Gov. Evers: Signs three bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills. The governor signed:  Senate Bill 120, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 34: Rolls back anti-union collective bargaining prohibitions enacted in by 2011 Wisconsin Acts 10 and 32 to allow municipal

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WisDems: Who is Mike Johnson?

MADISON, Wis. — In the revolving door of Republican nominees for Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has emerged as the latest candidate to lead a chamber driven into chaos by GOP dysfunction and extremism. Even as Mike Gallagher publicly doubts whether Johnson

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: DFI, U.S. CFTC, and 29 state regulators reach settlement with Safeguard Metals in $68 million fraud targeting elderly adults

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi joint statement on CCP’s export restrictions on graphite

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party today released the below statement on the CCP’s export restrictions on graphite. “The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) latest decision to restrict exports of graphite, a key electric vehicle

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OIC: Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner celebrates competitive health insurance market ahead of open enrollment period

Madison, Wis. —Beginning November 1, residents in all 72 counties across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to choose from at least three different health insurance carriers on HealthCare.gov. Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market has the second-most insurers in the nation with twelve insurers participating. For the 2024 plan year, one insurer is expanding

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on election of Speaker Mike Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve as Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress: “First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate my colleague and friend Mike Johnson on his election to lead the People’s House. It’s

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A Better Wisconsin Together: In latest speaker vote, Wisconsin Republicans move support from one MAGA election denier to another

MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Wisconsin Republicans helped elect MAGA ally and anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Before hastily switching support to Mike Johnson today, just last week Wisconsin Republicans had thrown their support behind fellow MAGA extremist Jim Jordan.  “Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation continues to endorse

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Gov. Evers: Signs three bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills. The governor signed:  Senate Bill 120, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 34: Rolls back anti-union collective bargaining prohibitions enacted in by 2011 Wisconsin Acts 10 and 32 to allow municipal public safety employees, such as police officers, fire fighters, and

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: U.S. must lead in championing religious freedom on the global stage

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing titled “Faith Under Fire: An Examination of Global Religious Persecution.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman pointed out that religious freedom is not universally recognized and respected in all parts

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Dept. of Workforce Development: September local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2023. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September

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WisDems: Who is Mike Johnson?

MADISON, Wis. — In the revolving door of Republican nominees for Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has emerged as the latest candidate to lead a chamber driven into chaos by GOP dysfunction and extremism. Even as Mike Gallagher publicly doubts whether Johnson can overcome the GOP’s chaos, and Tom Tiffany cheers on the

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Employers urged to take tech-savvy, generational approach to workforce efforts

The head of a consulting service for Wisconsin manufacturers is advocating for a tech-savvy, generational approach to employee recruitment, development and retention.  Chris Baichoo, executive director and CEO of Madison-based WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, spoke during the 2023 Wisconsin Economic Summit. The two-day event was hosted this week in Appleton by

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AFL-CIO: Stands in solidarity as Wisconsin Watch workers launch union drive

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement of solidarity as rank-and-file staff of Wisconsin Watch, the non-profit newsroom, announce the formation of the Wisconsin Watch Union with the NewsGuild-CWA. “We proudly stand in solidarity with the workers of Wisconsin Watch as they seek union rights and

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: DFI, U.S. CFTC, and 29 state regulators reach settlement with Safeguard Metals in $68 million fraud targeting elderly adults

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn in a federal lawsuit filed in February 2022, in the United States

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WED News Summary: Republicans prepare for possible voter ID law challenge; Kaul joins 32 AGs suing Facebook owner Meta over impact to children

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Natural Resources Defense Council: “Staggering” health benefits from replacing lead water pipes could save Wisconsin billions from avoided health impacts

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the Lead Out” finds that every state would reap enormous savings

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to support organic dairy farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers and help them address economic challenges like feed shortages and increased costs. The Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields (O DAIRY) Act of 2023 will increase investments in the organic dairy industry to ensure resiliency and longevity and

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