Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill to require Holocaust education be included in all public and private school curriculums. Evers signed SB 69, creating Wisconsin Act 30, alongside Jewish community advocates and
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) delivered remarks on Wednesday during the Government Operations & Border Management Subcommittee hearing on the non-governmental organization perspective on the Southwest border crisis. Excerpts from Senator Johnson’s remarks can be found below and a
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Congressmen Christopher Smith (NJ-04), Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) led 244 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for an increase in TRIO program funding. In
(MADISON, Wis.) – Recently updated data on the Wisconsin Department of Corrections website shows nearly 8,900 people returned to their communities from incarceration in 2020, on par with the agency’s 10-year average for releases. That number highlights the work DOC does and must
[Madison, WI] – Rep. Ron Kind is once again facing allegations of serious ethical lapses, this time involving possible sexual exploitation of Asian workers. Fox News reported on Wednesday that Kind has made thousands of dollars by renting property to a massage
(MADISON) — With the effective distribution of vaccines and the aid in the American Rescue Plan, small businesses in Wisconsin are able to keep their doors open, and Wisconsinites’ lives are beginning to return to normal — no thanks to every
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Endless Frontier Act investments, which could help the U.S. beat China in tech. And existing tariffs could give the U.S. negotiating power in China trade deals. wispolitics · Trade experts support R&D investments, deals to
Traditionally, First Ladies have invited guests to join her in her viewing box for presidential speeches to Congress and other events of national importance. This year, because of safety measures related to COVID-19, the First Lady’s guests for the President’s
US 14/Commercial Street in Mazomanie, between Walter Road and Brodhead Street, will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (May 3). Motorists must use alternate local routes, such as Hudson Street. Through traffic is advised
MADISON, Wis. — Dr. Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and cofounder of the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center, will provide the Day 1 keynote address at the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, Interim Deputy Vice
MADISON – For the 2021-22 academic year, University Housing and UW Conference Centers are partnering to use space in the Lowell Center for undergraduate housing at UW-Madison. The move is a temporary initiative to accommodate increased demand for on-campus housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC), today announced more than $21 million to cover utility bill arrearages for more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). “This year
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – This morning, news broke regarding money Ron Kind made from renting a building in La Crosse to Asian Sunny Massage, a massage parlor that had a history of posting on websites advertising illicit sex. The social
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill to require Holocaust education be included in all public and private school curriculums. Evers signed SB 69, creating Wisconsin Act 30, alongside Jewish community advocates and state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle today. The
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) delivered remarks on Wednesday during the Government Operations & Border Management Subcommittee hearing on the non-governmental organization perspective on the Southwest border crisis. Excerpts from Senator Johnson’s remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. “ I think it’s important to
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Congressmen Christopher Smith (NJ-04), Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) led 244 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for an increase in TRIO program funding. In response, she released the following statement: “As a TRIO alum,
(MADISON, Wis.) – Recently updated data on the Wisconsin Department of Corrections website shows nearly 8,900 people returned to their communities from incarceration in 2020, on par with the agency’s 10-year average for releases. That number highlights the work DOC does and must continue doing to prepare people in its care for successful
[Madison, WI] – Rep. Ron Kind is once again facing allegations of serious ethical lapses, this time involving possible sexual exploitation of Asian workers. Fox News reported on Wednesday that Kind has made thousands of dollars by renting property to a massage parlor that has advertised using suggestive photos of women on
(MADISON) — With the effective distribution of vaccines and the aid in the American Rescue Plan, small businesses in Wisconsin are able to keep their doors open, and Wisconsinites’ lives are beginning to return to normal — no thanks to every single congressional Republican, all of whom voted against the American
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Endless Frontier Act investments, which could help the U.S. beat China in tech. And existing tariffs could give the U.S. negotiating power in China trade deals. wispolitics · Trade experts support R&D investments, deals to bolster ag industry
Traditionally, First Ladies have invited guests to join her in her viewing box for presidential speeches to Congress and other events of national importance. This year, because of safety measures related to COVID-19, the First Lady’s guests for the President’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress will be watching
US 14/Commercial Street in Mazomanie, between Walter Road and Brodhead Street, will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (May 3). Motorists must use alternate local routes, such as Hudson Street. Through traffic is advised to follow WIS 78 to Sauk City, US 12 then
MADISON, Wis. — Dr. Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and cofounder of the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center, will provide the Day 1 keynote address at the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Cheryl B. Gittens announced
MADISON – For the 2021-22 academic year, University Housing and UW Conference Centers are partnering to use space in the Lowell Center for undergraduate housing at UW-Madison. The move is a temporary initiative to accommodate increased demand for on-campus housing in the upcoming school year. University Housing anticipates an increase
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC), today announced more than $21 million to cover utility bill arrearages for more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). “This year has been tough for folks and families, and we know
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – This morning, news broke regarding money Ron Kind made from renting a building in La Crosse to Asian Sunny Massage, a massage parlor that had a history of posting on websites advertising illicit sex. The social media pages for Asian Sunny Massage, according to the report, also