Dept. of Workforce Development: Taking applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is taking Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) worker training grant applications through Nov. 28. Employers are encouraged to apply for WFF grants of up to $400,000 to develop and implement business-led skills
Rep. Brandtjen: Vos delaying Meagan Wolfe impeachment resolution
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) released the following statement in response to Speaker Vos delaying the Meagan Wolfe Impeachment resolution introduced by Representatives Allen, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, and Wichgers: “Today, I express my deep concern regarding the ongoing
WASDA: Elmbrook Superintendent Mark Hansen named 2024 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named the School District of Elmbrook’s Dr. Mark Hansen the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. After more than 30 years in education, which includes two decades in school and
Legislative Democrats: Introduce Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to affordable, quality health care
MADISON – Today, Democratic legislators released four key pieces of Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Wisconsinites, regardless of income or healthcare needs. BadgerCare Expansion, introduced by Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), would
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
U.S. Rep. Steil: Presents Health Care Worker of the Year award to Mount Pleasant oncology nurse
Mount Pleasant, WI (October 30, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today presented Melissa Friesema, an oncology nurse at the Advocate Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. In addition,
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Helps local businesses counter intellectual property theft from China
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today hosted the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s IP Road Show in Green Bay. During the event, participants discussed how small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin can
Dane County GOP: An open letter to Wisconsin’s Republican state legislators
Rep. Dallman: Authors “Duty to Defend” legislation
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) recently introduced Assembly Bill 514 (AB 514), which will protect private business from unreasonable government overreach. AB 514 ensures that contracts between design professionals and public entities include only reasonable and insurable
Sen. Agard: Introduces Prevent and Protect legislation with Democratic colleagues
MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing several pieces of legislation that work to prevent abuse and protect survivors. Senator Agard released the following statement: “The Prevent and Protect Package honors the rights of
Gov. Evers: Sues legislative Republicans for violating Wisconsin Constitution
Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sued Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for violating the
WisGOP: Rogue clerk obstructs poll worker registration
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against Stevens Point City Clerk Kari Yenter for her unlawful imposition of additional qualifications and disclosures for prospective poll workers. Clerk Yenter is attempting
Gov. Evers: Announces “Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsinites” theme for 2023 State Capitol Holiday Tree
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced “175 Years of Wisconsinites” as the theme for the 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree to celebrate the many Wisconsinites who have contributed to making Wisconsin into the state it is today as the state celebrates 175 years of statehood. In a letter to Wisconsin
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bipartisan Air America Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit focuses on adapting to emerging cyber threats
GREEN BAY, Wis.— As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit in late
Law Forward Inc.: Wisconsin voters continue fight for fair legislative maps in Wisconsin Supreme Court
Today, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed a response brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to continue their clients’ efforts to obtain fair legislative maps
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads call to expand access, lower cost of over-the-counter birth control
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which