Record cold forces closures of state offices

State offices will be closed today for the first time since 2012 after Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency last night due to the “ongoing winter storm and potentially life-threatening temperatures.” “It’s critically important that we’re ensuring the

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement

We remain committed to the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park project, the creation of 13,000 jobs, and to our long-term investment in Wisconsin. As we have previously noted, the global market environment that existed when the project was first

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members set 2019 policy priorities

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

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WED News Summary: Evers’ chief of staff says first budget will ‘put kids first’; Foxconn considers changing WI plans

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Jan. 29: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Evers Chief of Staff Maggie Gau Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, Jan. 29 with Gov. Tony Evers’ Chief of Staff Maggie Gau. Gau will discuss Tony Evers’ victory in 2018

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Secretary-designee Crim announces additional leadership team appointments

Contact: DSPS Newsroom, (608) 266-6795 DSPSNewsroom@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dawn B. Crim announced two additional appointments to her leadership team today. Dan Hereth has been appointed to serve as assistant deputy secretary. He will serve as the chief of staff for

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Record cold forces closures of state offices

State offices will be closed today for the first time since 2012 after Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency last night due to the “ongoing winter storm and potentially life-threatening temperatures.” “It’s critically important that we’re ensuring the people of Wisconsin and our public employees are safe in

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WED AM Update: Record cold forces closures of state offices, UW-Madison; Foxconn may shift from making LCD screens in WI

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — State offices will be closed today for the first time since 2012 after Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency last night due to the “ongoing winter storm and potentially life-threatening temperatures.” “It’s critically important that

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement

We remain committed to the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park project, the creation of 13,000 jobs, and to our long-term investment in Wisconsin. As we have previously noted, the global market environment that existed when the project was first announced has changed. As our plans are driven by those

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Rep. Nygren: Clarifies transportation funding comments

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

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members set 2019 policy priorities

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

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