Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 “This afternoon, I was asked for my thoughts on transportation funding in the next state budget. Assembly Republicans have not caucused on this issue or taken a position. In my response to the question,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers this afternoon issued a state of emergency, directing all state offices to close tomorrow with limited exceptions for essential personnel. The order doesn’t impact the Capitol, which will remain
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com APPLETON – At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that will guide the family farm organization’s work in the coming year. “The
Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – In preparation for extreme wind-chills expected on Wednesday of this week, and in order to protect employees and the public, Brown County is declaring a weather emergency. Wind chills
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Minority Leader makes appointment to WEDC board. Himself. Changes coming to “Cash Bail” system? Some lawmakers are backing a bipartisan bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s expungement process.
Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers’ weak leadership has been on full display the last few weeks as he struggles to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. After a year on the campaign trail
Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Along with extreme cold, blowing snow and bitter winds, add black ice to the already dangerous driving conditions. Black ice is a thin layer of highly transparent and hazardous ice that forms
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Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the United States House Committee on Ways and Meansheld the full committee’s first hearing in the 116th Congress on Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions. “No Wisconsinite should be denied coverage because of
Contact: Nicole Armendariz narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov 414-916-2724 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has declared a cold weather emergency from 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 due to a stretch of anticipated cold weather that has
Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Madison – Due to the continuing forecast for record setting cold and extreme wind chills expected to take place through much of the day Thursday, Dane County government will close its non-essential operations on January 30
Contacts: Karina Henderson, Office of the County Executive 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Kevin Shermach, Office of Emergency Management 414.294.8577 (mobile) | kevin.shermach@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has declared a winter weather emergency for Milwaukee County employees from 6 p.m. tonight through
Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Due to Nancy Pelosi’s petty partisan antics, Americans will not hear the State of the State Address tonight as originally scheduled. For the first time in our country’s history, the House Speaker
Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 “This afternoon, I was asked for my thoughts on transportation funding in the next state budget. Assembly Republicans have not caucused on this issue or taken a position. In my response to the question, I offered an assessment of where Republicans in the Assembly
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers this afternoon issued a state of emergency, directing all state offices to close tomorrow with limited exceptions for essential personnel. The order doesn’t impact the Capitol, which will remain open to the public. Evers’ order, coming ahead of wind
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com APPLETON – At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that will guide the family farm organization’s work in the coming year. “The policy discussion at the annual State Convention is the democratic
Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – In preparation for extreme wind-chills expected on Wednesday of this week, and in order to protect employees and the public, Brown County is declaring a weather emergency. Wind chills are expected to reach -40 to -55 degrees, and frost
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Minority Leader makes appointment to WEDC board. Himself. Changes coming to “Cash Bail” system? Some lawmakers are backing a bipartisan bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s expungement process.
Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers’ weak leadership has been on full display the last few weeks as he struggles to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. After a year on the campaign trail making repeated promises to score political points with his base,
Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Along with extreme cold, blowing snow and bitter winds, add black ice to the already dangerous driving conditions. Black ice is a thin layer of highly transparent and hazardous ice that forms as melting snow refreezes on roads and bridges. The road
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Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the United States House Committee on Ways and Meansheld the full committee’s first hearing in the 116th Congress on Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions. “No Wisconsinite should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, yet many live in fear that these
Contact: Nicole Armendariz narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov 414-916-2724 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has declared a cold weather emergency from 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 due to a stretch of anticipated cold weather that has been described by the National Weather Service as historic. All non-essential
Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Madison – Due to the continuing forecast for record setting cold and extreme wind chills expected to take place through much of the day Thursday, Dane County government will close its non-essential operations on January 30 and January 31. Essential public safety services will remain operational
Contacts: Karina Henderson, Office of the County Executive 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Kevin Shermach, Office of Emergency Management 414.294.8577 (mobile) | kevin.shermach@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has declared a winter weather emergency for Milwaukee County employees from 6 p.m. tonight through 6 p.m. Thursday, based on the National Weather Service’s (NWS)
Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Due to Nancy Pelosi’s petty partisan antics, Americans will not hear the State of the State Address tonight as originally scheduled. For the first time in our country’s history, the House Speaker rescinded an invitation to the President to deliver the State