The state jobs agency was operating on a dual track with Kimberly-Clark to keep its options open for saving a Fox Valley plant, even as Gov. Scott Walker said a legislative incentive package was the only solution. WEDC had Kimberly-Clark
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker today wished the people of Wisconsin a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. “The Christmas season is one of the best times of year because it
Outgoing AG Brad Schimel wrote letters of recommendation for four people who applied for the Waukesha County Circuit Court spot he was appointed to shortly after he formally conceded his failed re-election bid. That includes Assistant AG David Maas, who
The Assembly co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee said he expects lawmakers to take up a health care bill in 2019 that could implement some key protections currently available under Obamacare “I believe it will be one of the first
Washington DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in response to the partial government shutdown, which began at midnight: “President Trump’s tantrums have forced the nation into political and economic chaos. His behavior and this shutdown are
MADISON — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, along with the strong support of elected Democratic officials, has forwarded her selection for the Executive Director of Political Affairs, Devin Remiker, to the Party’s Administrative Committee. Devin formerly served
For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Public Engagement collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 Trump Administration Officially Rescinds Obama-era School Discipline Policy WILL has helped lead the charge to roll back the illegal, harmful Obama policy Today, U.S. Secretary of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Fitzgerald knocks Evers’ DOT pick Thompson over ties to roadbuilders WEDC pursued own K-C deal even as Walker said legislative package was only solution Laning still
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, along with the strong support of elected Democratic officials, has forwarded her selection for the Executive Director of Political Affairs, Devin Remiker, to the Party’s Administrative
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – Protecting taxpayers, continuing our investment in education, and keeping Wisconsin’s turnaround moving forward will be the top goals for State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Darling expects
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ appointments; the legal challenge against new early voting limits; school funding; and an Assembly hopeful’s conviction for forging nomination signatures.
Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Governor-elect Tony Evers’ appointment of Brad Pfaff as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Wisconsin Farmers Union congratulates Brad Pfaff on his appointment to the position of DATCP Secretary, as was announced by Governor-elect Evers today. WFU President Darin Von Ruden offered the following statement in response to Pfaff’s appointment: “We have appreciated working
CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs and as a Member of the Senate Committee on Natural
The state jobs agency was operating on a dual track with Kimberly-Clark to keep its options open for saving a Fox Valley plant, even as Gov. Scott Walker said a legislative incentive package was the only solution. WEDC had Kimberly-Clark in mid-October file an application that opened the door to
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker today wished the people of Wisconsin a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. “The Christmas season is one of the best times of year because it brings loved ones together to celebrate the birth of Christ,”
Outgoing AG Brad Schimel wrote letters of recommendation for four people who applied for the Waukesha County Circuit Court spot he was appointed to shortly after he formally conceded his failed re-election bid. That includes Assistant AG David Maas, who Schimel called “a mentor to me,” according to documents WisPolitics.com
The Assembly co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee said he expects lawmakers to take up a health care bill in 2019 that could implement some key protections currently available under Obamacare “I believe it will be one of the first things out of the gate,” state Rep. John Nygren said
Washington DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in response to the partial government shutdown, which began at midnight: “President Trump’s tantrums have forced the nation into political and economic chaos. His behavior and this shutdown are inexcusable. A reasonable, bipartisan compromise has already passed the Senate.
MADISON — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, along with the strong support of elected Democratic officials, has forwarded her selection for the Executive Director of Political Affairs, Devin Remiker, to the Party’s Administrative Committee. Devin formerly served as Congressman Ron Kind’s campaign manager in La Crosse and
For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Public Engagement collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 Trump Administration Officially Rescinds Obama-era School Discipline Policy WILL has helped lead the charge to roll back the illegal, harmful Obama policy Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos officially rescinded a 2014 Obama-era “Dear Colleague” letter that
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Fitzgerald knocks Evers’ DOT pick Thompson over ties to roadbuilders WEDC pursued own K-C deal even as Walker said legislative package was only solution Laning still weighing re-election bid as Dem state chair, possible candidates emerge
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, along with the strong support of elected Democratic officials, has forwarded her selection for the Executive Director of Political Affairs, Devin Remiker, to the Party’s Administrative Committee. Devin formerly served as Congressman Ron Kind’s campaign manager
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – Protecting taxpayers, continuing our investment in education, and keeping Wisconsin’s turnaround moving forward will be the top goals for State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Darling expects her new committee assignments will help achieve those goals. On
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ appointments; the legal challenge against new early voting limits; school funding; and an Assembly hopeful’s conviction for forging nomination signatures.
Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Governor-elect Tony Evers’ appointment of Brad Pfaff as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pleased with Governor-elect Tony Evers’
Wisconsin Farmers Union congratulates Brad Pfaff on his appointment to the position of DATCP Secretary, as was announced by Governor-elect Evers today. WFU President Darin Von Ruden offered the following statement in response to Pfaff’s appointment: “We have appreciated working with Brad during his time with the Farm Service Agency
CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs and as a Member of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Energy for the 2019-20 Legislative Session today. “My