Hello, this is State Representative Dianne Hesselbein with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. As we reflect on this past year in the legislature, there are many accomplishments to be proud of in 2019. Governor Tony Evers and four other Constitutional
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI05) has served as a House manager in more Senate trials than any other member in history, including the 1998-99 impeachment of President Clinton. He offered the following statement in response to Speaker Pelosi’s decision to withhold
Rothschild, Wis. — Former Congressman Sean Duffy announced his endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th District at Wausau Homes in Rothschild on Thursday. Statement by Sean Duffy: “As a dad looking out for my nine kids, I
(MADISON, WI) — In response to yesterday’s 5th Circuit Court decision that jeopardizes the health care of millions of Americans, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The 2018 elections were a referendum on Donald Trump and
MADISON – This month, families across Wisconsin will be receiving their property tax bill in the mail. As property taxes continue to climb in Wisconsin transparency becomes even more important. While property tax documents generally give a breakdown of what
MADISON — Throughout December, property tax bills will land in mail boxes across Wisconsin. Unfortunately, small businesses and property taxpayers have been forced to pay more due to big box retailers using the so-called “Dark Store Loophole”. Based on a
On Thursday, the co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement after the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau confirmed more than $3 million in homelessness funding is available to Governor Evers. “If the main concern is helping the
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that included in a spending bill passed by the Senate Thursday, is a four-year reauthorization of the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act. This
Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the Point Beach Solar Farm project! Point Beach will be a 100 megawatt solar farm, and will supply electricity to WPPI Energy. WPPI is a wholesale energy provider for 41 municipal utilities
The Wisconsin Justice Initiative and several voters and taxpayers filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to block submission of the proposed “Marsy’s Law” constitutional amendment to voters or to require the ballot question to be rewritten so it reflects
MADISON – In response to the Republican Co-Chairs’ continued refusal to release funds to address homelessness, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) released the following statement: “Earlier this week Governor Evers called for the JFC to
MADISON, Wisc. — Fighting for staffing best practices and restored workplace rights, professional nurses in the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority (UWHCA) announced they have formed a union and demanded voluntary recognition from the UWHCA Board of Directors.
“This suit is only an attempt to confuse voters and muddy the waters about this overwhelmingly bipartisan and popular proposed constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims. If they were serious about their suit, they would have filed
Foam present in Starkweather Creek in October shows elevated levels of PFOS and PFOA. – Photo credit: DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources confirms the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) foam in Starkweather Creek near Olbrich Boat Launch. The DNR
WHAT: An experimental Zika vaccine lowered levels of virus in pregnant monkeys and improved fetal outcomes in a rhesus macaque model of congenital Zika virus infection, according to a new study in Science Translational Medicine. The research was conducted by
WHAT: More than 20% of pregnant women beginning anti-HIV treatment were prescribed an antiretroviral treatment that did not meet federal guidelines for use during pregnancy, according to an analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study was led
After several months of productive, collaborative discussions on how they might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota, Gundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System have mutually decided to remain
Hello, this is State Representative Dianne Hesselbein with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. As we reflect on this past year in the legislature, there are many accomplishments to be proud of in 2019. Governor Tony Evers and four other Constitutional Officers were sworn in and for the first time since
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI05) has served as a House manager in more Senate trials than any other member in history, including the 1998-99 impeachment of President Clinton. He offered the following statement in response to Speaker Pelosi’s decision to withhold articles of impeachment from the Senate: “The Democrats repeatedly said
Rothschild, Wis. — Former Congressman Sean Duffy announced his endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th District at Wausau Homes in Rothschild on Thursday. Statement by Sean Duffy: “As a dad looking out for my nine kids, I am proud to endorse fellow dad Tom Tiffany for Congress.
(MADISON, WI) — In response to yesterday’s 5th Circuit Court decision that jeopardizes the health care of millions of Americans, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The 2018 elections were a referendum on Donald Trump and his broken promises to lower health care and prescription drug
MADISON – This month, families across Wisconsin will be receiving their property tax bill in the mail. As property taxes continue to climb in Wisconsin transparency becomes even more important. While property tax documents generally give a breakdown of what the money is going towards, there is one line item
MADISON — Throughout December, property tax bills will land in mail boxes across Wisconsin. Unfortunately, small businesses and property taxpayers have been forced to pay more due to big box retailers using the so-called “Dark Store Loophole”. Based on a Supreme Court decision, big box retailers exploit a loophole to
On Thursday, the co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement after the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau confirmed more than $3 million in homelessness funding is available to Governor Evers. “If the main concern is helping the homeless this winter, why is DOA not allocating over $3.3
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that included in a spending bill passed by the Senate Thursday, is a four-year reauthorization of the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act. This will ensure that students and their families in the District
Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the Point Beach Solar Farm project! Point Beach will be a 100 megawatt solar farm, and will supply electricity to WPPI Energy. WPPI is a wholesale energy provider for 41 municipal utilities in Wisconsin plus 10 more across Michigan and Iowa. The
The Wisconsin Justice Initiative and several voters and taxpayers filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to block submission of the proposed “Marsy’s Law” constitutional amendment to voters or to require the ballot question to be rewritten so it reflects the sweeping changes the amendment would make in state law.
MADISON – In response to the Republican Co-Chairs’ continued refusal to release funds to address homelessness, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) released the following statement: “Earlier this week Governor Evers called for the JFC to convene to release already appropriated funds to address homelessness. Republicans
MADISON, Wisc. — Fighting for staffing best practices and restored workplace rights, professional nurses in the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority (UWHCA) announced they have formed a union and demanded voluntary recognition from the UWHCA Board of Directors. “Our movement is essentially an uprising by UW nurses facing
“This suit is only an attempt to confuse voters and muddy the waters about this overwhelmingly bipartisan and popular proposed constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims. If they were serious about their suit, they would have filed when the proposed cleared the Legislature with the support of
Foam present in Starkweather Creek in October shows elevated levels of PFOS and PFOA. – Photo credit: DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources confirms the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) foam in Starkweather Creek near Olbrich Boat Launch. The DNR spotted the foam along the creek in late October. The DNR
WHAT: An experimental Zika vaccine lowered levels of virus in pregnant monkeys and improved fetal outcomes in a rhesus macaque model of congenital Zika virus infection, according to a new study in Science Translational Medicine. The research was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
WHAT: More than 20% of pregnant women beginning anti-HIV treatment were prescribed an antiretroviral treatment that did not meet federal guidelines for use during pregnancy, according to an analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study was led by Kathleen M. Powis, M.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
After several months of productive, collaborative discussions on how they might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota, Gundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System have mutually decided to remain independent. The organizations will continue to individually focus on improving