Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers today moved to re-appoint many of the people he sought to pull off state boards and commissions last week even as the attorney for GOP lawmakers suggested the guv was
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Tomorrow, the country will come together to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement: “Today and every day, we honor the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Rulings for both sides in the lawsuits surrounding the “lame duck legislation” passed last year. Announcements starting for candidates in the NEXT WI Supreme Court election. New TV ads released in the current race for the
Contact: Barbara Beckert Barbara.beckert@drwi.org 414-292-2724 The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is working to ensure a strong turnout of voters with disabilities at the polls, and to address barriers that voters with disabilities may encounter when exercising this important civil right.
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society recently installed a large paneled exhibit, “The Women’s Hour Has Struck, Wisconsin: The First State to Ratify the 19th Amendment,” in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. The exhibit, which
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Arcadia – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that the city of Arcadia received a $4.3 million grant from the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will be used to improve storm water
Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in the House Financial Services Committee, Democrats voted down Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy’s amendment to prevent financial institutions for providing financial assistance to cannabis-related businesses that are near schools. Read the Amendment HERE or below.
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 MADISON – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following times
Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil co-authored a bipartisan letter calling for federal funds to address trauma-informed care. Steil also joined the Trauma-Informed Care Caucus spearheaded by former Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker and co-chaired by Congressman Mike
The Joint Finance Committee has formally noticed four public hearings around the state to hear testimony on the guv’s budget. The hearings will begin April 5 at the Pontiac Convention Center in Janesville. The committee will then travel to the
For more information, contact: 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – March 28, 2019 – The following statement was issued today regarding the award of bids to Wisconsin contractors and upcoming information sessions for the advanced manufacturing campus phase of the Wisconn Valley Science
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 People Who’ve Profited From Lead Paint Have Shown They’ll Spend Big Money to Support People Like Brian Hagedorn MADISON, Wis. — While a top government lawyer, Brian Hagedorn personally lobbied for changes to
Racine — Neubauer for Justice will hold an Election Night Party to watch returns and celebrate the campaign with supporters. Details are as follows: What: Neubauer for Justice Election Night Party When: Tuesday, April 2 Where: Red Onion Cafe, 555 Main Street, Racine, WI
Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Monday, May 6, 2019, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield) will accompany Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner at his Town Hall Meetings in the 99th Assembly District. Congressman Sensenbrenner will host two half-hour open forums
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers today moved to re-appoint many of the people he sought to pull off state boards and commissions last week even as the attorney for GOP lawmakers suggested the guv was violating an “unambiguous court order” in doing so. In all,
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Tomorrow, the country will come together to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement: “Today and every day, we honor the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s Vietnam War Veterans. Many of our Vietnam Veterans were treated
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Rulings for both sides in the lawsuits surrounding the “lame duck legislation” passed last year. Announcements starting for candidates in the NEXT WI Supreme Court election. New TV ads released in the current race for the WI Supreme Court.
Contact: Barbara Beckert Barbara.beckert@drwi.org 414-292-2724 The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is working to ensure a strong turnout of voters with disabilities at the polls, and to address barriers that voters with disabilities may encounter when exercising this important civil right. People with disabilities accounted for over 35 million eligible voters
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society recently installed a large paneled exhibit, “The Women’s Hour Has Struck, Wisconsin: The First State to Ratify the 19th Amendment,” in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. The exhibit, which centers on the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Arcadia – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that the city of Arcadia received a $4.3 million grant from the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will be used to improve storm water management infrastructure and prevent flooding to commercial areas. “Wisconsinites are
Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in the House Financial Services Committee, Democrats voted down Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy’s amendment to prevent financial institutions for providing financial assistance to cannabis-related businesses that are near schools. Read the Amendment HERE or below. “SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERV- ICES TO CANNABIS-RELATED
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 MADISON – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following times and locations for public hearings on the 2019-21 State Budget:
Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil co-authored a bipartisan letter calling for federal funds to address trauma-informed care. Steil also joined the Trauma-Informed Care Caucus spearheaded by former Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker and co-chaired by Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08). “Trauma-informed care gives Southeast Wisconsin the knowledge and
The Joint Finance Committee has formally noticed four public hearings around the state to hear testimony on the guv’s budget. The hearings will begin April 5 at the Pontiac Convention Center in Janesville. The committee will then travel to the Oak Creek Community Center April 10, UW-River Falls April 15
For more information, contact: 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – March 28, 2019 – The following statement was issued today regarding the award of bids to Wisconsin contractors and upcoming information sessions for the advanced manufacturing campus phase of the Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park by Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Village of
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 People Who’ve Profited From Lead Paint Have Shown They’ll Spend Big Money to Support People Like Brian Hagedorn MADISON, Wis. — While a top government lawyer, Brian Hagedorn personally lobbied for changes to Wisconsin laws that put big corporate profits before protecting kids
Racine — Neubauer for Justice will hold an Election Night Party to watch returns and celebrate the campaign with supporters. Details are as follows: What: Neubauer for Justice Election Night Party When: Tuesday, April 2 Where: Red Onion Cafe, 555 Main Street, Racine, WI Doors Open: 8 pm
Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Monday, May 6, 2019, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield) will accompany Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner at his Town Hall Meetings in the 99th Assembly District. Congressman Sensenbrenner will host two half-hour open forums to respond to constituent inquiries, questions, and concerns affecting Wisconsin