Sen. Wirch: Thanks Wisconsin National Guard for their unprecedented service

Contact: (608) 267-8979 Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement after members of the Wisconsin National Guard completed their mission assisting with security at the Presidential Inauguration and surrounding events and locations: “In the last twelve months, our National Guard members have been called to service in

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TUE News Summary: Senate to take up mask mandate repeal today; COVID-19 cases on the decline

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Speaker Vos will address the upcoming state budget and outline 2021-22 priorities for Assembly Republicans. The program is set to run via webinar from

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Selected to serve on House Education & Labor Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was selected to serve on the House Education and Labor Committee. The Education and Labor Committee has jurisdiction over legislative matters that empower students, workers, job creators, and families. Following his appointment, Congressman Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Wisconsin has long been a pioneer in

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Gov. Evers: Statement on the passing of Regent Delgado

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the statement below regarding the passing of University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents member, Regent José Delgado: “I was saddened today to learn of the loss of Regent José Delgado. I served with Regent Delgado during my time on the Board of Regents and

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Wis. AFL-CIO: “Buy American” executive order good news for Wisconsin workers

Statement from Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale on President Joe Biden’s executive order strengthening “Buy American” provisions: “Working men and women are the backbone of Wisconsin. Today’s executive order strengthening “Buy American” procurement provisions will support workers in Wisconsin and across our country, boost manufacturing jobs in our local communities, and

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