U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Sworn-in as newest member of 116th Congress

[Minocqua, WI]  – Earlier this morning, Congressman Tom Tiffany was officially sworn in as the newest member of the 116th Congress during a short Pro Forma session of the U.S. House of Representatives. View Congressman Tiffany’s official release here. View Congressman Tiffany’s first floor

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps introduce bill to expand SNAP delivery during COVID-19 pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to introduce the Increasing Access to SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Act, which would ensure SNAP participants, especially seniors and immunocompromised individuals, have access to home food delivery and curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Representatives

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Sworn-in as newest member of 116th Congress

[Minocqua, WI]  – Earlier this morning, Congressman Tom Tiffany was officially sworn in as the newest member of the 116th Congress during a short Pro Forma session of the U.S. House of Representatives. View Congressman Tiffany’s official release here. View Congressman Tiffany’s first floor speech here. Watch the swearing-in here. ###

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Rep. Wichgers: Thanks Sen. Craig for his public service

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Gov. Evers: Announces $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the launch of a $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program for Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program will provide direct financial assistance

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Carla Smith: We need the BETTER Kidney Care Act

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. For over three years, dialysis has been a central part of my life. Three times every week I go to the dialysis center, where I check in on my friends who

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WED News Summary: Evers announces $1B in local aid for testing, tracing; more than 675K UI claims remain unpaid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Friday: New Common Council President Cavalier Johnson Headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Newly-elected Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Friday, May 22. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between WisPolitics.com

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: New information available for victims, public, law enforcement on victims’ rights implementation amid pandemic

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Justice has provided new resources as statewide implementation of Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is underway. The approved crime victims constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin went into effect earlier this month after the measure was approved with an overwhelming 75 percent of Wisconsin

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Dept. of Transportation: Motorists asked to be alert for deer

Increase in deer activity requires motorists – especially motorcyclists – to be alert Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of State Patrol are reminding motorists to be extra alert for deer along roadways. Deer activity typically increases during May and June as females search for places

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