Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 14

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss Wisconsin’s shrinking share of federal COVID-19 funds, legislative action on police reform and elections bills, the Joint Finance Committee’s approval of a $10 million emergency fund for the state’s veterans homes and more.

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FRI News Summary: Evers announces broadband pilot program for Eau Claire County; Milwaukee to drop many COVID-19 restriction in June

**************************************** WEDNESDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon: “Assessing the State-Federal Infrastructure Push” Prospects for millions of dollars in new state and federal money for road, rail, broadband, and water infrastructure are bright. What’s it mean for Wisconsin and local governments? Join WisPolitics.com

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to lock In U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced the Israeli Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021 (ISRA), legislation to prohibit the State Department from reversing the U.S. recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The move comes as the Biden Administration has signaled a willingness to reverse the decision, putting

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 14

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss Wisconsin’s shrinking share of federal COVID-19 funds, legislative action on police reform and elections bills, the Joint Finance Committee’s approval of a $10 million emergency fund for the state’s veterans homes and more.

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WisGOP: More transparency failures from Gov. Tony Evers

[Madison, WI] – Gov. Tony Evers is once again playing politics with COVID-19 relief and failing to provide transparency to the people of Wisconsin. While Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee are working to craft a state budget informed by all relevant factors, including the over $2 billion in federal aid headed

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Very high fire danger across Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of very high fire danger across Wisconsin, particularly in the northern two-thirds of the state. The increased fire danger is due to the low relative humidities expected across the state, with the

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FRI News Summary: Evers announces broadband pilot program for Eau Claire County; Milwaukee to drop many COVID-19 restriction in June

**************************************** WEDNESDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon: “Assessing the State-Federal Infrastructure Push” Prospects for millions of dollars in new state and federal money for road, rail, broadband, and water infrastructure are bright. What’s it mean for Wisconsin and local governments? Join WisPolitics.com for a special virtual luncheon on “Assessing the State-Federal… Please

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