WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek released the following statement: “For four years, Wisconsinites have watched Trump abandon the Badger state’s economy, and attack the 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing

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Rep. Nygren: Reacts to Purdue Pharma pleading guilty to criminal charges

Madison – On Wednesday, the United States Department of Justice announced OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma will plead guilty to three federal criminal counts as part of a larger monetary settlement with the government. Rep. John Nygren (R – Marinette), author of nearly three dozen bills addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic,

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Sen. Carpenter: Republican Health Committees are missing in action

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement on the lack of action to address the pandemic in the Assembly and Senate Health Committees: “It is shocking that even during a once in a century public health crisis, the Republican Chairmen of the Assembly and Senate Health Committees have not

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WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek released the following statement: “For four years, Wisconsinites have watched Trump abandon the Badger state’s economy, and attack the 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. Now, Trump visiting Wisconsin will only remind voters of

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Surface Water Grant deadline approaching

MADISON, Wis. – The final grant application deadline is approaching for eligible sponsors who submitted a pre-application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Surface Water Grant Program. Because the grant deadline falls on a Sunday this year, applicants will have until the end of Nov. 2 to submit their final application

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Dept. of Workforce Development: September local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for September 2020. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September

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Palzewicz campaign: Peaceful transfer of power is the American way

Brookfield, WI –  If the Democrats win the White House and flip the Senate, what will happen between Election Day and the installation of the new Congress and the Inauguration? Wisconsin is an example to the nation of what could happen. When Democrat Tony Evers defeated Republican Scott Walker, Republicans sprang

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Rep. Subeck: Gov. Evers’ Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices releases recommendations

MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers’ Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices announced the release of its final report. The report contains policy recommendations to reduce prescription drug prices and provide relief to consumers on prescription prices. “While many factors affect the cost of prescription drugs, the Task Force recommendations released today could

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