(MADISON, WI) — Today on a video press conference, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Wisconsinite Noah Reif, who has type 1 diabetes, blasted Trump’s continuing attacks on protections for people with pre-existing conditions. This event comes on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was disappointed to hear that once again the Ojibwe people are encountering such troubling and challenging situations when practicing their court-affirmed right to spear fish in the ceded territory. We continue to support
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state’s general fund “undoubtedly” will take a hit as tax collections fall due to COVID-19, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. But a new memo from Director Bob Lang says several
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 6, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Tom Tiffany today for election to the United States House of Representatives. The special election to fill Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Wednesday to Postmaster General Megan Brennan requesting weekly revenue reports from the United States Postal Service. Chairman Johnson wrote, “Despite recent
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in calling for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and equitably. “While
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) and 39 Senate Democrats in sending a letter to President Trump, calling
Ahead of Children’s Mental Health Awareness day tomorrow, May 7, Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet focused on prioritizing children’s mental health in Wisconsin and how our communities can
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an elk herd at a Burnett County breeding farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in August 2019 was depopulated on April 23, 2020.
MADISON — More than 1 million meals have been provided to Wisconsin students since the closure of K -12 school buildings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to claims filed to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Since March 18,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore, Ron Kind and Mark Pocan today called on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to prioritize the needs
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce asking Gov. Tony Evers to start a phased reopening of the state economy by Monday, arguing that hospitals and businesses are ready.
Contact: Larry Bonde, Wisconsin Conservation Congress Chair 608-235-5825 Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Wisconsin Conservation Congress/DNR Liaison 608-219-9134 or Kari.LeeZimmermann@Wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress received a record-setting 64,943 responses to the 2020 Spring Hearing Questionnaire featuring topics ranging from baiting and feeding
State tax collections dropped significantly in April as Wisconsin felt the impact of COVID-19, which will “undoubtedly decrease’’ previous projections the general fund would finish the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1.1 billion, according to a new LFB
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington D.C., had planned roundtable discussions on federal immigration policy in Madison and Wausau in March and April. The BPC has been convening focus groups around
(MADISON, WI) — Today on a video press conference, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Wisconsinite Noah Reif, who has type 1 diabetes, blasted Trump’s continuing attacks on protections for people with pre-existing conditions. This event comes on the back of Democrats and their allies filing arguments with
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was disappointed to hear that once again the Ojibwe people are encountering such troubling and challenging situations when practicing their court-affirmed right to spear fish in the ceded territory. We continue to support their treaty rights and will provide whatever assistance is needed
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state’s general fund “undoubtedly” will take a hit as tax collections fall due to COVID-19, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. But a new memo from Director Bob Lang says several factors may help soften the blow to the state’s bottom
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 6, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Tom Tiffany today for election to the United States House of Representatives. The special election to fill Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District seat will be held on May 12. “I’ve
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Wednesday to Postmaster General Megan Brennan requesting weekly revenue reports from the United States Postal Service. Chairman Johnson wrote, “Despite recent media reports suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically hurt
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in calling for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and equitably. “While the Paycheck Protection Program has allowed many small businesses to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) and 39 Senate Democrats in sending a letter to President Trump, calling on his administration to develop a comprehensive national strategic plan
Ahead of Children’s Mental Health Awareness day tomorrow, May 7, Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet focused on prioritizing children’s mental health in Wisconsin and how our communities can do that. Highlights include: Almost half of high school students
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an elk herd at a Burnett County breeding farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in August 2019 was depopulated on April 23, 2020. Other than the initial CWD positive, none of the remaining
MADISON — More than 1 million meals have been provided to Wisconsin students since the closure of K -12 school buildings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to claims filed to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Since March 18, 2020, 447 school food authorities and sponsors in Wisconsin have
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore, Ron Kind and Mark Pocan today called on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to prioritize the needs of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce asking Gov. Tony Evers to start a phased reopening of the state economy by Monday, arguing that hospitals and businesses are ready.
Contact: Larry Bonde, Wisconsin Conservation Congress Chair 608-235-5825 Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Wisconsin Conservation Congress/DNR Liaison 608-219-9134 or Kari.LeeZimmermann@Wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress received a record-setting 64,943 responses to the 2020 Spring Hearing Questionnaire featuring topics ranging from baiting and feeding deer to the use of non-toxic ammunition on state-owned land.
State tax collections dropped significantly in April as Wisconsin felt the impact of COVID-19, which will “undoubtedly decrease’’ previous projections the general fund would finish the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1.1 billion, according to a new LFB memo. Still, Legislative Fiscal Bureau Director Bob Lang wrote to
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington D.C., had planned roundtable discussions on federal immigration policy in Madison and Wausau in March and April. The BPC has been convening focus groups around the country to explore attitudes about immigration policy and to