Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Pence will visit an industrial supplier and distributor in Eau Claire on Thursday to tout the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact the White House is trying to get through Congress. It will…
CONTACT: Janet Zander (608-228-7253) Madison, WI— Members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and citizens from around the state gathered today in Madison to support the fourth annual Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (#WIAgingAdvocacyDay and #WIAAD). The event provided an…
For Further Information Contact Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R – Rochester) will hold a media availability prior to the Assembly floor session. The calendar includes the final legislative consideration of the constitutional amendment relating to the rights of…
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 2066, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher on April, 3, 2019. With the goal…
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Today, the Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Evers’ recommended $13.5 million increase in bonding for the Clean Water Fund Program and a $3.5 million increase for the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.…
Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved $3.25 million to combat homelessness in the 2019-2021 biennial budget. Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) released the following statement: “Sadly, homelessness is an issue in every corner of this…
Contact: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, 414-736-2835, christine@vdlf.org CHICAGO— Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ordered Paula Hincapie, a DACA recipient and mother, to report for a check-in with ICE on Wednesday at 9am at the ICE office at 101 West Ida B. Wells…
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Joaquin Altoro to serve as executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Mr. Altoro, a Milwaukee native, currently serves as vice president of…
Contact: Andy Suchorski andy@chrisabele.com Abele prioritizes addressing racial disparities, healthy communities, and funding for Milwaukee County in next term MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that he is seeking re-election in 2020. “Milwaukee County is a great…
Mayor Tom Barrett’s Annual Restaurant Roundtable Thursday, June 20th 5:30PM – 7:30PM at The Ivy House 906 S Barclay Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsorship levels: Sponsor: $1,000 10+ tickets Mayor’s Club Membership: $400 Attendee: $100 To Sponsor and RSVP: www.barrettformilwaukee.com/mayorsclub…