Rep. Steffen: Applauds multi-state lawsuit targeting social media impacts on children
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the recent news of Wisconsin joining a multi-state lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc.: “The overwhelming evidence pointing to the harmful effects of social media on our
Rep. McGuire: Gov. Evers signs bill, securing health care for public safety employees
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 120, a bipartisan bill which secures the right for public safety employees to negotiate with their municipal employer about their health care coverage and ensures a municipality cannot discontinue coverage to any
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi joint statement on CCP’s export restrictions on graphite
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party today released the below statement on the CCP’s export restrictions on graphite. “The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) latest
Opportunity Wisconsin: Statement on Wisconsin Republicans’ support for Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden’s support for Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. Steil voted for Johnson’s election as
OIC: Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner celebrates competitive health insurance market ahead of open enrollment period
Madison, Wis. —Beginning November 1, residents in all 72 counties across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to choose from at least three different health insurance carriers on HealthCare.gov. Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market has the second-most insurers in the nation with twelve insurers
Dept. of Health Services: Marks 25 years of aging and disability resource centers serving Wisconsin communities
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of aging and disability resource centers (ADRCs) helping older adults and people with disabilities in our state to thrive. ADRCs were first piloted in 1998 in nine counties
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on election of Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve as Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress: “First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate my colleague and friend Mike
Dept. of Transportation: Commit to safe driving on Buckle Up Phone Down Day
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges drivers and passengers to make a commitment to prioritize safety on the roads as Wisconsin joins states across the nation to proclaim October 25, 2023 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day. WisDOT marked the day
A Better Wisconsin Together: In latest speaker vote, Wisconsin Republicans move support from one MAGA election denier to another
MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Wisconsin Republicans helped elect MAGA ally and anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Before hastily switching support to Mike Johnson today, just last week Wisconsin Republicans had thrown their support behind fellow MAGA
Gov. Evers: Signs three bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills. The governor signed: Senate Bill 120, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 34: Rolls back anti-union collective bargaining prohibitions enacted in by 2011 Wisconsin Acts 10 and 32 to allow municipal
U.S. Rep. Grothman: U.S. must lead in championing religious freedom on the global stage
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing titled “Faith Under Fire: An Examination of Global Religious Persecution.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman pointed out that religious
Dept. of Workforce Development: September local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2023. In brief, the
WisDems: Who is Mike Johnson?
MADISON, Wis. — In the revolving door of Republican nominees for Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has emerged as the latest candidate to lead a chamber driven into chaos by GOP dysfunction and extremism. Even as Mike Gallagher publicly doubts whether Johnson
AFL-CIO: Stands in solidarity as Wisconsin Watch workers launch union drive
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement of solidarity as rank-and-file staff of Wisconsin Watch, the non-profit newsroom, announce the formation of the Wisconsin Watch Union with the NewsGuild-CWA. “We proudly stand in solidarity with the
Dept. of Financial Institutions: DFI, U.S. CFTC, and 29 state regulators reach settlement with Safeguard Metals in $68 million fraud targeting elderly adults
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn
Milwaukee Anti-War Committee: To host rally and march for Haitian and Palestinian sovereignty
Milwaukee, WI – This Saturday, October 28th at 2:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will be marching from Red Arrow Park and rallying at City Hall to demand the U.S. and the United Nations immediately stop troop deployment in both
Natural Resources Defense Council: “Staggering” health benefits from replacing lead water pipes could save Wisconsin billions from avoided health impacts
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to support organic dairy farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers and help them address economic challenges like feed shortages and increased costs. The Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields (O DAIRY) Act of 2023 will increase investments in
Common Cause: Flawed, partisan, redistricting measure gets a public hearing and overwhelming opposition at the Capitol last week
At the Capitol last Thursday October 19th in the first officially sanctioned legislative public hearing on redistricting reform legislation held in 14 years in Wisconsin, virtually everyone who testified, did so in opposition to the partisan Republican redistricting legislation – Senate
Bishop campaign: Rohn Bishop announces he’s seeking reelection as Waupun’s 51st mayor
Waupun –Mayor Rohn Bishop announced his bid for reelection as Mayor of Waupun. With the election slated for April 2, 2024, Mayor Rohn is eager to build on the impressive accomplishments of his first term. Under Mayor Rohn’s leadership, Waupun