WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil announced Wisconsin’s Department of Justice was awarded more than $4.2 million in grant money to reduce and prevent domestic violence. The grants were awarded through the Violence Against Women Act, which Steil voted to reauthorize earlier this year. “There is no partisanship when it comes to protecting women and girls. This money will go directly to services that help survivors and ensure the perpetrators of these evil crimes are brought to justice. I’ll continue supporting these critical programs to end violence against women.” On Background: In April, Steil voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The grants are

[Madison, WI] — On Friday, 130 students from Lake Mills Elementary School visited the Wisconsin State Capitol as part of a class field trip. Senator Fitzgerald met with the students, discussing his role as a legislator and how Wisconsin government works. “Each year, hundreds of students from the 13th Senate District visit the Capitol. I’m glad to have had the chance to talk with the students from Lake Mills Elementary School today while they were in Madison,” said Senator Fitzgerald. “Wisconsin gives all our students the opportunity to learn about the state as part of their elementary school curriculum. It’s important that we’re

DWD has received the following Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notice: Multi-Color Corporation: Multi-Color Corporation has announced a permanent closure of its facility located at 1836 Sal Street, Green Bay. An unknown number of workers will be affected by the closure that is expected to occur between December 16 and December 31, 2019. DWD has reached out to the employer in an attempt to get the number and list of occupations for the workers affected that the company references in their notice. DWD and our partner, the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, will offer Rapid Response services to the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today called for legislative reforms to bring Wisconsin’s special election law into compliance with federal law on key provisions of the Uniformed Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and also voiced his support for Senate Bill 71, which requires the Wisconsin Elections Commission to reimburse counties and municipalities for certain costs incurred in the administration of special primaries and special elections for state or national office. Gov. Evers also announced that on Saturday, October 19th, he will issue a new executive order amending Executive Order #46 with revised dates for the special election in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district. The special

Park to get new Eagle Tower, expanded nature center FISH CREEK, Wis. – Visitors to Peninsula State Park in Door County will see more than $15 million in improvements over the next year, including a rebuilt Eagle Tower with an accessible ramp, plus a greatly expanded White Cedar Nature Center. “This is great news for the park and the more than 1 million people who visit it each year,” said Ben Bergey, DNR Wisconsin State Parks Director. The State Building Commission approved the transfer of $1.4 million in additional funds to rebuild the tower at its Oct. 16 meeting, bringing the total project budget to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senators in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct an outreach campaign to educate clinicians, Medicare beneficiaries with cognitive impairment, and their families on the assessment and care planning services currently available to them. “As you know, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and, without significant action, nearly 14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s by 2050. Caring for those with Alzheimer’s will cost an estimated $290 billion in 2019, with Medicare and Medicaid bearing $195 billion–67 percent–of that figure. As the

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) was joined by Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) on this week’s episode of The Right Angle, the Assembly Republican podcast, for a conversation on homelessness in Wisconsin. Having both worked on homelessness issues and legislation for years, the discussion centered around what homelessness looks like throughout the state, what has been done in recent years, and what are the next steps in addressing the issue. “Pat was part of our initial group of legislators in 2017 to really put his name behind the issue of homelessness and take it on,” said Rep. Steineke. “Sitting down for

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today endorsed the water quality recommendations of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and the Department of Health Services.  “Folks should be able to trust the water coming from their tap,” said Gov. Evers. “I’m proud that my administration is taking a lead on the issue of water quality in the Year of Clean Drinking Water, and I’m hopeful that the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality will take up these recommendations to ensure clean water is a reality across our state.” A letter detailing the agencies’ recommendations can