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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV)-- UW-Madison is receiving more than $450,000 in federal funding for an initiative aiding farmers and businesses in Wisconsin to innovate and modernize the dairy industry.
Rep. Bryan Steil announced Wednesday UW-Madison will receive $454,392 in funding through the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.
"Wisconsin's dairy industry is a vital part of our state," said Steil. "It's important to support our farmers who are working hard to stay in business despite low milk prices and limited access to international markets."
The White House is revamping its push for Democrats to pass President Trump's trade deal with Mexico and Canada sooner than later.
The agreement was signed by US, Mexican and Canadian leaders last year but still hasn't been ratified by Congress yet.
Vice President Mike Pence took aim at Congress while speaking at a Heritage Foundation event this week.
He told lawmakers to act amid growing union strikes GM plants around the country.
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil is seeking nominations for Wisconsin's First Congressional District's Veteran of the Year Award. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity for a veteran to be honored for his or her service and contributions in the First District.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following the announcement that the United States and Japan are beginning trade negotiations.
"This decision is a step in the right direction. Bringing trading partners to the table bodes well for farmers and workers in Wisconsin. Lowering barriers to trade will ensure American products can be sold freely, fairly, and reciprocally throughout the world. I look forward to working on this agreement and finalizing a trade deal with Japan that supports our farmers and gives them access to critical markets."
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) and Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) made a friendly wager ahead of Sunday's Packers-Vikings game at Lambeau Field. If the Packers win, Phillips will deliver Steil a 25-pound Pearson's salted nut roll and beer from Excelsior Brewing Company and Minnetonka's Unmapped Brewing. If the Vikings beat the Packers, Steil will give Phillips Wisconsin cheddar cheese from Mars Cheese Castle and a case of Janesville Gray's Honey Ale.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—At today's House Financial Services Committee hearing, Bryan Steil outlined the underlying problems of rising higher education costs and the need to redirect federal efforts to make education affordable for students and parents.
Steil's remarks, in part:
"I appreciate you [Chairwoman Waters and Ranking Member McHenry] calling today's hearing to highlight what is a really serious issue. We have a 1.5 trillion-dollar student loan problem. Today's hearing though, I think, digs into the false premise as to where the problem is.
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a statement following Jim Sensenbrenner's retirement announcement:
Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who represents Wisconsin's First Congressional District, recently returned from a bipartisan trip to Israel. This was his first foreign trip as a member of Congress.