Kenosha-Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ investment in safer communities and the hypocritical response by state Republicans: “I applaud Governor Evers for his commitment to the safety of our communities. This latest investment shows that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the State Game Farm West Field Project in Columbia County. The game farm is
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change will partner with Operation Fresh Start to develop plans for the Dane County Civilian Climate Corps. County Executive Parisi included $93,000 in his 2022 budget
(Madison)… 68th Assembly District Representative Jesse James issued the following statement on March 16 regarding the signing of SB 600: “Today we celebrate the signing of SB 600, which decriminalizes fentanyl testing strips in Wisconsin. This new law will not
Madison, Wis., March 16, 2022—An aging workforce combined with a spike in worker departures associated with nationwide employment disruption dubbed the “Great Resignation” created unprecedented levels of vacancy rates in health care professions in 2021, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s
MILWAUKEE – Clerk of Circuit Court George Christenson announced today that the Clerk of Circuit is scheduled to receive approximately $1.2 million as part of Governor Evers statewide $50 million Safety Investment Plan. The plan will provide federal American Rescue Plan
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be formally
MADISON, Wis. – As President Biden and Democrats in Congress continue to champion legislation like the American Rescue Plan that will expand protections and lower health care costs for Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues have doubled down on
LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills in La Crosse to help address substance use and overdose deaths in Wisconsin. “Substance misuse has ravaged families and communities across our state, which has affected not only many Wisconsinites’ own
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy virtually addressed Congress. “President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress was a powerful reminder that America must lead in order to prevent further death, chaos,
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, as the Republican Party wrongly blames gas prices on President Biden to score cheap political points, CNN reported how oil and gas companies are padding their profits at the expense of working families’ wallets. Read
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, as part of his ongoing effort to build safer communities, Governor Tony Evers announced more than $50 million for community safety initiatives across Wisconsin. Gov. Evers’ announcement will deliver funding for local and tribal law enforcement, alleviate the pandemic-related backlog of criminal cases
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Nicholson announced his 5 Point Plan for a Safer Wisconsin. The plan comes as Wisconsinites throughout the state have seen dramatic upticks in violent crime. 5 Point Plan for a Safer Wisconsin: Build
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson praised Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his address Wednesday to the Congress, releasing the following statement: “Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued to inspire the world today with his
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Members of Congress. “President Zelenskyy continues to show steadfast leadership amidst the unjust, unproved attack from Russia. His message to Congress was clear: the
The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) completed a collective lanes training exercise last week in Madison and DeForest, Wis., organized by evaluators from United States Army North. The Madison-based CST is the state’s full-time response team
MONONA, Wis. – Today, Supervisor Sarah Smith announced that all eight Democratic women that represent Dane County in the State Legislature have endorsed her for re-election to the Dane County Board. Senator Melissa Agard, Senator Kelda Roys, Senator Janis Ringhand, Representative
MADISON – Tonight, during a telephone town hall meeting, Ron Johnson suggested mothers on public assistance fill the gaps for communities where child care is either inaccessible or too expensive. This comes after Johnson doubled down on saying it’s not “society’s responsibility to take care
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection continues to work toward depopulation at the HPAI-positive poultry farm in Jefferson County. Poultry premises within 10 kilometers of the farm are being monitored for the virus and are restricted from moving
Kenosha-Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ investment in safer communities and the hypocritical response by state Republicans: “I applaud Governor Evers for his commitment to the safety of our communities. This latest investment shows that the Governor is dedicated to keeping our families safe. Sadly,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the State Game Farm West Field Project in Columbia County. The game farm is located next to the MacKenzie Center near Poynette. Incidental take refers to
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change will partner with Operation Fresh Start to develop plans for the Dane County Civilian Climate Corps. County Executive Parisi included $93,000 in his 2022 budget for Operation Fresh Start to create a plan that provides
(Madison)… 68th Assembly District Representative Jesse James issued the following statement on March 16 regarding the signing of SB 600: “Today we celebrate the signing of SB 600, which decriminalizes fentanyl testing strips in Wisconsin. This new law will not only save lives, but represents a significant bipartisan effort to
Madison, Wis., March 16, 2022—An aging workforce combined with a spike in worker departures associated with nationwide employment disruption dubbed the “Great Resignation” created unprecedented levels of vacancy rates in health care professions in 2021, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA’s) 2022 Health Care Workforce Report. Increasing pressure on the
MILWAUKEE – Clerk of Circuit Court George Christenson announced today that the Clerk of Circuit is scheduled to receive approximately $1.2 million as part of Governor Evers statewide $50 million Safety Investment Plan. The plan will provide federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to law enforcement and judicial agencies across
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be formally honored during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo
MADISON, Wis. – As President Biden and Democrats in Congress continue to champion legislation like the American Rescue Plan that will expand protections and lower health care costs for Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues have doubled down on their self-serving agenda to rip away protections from Wisconsinites with
LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills in La Crosse to help address substance use and overdose deaths in Wisconsin. “Substance misuse has ravaged families and communities across our state, which has affected not only many Wisconsinites’ own health and safety but the well-being of their families and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy virtually addressed Congress. “President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress was a powerful reminder that America must lead in order to prevent further death, chaos, and destruction in Ukraine. This means applying maximum pressure to
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, as the Republican Party wrongly blames gas prices on President Biden to score cheap political points, CNN reported how oil and gas companies are padding their profits at the expense of working families’ wallets. Read the full article here or key excerpts below: CNN: Biden
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, as part of his ongoing effort to build safer communities, Governor Tony Evers announced more than $50 million for community safety initiatives across Wisconsin. Gov. Evers’ announcement will deliver funding for local and tribal law enforcement, alleviate the pandemic-related backlog of criminal cases through additional public defender and assistant district attorney support, address
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Nicholson announced his 5 Point Plan for a Safer Wisconsin. The plan comes as Wisconsinites throughout the state have seen dramatic upticks in violent crime. 5 Point Plan for a Safer Wisconsin: Build the Nicholson for Wisconsin ‘Law Enforcement Advisory Team’ (which currently
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson praised Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his address Wednesday to the Congress, releasing the following statement: “Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued to inspire the world today with his address to the Congress. His stalwart defense of democracy and
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Members of Congress. “President Zelenskyy continues to show steadfast leadership amidst the unjust, unproved attack from Russia. His message to Congress was clear: the United States must stand in support of Ukraine. To support
The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) completed a collective lanes training exercise last week in Madison and DeForest, Wis., organized by evaluators from United States Army North. The Madison-based CST is the state’s full-time response team for emergencies or terrorist events that involve weapons of mass
MONONA, Wis. – Today, Supervisor Sarah Smith announced that all eight Democratic women that represent Dane County in the State Legislature have endorsed her for re-election to the Dane County Board. Senator Melissa Agard, Senator Kelda Roys, Senator Janis Ringhand, Representative Lisa Subeck, Representative Dianne Hesselbein, Representative Francesca Hong, Representative Sondy
MADISON – Tonight, during a telephone town hall meeting, Ron Johnson suggested mothers on public assistance fill the gaps for communities where child care is either inaccessible or too expensive. This comes after Johnson doubled down on saying it’s not “society’s responsibility to take care of other people’s children.” “We have a full-blown child care
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection continues to work toward depopulation at the HPAI-positive poultry farm in Jefferson County. Poultry premises within 10 kilometers of the farm are being monitored for the virus and are restricted from moving poultry and poultry products. Additionally, DATCP has issued a special order immediately