U.S. Rep. Pocan: House Democrats send Inflation Reduction Act to president’s desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation will lower the out-of-pocket cost of prescription drugs, lower household energy bills, reduce health insurance premiums, and invest in American clean energy to take on
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to pass historic Inflation Reduction Act
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which takes critical steps to address the climate crisis, build a fairer tax system, and lower personal costs including health care, energy bills, and the price of prescription drugs.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Issues statement on Inflation Reduction Act vote
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on H.R. 5376, the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act”: “In the face of record inflation and economic uncertainty, raising taxes and pushing new spending is the last
Rep. Petersen: Closing the Office of Special Counsel
Madison…Over the last couple weeks, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman has been releasing blatant falsehoods that Speaker Robin Vos (R – Rochester) has never wanted a real investigation into the 2020 election. Today Speaker Vos, after considering comments
WisDems: Tim Michels hides from tough questions about radical record, while Democrats travel the state
MADISON, Wis. — While Governor Tony Evers and Democratic leaders travel the state this week, the campaign of newly minted Republican gubernatorial nominee Tim Michels is practically invisible. Michels’ campaign is off to a rocky start as he tries to hide from his radical
WisDems: ICYMI – Republicans caught misleading voters about Gov. Evers’ public safety record…again
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans are desperate to mislead Wisconsinites about Gov. Evers’ record of doing the right thing for Wisconsin and investing in public safety programs across the state. The latest claim, made by the Republican Governors Association, has earned a “Mostly
U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts fighting fentanyl roundtable in Janesville
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a roundtable in Janesville, WI focused on fighting fentanyl in Rock County and to discuss ways the federal government can help keep communities in Wisconsin safe. During the roundtable, leaders from the
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Felzkowski says changes to pharmacy benefit managers law aim to lower drug costs
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220811GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. This week, I’d like to talk to you about a bill I authored this session to regulate Pharmacy Benefits Managers. Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, are
Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Hebl says he wants divisive people to change course and focus on making life better
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220811DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Representative Gary Hebl with this week’s Democratic radio address. I’m an eternal optimist. I believe that the vast majority of people in our state and our country are good people who simply want to
The Welch Group: Former Assembly Majority Leader Steineke joins The Welch Group
The Welch Group, Public Affairs (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Jim Steineke to our leadership team. Steineke brings unparalleled policy experience from his twelve years in the legislature and 8 years in leadership as the Assembly Majority
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes is ready to take on Ron Johnson
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has displayed an unprecedented ability to unite every corner of Wisconsin in the fight to ensure every person, regardless of their ZIP code, has a fair shot at the American dream.
Committee to Protect Health Care: Wisconsin doctors share what Michels’ position on abortion means for health care
MADISON, Wis. — After Tim Michels won the Wisconsin Republican primary to be the GOP candidate for governor, Wisconsin physicians today raised serious concerns about what Michels’ support for an 1849 state law banning nearly all abortions will mean for
WisDems: Michels breaks major campaign promise on day one
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels is learning the hard way how challenging it is to run a campaign for governor, breaking one of his key campaign promises on the first day of the general election. For months, Michels has pledged that he
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Funding obstacles remain for public safety services
MADISON – At the August Primary, voters in Kenosha passed a referendum that asked property taxpayers to help pay for underfunded public safety services. According to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Kenosha was one of nine referendums on public safety across the state.
WisDems: ICYMI – “Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act will help Wisconsin families”
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to President Biden and Senate Democrats like Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the Inflation Reduction Act will deliver wins for small businesses and working families by cutting costs, fighting climate change, and ensuring that the largest corporations pay their fair share.
UW-Stout: Federal funding renewed, $1.31 million, for impactful McNair Scholars Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 11, 2022 Menomonie, Wis. — A federal program that provides an academic, financial and individual support system for 28 students each year has been renewed at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Funding for the McNair Scholars Program has
Greater Whitewater Committee: Local half marathon and 5K race unveils new changes to race course
WHITEWATER–August 11th, 2022– The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is excited to unveil a brand new race course for its 10th anniversary celebration, which showcases the beautiful scenery of Whitewater more than ever
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Schneider in Green Bay to discuss expanding Women in Trucking
GREEN BAY – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Schneider in Green Bay to discuss initiatives to get more women into the trucking industry. In 2019, Senator Baldwin introduced the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act to support women in the trucking industry,
Milwaukee County Board: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center to host annual back to school event
MILWAUKEE – On Saturday, August 13 the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, in partnership with King Advisory, Inc., will host its 27th annual back to school event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. “I am proud to partner with the
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Renews call to ban TikTok in US
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement following a report from Forbes that indicated nearly 300 current TikTok and ByteDance employees were