Senator Melissa Agard joined her Democratic colleagues as they re-introduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights joint resolution. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement: “As we engage with the Governor’s proposed budget and enter