U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps reintroduce bipartisan Paycheck Fairness Act to close gender wage gap

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of the 12th anniversary of signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined every Democrat in Congress, led by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, help eliminate the gender wage gap, and guarantee that women… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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FRI REPORT: Evers suggests mask mandate ultimately up to courts

Quotes of the Week Certainly this was not thoroughly researched and done. I’m glad that we got a question posed in time to get an answer. I just don’t know that it’s in time to get Republicans in the Legislature to change their mind. – Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, on the Legislative Fiscal Bureau warning that repealing the state’s COVID-19 emergency order would prevent the state from collecting … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to take action to protect communities from PFAS pollution

Washington, DC —Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined fellow members of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force in urging President Biden to take immediate steps to protect communities from harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS chemicals pose serious health risks, including thyroid, kidney, liver, heart, and reproductive problems.  Reports have shown high levels of PFAS, found in textiles, packaging, personal care products and firefighting foam, in water across the country including right here in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. Most recently, PFAS levels above recommended standards were discovered in at least 40 private wells within the Town of Campbell near the La Crosse Regional Airport on French Island.

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Nearly $4 million recovered for consumers in 2020

Madison, Wis. – Today, Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable announced that the Consumer Affairs department at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) recovered $3,987,247 for Wisconsinites through their complaint process last year. “A dedicated team of OCI staff resolve consumer complaints every day. They work to make sure insurance companies and agents are compliant so people get the coverage they’ve paid for,” said Commissioner Afable. In 2020, the Consumer Affairs department closed 3,611 consumer complaints. These complaints range from concerns about fraud, to issues with receiving payment for covered services, and everything in between. In response to these complaints, OCI

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Conklin campaign: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway endorses Nikki Conklin for Common Council

Nikki Conklin, candidate for Madison Common Council District 9, has the endorsement from Madison’s mayor, Satya Rhodes-Conway, her campaign announced Friday. Rhodes-Conway stated “Nikki understands the issues facing our community, and would bring an important perspective to the City Council.” This is a dual endorsement in a four-way race for the district, an office currently held by incumbent Paul Skidmore for 20 years. Conklin has also received recent endorsements from 10 current and former Madison Common Council members, as well as Progressive Dane and Our Wisconsin Revolution. The primary for this race will be held February 16.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Luke and Alex School Safety Act

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), introduced the Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2021 to codify into law the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety. The clearinghouse, available at SchoolSafety.gov, informs parents and educators on expert recommendations and best practices that schools can implement to improve school security. The clearinghouse also provides information on available federal resources and grant programs that can be used toward these safety measures. The Luke and Alex School Safety Act is named after Luke Hoyer and Alex Schachter, two students killed in the Marjory Stoneman

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to take action to protect communities from PFAS pollution

Washington, DC —Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined fellow members of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force in urging President Biden to take immediate steps to protect communities from harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS chemicals pose serious health risks, including thyroid, kidney, liver, heart, and reproductive problems.  Reports have shown high levels of PFAS,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Luke and Alex School Safety Act

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), introduced the Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2021 to codify into law the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety. The clearinghouse, available at SchoolSafety.gov, informs parents and educators on expert recommendations and best practices

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