The past five years have seen an unprecedented makeover in longstanding principles of state-level administrative law. These changes shift power away from agencies and toward courts, the legislature, and the governor.
Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com CALEDONIA – Today, the National Nurses United (NNU) endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress in his campaign against Speaker of the House Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s first congressional district. In a letter to Bryce, NNU’s Political Director, Ken Zinn, said the following: I am happy to inform you that National Nurses United, the nation’s largest organization of registered nurses, is supporting your campaign for Congress to represent Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district. We appreciate your commitment on the key issues of health, labor, economic justice, women’s equality, and civil rights, which are important issues to registered
The Menominee River on the Wisconsin-Michigan border has landed on a list of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the US because a Canadian firm is close to winning final approval to dig an open pit mine near the water’s edge which could release acid mine drainage downstream.
A conversation with author Thomas Frank, who will appear at Fighting Bob Fest Friday.
Nice guys are no match for the ruthless ways of their opponents.
Firefighters who risk their lives to save others stand to get help from an innovative device that can guide them out of smoke-filled buildings. Jeff Dykes, owner and founder of Northern Star Fire, is an Eau Claire firefighter captain who won the 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest with a headgear compass to maintain or regain a firefighter’s orientation during a fire. Dykes was this year’s grand prize winner of the 14th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. He also spoke recently at the White House. Hear him pitch his startup and give updates at the Tuesday, Sept. 19, Tech Council
Contact: Sarah Petelinsek 262.490.6328 sarahpetelinsek@gmail.com [Madison, WI] State Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) announced today that he is running for the Wisconsin State Senate. Representative Kooyenga is a citizen soldier, a Certified Public Accountant, husband and a father of four. He currently is serving the 14th Assembly District of Wisconsin. While in office, Representative Kooyenga has championed tax and school reform. His efforts have directly led to a 6 year tuition freeze and lower taxes and a simpler tax code. He believes in purpose driven leadership, and works tirelessly to advance the cause of individual liberty, economic freedom, and personal responsibility.
The Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin will be holding a Board and Membership meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 16,2017. The meetings and award presentation will take place over the noon hour at St. Brendan’s Inn, 234 South Washington Street in downtown Green Bay. “CSW is very happy to announce that CityDeck will receive the 2017 ‘Outstanding Public Scenic Space Award,’” stated the founder of CSW, Mr. Chuck Mitchell of Wauwatosa. The award will be presented to the Mayor of the City of Green Bay and to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. The CityDeck is at the very heart of
The state Senate approved an amendment that would tweak language in the Foxconn bill to state WEDC “shall establish job creation thresholds” and claiming capital expenditure tax benefits shall be tied to those benchmarks. Dems questioned the impact of the amendment, saying it did not include any mechanisms to ensure those thresholds are met before Foxconn received the tax benefits. Republicans shot down a change Dems proposed to the amendment that would have specified the threshold as 5,000 jobs within seven years. “We can create all the thresholds we want to create. But if they’re not enforced and they still
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Governor Scott Walker proclaimed September 2017 as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact the Great Lakes have on the state. “It’s critical we highlight the importance of our Great Lakes,” said Governor Walker. “They drive Wisconsin’s economic growth through connecting us with the national and global economy, as well as provide us all with increased tourism, recreation, and greater appreciation for our state’s rich natural history.” The Department of Administration’s Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) is accepting grant applications for proposals to enhance and protect resources within Wisconsin’s
Contact: Susan Sandford, 224-3617 Madison, Wisc. – Farms in DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Fitchburg will be planting their cover crops a little differently this September as part of Dane County’s lakes cleanup efforts. Dane County farmers, in partnership with Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, UW-Extension, Yahara WINS, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are pilotin… 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
Contact: Katie Schick, (608) 264-5501 First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care.First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care. WHAT: First Spouses Convening WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Event Start: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 North Terrace Avenue, Milwaukee NOTE: A media availability will be held before opening remarks on Wednesday morning. Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend.
Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that U.S. Cellular has joined the Chamber as its newest gold founding member. “We are thrilled to welcome U.S. Cellular as our newest member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber,” said Jason Rae, executive director of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber. “U.S. Cellular is committed to diversity and inclusion among its associates and customers, and they are dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes and backgrounds succeed.” “We’re proud to join the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber and be part of a strong statewide community of inclusive businesses,”
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-896-6811 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov (WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, a new a new environmental education program kicks off for K—12 students in Waukesha County. The program is a collaboration between Waukesha County, the School District of Waukesha and Carroll University in order to create a regional environmental education model that meets state and national academic standards. “We are sharing our resources to build upon and enhance access to educational opportunities for all students in Waukesha County,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. The program aims to improve environmental education, and to increase student field experiences and science-based learning,
The past five years have seen an unprecedented makeover in longstanding principles of state-level administrative law. These changes shift power away from agencies and toward courts, the legislature, and the governor.
Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com CALEDONIA – Today, the National Nurses United (NNU) endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress in his campaign against Speaker of the House Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s first congressional district. In a letter to Bryce, NNU’s Political Director, Ken Zinn, said the following: I am happy
The Menominee River on the Wisconsin-Michigan border has landed on a list of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the US because a Canadian firm is close to winning final approval to dig an open pit mine near the water’s edge which could release acid mine drainage downstream.
A conversation with author Thomas Frank, who will appear at Fighting Bob Fest Friday.
Nice guys are no match for the ruthless ways of their opponents.
Firefighters who risk their lives to save others stand to get help from an innovative device that can guide them out of smoke-filled buildings. Jeff Dykes, owner and founder of Northern Star Fire, is an Eau Claire firefighter captain who won the 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest with a headgear
Contact: Sarah Petelinsek 262.490.6328 sarahpetelinsek@gmail.com [Madison, WI] State Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) announced today that he is running for the Wisconsin State Senate. Representative Kooyenga is a citizen soldier, a Certified Public Accountant, husband and a father of four. He currently is serving the 14th Assembly District of Wisconsin. While
The Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin will be holding a Board and Membership meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 16,2017. The meetings and award presentation will take place over the noon hour at St. Brendan’s Inn, 234 South Washington Street in downtown Green Bay. “CSW is very happy to announce that
The state Senate approved an amendment that would tweak language in the Foxconn bill to state WEDC “shall establish job creation thresholds” and claiming capital expenditure tax benefits shall be tied to those benchmarks. Dems questioned the impact of the amendment, saying it did not include any mechanisms to ensure
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Governor Scott Walker proclaimed September 2017 as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact the Great Lakes have on the state. “It’s critical we highlight the importance of our Great Lakes,” said Governor Walker. “They drive Wisconsin’s economic growth
Contact: Susan Sandford, 224-3617 Madison, Wisc. – Farms in DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Fitchburg will be planting their cover crops a little differently this September as part of Dane County’s lakes cleanup efforts. Dane County farmers, in partnership with Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, UW-Extension, Yahara WINS,
Contact: Katie Schick, (608) 264-5501 First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care.First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care. WHAT: First
Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that U.S. Cellular has joined the Chamber as its newest gold founding member. “We are thrilled to welcome U.S. Cellular as our newest member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber,” said Jason Rae, executive director
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-896-6811 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov (WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, a new a new environmental education program kicks off for K—12 students in Waukesha County. The program is a collaboration between Waukesha County, the School District of Waukesha and Carroll University in order to create a regional environmental education