U.S. Rep. Pocan: Applauds House passage of budget resolution

August 24, 2021 Contact: Matt Handverger, 508-561-5226 Pocan Applauds House Passage of Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after House passage of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that will shape the United States economy for years

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued a statement after attending a classified briefing on Afghanistan. “This morning I attended a classified briefing on the catastrophic situation in Afghanistan. Briefers included Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin, Director

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, USDA Officials: Award $250,000 grant to Village of Viola

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 Baldwin and USDA Officials Award $250,000 Grant to Village of Viola Viola, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined officials from U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today to award the Village of Viola a $250,000 Community Facilities Disaster Grant. The grant

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Applauds House passage of budget resolution

August 24, 2021 Contact: Matt Handverger, 508-561-5226 Pocan Applauds House Passage of Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after House passage of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that will shape the United States economy for years to come: “Today is a great day. Historians will look

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: “This is America. We don’t leave anyone behind.”

8/24/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today delivered remarks on the House floor regarding the fiasco in Afghanistan and the need for Congress to pass his bill that would prevent the Biden Administration from withdrawing troops until every American who wants to leave Afghanistan is out of the country.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued a statement after attending a classified briefing on Afghanistan. “This morning I attended a classified briefing on the catastrophic situation in Afghanistan. Briefers included Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin, Director of National Intelligence Haines, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

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TUE News Summary: Lawsuits ask courts to handle redistricting; Evers announces $100 COVID-19 vaccination incentive

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with UW System interim President Tommy Thompson University of Wisconsin System interim President Tommy Thompson, former Republican governor of Wisconsin and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary, will be the featured guest at a WisPolitics.com virtual lunch… Please log

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WisGOP: Statement on one-year anniversary of Kenosha violence

[Kenosha, WI] – Today marks the one-year anniversary of the violence and destruction that turned Kenosha upside down. Over the course of several nights of violence, over 100 local businesses fell prey to the violent rioters who brought over $50 million in damage to the community. The community still feels the aftermath, as city

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Milwaukee County Independent Redistricting Committee: Invites public to attend meetings, provide input

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County’s Independent Redistricting Committee is encouraging the public to attend the committee’s next meeting on Friday, August 27 and provide input on the process of redrawing the 18 Supervisory districts of Milwaukee County. “Public input is essential to the democratic process of redrawing Milwaukee County’s political districts,

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