MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted unanimously to allow utilities to move forward with disconnection of service for nonpayment at the end of the annual winter moratorium after April 15, 2021. The action comes
(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Atlanta and acts of hate against the AAPI community: “Three weeks ago, Wisconsin Democrats spoke out against the rise of anti-Asian violence across our
Madison –Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) undercounted 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities. Senator Darling is calling for an investigation into the Department’s reporting. “I am asking the chairs of the Legislative Audit Committee to investigate DHS and their
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk said today she expects enough COVID-19 vaccine supply to achieve herd immunity by the end of June, but that doesn’t mean all Wisconsinites will want
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Jared Golden (D-ME), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help Congress reclaim its constitutional war powers by repealing outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). The
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands in the Chippewa Valley area MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that a federally supported mass vaccination clinic will open on April 8 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena for COVID-19
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director (608) 266-2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued news release yesterday indicating that the federal income tax filing and payment due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended
La CROSSE, WI — President Biden’s historic nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, was confirmed by the Senate today. Senator Ron Johnson voted against his confirmation. Dr. Bob Freedland, an ophthalmologist in La Crosse and Wisconsin
[Madison, WI] – The Evers administration severely undercounted COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities, making their response to COVID-19 appear much better than it was, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed on Thursday. The unreported deaths drove up the percentage of COVID-19 deaths
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Assembly’s voice vote on allowing bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks in to-go cups to be consumed off the premises. wispolitics · Assembly approves bill to allow to-go cups of alcohol from bars and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting on April 1 to seek input on the Southwest Savanna Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which outlines proposed future public use and management
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting a new “Get My Payment” tool from IRS.gov where Wisconsinites can check the status of their Economic Impact Payment. With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, 89 percent of Wisconsin adults are set to receive a
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted unanimously to allow utilities to move forward with disconnection of service for nonpayment at the end of the annual winter moratorium after April 15, 2021. The action comes following a moratorium preventing utilities from disconnecting service for nonpayment
(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Atlanta and acts of hate against the AAPI community: “Three weeks ago, Wisconsin Democrats spoke out against the rise of anti-Asian violence across our country. We are heartbroken that this violence has only intensified,
Madison –Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) undercounted 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities. Senator Darling is calling for an investigation into the Department’s reporting. “I am asking the chairs of the Legislative Audit Committee to investigate DHS and their handling of COVID-19 data,” Darling said, “Their severe underreporting and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk said today she expects enough COVID-19 vaccine supply to achieve herd immunity by the end of June, but that doesn’t mean all Wisconsinites will want a shot. Herd immunity would need about 80 percent of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Jared Golden (D-ME), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help Congress reclaim its constitutional war powers by repealing outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). The bill would end the 1957, 1991, and 2002 AUMFs, formally
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands in the Chippewa Valley area MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that a federally supported mass vaccination clinic will open on April 8 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena for COVID-19 vaccinations. In coordination with state and local partners, the U.S.
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director (608) 266-2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued news release yesterday indicating that the federal income tax filing and payment due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. The IRS
La CROSSE, WI — President Biden’s historic nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, was confirmed by the Senate today. Senator Ron Johnson voted against his confirmation. Dr. Bob Freedland, an ophthalmologist in La Crosse and Wisconsin State Lead for the Committee to Protect Medicare, released the
[Madison, WI] – The Evers administration severely undercounted COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities, making their response to COVID-19 appear much better than it was, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed on Thursday. The unreported deaths drove up the percentage of COVID-19 deaths that occurred in long-term care facilities from between 26 and
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Assembly’s voice vote on allowing bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks in to-go cups to be consumed off the premises. wispolitics · Assembly approves bill to allow to-go cups of alcohol from bars and restaurants, sends to Senate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting on April 1 to seek input on the Southwest Savanna Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which outlines proposed future public use and management of DNR-managed properties within the Southwest Savanna Ecological Landscape. The
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting a new “Get My Payment” tool from IRS.gov where Wisconsinites can check the status of their Economic Impact Payment. With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, 89 percent of Wisconsin adults are set to receive a relief check of up to $1,400 per person and money