Sen. Smith: Statement on the work left undone for UI system improvements
Thursday, Feb 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) today led 37 of their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, which would authorize the establishment of a memorial for service members
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2, providing approximately $450 million in tax relief to Wisconsin businesses and $30 million more in tax relief to low-income families by adopting federal changes to align state tax law. A
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to announce the upcoming Senate introduction of the Equality Act—historic, comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans, just as religious,
Contact: Madeline Stocker, 860.808.7857, mstocker@workingfamilies.org WISCONSIN – Today the Working Families Party announced its first round of endorsements for the 2021 election cycle. The grassroots political group’s new endorsements include activist women of color and first-time candidates like Attorney Angela
MADISON — Gov. Evers today released a statement following action by the Wisconsin State Senate on the governor’s special session legislation to modernize Wisconsin’s antiquated unemployment system. Today’s action comes after the governor sent a letter to the Wisconsin State
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by March 15. Early deadlines such as those for
The state Senate today overwhelmingly approved taking the first steps to overhaul Wisconsin’s problem-plagued unemployment insurance computer system, but didn’t provide any money to do so. The bill, which cleared on a bipartisan 27-3 vote, would instead require the Department
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a judgment against three facilities in Wisconsin, with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), requiring payment of $190,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, court costs,
WISCONSIN — After just one month in office, President Biden has proven he is a health care president. President Biden has taken swift action to expand coverage, lower costs, and reduce racial disparities in health care all while working to
Madison’s economic growth has pushed the demand for housing to record numbers. Madison was one of the few metro areas that had the biggest gains in terms of in-migration due to a strong local economy, according to the latest Milken
The Legislature has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would match state law to more than two dozen federal tax codes, including a provision that would ensure businesses that took PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the federal
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** TODAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. In a traditional university setting, students learn and grow through their interactions with peers and faculty. This sort of engagement –
Gov. Tony Evers’ 2021-23 budget represents a renewed assault on the state’s high-performing school choice and charter programs.
Ron Johnson has become a national leader in hoaxes and conspiracy theories.
His lawyers are still pushing election lawsuit, hoping for a Trump coup in 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) today led 37 of their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, which would authorize the establishment of a memorial for service members of the Global War on Terrorism on the National Mall.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2, providing approximately $450 million in tax relief to Wisconsin businesses and $30 million more in tax relief to low-income families by adopting federal changes to align state tax law. A video of the governor signing AB 2 into law is
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to announce the upcoming Senate introduction of the Equality Act—historic, comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans, just as religious, racial, and gender discrimination are illegal everywhere in the United
Contact: Madeline Stocker, 860.808.7857, mstocker@workingfamilies.org WISCONSIN – Today the Working Families Party announced its first round of endorsements for the 2021 election cycle. The grassroots political group’s new endorsements include activist women of color and first-time candidates like Attorney Angela Cunningham for Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge, Auntavia Jackson for
MADISON — Gov. Evers today released a statement following action by the Wisconsin State Senate on the governor’s special session legislation to modernize Wisconsin’s antiquated unemployment system. Today’s action comes after the governor sent a letter to the Wisconsin State Legislature nearly two weeks ago urging immediate, bipartisan action on
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by March 15. Early deadlines such as those for inland and boundary waters are: Wisconsin – Iowa boundary waters
The state Senate today overwhelmingly approved taking the first steps to overhaul Wisconsin’s problem-plagued unemployment insurance computer system, but didn’t provide any money to do so. The bill, which cleared on a bipartisan 27-3 vote, would instead require the Department of Workforce Development to seek and exhaust federal funds for
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a judgment against three facilities in Wisconsin, with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), requiring payment of $190,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, court costs, and attorney fees for violations of water pollution control laws,
WISCONSIN — After just one month in office, President Biden has proven he is a health care president. President Biden has taken swift action to expand coverage, lower costs, and reduce racial disparities in health care all while working to contain the coronavirus pandemic. President Biden has proposed the American
Madison’s economic growth has pushed the demand for housing to record numbers. Madison was one of the few metro areas that had the biggest gains in terms of in-migration due to a strong local economy, according to the latest Milken Rankings. The capital city jumped to No. 34 in 2021
The Legislature has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would match state law to more than two dozen federal tax codes, including a provision that would ensure businesses that took PPP loans aren’t taxed on the expenses they covered with the federal money. Wisconsin business groups say it will save small businesses
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** TODAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday,
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. In a traditional university setting, students learn and grow through their interactions with peers and faculty. This sort of engagement – in and out of the classroom – builds sharper thinking,
Gov. Tony Evers’ 2021-23 budget represents a renewed assault on the state’s high-performing school choice and charter programs.
Ron Johnson has become a national leader in hoaxes and conspiracy theories.
His lawyers are still pushing election lawsuit, hoping for a Trump coup in 2024.