Rewind: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the GOP leaders’ call for Ethics and Elections commission Administrators Brian Bell and Michael Haas to resign; reports this week that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stepping down in 2018; and the Dec. 19 special elections.

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Rewind: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the GOP leaders’ call for Ethics and Elections commission Administrators Brian Bell and Michael Haas to resign; reports this week that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stepping down in 2018; and the Dec. 19 special elections.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Atlanta Shipwreck in Sheboygan County Listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Cedar Grove, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Atlanta Shipwreck in the vicinity of Cedar Grove, Sheboygan County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for

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Wis. Dept. of Military Affairs: Gov. Walker approves buildout plan for first responder network, transforms communications for public safety

CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Gov. Scott Walker today agreed for the state of Wisconsin to join a nationwide public safety broadband network to help improve how first responders communicate across the state. The First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, is leading the national broadband advanced technology initiative

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: Eager to see fruits of healthy foods initiative

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 A special $200,000 initiative to increase the number of fresh food options in areas of Milwaukee lacking grocery stores will be closely watched in 2018 by the program’s primary sponsor, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey. The $200,000 Healthy Food Establishment Fund was approved last month when the Common Council

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee Listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places.  National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building on the State Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building (Oshkosh, Winnebago County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Fraternal Order of Eagles played an important role in the fraternal and social histories of Oshkosh.  The Fraternal Order of Eagles

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Moore and Paulsen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Trafficking Victims

This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) introduced the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to promote justice and services for trafficking survivors. This legislation encourages federal agencies to promptly report data on human trafficking offenses to the FBI and requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit an annual assessment on

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Congressional Leadership to Commit Resources to Opioid Epidemic  

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Nation’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the country, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan coalition in calling on Senate leadership to provide states with the resources they need to tackle this ongoing public health emergency. In their letter,

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Gov. Walker: Discusses ‘If You See Something, Say Something™’ Initiative and Public Safety with Law Enforcement Officials

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Don Dunbar, law enforcement officers, FBI, and representatives from the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council today to discuss the public’s role in keeping communities safe. The Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign encourages

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