U.S. Rep. Kind: Demands the administration increase access to COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District and across the country

Washington, DC— Following reports that the Administration is planning to end funding for community-based testing sites across the country at the end of the month, and with the number of positive COVID-19 cases surging in western Wisconsin, Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter urging the Administration to expand testing throughout

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Wisconsin Historical Museum: to Offer walking tours

Madison, WI – Beginning July 1, 2020, the Wisconsin Historical Museum will offer in-person, reservation-only walking tours. All tours must be reserved in advance and the number of guests will be limited.   “We are looking forward to welcoming guests to explore

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Push for inclusion of End Outsourcing Act in next relief package to aid economic recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Gary Peters (D-MI) called on the Trump administration to support the inclusion of their bicameral legislation, the End Outsourcing Act, which would utilize the tax code and federal grants, loans and contracts to end the outsourcing of jobs overseas. The legislation would create a new tax benefit to help

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Demands the administration increase access to COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District and across the country

Washington, DC— Following reports that the Administration is planning to end funding for community-based testing sites across the country at the end of the month, and with the number of positive COVID-19 cases surging in western Wisconsin, Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter urging the Administration to expand testing throughout Wisconsin and the country. In the last few weeks, new COVID-19 cases

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Learn about grant opportunities during July extension webinar

MADISON – Wisconsin farmers can learn about several grant opportunities available through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) during a grant-writing webinar on Wednesday, July 15, starting at 1 p.m. DATCP staff will present information on the following grant programs: Specialty Crop Block Grants are used to

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Asbury campaign: Grand opening of Asbury campaign office

NEENAH, Wis. (June 24, 2020) – Come meet Lauri Asbury and her campaign team! Join us to celebrate patrioJsm July 1st and 2nd. Bring a non-perishable food item, meet the candidate, enjoy freedom cookies, and get some patriotic gear to celebrate the 4th right! • Bring a donation of a

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Sargent campaign: Endorsement from Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce a campaign endorsement from the hardworking craft laborers at the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council. The Wisconsin Laborers have gone

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Biden campaign: Hosts press call with U.S. Reps. Moore, Bass and Kelly on ACA and impacts on African American communities

Today, Biden for President hosted a press call with Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly, and California Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass on the Affordable Care Act’s impact on African American communities that have disproportionately benefited from the landmark legislation. And with Donald Trump’s continued attacks on

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunter safety classes resume July 13

MADISON, Wis. – In-person hunter and recreational vehicle education classes will resume July 13 under a set of guidelines and safety protocols released Friday by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills Section under Phase II of the Wisconsin State Government Bounce Back Plan. The in-person hunter

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UW Health: Urges parents not to postpone well-child visits and vaccinations during pandemic

MADISON– UW Health experts are emphasizing the importance of not-skipping well-child visits for infants, children and adolescents during COVID-19. Well-child visits are not only vital for gathering and monitoring important information regarding a child’s medical, behavioral and developmental milestones and needs, but are also when childhood vaccines are typically given. “It is extremely

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Wisconsin Historical Museum: to Offer walking tours

Madison, WI – Beginning July 1, 2020, the Wisconsin Historical Museum will offer in-person, reservation-only walking tours. All tours must be reserved in advance and the number of guests will be limited.   “We are looking forward to welcoming guests to explore Madison with us,” said Mike Hollander, director of the Wisconsin

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Rep. Wichgers: Commends efforts to honor Hans Christian Heg

Madison, WI – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) commended Congressman Bryan Steil for introducing H.R. 7329, a bill to name the Muskego post office the Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office. “On Tuesday night, a mob criminally desecrated, among other things, a statue of Hans Christian Heg which has stood

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