Wisconsin Farmers Union: Celebrates investment in Wisconsin meat processing infrastructure
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Wisconsin Farmers Union commends Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for today’s announcement of a $10 million investment in Wisconsin’s meat processing industry. “This funding is very needed and will
WisDems: Republicans’ extremism on full display during WisGOP convention
MADISON, Wis. – Last weekend, the Republican Party of Wisconsin gathered for their state convention and embraced a radical agenda that alienates a majority of Wisconsin voters and panders to Trumpian extremism. While Republicans continue to push a dangerous ultra-MAGA agenda, Wisconsin Democrats
Rep. Bowen: Statement on Gov. Evers’ new investments in public safety
MILWAUKEE – In response to the news that Governor Tony Evers will be investing an additional $2.2 million in violence prevention and community safety efforts in Milwaukee, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I commend Gov. Evers
Cooke campaign: Rebecca Cooke endorsed by 25+ small business owners
Eau Claire, Wisc. – On Sunday, small business owner and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke announced endorsements by 26 small business owners across the 3rd Congressional District. “I am proud to have the backing of fellow small business owners. I know first
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Strategic clarity on Taiwan is necessary but not sufficient
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after President Biden declared the U.S. military would defend Taiwan if the Chinese Communist Party
Venture Dairy Cooperative and Wisconsin Dairy Alliance: Well testing study demonstrates majority of contamination in SW WI from human waste
May 23, 2022 – A years-long study looking at well water in Southwestern Wisconsin was finally finished this week and researchers have found the majority of contamination in those wells comes from human waste, not from cows. The Southwest Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sen. Johnson, colleagues introduce resolution in support of Finland, Sweden joining NATO
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined his colleagues in a bipartisan resolution in support of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO. Sen. Johnson is joined on the resolution by Senators
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sens. Johnson, Ossoff call for further action by Department of Defense following investigation into privatized housing
WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces panel for upcoming legislator forum
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government, a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is pleased to announce the panelists for the upcoming Legislator Forum. Senator Janet Bewley D-Mason Senator Kathy Bernier R-Chippewa Falls Rep. Kristina Shelton
Democratic Governors Association: Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary in chaos as Republican party fails to endorse a candidate
After months of a chaotic GOP primary — surprise, surprise — Wisconsin Republicans failed to come together and endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention this weekend, guaranteeing three more months of infighting and racing to the right in the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Taylor Schaefer selected as the 75th Alice in Dairyland
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Schaefer will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for
Local elected officials: Over 60 local elected officials across Wisconsin sign an open letter opposing the investigation and prosecution of individual health care decisions
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Dane County Supervisors Sarah Smith and Cecely Castillo published an open letter calling upon Wisconsin’s District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Police Chiefs to pledge that they will not utilize the resources of their offices to investigate or prosecute
Wisconsin Historical Society: The George H. and Frances Daubner House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Brookfield, WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the George H. and Frances Daubner House in Brookfield, Waukesha County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The George and Frances Daubner farmhouse is a very good and
Wisconsin Historical Society: Derwood and Myrtle Trimbell House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
West Salem, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Derwood and Myrtle Trimbell House in West Salem, La Crosse County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The Derwood and Myrtle Trimbell House is an outstanding
Waukesha Co. Dept. of Parks and Land Use: Waukesha County to open beach swim season without lifeguards Memorial Day weekend
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Parks beach swimming season will open with Swim at Your Own Risk (SAYOR) hours at six beach locations on Friday, May 27. There will be no lifeguards staffed at any beaches this season due to the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Co-sponsors the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, will vote for it this week
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and will vote for it when it comes to the Senate floor this week. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help protect turtles during turtle nesting season
Blanding’s turtles begin to reproduce at 12-20 years of age and are often seen nesting along roadsides. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR (Andrew Badje) MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to give turtle