Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 216, relating to the deregulation of natural hair braiding was heard in the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing, and Forestry. Senate Bill 216 is the Senate companion to Assembly Bill 121. Both bills specify that
Today’s Midday podcast covers Assembly Republicans’ call to Evers to use some funds from the latest COVID-19 package to boost homeowners and long-term care facilities while expanding broadband after Evers vetoed legislation giving lawmakers a say in how the money
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, originating from Public Meeting Room
Madison – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the next round of recipients for the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The PSC awarded $7 million for 32 projects that reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy
“This is great news for the hundreds of Caddy Vista neighborhood residents who contacted me and others about the damage this placement would cause to the neighborhood and surrounding area. I am glad the court is reconsidering the placement of
MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to feel the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, today Opportunity Wisconsin and SEIU Wisconsin State Council spoke with Representative Mark Pocan and Badger State residents on Facebook LIVE, discussing how this historic law is
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State superintendent candidate Jill Underly slammed opponent Deb Kerr for what she said was her “transphobic” support of bills to ban transgender students from competing against biologically female students in school sports.
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) heralded the important impact of the Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for Wisconsin households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. The benefit offered
Madison, Wis—The Wisconsin Medical Journal (WMJ) has published a special issue on the impact of race and racism on health in Wisconsin. The issue, which features original research, editorial content and artwork from more than 60 Wisconsin health professionals, researchers,
MADISON, Wis. – Spring in Wisconsin means warmer weather, melting ice and the start of the 2021 Ojibwe spring harvest season. With the Ojibwe spring harvest season officially underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he is seeking applicants for a Gold Star Family fellow through the House of Representatives’ Gold Star Family Fellowship Program. “I am committed to ensuring our veterans, military members, and their families have
“We are just elated that the World Dairy Expo has decided to remain in Madison, Wisconsin. This never should have even been a topic that was up for discussion, but thankfully with all of the media attention and all of
MADISON, Wis. – In April 2023, Wisconsin will host a national gathering of about 4,000 collegiate researchers who will descend on Eau Claire to present their ideas, to network with peers and mentors, and to meet with corporate and graduate
Black River Falls, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Black River Falls Commercial Historic District (Black River Falls, Jackson County) on the State Register of Historic Places in February of 2021. The Black River Falls Commercial Historic District represents the
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) have announced the finalists for the 2021 Force for Positive Change Awards. This is the fourth time the statewide competition will recognize social entrepreneurship as a model for solving social
Hillsboro, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Hillsboro Condensed Milk Company (Hillsboro, Vernon County) on the State Register of Historic Places in February of 2021. Dairy production is widespread in Wisconsin, and the state has played a significant
La Crosse, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Caledonia Street Commercial Historic District (La Crosse, La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places in February of 2021. The Caledonia Street Commercial Historic District represents the development of a
Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 216, relating to the deregulation of natural hair braiding was heard in the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing, and Forestry. Senate Bill 216 is the Senate companion to Assembly Bill 121. Both bills specify that a person does not need to obtain a barbering or
Today’s Midday podcast covers Assembly Republicans’ call to Evers to use some funds from the latest COVID-19 package to boost homeowners and long-term care facilities while expanding broadband after Evers vetoed legislation giving lawmakers a say in how the money is spent. wispolitics · Republican legislators’ plans for federal pandemic
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, originating from Public Meeting Room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster
Madison – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the next round of recipients for the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The PSC awarded $7 million for 32 projects that reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy and transportation technologies, bolster preparedness and resiliency in the energy
“This is great news for the hundreds of Caddy Vista neighborhood residents who contacted me and others about the damage this placement would cause to the neighborhood and surrounding area. I am glad the court is reconsidering the placement of these sex offenders, and am hopeful they will find a
MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to feel the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, today Opportunity Wisconsin and SEIU Wisconsin State Council spoke with Representative Mark Pocan and Badger State residents on Facebook LIVE, discussing how this historic law is helping Wisconsinites recover from the COVID pandemic. Last month, Opportunity
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State superintendent candidate Jill Underly slammed opponent Deb Kerr for what she said was her “transphobic” support of bills to ban transgender students from competing against biologically female students in school sports. Kerr in a Milwaukee Press Club-WisPolitics.com virtual event today said
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) heralded the important impact of the Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for Wisconsin households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. The benefit offered through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will provide a temporary
Madison, Wis—The Wisconsin Medical Journal (WMJ) has published a special issue on the impact of race and racism on health in Wisconsin. The issue, which features original research, editorial content and artwork from more than 60 Wisconsin health professionals, researchers, students and community members, was developed in response to last
MADISON, Wis. – Spring in Wisconsin means warmer weather, melting ice and the start of the 2021 Ojibwe spring harvest season. With the Ojibwe spring harvest season officially underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he is seeking applicants for a Gold Star Family fellow through the House of Representatives’ Gold Star Family Fellowship Program. “I am committed to ensuring our veterans, military members, and their families have access to care, service, and benefits they’ve earned in service
“We are just elated that the World Dairy Expo has decided to remain in Madison, Wisconsin. This never should have even been a topic that was up for discussion, but thankfully with all of the media attention and all of the grassroots efforts from around the state, we were successful
MADISON, Wis. – In April 2023, Wisconsin will host a national gathering of about 4,000 collegiate researchers who will descend on Eau Claire to present their ideas, to network with peers and mentors, and to meet with corporate and graduate school recruiters. It’s a once-a-year gathering that illustrates just how
Black River Falls, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Black River Falls Commercial Historic District (Black River Falls, Jackson County) on the State Register of Historic Places in February of 2021. The Black River Falls Commercial Historic District represents the development of a concentrated commercial area primarily from 1911 to
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) have announced the finalists for the 2021 Force for Positive Change Awards. This is the fourth time the statewide competition will recognize social entrepreneurship as a model for solving social or environmental challenges in a way that is sustainable, just
Hillsboro, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Hillsboro Condensed Milk Company (Hillsboro, Vernon County) on the State Register of Historic Places in February of 2021. Dairy production is widespread in Wisconsin, and the state has played a significant role in the proliferation of numerous dairy products. In Hillsboro, one
La Crosse, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Caledonia Street Commercial Historic District (La Crosse, La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places in February of 2021. The Caledonia Street Commercial Historic District represents the development of a prominent commercial area on the north side of the city