Healthy Climate Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Pocan, Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway, Dane County Exec. Parisi and climate leaders mark the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and celebrate the Efficiency Navigator Program

Madison, WI – One year after its adoption, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), also known as President Biden’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan, is already delivering health, economic, climate and environmental benefits to Wisconsin, say local officials and environmental advocates.  Congressman Mark

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WED PM Update: Rebecca Bradley charges ‘justice now for sale in Wisconsin’ as SCOWIS considers taking redistricting suits

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley is ripping the new liberal-controlled state Supreme Court for considering two suits that seek to reverse legislative maps put in place by the conservative court last year, writing it “showcases that justice is now for sale in Wisconsin.”

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WisDems: Mark one year anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler, state Rep. Alex Joers, and Kevin Gundlach, the President of the South Central Federation of Labor, held a press call on the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. From bringing down the cost of health care and prescription drugs

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Menominee County register of deeds

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Menominee County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Menomin Hawpetoss, effective Aug. 4, 2023. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term

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Rep. Ratcliff: Appointed to Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities

(MADISON) – Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D–Cottage Grove) has been appointed by Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) to the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities, replacing Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) who has been appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Ratcliff will continue to serve on the Committee on

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Progress Action Fund: Democratic Super PAC teases sequel to ad “keep Republicans out of your bedroom” during interview with NewsNation’s Leland Vittert

ICYMI – Following a decisive pro-choice victory in Ohio, NewsNation’s Leland Vittert interviewed Progress Action Fund Founder Joe Jacobson yesterday, who created the viral ad “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom.” Jacobson teased a sequel to the ad that will be released ahead of the November elections in Ohio, where voters

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on master plan variance to add ATV/UTV routes to Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a master plan variance that would add additional ATV/UTV routes and trails to Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest. The public comment period is open through Aug. 30, 2023. A master plan variance is a change in

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Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC): Calls on Mayor Cavalier Johnson to implement 10-year or less lead pipe removal

Milwaukee, WI – On Wednesday, August 16th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin  Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Water Works, and Employ Milwaukee held a press conference to highlight investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $15 billion dedicated to lead service

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Healthy Climate Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Pocan, Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway, Dane County Exec. Parisi and climate leaders mark the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and celebrate the Efficiency Navigator Program

Madison, WI – One year after its adoption, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), also known as President Biden’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan, is already delivering health, economic, climate and environmental benefits to Wisconsin, say local officials and environmental advocates.  Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Dane County Executive

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Backs Wisconsin’s application for a regional Tech Hub, calls on Biden Administration to deliver Hub for Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced her support for Wisconsin’s application to bring a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) to Wisconsin. The Tech Hub program is an economic development initiative created by the Baldwin-backed CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. As a member of the Senate Appropriations

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Resolution condemns Department of Education rule defunding hunter and archery programs in schools

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced a resolution condemning the Department Education’s attack on schools that educate their students on responsible firearm handling. This resolution has been endorsed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Safari Club International. “President Biden’s push to outlaw hunter and archery programs deprives

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: Wisconsin hospitals’ health care quality beats national average

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin hospitals’ health care quality tops the national average and have the fourth-most five-star-rated hospitals in the country, according to the recently released Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The ratings reflect 46 measures across five categories of quality: mortality; safety of

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