Rep. Rettinger: Continues record of tax relief for the middle class with workforce package
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) voted in favor of the Legislative Republican Family Finance & Workforce Relief Bill, officially known as Special Session Senate Bill 1, yesterday during the Assembly Floor Session. Following passage, Rep. Rettinger said: “I
Sen. Jacque: Workforce growth agenda heads to Governor
MADISON… Initiatives to help develop and grow the talent pool of skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers are on the way to the Governor’s desk, after the State Assembly cleared legislation Tuesday to enhance apprenticeship learning and streamline professional licensing.
Rep. Gundrum: Prioritizing mental health
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a package of bills yesterday that will make several important reforms related to mental health in Wisconsin. After passage of the bills, he released the following statement: “We should want everyone
Rep. Callahan: Historic workforce package passes Assembly
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly Republican colleagues convened in Special Session yesterday afternoon to pass a historic workforce package for Wisconsin. The bill passed by Republicans includes continued investments in childcare, tax relief, worker training
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 – Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County. Incidental
Opportunity Wisconsin: Two years later, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is lowering costs and bringing jobs to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Two years after the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden, more than 300 hundred projects are moving forward to make Wisconsin stronger by repairing roads and bridges, improving airports, expanding access to high-speed internet, and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms cougar killed in Buffalo County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin, so
Rep. VanderMeer: Suicide prevention bill passes Senate and Assembly
Madison – Representative Nancy VanderMeer’s (R-Tomah) legislation modeled after the Monroe County Mental Health Coalition’s work passed both houses of the State Legislature on Tuesday during floor sessions held in the State Senate and State Assembly, respectively. Assembly Bill 566, authored by
Shankland Campaign: announces endorsement of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across
WisDems: Speaking in California, Eric Hovde announced opposition to $5.6 billion investments in Wisconsin infrastructure
MADISON, Wis. — Today is the two year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has since led to $5.6 billion of bipartisan investments in Wisconsin, thanks to the bipartisan work of Tammy Baldwin. These vital, bipartisan investments will fix the roads, reduce
Liberty Justice Center: Urges Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject petition that would dismantle the oldest school choice program in the United States
(Chicago, IL | November 15, 2023)—On November 14, the Liberty Justice Center filed an amicus brief urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject a petition that would dismantle the oldest school choice program in the United States—a program currently serving over 65,000
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award winners on America Recycles Day
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Peters in bipartisan legislation recognizing the service of Hmong veterans during Vietnam War
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing bipartisan legislation—the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act—to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War
Gov. Evers: Announces PSC received 124 applications requesting more than $221 million from Broadband Infrastructure Grant program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. PSC is expected to award up to $42 million
DNC: Billboard in Wisconsin touts President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law, slams Trump failures
On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DNC is rolling out a new billboard campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting how President Biden’s historic legislation is funding critical projects in communities across the country and
A Better Wisconsin Together: Two years of the bipartisan infrastructure law, two years of historic progress in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President
Village of Allouez: Responds to Evers Administration call for corrections capital planning
[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced a capital planning process through the Department of Corrections that acknowledges the growing challenges at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “We
Rep. Plumer: Passes middle class tax cut and increases childcare tax credit for families
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly passed a $2 billion Middle Class Tax Cut, increased the Childcare Tax Credit by nearly $150 million, and expanded childcare capacity in “childcare deserts” across Wisconsin. Rep. Plumer voted in favor of this legislation:
U.S. Rep. Steil: Bill to cut off Iran’s ability to fund Hamas advances through House Financial Services Committee
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2023) – Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Thanks state legislature for passing farmland preservation updates
MADISON – A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this afternoon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the bill authors and members of