Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Judge Gary Sherman, effective
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District II. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Brian Hagedorn’s election to the Wisconsin
For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Communication collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 City claims it needs TIF district for a building that’s already built, misuses tax dollars along the way The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law &
Contact: Melanie Conklin, DFI communications director | 608.261.4504 | cell 608.347.3961 DFI seeks to help Wisconsinites make informed decisions before any type of investing MADISON – Investors are increasingly turning to robo-advisers to help them manage their investment portfolios. The
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson introduced bipartisan legislation in the Senate to designate the post office at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie as the “Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building.”
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 25: WisPolitics.com luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, April 25, with the veteran Republican co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee.
Contact: Rep. Timothy Ramthun (608) 266-9175 MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement regarding his upcoming listening session in New Holstein: “I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to meet with and discuss the issues
Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers are seeking to pass legislation that would take “a significant step” to prevent a future backlog of untested sexual assault kits. Flanked by legislators, law enforcement and advocates at the
Evers needs to understand that repeal of any element of the minimum markup law isn’t good for many small family businesses that still exist in Wisconsin, but awfully good for those who want to put them out of business.
Wisconsin’s tax burden is not good, but it has been improving for the last eight years. Republicans should fight hard to maintain that trajectory for the benefit of all Wisconsinites.
Forbes sees huge growth in value of franchises since taxpayer-financed stadiums built.
Wisconsin lawmakers are seeking to amend the expungement law so that if a person does not ask for expungement at the time of sentencing, he or she can still come back to the judge and request it at a later date if the person successfully completes his or her sentence. Lawmakers are also seeking to allow people 25 years old or older at the time of the offense to request expungement.
Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-8570 Madison – Tonight from 5:30 – 7PM at the Goodman Community Center in Madison, Rep. Jimmy Anderson will join Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm and Dane County Legislators to discuss the Medicaid Expansion in
CONTACT: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – Today, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) unanimously approved nearly $1.4 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support three community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Village
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold six town halls over the next two weeks in Wisconsin. The town halls are opportunities for Wisconsinites to ask Rep. Pocan questions regarding legislation facing Congress, discuss the Trump Administration’s actions on a
CONTACT: Shannon Powell, 262-325-9651 Mayor touts’ strong partnerships and commitment to use technology to address inequities in community San Diego – In a ceremony today at the Smart Cities Week Conference in San Diego, California, the City of Racine was
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday announced a new grassroots effort to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) has led the entire Wisconsin congressional delegation in introducing legislation to designate the Sun Prairie post office as the “Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building.” The legislation
Contact: Jordan Dunn Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher last week co-sponsored H.R. 1135, the Indian Health Service (IHS) Advance Appropriations Act of 2019. This legislation would provide an advanced appropriation to the IHS, which would ensure that the funding the IHS
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Judge Gary Sherman, effective July 5, 2019. The new judge will complete a term
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District II. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Brian Hagedorn’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, effective August 1, 2019. The new judge will
For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Communication collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 City claims it needs TIF district for a building that’s already built, misuses tax dollars along the way The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of the grassroots taxpayer organization Voters
Contact: Melanie Conklin, DFI communications director | 608.261.4504 | cell 608.347.3961 DFI seeks to help Wisconsinites make informed decisions before any type of investing MADISON – Investors are increasingly turning to robo-advisers to help them manage their investment portfolios. The term “robo-adviser” refers to electronic platforms that provide automated investment
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson introduced bipartisan legislation in the Senate to designate the post office at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie as the “Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building.” The legislation honors Fire Captain Cory James Barr, a first
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 25: WisPolitics.com luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, April 25, with the veteran Republican co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette,
Contact: Rep. Timothy Ramthun (608) 266-9175 MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement regarding his upcoming listening session in New Holstein: “I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to meet with and discuss the issues that my constituents care about while in New Holstein. I
Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers are seeking to pass legislation that would take “a significant step” to prevent a future backlog of untested sexual assault kits. Flanked by legislators, law enforcement and advocates at the Capitol, Kaul yesterday unveiled a process for collecting and processing
Evers needs to understand that repeal of any element of the minimum markup law isn’t good for many small family businesses that still exist in Wisconsin, but awfully good for those who want to put them out of business.
Wisconsin’s tax burden is not good, but it has been improving for the last eight years. Republicans should fight hard to maintain that trajectory for the benefit of all Wisconsinites.
Forbes sees huge growth in value of franchises since taxpayer-financed stadiums built.
Wisconsin lawmakers are seeking to amend the expungement law so that if a person does not ask for expungement at the time of sentencing, he or she can still come back to the judge and request it at a later date if the person successfully completes his or her sentence. Lawmakers are also seeking to allow people 25 years old or older at the time of the offense to request expungement.
Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-8570 Madison – Tonight from 5:30 – 7PM at the Goodman Community Center in Madison, Rep. Jimmy Anderson will join Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm and Dane County Legislators to discuss the Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin. Rep. Anderson released the following statement: “The Medicaid Expansion
CONTACT: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – Today, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) unanimously approved nearly $1.4 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support three community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Village of Maribel, Manitowoc County / Finance TID utility expenses /
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold six town halls over the next two weeks in Wisconsin. The town halls are opportunities for Wisconsinites to ask Rep. Pocan questions regarding legislation facing Congress, discuss the Trump Administration’s actions on a number of issues, and address current events. Following brief opening
CONTACT: Shannon Powell, 262-325-9651 Mayor touts’ strong partnerships and commitment to use technology to address inequities in community San Diego – In a ceremony today at the Smart Cities Week Conference in San Diego, California, the City of Racine was announced as one of the five winners of the 3rd
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday announced a new grassroots effort to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities and have conversations with their neighbors about
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) has led the entire Wisconsin congressional delegation in introducing legislation to designate the Sun Prairie post office as the “Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building.” The legislation honors Fire Captain Cory James Barr, a first responder who
Contact: Jordan Dunn Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher last week co-sponsored H.R. 1135, the Indian Health Service (IHS) Advance Appropriations Act of 2019. This legislation would provide an advanced appropriation to the IHS, which would ensure that the funding the IHS receives is not impacted by lapses in appropriations, such as