WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. SEHSD-WP2024-30) on Dec. 5, 2024, entitled "The Composition of the Population Deprived in Multiple Dimensions." The paper was written by Brian Glassman. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The Census Bureau has a number of different measures that are used to describe economic well-being including the official poverty measure, the supplemental poverty measure, income inequality, and community resilience.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration by Speaker Mike Johnson for the 119th Congress. "As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I am excited to continue working to strengthen our elections and ensure  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) welcomed Republican members appointed to the Committee by Speaker Mike Johnson for the 119th Congress. "I am eager to welcome our Republican members to the Committee on House Administration for the 119th Congress," said Chairman Steil. "Each member brings a unique perspecti  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his seventh State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2025 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Wed., Jan. 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT. The governor's State of the State address will be livestreamed on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. The address will highlight the G  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025, announcing Cabinet and Cabinet-level appointments: * * * To the Senate of the United States, I nominate * Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury. * Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General. * Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. * Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. * Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Ve  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz in Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child WASHINGTON - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 7 Republican colleagues in introducing the Student Empowerment Act to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. The bill ensures all families are a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Sean Duffy, President Trump's nominee to be secretary of Transportation, from a Jan. 15, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and members of the committee. It's an honor to appear before you today, and I am humbled by the trust President Trump has placed in me. If confirmed, it will be a privilege to serve the American people. I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Applauds Announcement of 15 More Prescription Drugs to be Negotiated for Lower Prices WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) announcement that 15 additional drugs covered under Medicare have been selected for price negotiations, including drugs to treat a variety of conditions, such as cancer, typ  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * TRICARE payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Do you currently live in the West Region ? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts ? If you pay for your TR  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release: Urbana, IL - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) in conjunction with the USMS Northern District of Texas (N/TX) North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) arrested Juan Jahaziel Saenz-Suarez on January 22, 2025, in Milford, TX. Saenz-Suarez was wanted on Champaign County IL warrant(s) for Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony) and Leaving the S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Clean Energy Awards for Electric Co-Ops Across Minnesota WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) announced funding to make energy upgrades for more than 150,000 people and homes in Greater Minnesota. Nine electric co-ops across the state are receiving federal funding to make energy upgrades that will reduce cost  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * WMC Survey Shows Support for Price Transparency, Tax Reform, Deregulation, Other Policy Initiatives * * * Wisconsin employers are plagued by increasingly higher health care costs, according to a new survey of businesses in the state. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers' association - released more data from its l  more