Sen. Marklein: 2021 year in review

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I am looking toward 2022 with optimism and enthusiasm for the future. But before I get too far into plans for the next year, I recently took some time to reflect on 2021 and

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Sen. Bernier, Colleagues: Ask U.S. Congress to halt efforts to usurp elections, weaken system

(Madison)…. Today Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) joined 28 Wisconsin Legislators in sending a  letter to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation asking them to stop efforts by Democrats to destroy election  integrity through a federal takeover. The Heritage Foundation recently ranked Wisconsin’s electoral system as  having nearly the highest structural integrity

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WisDems: ICYMI: CBS Milwaukee: FAA to award nearly $40 million to Wisconsin airports

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Biden administration announced a nearly $40 million investment in Wisconsin’s airports. This announcement comes on the heels of the Biden-Harris administration announcing further investments in Wisconsin’s infrastructure including $114.5 million for the state’s rural communities. Read more about the investments below: CBS Milwaukee: FAA to

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Sen. Marklein: 2021 year in review

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I am looking toward 2022 with optimism and enthusiasm for the future. But before I get too far into plans for the next year, I recently took some time to reflect on 2021 and my work on your behalf in the State Senate. Without

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: U.S. Department of Transportation announces $997 million to upgrade Wisconsin’s roads and bridges

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that it is providing $996.8 million in Fiscal Year 2022 for Wisconsin under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Senator Baldwin supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which was signed into law in November. “We are already seeing how

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U.S. Senate confirms Barrett for Luxembourg ambassador

The swift confirmation of Tom Barrett to become the next ambassador to Luxembourg sets up a spring election to select his successor. The U.S. Senate last night confirmed Barrett via voice vote after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., requested unanimous consent to bring the nomination to the floor. The vote

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MPS: School remains in virtual learning due to power outage

MILWAUKEE (December 17, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has announced that Lloyd Barbee Montessori School will continue with virtual learning due to the high winds that caused power outages throughout the city on Thursday. Students and families can expect additional outreach from their child’s teacher on instructions for virtual learning.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Vilsack visit targets infrastructure, dairy support

CAMBRIDGE, WI — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s stop at a Wisconsin dairy farm today highlighted investments in critical rural infrastructure and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program. USDA’s signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and the new Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage began on Monday, December 13. This

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Voces de la Frontera: After negative advice from parliamentarian, Democrats must pass citizenship for millions now

(NATIONWIDE) – After the Senate Parliamentarian issued a third negative advisory opinion on immigration reform provisions in the Build Back Better bill this afternoon, Voces de la Frontera is demanding that President Biden, Vice President Harris and Senate Democrats disregard the Parliamentarian’s advice and pass a permanent pathway to citizenship.

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