Quotes of the Week Why are people working 7-5 p.m. on the phones when we have people waiting eight weeks to get a paycheck that they need in order to make ends meet? – Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, during a
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the Elections Commission’s plan to send absentee ballot application to 2.7 million voters, a highway funding gap that could reach ‘hundreds of millions” of dollars, the state’s backlog of jobless benefits claims and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers President Trump saying he’s dedicating $40.9 million in federal funds to bolster Milwaukee County’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit project. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for
It was going to be a huge boost for the hospitality industry throughout southeastern Wisconsin and even northeastern Illinois. But now the 2020 Democratic National Convention could be either a modest infusion of business for Milwaukee alone, or a complete disappointment.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on the death of George Floyd: “Earlier this week, another Black life was extinguished before our eyes. His name was George Floyd. He was 46. His life matters and his
MADISON – On May 20, 2020, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine published a report that provides a framework for the next 10 years of research in the earth sciences. Called Earth in Time, its purpose is to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with 25 colleagues, in calling on the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct an investigation into
“Jessi is sincerely committed to the best interests of Wisconsin’s 3rd District. She knows our interests because she has lived in the district and has also taken time to learn from community and local government leaders about how we can
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “What America witnessed happening to George Floyd in Minneapolis was not, in any true sense of the phrase, law enforcement.
Kenosha – The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted much more than people’s health. Business closures, both temporary and permanent, left many families struggling to make ends meet. For some renters, help is on the way. Governor Tony Evers recently announced creation of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proud to host the 8th annual Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend. Park admission fees, fishing license and trail pass requirements will be waived on June 6-7 to encourage Wisconsinites to take advantage
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch says electing more women to the state Legislature would help reduce the partisan divide that has recently gripped Wisconsin. Speaking during a WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon along with Emerge Wisconsin Executive Director Erin Forrest, Kleefisch said
A documentary exploring Milwaukee’s socialist history is slated to premiere on public television in early June. Beginning in 1910, Milwaukee elected three Socialist Party mayors and the first member of Congress on the Socialist Party ticket. Milwaukee also hosted the
America First Action PAC will start a $7.5 million independent expenditure investment in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin taking aim at Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies. The digital, cable, broadcast and mail investment will start airing on June 4, after the
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Quotes of the Week Why are people working 7-5 p.m. on the phones when we have people waiting eight weeks to get a paycheck that they need in order to make ends meet? – Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, during a hearing in which Republicans grilled Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the Elections Commission’s plan to send absentee ballot application to 2.7 million voters, a highway funding gap that could reach ‘hundreds of millions” of dollars, the state’s backlog of jobless benefits claims and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers President Trump saying he’s dedicating $40.9 million in federal funds to bolster Milwaukee County’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit project. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription
It was going to be a huge boost for the hospitality industry throughout southeastern Wisconsin and even northeastern Illinois. But now the 2020 Democratic National Convention could be either a modest infusion of business for Milwaukee alone, or a complete disappointment.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on the death of George Floyd: “Earlier this week, another Black life was extinguished before our eyes. His name was George Floyd. He was 46. His life matters and his family deserves justice. There was no empathy or humanity in
MADISON – On May 20, 2020, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine published a report that provides a framework for the next 10 years of research in the earth sciences. Called Earth in Time, its purpose is to define key research priorities and discuss the required infrastructure and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with 25 colleagues, in calling on the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct an investigation into the patterns and practices of racially discriminatory and violent policing
“Jessi is sincerely committed to the best interests of Wisconsin’s 3rd District. She knows our interests because she has lived in the district and has also taken time to learn from community and local government leaders about how we can be better represented in Congress. The rights that we in Monroe
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “What America witnessed happening to George Floyd in Minneapolis was not, in any true sense of the phrase, law enforcement. It was torture and murder, under color of law,” said
Kenosha – The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted much more than people’s health. Business closures, both temporary and permanent, left many families struggling to make ends meet. For some renters, help is on the way. Governor Tony Evers recently announced creation of the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program (WRAP). The program will provide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proud to host the 8th annual Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend. Park admission fees, fishing license and trail pass requirements will be waived on June 6-7 to encourage Wisconsinites to take advantage of and enjoy Wisconsin’s outdoors. During Free Fun Weekend June
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch says electing more women to the state Legislature would help reduce the partisan divide that has recently gripped Wisconsin. Speaking during a WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon along with Emerge Wisconsin Executive Director Erin Forrest, Kleefisch said she sees collaboration as a key skill female candidates bring
A documentary exploring Milwaukee’s socialist history is slated to premiere on public television in early June. Beginning in 1910, Milwaukee elected three Socialist Party mayors and the first member of Congress on the Socialist Party ticket. Milwaukee also hosted the Socialist Party of America national conventions in 1932 and 1942,
America First Action PAC will start a $7.5 million independent expenditure investment in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin taking aim at Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies. The digital, cable, broadcast and mail investment will start airing on June 4, after the Trump Campaign’s advertisements come down and continue until July 4th weekend.
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