For additional information, please contact the Audit Bureau at (608) 266‑2818. The Bureau announces the release of report 17-4, State of Wisconsin FY 2015-16 Financial Statements. We provided unmodified audit opinions on the State of Wisconsin’s FY 2015-16 financial statements.
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman | 414.469.9206 | sfreeman@vdlf.org Youth Empowered in the Struggle and supporters rally before the vote. Credit: Joe Brusky MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – On Thursday night, before a School Board meeting packed with students, teachers, and community supporters, the
CONTACT: CONSTITUTION PARTY OF WISCONSIN PHONE: 608-561-7996 EMAIL: CONSTITUTIONPARTYOFWISCONSIN@GMAIL.COM By Riley J. Hood Growing up, I read enough of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts cartoons to be familiar with the antics of Lucy Van Pelt. Lucy was a one trick pony who always
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters to bring an acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. “Most people already have
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Contact: Melissa Mulliken Campaign Manager, Jill Karofsky for Judge 608/206-1818 Attorneys Surveyed by Dane County Bar Association Regarding Qualifications of Candidates Running for Judge Attorney Jill Karofsky, a candidate for Dane County Judge, was rated more highly than her opponent
CONTACT: Casey Langan, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Today, Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler appeared before the Joint Committee on Finance to discuss Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Biennial Budget. Secretary Chandler issued the following statement: Governor Walker’s budget
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “HARIBO a Great Fit in Wisconsin.” Hi, Scott Walker here. HARIBO just announced that they will open their first North American manufacturing facility
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland, 608.267.9649 MADISON – Today Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) gave the Democratic Weekly Radio Address on the Wisconsin budget and the upcoming Joint Finance hearings: “We need a budget that creates opportunities for everyone to succeed. We
Contact: Patricia Mayers, (608) 266-5599 patricia.mayers@dot.wi.gov Most Wisconsin voters already have some form of ID required to vote in Tuesday’s spring election. The most common forms of IDs are a Wisconsin driver license or ID. The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains other acceptable IDs. There is
Contact: 608.241.9789 wistax@wistax.org New WISTAX Report Highlights Taxes Consumers Don’t Notice MADISON—As Wisconsin’s weather starts to warm, thoughts turn to summer vacation. However, few residents realize they pay hundreds of dollars per person each year in “hidden” taxes, many tied to
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – The Department of Administration released the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) today showing Wisconsin ended the 2016 fiscal year with a positive General Fund budgetary balance of $331 million. Since Governor Walker took office, Wisconsin
Contact: Anne Pankratz, 608-216-5637 apankratz2@wisc.edu Madison, Wis. — Across Wisconsin, opportunities to live a long, healthy life are not shared equally by all. Many of Wisconsin’s health outcomes lag behind national averages, and the state is home to some of the most
