Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of the Biennial Report

The Bureau announces the release of the Biennial Report (report 23-1). The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab  AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818 • Hotline: 1‑877‑FRAUD‑17

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Edge co-op calls for changes to milk pricing policy

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is urging federal lawmakers to adjust milk pricing policy to make the current system “fairer and more equitable” for dairy producers.  Headquartered in Green Bay, Edge is one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country

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M.D. Kittle: Amendment aims to stop ‘Zuck Bucks’

Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August, R-Lake Geneva, is again leading a constitutional amendment prohibiting private organizations like the Center for Tech & Civic Life from dropping millions of dollars into election administration. The bill passed the Legislature last session, and will be coming up for a vote again this session. Passage for a second time would put the measure before voters.

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Lena Taylor: Not everyone was home for the holidays

Utilizing and building on proven models like “Housing First” — an approach where housing is the first step to a better, safer, and healthier life and serves as a platform for providing services so that people can stay housed, this country is finally poised to continue meaningful progress towards addressing homelessness.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act to safeguard presidential elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the second anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, legislation that reforms and modernizes the outdated Electoral Count Act of 1887 to ensure that the electoral votes

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Dept. of Health Services: Urges Wisconsinites to test their homes for radon

During National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging residents and business owners to test their homes and buildings for radon. Exposure to radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer nationally, and easy-to-use tests are widely available. “Radon is an environmental health issue in our state.

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on second inauguration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his second inauguration and his commitment to building a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I am jazzed to tell you that this week I was sworn in again as the 46th governor

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Racine Mayor Mason: Launches GROW Racine Mini-Grants to meet unmet community needs

RACINE—Mayor Mason, through the GROW (Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth) Racine initiative is pleased to announce GROW Racine Mini-Grants for local nonprofits. This program will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to provide one-time, quick turnaround, financial support for eligible nonprofits that make a positive impact on the community in an

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WisDems: U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher and WI GOP deliver ringing endorsement of chaos and gridlock

MADISON, Wis. — Led by Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin’s GOP delegation in the House delivered a ringing endorsement of Congressional gridlock yesterday, continuing to back Kevin McCarthy’s seemingly doomed bid for Speaker. Despite the best efforts of Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany and Gallagher, McCarthy bled support from

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Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of the Biennial Report

The Bureau announces the release of the Biennial Report (report 23-1). The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab  AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818 • Hotline: 1‑877‑FRAUD‑17

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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly showboat anti-democracy stances in panel discussion on election oversight, potential Supreme Court cases

MADISON, Wis. — Early last month, conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly voiced their extreme stances on Wisconsin election laws and election oversight, with Dorow going as far as endorsing a right-wing tactic that would bring highly partisan cases to the nonpartisan state Supreme Court’s desk.  For

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Waukesha County: Encourages residents to test for radon gas

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County health officials encourage homeowners to test for radon gas during National Radon Action Month in January. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer (behind cigarette smoking) and thousands of homes in southeast Wisconsin have elevated levels of radon. “It is important to test

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Edge co-op calls for changes to milk pricing policy

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is urging federal lawmakers to adjust milk pricing policy to make the current system “fairer and more equitable” for dairy producers.  Headquartered in Green Bay, Edge is one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country with member farms across the Midwest. The organization yesterday rolled

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M.D. Kittle: Amendment aims to stop ‘Zuck Bucks’

Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August, R-Lake Geneva, is again leading a constitutional amendment prohibiting private organizations like the Center for Tech & Civic Life from dropping millions of dollars into election administration. The bill passed the Legislature last session, and will be coming up for a vote again this session. Passage for a second time would put the measure before voters.

Read More »

Lena Taylor: Not everyone was home for the holidays

Utilizing and building on proven models like “Housing First” — an approach where housing is the first step to a better, safer, and healthier life and serves as a platform for providing services so that people can stay housed, this country is finally poised to continue meaningful progress towards addressing homelessness.

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