Sen. Marklein, Reps. Tranel and Moses: Reintroduce truth in food labeling legislation

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Representative Travis Tranel, 608-266-1170, Rep.Tranel@legis.wi.gov Representative Clint Moses, 608-266-7683, Rep.Moses@legis.wi.gov MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and State Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) have reintroduced the Truth in Food Labeling Legislation for

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Dept. of Administration: Katie Rosenberg and Peter Barca to testify at People’s Map Commission hearing Feb. 11 featuring 1st Congressional District  commissioners

CONTACT: DOA Communications, DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Feb. 11, 2021, beginning at 5:30 pm. Barca, a life-long

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Dept. of Health Services: Office of Children’s Mental Health Focuses on Addressing Shortages in the Mental Health Workforce

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet Addressing Shortages in the Mental Health Workforce and what our communities, schools and providers can do to make a difference. Mental health workforce shortages have far-reaching implications for children and

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins Ways & Means Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Combat Climate Change, Invest in Wisconsin Workforce   

Contact: Sarah Abel, 202-225-5506,Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov    Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined his colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee in introducing the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act. The bill would help address climate change by promoting the use of green energy technologies and invest in Wisconsin’s

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Sen. Marklein, Reps. Tranel and Moses: Reintroduce truth in food labeling legislation

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Representative Travis Tranel, 608-266-1170, Rep.Tranel@legis.wi.gov Representative Clint Moses, 608-266-7683, Rep.Moses@legis.wi.gov MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and State Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) have reintroduced the Truth in Food Labeling Legislation for milk, meat and dairy products. The Senate Committee on Agriculture

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WisGOP: Statement on President Biden’s Wisconsin visit

MADISON – Following the announcement that President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin to hold a CNN town hall at the same time as Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson: “It is telling that President Biden has decided to

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Alzheimer’s Association: Applauds Governor Evers’ historic investments to support Alzheimer’s and dementia

Contact: Mary Pat Rick, Marketing Communications Manager, (414) 479-8800 x 1935 | mrick@alz.org MADISON –  The Alzheimer’s Association thanks Governor Tony Evers for including funding for many key initiatives in his proposed 2021-2023 State Budget that will help persons living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family and professional caregivers.

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Dept. of Administration: Katie Rosenberg and Peter Barca to testify at People’s Map Commission hearing Feb. 11 featuring 1st Congressional District  commissioners

CONTACT: DOA Communications, DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Feb. 11, 2021, beginning at 5:30 pm. Barca, a life-long resident of Kenosha, currently serves as the secretary of the

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Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association: Supports meat labeling requirements

Contact: Matt Ludlow, 608-632-1607 MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) testified in support of Senate Bill 82, legislation authored by Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Clint Moses, which would allow only products that are derived from animals to be labeled as “meat.” WCA’s support for SB ­­­­82 is

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