WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and David Cicilline (RI-01) today sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, requesting direct and immediate financial assistance to small businesses, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and gig economy
Milwaukee WI – Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) along with 32 Members of Congress urged leaders in the House and Senate to consider providing grants and direct cash in addition
Milwaukee, WI – Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 52 Members of Congress in urging Congressional leadership to support public transportation agencies, including their workers, in any future stimulus packages to address the COVID-19 public health emergency.
MADISON, WI —Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced they will introduce two bills to prevent working people from being laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act and the Layoff Prevention Act would provide federal support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined 19 of her Senate colleagues in decrying President Donald Trump’s partial invocation of the Defense Production Act (DPA), which ignored other key titles in the Act that provide essential tools for
MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) urges people in Wisconsin to fill out the U.S. Census. Conducted once every ten years, the census counts our nation’s population, and the results are used to redraw electoral districts, which influences
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin State Parks and Trails will remain open to the public. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continues to receive the most up-to-date information and will adjust operations as conditions change. We will continue to monitor on-the-ground circumstances
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today reminded Wisconsinites to follow the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), urging the public to stay home as much as they are
Kenosha – Many parents are struggling with kids at home as a result of the statewide school closures. There is a lot of free time, and it’s important for the children – and their parents’ sanity – that they are kept
As the spread of COVID-19 becomes a national health problem, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, grade the performance of President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on their response to the pandemic. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) on Thursday called on Governor Tony Evers to cancel state testing for all K-12 students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes after the Governor ordered all schools to be closed indefinitely on March 17th.
The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Milwaukee Institute Executive Director Kathleen Gallagher. Their conversation ranges from the future of the region’s economy to local startup leader success stories.
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today signed a letter led by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) to U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn. The letter, signed by the entire Wisconsin Congressional Delegation, requested that more
Republicans and Democrats will work together to defeat coronavirus.
La Crosse, WI—Yesterday, Rep. Ron Kind signed a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) calling on U.S. Department of State Secretary Mike Pompeo to ensure that H-2A agricultural visas get processed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are relying on farmers across the
Collectively, our state has a role to play for addressing public health challenges and making our communities healthier for all. Our capacity to empathize with others has the ability to save lives.
As compelling as the need to protect Wisconsin’s citizenry against Coronavirus may be, the need to protect the citizenry’s freedom will always take precedence.
MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin has announced the election of a new Board of Directors Executive Committee. The new Executive Committee now includes President Nichole Yunk Todd, Vice President Angela Lang, Treasurer Leslie Fillingham, Secretary William F. Sulton, and
The Marine Corps often refers to the concept of an 80/20 (or even 60/40) solution. This means that, under the gun, one should move quickly to implement the solution, whether it be 80 percent or 60 percent perfected, that most likely addresses most of the problem. You accept the imperfection of the solution, and anticipate that you can improve it as you go.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and David Cicilline (RI-01) today sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, requesting direct and immediate financial assistance to small businesses, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and gig economy workers in the House’s next legislative package to combat the
Milwaukee WI – Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) along with 32 Members of Congress urged leaders in the House and Senate to consider providing grants and direct cash in addition to loans to small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. They
Milwaukee, WI – Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 52 Members of Congress in urging Congressional leadership to support public transportation agencies, including their workers, in any future stimulus packages to address the COVID-19 public health emergency. “Many Americans are staying in their homes to follow guidance
MADISON, WI —Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced they will introduce two bills to prevent working people from being laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Preventing Layoffs During a Public Health Emergency Act and the Layoff Prevention Act would provide federal support for states’ work sharing programs, which give employers the flexibility
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined 19 of her Senate colleagues in decrying President Donald Trump’s partial invocation of the Defense Production Act (DPA), which ignored other key titles in the Act that provide essential tools for rapidly scaling up our national response to the spread of
MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) urges people in Wisconsin to fill out the U.S. Census. Conducted once every ten years, the census counts our nation’s population, and the results are used to redraw electoral districts, which influences planning and policymaking for the next decade. “The census is
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin State Parks and Trails will remain open to the public. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continues to receive the most up-to-date information and will adjust operations as conditions change. We will continue to monitor on-the-ground circumstances each day to determine if park closures become necessary. Recent
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today reminded Wisconsinites to follow the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), urging the public to stay home as much as they are able. “Social distancing not only protects you and your family
Kenosha – Many parents are struggling with kids at home as a result of the statewide school closures. There is a lot of free time, and it’s important for the children – and their parents’ sanity – that they are kept active and engaged. At the same time, parents want to
As the spread of COVID-19 becomes a national health problem, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, grade the performance of President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on their response to the pandemic. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) on Thursday called on Governor Tony Evers to cancel state testing for all K-12 students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes after the Governor ordered all schools to be closed indefinitely on March 17th. Myers stated, “As educators, students, and parents have had to
The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Milwaukee Institute Executive Director Kathleen Gallagher. Their conversation ranges from the future of the region’s economy to local startup leader success stories.
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today signed a letter led by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) to U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn. The letter, signed by the entire Wisconsin Congressional Delegation, requested that more coronavirus testing supplies be sent to the state. The letter
Republicans and Democrats will work together to defeat coronavirus.
La Crosse, WI—Yesterday, Rep. Ron Kind signed a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) calling on U.S. Department of State Secretary Mike Pompeo to ensure that H-2A agricultural visas get processed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are relying on farmers across the state of Wisconsin to continue providing safe and healthy food
Collectively, our state has a role to play for addressing public health challenges and making our communities healthier for all. Our capacity to empathize with others has the ability to save lives.
As compelling as the need to protect Wisconsin’s citizenry against Coronavirus may be, the need to protect the citizenry’s freedom will always take precedence.
MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin has announced the election of a new Board of Directors Executive Committee. The new Executive Committee now includes President Nichole Yunk Todd, Vice President Angela Lang, Treasurer Leslie Fillingham, Secretary William F. Sulton, and National Board Representative Shaadie Ali. “We are excited about the
The Marine Corps often refers to the concept of an 80/20 (or even 60/40) solution. This means that, under the gun, one should move quickly to implement the solution, whether it be 80 percent or 60 percent perfected, that most likely addresses most of the problem. You accept the imperfection of the solution, and anticipate that you can improve it as you go.