U.S. House Select Committee on the CCP: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi urge Volkswagen Group to cease operations in Xinjiang, comply with UFLPA after thousands of vehicles reportedly blocked at border for forced labor components

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After U.S. customs reportedly blocked thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles made by Volkswagen Group for containing parts made with forced labor in Xinjiang, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee

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Sen. Jacque: Freshwater protection bill heads to governor

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups is headed to the Governor’s desk after the Senate-passed initiative cleared the State 

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Rep. Hurd: Votes on education and wellness initiatives

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) approved several bills today to address critical issues impacting Wisconsin’s youth. The Assembly has passed a comprehensive package of bills targeting childhood obesity and truancy. These bills – originating from the Speaker’s

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Becoming an angler education instructor and share your passion for fishing

Who: Passionate anglers, recreation leaders, fishing club members, classroom teachers, community center staff and civic leaders are encouraged attend one of eight training workshops provided statewide in March. What: This training will certify you as an Angler Education Instructor. The agenda includes dryland fishing skills practice and tips and materials to lead fishing p… Please

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U.S. House Select Committee on the CCP: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi urge Volkswagen Group to cease operations in Xinjiang, comply with UFLPA after thousands of vehicles reportedly blocked at border for forced labor components

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After U.S. customs reportedly blocked thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles made by Volkswagen Group for containing parts made with forced labor in Xinjiang, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the

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Sen. Jacque: Freshwater protection bill heads to governor

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups is headed to the Governor’s desk after the Senate-passed initiative cleared the State  Assembly today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of

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Wisconsin Public Education Network: Celebrates Public Schools Week

Wisconsin Public Education Network joins public school advocates and champions statewide in celebrating Public Schools Week, Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 1, 2024. This week serves as a celebratory reminder to appreciate the public schools that are the heart of our communities, to put that appreciation into action, and

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Sen. Hesselbein: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin seeks clarity on our constitutional right to bodily autonomy and abortion care

MADISON, Wis – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, requesting clarity that Wisconsin’s State Constitution does indeed protect the fundamental right of individuals to access abortion care and the right of health care professionals to provide abortion care. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Condemns Planned Parenthood’s call for Wisconsin Supreme Court to find a “right to abortion” in the state constitution

Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they are filing a petition with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking it to recognize a right to bodily autonomy, including a right to abortion. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated, “It was just a matter of time until Planned Parenthood brought

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to provide consumer protections and regulatory clarity for earned wage access services

Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2024) – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, this week introduced the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 7428).   Earned Wage Access (EWA) is a financial technology service that allows workers

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Sen. Agard: State of the Tribes address affirms the need to work together

MADISON – Today, Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairman James Crawford delivered the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairman James Crawford confirmed the importance of the shared relationship between the state and the 11 federally recognized tribal nations. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) expressed her

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on the 20th annual State of the Tribes address

MADISON, Wis. — Following the conclusion of the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address, delivered by Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “For the last 20 years, Wisconsin’s sovereign tribal nations and our state government have come together to

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Supports Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin court petition to protect abortion rights

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for filing a petition today asking the state Supreme Court to protect the right to abortion care under the Wisconsin constitution. The following are statements from A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp: “Today’s announcement from our

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Biden-Harris campaign: Snapshot from the battlegrounds: After Trump refused to take action, President Biden cancels student loan debt for over 150,000 more borrowers

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced the cancellation of more than $1 billion in student loan debt for over 150,000 additional borrowers across the country. This move brings the Biden-Harris debt relief total to $138 billion for nearly 4 million people. After Donald Trump failed to take action to address the

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Rep. Sapik: Commends United States Small Business Administration’s declaration of economic disaster area for northwestern Wisconsin

Madison, WI: Earlier this month, Representative Angie Sapik, along with other area legislators, had requested Governor Tony Evers to make an emergency declaration to help the numerous snow-related businesses significantly impacted by the dry winter in Wisconsin’s “snow belt” region. As a result of these efforts, the Small Business Administration (SBA)

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Rep. Hurd: Votes on education and wellness initiatives

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) approved several bills today to address critical issues impacting Wisconsin’s youth. The Assembly has passed a comprehensive package of bills targeting childhood obesity and truancy. These bills – originating from the Speaker’s Task Forces – prioritize our children’s well-being and academic success.

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AG Kaul: Urges congressional action on pharmacy benefit manager reform

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to engage in meaningful debate and reform of the current practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bipartisan letter pushes Congress to take decisive action

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