DOA: Chairman Tehassi Hill, James Hall, Jr., and Rebeca López to testify at People’s Map Commission hearing Jan. 14 featuring 4th congressional district 

MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Chairman Tehassi Hill, James Hall, Jr., and Rebeca López will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Jan. 14, 2020, beginning at 5:00 pm. Chairman of the Oneida Nation, Hill serves a liaison for

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DWD: Secretary-designee signs work-share program waiver

 MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today waived the requirement that Work-Share plans operate no longer than six months for any work unit in a five-year period. By signing this waiver, Work-Share plans may extend longer

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Sen. Nass: State Senate version of Covid-19 recovery legislation

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in regard to senate committee action on Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), relating to Covid-19 recovery legislation: “Today, a senate committee dramatically altered AB 1 by adopting Senate Substitute Amendment 1 (SSA 1 to AB 1).  The committee changes are meant to

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DOA: Chairman Tehassi Hill, James Hall, Jr., and Rebeca López to testify at People’s Map Commission hearing Jan. 14 featuring 4th congressional district 

MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Chairman Tehassi Hill, James Hall, Jr., and Rebeca López will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Jan. 14, 2020, beginning at 5:00 pm. Chairman of the Oneida Nation, Hill serves a liaison for the National Congress of American Indians, is on the Natural

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WI National Guard: Concludes public safety mission in Kenosha

KENOSHA, Wis. — Approximately 500 Wisconsin Army National Guard troops concluded their mission to support civil authorities’ efforts to preserve public safety in Kenosha over the weekend. The Citizen Soldiers mobilized to State Active Duty last week in advance of a charging decision in the case of the officer-involved shooting

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DWD: Secretary-designee signs work-share program waiver

 MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today waived the requirement that Work-Share plans operate no longer than six months for any work unit in a five-year period. By signing this waiver, Work-Share plans may extend longer than six months, up to 12 months, during a five-year

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Gov. Evers’ response to Covid-19 vaccine distribution failures is pathetic

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) received a response from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers regarding information on the State of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. You can find Governor Evers’ letter here. In December, Steil and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) asked Governor Evers for additional information on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. “Governor Evers’

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