Julie Lassa

DATCP Announces Appointment of Julie Lassa as Administrator

Over $2.7 Billion in USDA Funding Invested in Wisconsin Since 2021 – Four-year report provides details of projects and program funding

Four-year report provides details of projects and program funding

USDA Invests $14,000,418 in Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase Energy Security in Wisconsin

42 projects in 27 counties in Wisconsin will receive funding through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

USDA Invests $12.8 Million to Strengthen Wisconsin Farms and Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs

USDA Provides Funding to Increase Equitable Access to More Healthy Foods For People in Wisconsin

HFFI Funding Will Help Grocer and Commercial Kitchen Provide More Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities in the Kenosha Area

USDA Invests $710,877 in Clean Energy to Strengthen Wisconsin Farms and Businesses

Wisconsin Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business Owners and Farms

USDA Announces $3.5 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels in Wisconsin

Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Provide More Cost-Effective Options for Wisconsin Consumers

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure $13M to Improve Health Care for Rural Communities Across Wisconsin

DNR Secretary Cole announces additional appointments to leadership team

Todd Ambs has been named DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary.

Kelda Roys for Governor releases groundbreaking video, “Our Girls”

In “Our Girls,” Roys tells the story of learning about the prevalence of Bisphenol A

At The Top of Their Class

Senate Democrats receive highest honors on Student Loan Scorecard.

Republicans Ignore Pattern Of Neglect At King Veterans Home, Shrug Off Whistleblower Complaints

According to reports, complaints from whistle-blowers and families of veterans in the home have persisted for years.

Neglect Ignored, Problems Denied, Solutions Delayed

GOP inaction once again jeopardizes vulnerable residents at state facility

Senator Ringhand: Immediate Action Needed at the King Home for Veterans

Veterans at King do not have the luxury of waiting months for the outcome of an audit

Veteran’s Nursing Homes Should Not Be Shortchanged

"From here, it looks like decisions have been made to cut costs that are sacrificing resident care and comfort, perhaps just to bank money for other uses."

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act Receives Hearing with Strong Public Support

Advocates, health care professionals and mothers spoke in support of workplace breastfeeding accommodations

Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act Gains Strong Bi-Partisan Support

Proposed bill removes workplace barriers to breastfeeding

Representative Subeck Introduces Legislation to Support Nursing Mothers in the Workplace

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for an infant’s first six months, with continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced.

Shut Down WEDC and Move Real Reforms Forward

“The Republican WEDC experiment is an outright failure.”

Republican WEDC illegally gave out $21 million in taxpayer dollars

Democrats have put forward numerous proposals to reign in the WEDC, increase accountability and improve economic development.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Barca, Lassa Invite Bipartisan Support for WEDC Replacement

Speaker Vos Agrees State Needs New Model for Jobs Agency

State Lawmakers Need an Economic Opportunity Strategy

State Senate Invitation-Only Listening Tour Will be Closed to Outside Voices

Citizen Action Applauds Proposal to Scrap Walker’s Discredited Jobs Agency

Over 2,900 Wisconsinites have signed a petition calling for the closure of the agency on Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s website.

Barca, Lassa Propose New Model for Economic Development

Hybrid Agency Would Replace Failed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Rep. Barca Testifies on WEDC Audit

Legislative Audit Bureau Report Shows WEDC Not Following Laws or Own Policies

Barca, Lassa Demand that WEDC Board Discuss Eaton Clawback, Other Outsourcing Issues

The latest WKOW report found that Eaton Corporation is sending another 83 jobs from its Pewaukee facility to Mexico.

Rep. Barca Statement on Retirement of WEDC CEO Reed Hall

WEDC Needs Major Leadership and Structural Changes

WEDC Must Act More Quickly to Put in Place Stronger Taxpayer Safeguards

Awards Committee moves forward Rep. Barca and Sen. Lassa’s proposal to require background checks prior to awarding taxpayer assistance.

Rep. Barca Urges WEDC to Immediately Adopt Stronger Taxpayer Safeguards

Awards Committee Will Vote Monday on Rep. Barca Proposal to Require Legal Check Prior to Awarding Taxpayer Assistance

Rep. Barca Proposes Steps to Address Jobs Agency Shortfalls

Governor Departs as Chairman of Distressed WEDC to Focus on Presidential Run

Assembly Republicans Refuse to Consider Transparency and Accountability for WEDC

“Governor Walker’s WEDC has been wasting taxpayer money to repay their Republican campaign supporters instead of providing real economic opportunity and jobs for hardworking Wisconsinites.”

12 Days After WEDC Revelations: No Answers for Board Members

Rep. Barca and Sen. Lassa Still Have Not Received Information from WEDC

Representative Goyke, Representative Wright, and Senator Lassa to Introduce “Lindsey’s Law” to Provide Greater Access to Services for Victims of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking

The legislation is currently being circulated for co-sponsorship and is supported by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

JOBS NOW!

Democrats debut jobs package as exciting first step this session toward rebuilding Wisconsin’s middle class