U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Sen. John Cornyn to introduce bipartisan legislation to protect veterans’ economic security

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225  Bipartisan reform amends current bankruptcy law to better support veterans and their families experiencing financial hardship   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Fred Clark to Natural Resources Board

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Fred Clark to the Natural Resources Board, replacing a seat formerly filled by Department of Natural Resources Secretary-designee Preston Cole. “As a lifelong conservationist and a

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Rep. Oldenburg: Youth apprenticeships bill moves forward

CONTACT: Rep. Loren Oldenburg (608) 266-3534 MADISON – Earlier today, legislation authored by Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) cleared its first major hurdle and received a public hearing before the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development. Assembly Bill (AB) 57 aims to

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Secretary-designee Frostman tours Carpenter Union training center in Kaukauna, discusses budget

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce KAUKAUNA — Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Caleb Frostman today toured the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters training center in Kaukauna and observed dozens of

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Sen. Tiffany: Statement on the plan to lift wolf protections

Contact: Senator Tom Tiffany Phone: (608) 266-2509 MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) released this statement following reports the U.S. Department of Interior plans to lift endangered species protections: “I absolutely agree with Secretary Bernhardt’s decision to remove

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Rep. Meyers: To hold office hours in Bayfield

Contact: Rep. Beth Meyers DATE: March 6, 2019 1-888-534-0074 ASHLAND – Representative Beth Meyers will hold office hours in Bayfield on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at Kickapoo Coffee. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Where: Kickapoo Coffee 117

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Edgewood College Hatheway Lecture

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (March 6, 2019) – Edgewood College is honored to welcome award-winning filmmaker Keith A. Beauchamp for the 12th Annual Hatheway History Lecture. The lecture, “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Secretary-designee Frostman meets with Iron Workers Local 383, discusses apprenticeship, tours training center

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON — Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Caleb Frostman today toured the Iron Workers Local 383 Training Center in Madison. Throughout the tour, Secretary-designee Frostman met with

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One Wisconsin Now: Brian Hagedorn still hiding what he said in his speeches to hate group

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 State Supreme Court Candidate Was Paid Thousands to Deliver Secret Speeches to Gatherings of Organization That Calls for Outlawing Same Sex Relationships MADISON, Wis. — Over two weeks since it was reported state Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn received compensation from a hate group

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Sen. John Cornyn to introduce bipartisan legislation to protect veterans’ economic security

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225  Bipartisan reform amends current bankruptcy law to better support veterans and their families experiencing financial hardship   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act (S. 679) to protect the economic security and

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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Chamber, building trades align on endorsements for Madison Common Council

Contact: Erik Greenfield, Communications Manager, 608-443-1952 (office), 608-669-7884 (cell) Candidates offer diverse experience, strong vision for accelerating Greater Madison’s economy MADISON – Today the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced its endorsements in the April 2 elections for Madison Common Council. The endorsement of the 44-member Chamber

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Sen. Schatz and Rep. Pocan in reintroducing legislation to end student loan debt crisis

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225  Debt-Free College Act provides states incentives through matching grants to increase investments in public higher education WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) in reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Fred Clark to Natural Resources Board

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Fred Clark to the Natural Resources Board, replacing a seat formerly filled by Department of Natural Resources Secretary-designee Preston Cole. “As a lifelong conservationist and a highly respected former legislator who has spent his life dedicated

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Evers proposes $109 million for new UW-Eau Claire science building

Gov. Tony Evers today announced his capital budget will include $109 million to help UW-Eau Claire replace a 56-year-old science building. In making the announcement, Evers said the project would be a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, allowing its researchers to work alongside students and staff. He also hoped it would

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Rep. Oldenburg: Youth apprenticeships bill moves forward

CONTACT: Rep. Loren Oldenburg (608) 266-3534 MADISON – Earlier today, legislation authored by Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) cleared its first major hurdle and received a public hearing before the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development. Assembly Bill (AB) 57 aims to bolster Wisconsin’s successful Youth Apprenticeship program and provide schools with

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Secretary-designee Frostman tours Carpenter Union training center in Kaukauna, discusses budget

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce KAUKAUNA — Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Caleb Frostman today toured the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters training center in Kaukauna and observed dozens of union apprentices, met with union leadership and discussed Governor Tony

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Sen. Tiffany: Statement on the plan to lift wolf protections

Contact: Senator Tom Tiffany Phone: (608) 266-2509 MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) released this statement following reports the U.S. Department of Interior plans to lift endangered species protections: “I absolutely agree with Secretary Bernhardt’s decision to remove endangered species protections for the gray wolf. For several years,

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Rep. Meyers: To hold office hours in Bayfield

Contact: Rep. Beth Meyers DATE: March 6, 2019 1-888-534-0074 ASHLAND – Representative Beth Meyers will hold office hours in Bayfield on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at Kickapoo Coffee. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Where: Kickapoo Coffee 117 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814 When: Tuesday March 12, 2019

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Edgewood College Hatheway Lecture

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (March 6, 2019) – Edgewood College is honored to welcome award-winning filmmaker Keith A. Beauchamp for the 12th Annual Hatheway History Lecture. The lecture, “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till,” takes place at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: Signs PARC & Ride Bike Trail Grant resolution

Contact: Ariana Vruwink (608) 267-8823 On Tuesday, March 5, surrounded by Dane County Parks staff, local bike enthusiasts, and Cambridge community members, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi signed the resolution awarding Dane County’s PARC and Ride Bike Trail Grant allocations for 2018. The grant awards the Village of Cambridge $209,250

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Sen. Marklein: Hosting listening sessions in Lancaster and Linden Monday

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced a series of Budget Listening Sessions on 2/19/19.  Lancaster and Linden are scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2019.  Rep. Travis Tranel will be participating in the Lancaster session with Sen. Marklein. All residents of the 17th Senate

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Secretary-designee Frostman meets with Iron Workers Local 383, discusses apprenticeship, tours training center

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON — Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Caleb Frostman today toured the Iron Workers Local 383 Training Center in Madison. Throughout the tour, Secretary-designee Frostman met with dozens of apprenticeship trainees and discussed the state’s Registered Apprenticeship

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