After a sobering review of the actions of Governor Tony Evers over the past three months, I now call for Impeachment. ARTICLE VII. Impeachment The assembly shall have the power of impeaching all civil officers of this state for corrupt
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Ethics Commissioner Scot Ross opened his term on the panel by addressing structural racism before slamming the state’s Republican leaders. “Black people are treated unequally by the police. Black people are treated
La Crosse, WI— Last week, Rep. Ron Kind was announced as the winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Jefferson – Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship. This award recognizes members of Congress who demonstrate bipartisan leadership and a willingness to work across the aisle,
(WISCONSIN) — After crushing Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector with multiple trade wars, Trump’s failed Coronavirus response is adding to the damage. It was recently announced that Verso, which produces paper, will be shutting down its Wisconsin Rapids factory as a result of
Statement on the release of first quarter 2020 FDIC numbers from Rose Oswald Poels, president/CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Growth in net loans and leases by 5.1% Increase in deposits by 3.2% Noncurrent loan and leases increase 3.7%
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) told the Legislature today that constituent contacts for unemployment will not be responded to for “approximately 4 to 5 weeks in most cases.” (emphasis in original) In addition, according to data provided
[New Richmond, Wis.] – Today, businessman and former State Representative Adam Jarchow announced his endorsement of State Representative Rob Stafsholt in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 10th Senate District. “Rob Stafsholt is a fighter for Northwest Wisconsin. In his time in the
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce our endorsement of Kristina Shelton for Assembly District 90 ahead of the Aug. 11 primary election. Kristina’s commitment to climate action, clean water, democracy and voting access, and her commitment to
MADISON, WI – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in three Title VII cases. On a 6-3 vote, the court ruled that Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment “on the basis of sex.” Title VII is the Civil Rights Act of
Today, the full Common Council voted unanimously in approving a resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a policy addressing any “I can’t breathe” plea by an individual who is in police custody. The resolution was introduced by Alderman
EAU CLAIRE — Today, Jessi Ebben, Republican Candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, released the following statement after President Trump signed a new executive order on police reform: “President Trump’s executive order takes critical steps to ensure officers can safely, effectively, and collaboratively
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday joined Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Jim Langevin (D-RI) in introducing a resolution that designates July 22, 2020 as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day.” Glioblastoma is an aggressive, difficult to treat brain tumor that
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped introduce bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), to expand national service programs significantly to help the country respond to and recover from the public health, economic,
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Cedric Burrows, assistant professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, has been named as the faculty recipient of the Way Klingler Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. Burrows has always
After a sobering review of the actions of Governor Tony Evers over the past three months, I now call for Impeachment. ARTICLE VII. Impeachment The assembly shall have the power of impeaching all civil officers of this state for corrupt conduct in office, or for crimes and misdemeanors; but a
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Ethics Commissioner Scot Ross opened his term on the panel by addressing structural racism before slamming the state’s Republican leaders. “Black people are treated unequally by the police. Black people are treated unequally in the workplace. Black people are treated unequally in
La Crosse, WI— Last week, Rep. Ron Kind was announced as the winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Jefferson – Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship. This award recognizes members of Congress who demonstrate bipartisan leadership and a willingness to work across the aisle, necessary for the constructive governing that moves our nation forward. Rep.
(WISCONSIN) — After crushing Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector with multiple trade wars, Trump’s failed Coronavirus response is adding to the damage. It was recently announced that Verso, which produces paper, will be shutting down its Wisconsin Rapids factory as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story here or parts
Statement on the release of first quarter 2020 FDIC numbers from Rose Oswald Poels, president/CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Growth in net loans and leases by 5.1% Increase in deposits by 3.2% Noncurrent loan and leases increase 3.7% “Wisconsin banks were a source of strength and stability for
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) told the Legislature today that constituent contacts for unemployment will not be responded to for “approximately 4 to 5 weeks in most cases.” (emphasis in original) In addition, according to data provided by DWD more than 1 in 4 (approximately 860,000) unemployment
[New Richmond, Wis.] – Today, businessman and former State Representative Adam Jarchow announced his endorsement of State Representative Rob Stafsholt in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 10th Senate District. “Rob Stafsholt is a fighter for Northwest Wisconsin. In his time in the State Assembly, he has passed some seriously important reform legislation
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce our endorsement of Kristina Shelton for Assembly District 90 ahead of the Aug. 11 primary election. Kristina’s commitment to climate action, clean water, democracy and voting access, and her commitment to environmental justice make her the clear candidate in this race.
MADISON, WI – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in three Title VII cases. On a 6-3 vote, the court ruled that Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment “on the basis of sex.” Title VII is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. One of the cases involved Harris Funeral Homes in
Today, the full Common Council voted unanimously in approving a resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a policy addressing any “I can’t breathe” plea by an individual who is in police custody. The resolution was introduced by Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II in response to the recent death of
EAU CLAIRE — Today, Jessi Ebben, Republican Candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, released the following statement after President Trump signed a new executive order on police reform: “President Trump’s executive order takes critical steps to ensure officers can safely, effectively, and collaboratively police their communities. Our police officers are an important part
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday joined Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Jim Langevin (D-RI) in introducing a resolution that designates July 22, 2020 as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day.” Glioblastoma is an aggressive, difficult to treat brain tumor that results in the death of nearly 10,000 Americans every year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped introduce bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), to expand national service programs significantly to help the country respond to and recover from the public health, economic, and social crises facing the nation in the wake of
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Cedric Burrows, assistant professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, has been named as the faculty recipient of the Way Klingler Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. Burrows has always shown his commitment to social activism and cultural rhetoric. “Cedric