Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today ruled out the possibility that a portion of the $75 million in GPR set aside for transportation projects could fund the Milwaukee streetcar. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson on
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General, comprising 48 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has reached an agreement with Equifax as the result of an
Sen. Feyen and Rep. Steffen introduce legislation to help protect property owners when filing insurance claims For Immediate Release Monday, July 22, 2019 Contact: Emelia Rohl 608-266-5300 MADISON- Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) introduced
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss former Gov. Scott Walker’s new job, DNR Secretary Preston Cole’s call to test private wells annually, spending in the Supreme Court race, House fundraising and redistricting.
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org “The Party of Trump has replaced the Party of Lincoln” MADISON — President Donald Trump has spent the last few days doubling down on his racist attacks against four congresswomen of color, suggesting they “go back”
Monday, July 22, 2019 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act will provide health insurance coverage for children born with congenital anomalies or birth defects WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced growing support for her bipartisan reform
Contact: TreasurerPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1714 MADISON– The Office of the State Treasurer is proud to announce the selection of Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for The Aspen Institute- Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership. The Rodel Fellowship is a program designed to bring together
Contact: Sen. Hansen July 22, 2019 608-266-5670 Bill modeled after Colorado law (Madison)—Calling the skyrocketing price of insulin a state and national crisis State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) announced plans to introduce legislation based on a recent Colorado law
CONTACT: Jason Knutson, 608-267-7894 MADISON, Wis. – In light of recent discoveries of contamination of drinking water and groundwater across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is initiating a new voluntary PFAS testing program. The DNR will ask
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), in collaboration with Pewaukee School District and Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators, is hosting trainings around Wisconsin this week to
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers declares emergency in response to recent storms in Wisconsin. RNC hires new State Director. Milwaukee says it will NOT put new grant money towards streetcar project.
Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC—Last week, Rep. Ron Kind sent letters to executives at AT&T and Nexstar Media Group (the parent company to WLAX TV, FOX 25-48), urging both to restore service to thousands of Wisconsinites who
CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 by Capt. Joe Trovato Approximately two dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers reported for state active duty today to assist civil authorities in Langlade County after severe storms resulted in damage to
American Immigration Council www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/news WASHINGTON—The Trump administration announced today plans to fast-track the deportation of thousands of individuals by expanding “expedited removal,” which allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to quickly deport someone without a fair day in court. The
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today ruled out the possibility that a portion of the $75 million in GPR set aside for transportation projects could fund the Milwaukee streetcar. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson on Thursday announced the administration will create a committee that includes
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General, comprising 48 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has reached an agreement with Equifax as the result of an investigation into a massive 2017 data breach. The investigation found
Sen. Feyen and Rep. Steffen introduce legislation to help protect property owners when filing insurance claims For Immediate Release Monday, July 22, 2019 Contact: Emelia Rohl 608-266-5300 MADISON- Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) introduced the Disaster Claim Consumer Protection Act to help safeguard property
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss former Gov. Scott Walker’s new job, DNR Secretary Preston Cole’s call to test private wells annually, spending in the Supreme Court race, House fundraising and redistricting.
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org “The Party of Trump has replaced the Party of Lincoln” MADISON — President Donald Trump has spent the last few days doubling down on his racist attacks against four congresswomen of color, suggesting they “go back” to where they came from and that they are “[in]capable
Monday, July 22, 2019 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act will provide health insurance coverage for children born with congenital anomalies or birth defects WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced growing support for her bipartisan reform to ensure health insurance coverage for needed treatment and procedures
Contact: TreasurerPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1714 MADISON– The Office of the State Treasurer is proud to announce the selection of Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for The Aspen Institute- Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership. The Rodel Fellowship is a program designed to bring together America’s brightest leaders and elected officials to study and discuss
Contact: Sen. Hansen July 22, 2019 608-266-5670 Bill modeled after Colorado law (Madison)—Calling the skyrocketing price of insulin a state and national crisis State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) announced plans to introduce legislation based on a recent Colorado law that would cap insulin prices. In 1999 the cost for
CONTACT: Jason Knutson, 608-267-7894 MADISON, Wis. – In light of recent discoveries of contamination of drinking water and groundwater across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is initiating a new voluntary PFAS testing program. The DNR will ask 125 municipal wastewater treatment facilities to begin sampling and analyzing
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), in collaboration with Pewaukee School District and Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators, is hosting trainings around Wisconsin this week to teach school resource officers and school staff about school safety
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers declares emergency in response to recent storms in Wisconsin. RNC hires new State Director. Milwaukee says it will NOT put new grant money towards streetcar project.
Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC—Last week, Rep. Ron Kind sent letters to executives at AT&T and Nexstar Media Group (the parent company to WLAX TV, FOX 25-48), urging both to restore service to thousands of Wisconsinites who rely on the station, while they continue negotiating. The blackout
CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 by Capt. Joe Trovato Approximately two dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers reported for state active duty today to assist civil authorities in Langlade County after severe storms resulted in damage to local infrastructure and utilities. The National Guard troops are delivering
American Immigration Council www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/news WASHINGTON—The Trump administration announced today plans to fast-track the deportation of thousands of individuals by expanding “expedited removal,” which allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to quickly deport someone without a fair day in court. The expansion will subject people who cannot prove they have been