Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs state power to protect water from farm pollutants
The outcome of a nearly decade-long dispute in Kewaunee County could shape regulatory power across state government.
The outcome of a nearly decade-long dispute in Kewaunee County could shape regulatory power across state government.
Quotes of the Week This catch-up, this chase, the Tony Evers fever: It just seems to me that the governor has just dragged and pulled Republicans. And as he acts and as he takes on these initiatives and as he
A parade of witnesses today called on the Joint Finance Committee to pump state funding into pet causes that ranged from increasing school funding to decreasing prisoner recidivism. During a hearing at UW-Whitewater, speakers advocated for returning the state’s commitment
Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin’s report showing 1,046 cases today, the most cases in a single day since Feb. 11. This brings the seven-day average for daily confirmed cases to 733, the greatest average since mid-February. Today’s seven-day daily case
Budget decisions made by lawmakers have an enormous potential to help or harm the well-being of Wisconsin families and communities. We know that following the budget process is time-consuming and a lot to take in. That’s why we’ve carefully reviewed
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the Supreme Court ruling on purging voter rolls, Jill Underly’s state superintendent race victory, GOP proposals for spending federal COVID-19 stimulus money and more.
[Madison, WI] – Once again, Gov. Tony Evers’ failure to lead on COVID-19 is hurting Wisconsinites who are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Thursday that the Evers administration has failed to provide food
Gwen’s 70th Birthday Celebration…We’re Having a Party! Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore cordially invites you to her Virtual Birthday Party & Celebration for a conversation with special guest Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands along with select musical performances & guest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after President Biden unveiled his “skinny budget” for FY2022. “At a time when Admiral Davidson is warning that the Chinese Communist Party
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Duey Stroebel has been among the ringleaders in state Republicans’ effort to limit the freedom to vote. This is in line with a nationwide effort, coordinated by conservative organizations, to create obstacles to the ballot
MADISON, WI—Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) released the following statement in response to the results of the union election for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama. “The brave workers in Bessemer, Alabama have made history in a state that is not known to
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) is calling on the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors to convene a meeting early next week so School Board members, parents, students, staff and the general public can hear from MPS
MILWAUKEE – County Clerk George Christenson testified before the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, in opposition to Senate Bills 207, 210, and 213. “Wisconsin’s elections are a great example of our proud tradition of good, honest, and transparent government,” said
WHITEWATER — Representatives from ACLU of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Education Network, Coalition for a Just Budget, Building Unity, WEAC, and other groups held a press conference today outside the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) hearing at Whitewater, emphasizing the importance of
The outcome of a nearly decade-long dispute in Kewaunee County could shape regulatory power across state government.
Quotes of the Week This catch-up, this chase, the Tony Evers fever: It just seems to me that the governor has just dragged and pulled Republicans. And as he acts and as he takes on these initiatives and as he leads, you guys are two or three steps behind. –
A parade of witnesses today called on the Joint Finance Committee to pump state funding into pet causes that ranged from increasing school funding to decreasing prisoner recidivism. During a hearing at UW-Whitewater, speakers advocated for returning the state’s commitment to fund two-thirds of public education costs, increasing DNR grants
Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin’s report showing 1,046 cases today, the most cases in a single day since Feb. 11. This brings the seven-day average for daily confirmed cases to 733, the greatest average since mid-February. Today’s seven-day daily case average is nearly double that from a month ago. wispolitics
Budget decisions made by lawmakers have an enormous potential to help or harm the well-being of Wisconsin families and communities. We know that following the budget process is time-consuming and a lot to take in. That’s why we’ve carefully reviewed the budget proposed by Governor Evers, and prepared summaries that
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the Supreme Court ruling on purging voter rolls, Jill Underly’s state superintendent race victory, GOP proposals for spending federal COVID-19 stimulus money and more.
[Madison, WI] – Once again, Gov. Tony Evers’ failure to lead on COVID-19 is hurting Wisconsinites who are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Thursday that the Evers administration has failed to provide food assistance to tens of thousands of Wisconsin children who would
Gwen’s 70th Birthday Celebration…We’re Having a Party! Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore cordially invites you to her Virtual Birthday Party & Celebration for a conversation with special guest Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands along with select musical performances & guest appearances Sunday, April 18, 2021 ~ 4:00 pm CST Give
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after President Biden unveiled his “skinny budget” for FY2022. “At a time when Admiral Davidson is warning that the Chinese Communist Party could invade Taiwan within the decade, it is pure insanity
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Duey Stroebel has been among the ringleaders in state Republicans’ effort to limit the freedom to vote. This is in line with a nationwide effort, coordinated by conservative organizations, to create obstacles to the ballot box, which often target Black, brown, and young Americans. Stroebel
MADISON, WI—Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) released the following statement in response to the results of the union election for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama. “The brave workers in Bessemer, Alabama have made history in a state that is not known to be friendly to organized labor against a corporation that has
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) is calling on the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors to convene a meeting early next week so School Board members, parents, students, staff and the general public can hear from MPS Administration about preparations. “While the School Board approved a proposal
MILWAUKEE – County Clerk George Christenson testified before the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, in opposition to Senate Bills 207, 210, and 213. “Wisconsin’s elections are a great example of our proud tradition of good, honest, and transparent government,” said Clerk Christenson. “Despite the pandemic, all 72 Wisconsin counties conducted
WHITEWATER — Representatives from ACLU of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Education Network, Coalition for a Just Budget, Building Unity, WEAC, and other groups held a press conference today outside the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) hearing at Whitewater, emphasizing the importance of public input during the 2021-2023 biennial budget process and highlighted