MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) presented Detective Joel Bateman of the Oak Creek Police Department with the First Responder of the Year Award during the Assembly Floor Session on Tuesday afternoon. The Wisconsin Assembly honored Detective Bateman and the other award recipients from around the state for First

Evers Administration Program Will Support Capital Infrastructure to End Health Disparities Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced it is accepting applications for the $50 million Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program. Originally announced as part of a $250 million equitable recovery investment by Governor Evers, this program will

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a new “Boxes of Fun” series through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program today. These boxes make it easy for consumers to give fun, unique holiday gifts while supporting local Wisconsin businesses. Boxes are available for purchase online through Christine’s Kitchens,

  Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable are participating in Cybersecurity Awareness Month and reminding individuals and businesses that they have the power to protect their identity and data online.   “Insurers collect a lot of data and

Wisconsin Examiner: “Republican congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden accepted nearly $12,000 in campaign donations from Steve Wynn and his wife” In case you missed it, a new report reveals Derrick Van Orden’s disastrous congressional campaign is being bankrolled with thousands of dollars from disgraced billionaire Steve Wynn, who has reportedly assaulted and harassed numerous

Action Will Take Place In Front of Sen. Baldwin’s Milwaukee Office on Thursday, 10/28 (STATEWIDE – WI) – With just days remaining before Speaker Pelosi’s October 31st deadline to pass the Build Back Better reconciliation bill, Voces de la Frontera and allies are organizing a public protest this Thursday, October

(Madison, WI). Today State Representative Will Penterman (R, Columbus) released the following statement on the unanimous passage of Assembly Bill 607 in the State Assembly. “Assembly Bill 607 is a common sense bill that is part of a larger legislative package to provide safer, more affordable housing options in Wisconsin,”

(Madison)… Today, The Roadmap to Reading Success Bill (Senate Bill 454) completed its final step in the Legislature, earning bipartisan support in the State Assembly with a 62-32 vote. Passage comes on the heels of disappointing new K-12 test scores released last week, showing a continued decline in reading and

RACINE — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored First Responders of the Year for districts from across Wisconsin as Hometown Heroes during the Assembly’s floor session. Lieutenant Tim O’Brien, Lieutenant Brian Turczynski, Driver/Operator Jose Carbajal, Driver/Operator Matt Bodenbach, Private Ben Ratka, and Private Mike Nikolai of the Racine Fire Department were

MILWAUKEE – In recognition of the 10th Assembly District’s first responders, State Rep. David Bowen (D – Milwaukee) released the following statement: “First responders are vital to the fabric of our community. Often taken for granted, these individuals are called upon in moments of extreme distress to render aid and

MADISON – After the commemoration of the First Responder of the Year ceremony in the State Assembly, the legislature voted to pass Assembly Joint Resolution 82 relating to: recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This bill, authored by Representative Kristina Shelton (D – Green Bay) and many of

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Hallie Jackson on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the Build Back Better Act. Click here to watch the full interview and find excerpts of Rep. Pocan’s remarks below. “Many of the issues are very close to being resolved. There are a few

MADISON – On Tuesday, Officer Kenneth Chung was honored as the First Responder of the Year for 79th Assembly District. Representative Dianne Hesselbein awarded Officer Chung the honor before a full session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly are able to choose a first responder

Reforms Include Less Regulation, More Resources for Families MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) voted to create safer, more affordable housing when the state Assembly met for its scheduled floor session Tuesday. On the agenda were a series of bills aimed at curbing Wisconsin’s growing workforce housing shortage. “A lack of

Madison, WI — On Tuesday, State Representative Alex Dallman welcomed Glen Bubolz to the Wisconsin State Assembly floor for the First Responder of the Year celebration. “There were many selfless citizens throughout the 41st District who were nominated to my office for First Responder of the Year, but Glen was definitely the

Madison – Wisconsin State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) has chosen City of Beloit Paramedic and Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant Phil Ferrera to receive the First Responder of the Year Award for the 31st Assembly District. “Phil’s life has been focused around serving, whether it’s at the fire department serving the community or

In a ceremony at the State Capitol today, legislators honored First Responders from across Wisconsin.  Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) recognized Lake Country Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Assistant Chief Jim Moon as the 97th Assembly District First Responder of the Year. Serving in various capacities for more than 40 years, including as