U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Co-introduces bipartisan Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), all members of the House Small Business Committee, joined in introducing the bipartisan Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act to help more
WisGOP: Tony Evers: Expanding government that doesn’t work
[Madison, WI] – It’s no secret that Tony Evers wants bigger government. Last week, in conjunction with a “clean energy” proposal that claims to “lower energy bills and prices at the pump” by imposing a “transition” to electric cars, Evers announced a new taxpayer-funded office for
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Kuhn North America in Brodhead to highlight legislation to build a made in America supply chain
BRODHEAD, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) toured Kuhn North America, Inc. in Brodhead to discuss passing legislation that will support Wisconsin manufacturers and strengthen our Made in America economy. Kuhn North America is a leading innovator in agricultural
DGA: Rebecca Kleefisch ignored Wisconsin’s broken unemployment system for years
Scott Walker-Appointed Workforce Development Secretary: “When [Kleefisch] had the opportunity to do something about the system, she chose to play politics and do nothing” A Wisconsin State Journal op-ed shows Rebecca Kleefisch knew of major issues with Wisconsin’s unemployment system for years,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces new angling regulation for walleye rehabilitation on four lakes of concern in Oneida and Vilas counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new walleye slot limit this spring on Clear and Katherine lakes in Oneida County and Anvil and Laura lakes in Vilas County. As part of a comprehensive rehabilitation
Gov. Evers: Celebrates Arbor Day, announces Wisconsin has planted more than 9.3 million trees since signing trillion tree pledge
MENASHA — Gov. Tony Evers today, in celebration of Arbor Day and Forest Appreciation Week, announced more than 9.3 million trees have been planted in Wisconsin since the governor committed to the Trillion Tree Pledge just one year ago. In 2021, Gov. Evers
Hesselbein Campaign: Dane Co Exec Parisi endorses Hesselbein for State Senate
Middleton – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m happy to support my friend Dianne Hesselbein for Wisconsin State Senate. Dianne is a champion for workers and the
DNC: IN THE STATES: GOP faces backlash for targeting seniors’ benefits
In the states this week, Republicans have had to defend their party’s plan that calls for sunsetting all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years – putting millions of seniors’ right to their hard-earned benefits at risk.
WisDems: Tim Michels day one: Restrict abortion, allows guns in schools, make it harder to vote?
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not been particularly forward in telling Wisconsinites who he is, but he is making it very clear the dangerous and radical bills he would like to see passed if he becomes Wisconsin’s next governor. At his
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin family finds rare fern not seen in 90 years
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce that a Wisconsin family has rediscovered a rare cliff-dwelling fern not seen in 90 years. Ben Redding, a DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer, was hiking with
U.S. Rep. Kind: Applauds Senate introduction of his legislation to combat chronic wasting disease
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that his bipartisan Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is one step closer to becoming law after companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Heinrich (D-NM) and Hoeven (R-ND). “I applaud the introduction of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Iron Ridge Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Iron Ridge is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of
Milwaukee Press Club: Milwaukee Bucks TV announcer Lisa Byington to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Lisa Byington, TV play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Thursday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Byington, the first woman hired to do full-time
Helios Recovery Services LLC: Wisconsin comes together at the State Capitol to advocate for change on Recovery Alignment Day
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Recovery Alignment Day, sponsored by national pharmacy benefit solutions provider Serve You Rx, will take place at the State Capitol on May 3, 2022 at 9 a.m. The event will include resource tables, opportunities to meet
Safe & Sound: Congratulations to Bridget Whitaker!
The Safe & Sound Board of Directors has announced that Bridget Whitaker, Milwaukee native, will be the next Executive Director of the organization, whose mission is to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered
UW Health: Kids expert offers lawn mower safety reminders
MADISON, Wis. – The smell of freshly cut grass can be a welcome sign of summertime but it can also be a time for serious lawn mower-related injuries in children. Every year thousands of children in the United States are
USDA: Following Earth Day, USDA invests over $5 million in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 26, 2022 – Following Earth Day 2022, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today more than $5 million in climate-smart infrastructure to strengthen the health and livelihoods of people living in
Sen. Johnson, Colleagues: Request information from SBA Administrator Guzman on illegal PPP loans given to Planned Parenthood affiliates
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Republican members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), in requesting information from U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman regarding
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard leaders express appreciation to healthcare facilities as nursing assistance mission moves toward conclusion
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin – After more than three months, the Wisconsin National Guard’s mission to assist as nursing assistants at state healthcare facilities is winding down. Senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders and officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Forward Latino: Applauds today’s conviction of Milwaukee man on first degree reckless injury and hate crime charges
Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members in 29 states issued the following statement following the conviction of Clifton Blackwell on first-degree and hate crime charges for his attack on a Hispanic American citizen