U.S. Select Committee on the Economy: Holds field hearing looking at career opportunities in Kenosha
Kenosha, WI – The Select Committee on the Economy held a hearing titled “Pathways to Opportunity: Lessons from Kenosha,” on Monday, April 11th. Ranking Member Bryan Steil (WI-01), led the meeting to discuss the variety of paths to family sustaining jobs
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on inflation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key inflation index, soared to its highest rate in more than 40 years. “Inflation has gone up every month of the Biden presidency and
Treasurer Godlewski: Highlights over $80k for Whitewater Unified School District libraries at Lakeview Elementary School
Joining local elected officials, community leaders, and district faculty, Treasurer Godlewski announced a record-high distribution of over $80,000 for books and technology for school libraries in the Whitewater Unified School District. WHITEWATER, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited Lakeview
DNC War Room: Republicans are still celebrating tax cuts for billionaires
Folks, let’s give it up for Senator Ron Johnson, who finally admitted what’s long been clear: Republicans designed the 2017 Trump tax cuts to benefit themselves, their donors, and the wealthiest Americans. While Republicans are still celebrating how they gave
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Signs paid parental leave legislation
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley signed Paid Parental Leave legislation into law increasing equity and workplace flexibility for Milwaukee County employees. Co-sponsored by Supervisors Liz Sumner and Ryan Clancy, the legislation was unanimously passed by the Milwaukee
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports President Biden taking action to allow more E15 fuel sales, drive down costs for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, Senator Baldwin joined a bipartisan effort urging President Joe Biden to expand the sale of E15 fuel, and today, the President is announcing in Iowa that he is lifting restrictions on the sale of E15 biofuel sales
U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins bipartisan push to close PFAS reporting loophole
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to immediately close a reporting loophole that allows hundreds of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals to be manufactured,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP, WEDC announce new Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today the creation of the new Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council (WAXC). This council
America First Policy Institute: March Madness: Inflation breaks records…again
STATEMENT on the Labor Department’s latest numbers showing that U.S. inflation rose to a new four-decade peak of 8.5% in March from James Carter, Director for America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Prosperity: “Today’s data showing 8.5% year-over-year inflation reveals the terrible financial pain
Rep. Sanfelippo: Will not seek reelection
CONTACT: State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, will not seek re-election to the 15th Assembly District this fall. Sanfelippo was first elected to the State Assembly in 2013 and has served as the
Horlacher campaign: Announces campaign for judge in Waukesha County
Contact: Atty. Cody Horlacher (262) 470-7750 Horlacher seeks to bring years of experience as a prosecutor and public safety-focused lawmaker to the bench MUKWONAGO, WI – Cody Horlacher, Republican State Representative, announces he intends to run for Waukesha County Circuit
Barnes campaign: Raises over $1.7 million in Q1 of 2022 with average donation under $40
Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $4 Million With Nearly 93,000 Individual Donations MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced today that he surpassed Q4 fundraising numbers, raising more than $1.7 million
Rep. Steil: Leads bipartisan field hearing on pathways to opportunity in Kenosha
KENOSHA, WI— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the Select Committee on the Economy, led a bipartisan field hearing in Kenosha, WI focused on education paths that allow workers to enter, re-enter, and remain in the workforce. “Kenosha is a
Nelson Campaign: Lauds potential Sweden alignment with NATO
Appleton, Wis. – Tom Nelson, candidate for the U.S. Senate issued the following statement in response to news reports that Sweden is expected to join NATO as early as this summer: “I cannot emphasize the significance of the decision
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Southwest Wisconsin to discuss $7 million investment in Platteville fire station and funding for workforce development programs
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Platteville Fire Station and Southwest Technical College-Fennimore to highlight federal funding she worked to bring home for Platteville and workforce development in Southwest Wisconsin. Baldwin with Platteville fire department leadership and local
Dept. of Health Services: Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake’s statement about Thank You Tour’s Town Hall in Sauk County
“It was a honor to meet with and recognize public health partners in Sauk County today. The latest stop on the Thank You Tour included a robust discussion with public health officials and partners from the Ho-Chunk Nation, Grant County,
Rep. Penterman: Governor Evers vetoes common sense graffiti bill
Madison, WI. Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 776, relating to damage or graffiti to certain historical property and providing a penalty. “It is unfortunate the Governor does not agree that
WisDems: Chair statement on Ron Johnson admitting he and his biggest donors benefited from changes he had made to 2017 tax bill
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Senator Ron Johnson admitting the changes he made to the 2017 GOP Tax Scam bill benefitted his company and that of his wealthiest donors, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Ron Johnson now
WisGOP: More unpopular Friday vetoes from Tony Evers
April 11, 2022 More Unpopular Friday Vetoes From Tony Evers Tony Evers Rejects Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Provide Education Transparency [Madison, WI] – Friday afternoon vetoes have become a hallmark of Tony Evers’ three years of “governing” –
UW Credit Union: Grows to $5 billion in assets
Madison, WI – April 11, 2022 – Madison-based UW Credit Union reached $5 billion in assets for the first time this past Friday, a significant milestone in its 90-year history and a testament to the credit union’s consumer-centric mission.