Dept. of Health Services: DHS releases findings from statewide listening sessions about opioid settlement funds
Following a review of public feedback from listening sessions and an online survey in January on the best uses of funding received through national settlements with opioid distributors and manufacturers, the Department of Health Services (DHS) will begin finalizing its plan to
Godlewski Campaign: It’s National Agriculture Day, and Sarah Godlewski’s got a comprehensive plan for rural Wisconsin
MADISON – National Agriculture Day is a time to reflect on the important role that agriculture plays in providing our food, products, clothes, and more. Wisconsin has a long and proud history of farming — family farmers are the heart of
WisDems: Fact Sheet, Biggest threat to Wisconsinites’ health care is Ron Johnson
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson first ran for the Senate in 2010 on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act, and after multiple failed attempts he continues to double down on fulfilling his self-serving agenda of ripping health care
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Commerce Committee passes bipartisan legislation introduced by Baldwin to ease U.S. export shipping backlogs, boost Wisconsin exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act out of the Commerce Committee, and the legislation is now headed to the Senate Floor. Senator Baldwin co-sponsors the bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Amy Klobuchar
Kleefisch Campaign: Announces additional spring election endorsements
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch is announcing her support of local candidates ahead of the April 5, 2022 spring election. These candidates are in addition to the initial endorsements Kleefisch made earlier this month. Kleefisch has a strong history of supporting conservatives
WisDems: Fact Sheet, Ahead of ACA anniversary, Biden’s Rescue Plan lowers health care costs for Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow marks the 12 year anniversary of Democrats’ Affordable Care Act becoming law – which lowered health care costs, reduced premiums, and increased access to health care for tens of millions of Americans. Thanks to the American
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Joins lawmakers in proposing legislation to revoke China’s preferential trade status
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today joined Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would restore congressional oversight to bilateral U.S. trade with Communist China by stripping them of their Permanent Normal Trade
Sen. Ballweg: Dairy funding for the Wisconsin Initiative for Agriculture Exports approved
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) authored supplemental legislation to their initial comprehensive agriculture exports legislation, which was signed into law earlier this year as 2021 Wisconsin Act 92. Signed into law today, this legislation, now 2021
Gov. Evers: WDVA announce more than $549,000 in grants to 14 organizations helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar today announced $549,560 in grants to 14 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “So
WisDems: While Gov. Evers takes action to make Wisconsin safer, Republicans are all talk
MADISON, Wis. – Republicans keep claiming they have plans to make Wisconsin safer, but all they have to offer are talking points. Rebecca Kleefisch’s proposals for public safety have already been panned by her primary opponent, Kevin Nicholson, who has
Dept. of Children and Families: Honors five human service professionals for outstanding service to families
MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers declaring March as Social Work Month in Wisconsin, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored the efforts of five human service professionals with the 2022 Caring for Kids award. DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson
Dept. of Justice: DOJ prosecutors making significant impact on drug cases in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul yesterday released a report to the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) regarding the two Assistant Attorney General positions created as part of the HOPE Agenda to assist the Wisconsin Department
Dept. of Workforce Development: Catch the wave with rewarding work in Wisconsin’s water industry
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek and state water industry leaders have a message for job seekers, especially young students: Test the waters and take the plunge! Rewarding careers in water await! DWD Secretary-designee Amy Pechaeck
WCMA: Applauds Gov. Evers’ action to fully fund the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 827 into law as Act 207. The legislation, authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), repurposes unused federal monies
Nelson Campaign: Releases first paid campaign radio and digital ads focused on fighting for the little guy
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson has released his first paid campaign ads, a series of radio and digital ads to promote his strong record of fighting for Fox Valley paper workers
Johnson Campaign: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s opponent smears his Covid-19 comments about mouthwash that actually came from the NIH
Democrat Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski lied to voters about opponent Sen. Ron Johnson’s stance on Covid in an ad that aired last week. In the ad, Godlewski falsely claimed Johnson told Americans to “take mouthwash to cure Covid” and accused
National Guard: Brig. Gen. Mathews reflects on ceiling-shattering career
A magnificent 36-year military career filled with many firsts will, at last, draw to a close when Brig. Gen Joane Mathews retires from her position as Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army. “As much as I absolutely love my job,
Public Health Madison and Dane County: Alliant Energy Center testing and vaccination clinics to close
Starting on April 3, 2022, testing and vaccination clinics at the Arena at the Alliant Energy Center will close, but you will still have plenty of options to get your COVID vaccines and tests in Dane County. “Cases, hospitalizations, and
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: ACA At 12, expanded access to lifesaving preventative care
Ahead of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) 12th anniversary, Protect Our Care is highlighting the major achievements of the law each day leading up to March 23. The anniversary comes as enrollment is at an all-time high of 14.5 million
Jackie Nitschke Center: Know when it’s time to seek help
(Green Bay, Wis.) – Addiction can happen to anyone. There’s really no “type” of person who is more likely to face an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. That’s just one thing to consider during National Drug & Alcohol Facts