Dept. of Transportation: Unveils dual-language sign program

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is working with the state’s federally recognized tribal governments to update the signage on state highways signifying the tribal boundaries in both English and native language renditions of the tribe’s name. Wisconsin’s first dual-language

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WEC: Commissioners to address audit findings Dec. 1

MADISON, WI – The bipartisan Commissioners of the Wisconsin Elections Commission said Wednesday they plan to address the recent findings of the Legislative Audit Bureau’s report on the November 2020 election at their Dec. 1 meeting.        WEC officials said they continue

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Milwaukee Supervisor Ortiz-Velez: Praises IRC and SEWRPC for creating strong map for Latino community

MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez praised the Independent Redistricting Committee (IRC) and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) for their role in drafting a supervisory district map that yielded two strong Latino-majority districts. “I am proud of the Latino districts created under the county’s newly approved legislative map. Districts

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads bipartisan effort to prohibit foreign contributions to U.S. ballot initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Dean Phillips (D-MN), and Jared Golden (D-ME), today introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit foreign money from influencing U.S. elections. The effort comes following a recent FEC ruling that would allow foreign

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Dept. of Transportation: Unveils dual-language sign program

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is working with the state’s federally recognized tribal governments to update the signage on state highways signifying the tribal boundaries in both English and native language renditions of the tribe’s name. Wisconsin’s first dual-language sign was unveiled earlier today in Bayfield County in partnership

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WEC: Commissioners to address audit findings Dec. 1

MADISON, WI – The bipartisan Commissioners of the Wisconsin Elections Commission said Wednesday they plan to address the recent findings of the Legislative Audit Bureau’s report on the November 2020 election at their Dec. 1 meeting.        WEC officials said they continue to work through a detailed review of the audit report

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WisDems: Rep. Neubauer, Farmers Union President, SCFL President blast Johnson’s opposition to crucial Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill & Build Back Better framework

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Rep. Greta Neubauer, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden, and President of the South Central Federation of Labor for the AFL-CIO Kevin Gundlach blasted Ron Johnson for trying to block President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and for opposing his transformational Build Back Better Framework. The

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Protect Our Care: BREAKING: Democrats reach deal to give Medicare the power to negotiate prescription drug prices in Build Back Better Act

WISCONSIN — Today, Democrats in Congress reached a historic agreement to lower prescription drug prices for all Americans. This agreement gives Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices, caps seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs, and stops excessive price increases for existing medications. In response, Protect Our Care Chair Leslie Dach

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to support veteran entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act, bipartisan legislation to support the Boots to Business (B2B) program that helps transitioning service members and their families start and grow their businesses. “Especially during National Veterans Small Business Week, I’m proud to support the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act,” said Rep. Ron Kind.

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THU News Summary: Racine sheriff seeks charges for 5 Wisconsin elections commissioners; MU Law Poll shows tough road ahead for incumbents

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