Former conservative Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman will be paid $44,000 through this fall to oversee an Assembly investigation into the 2020 election, according to a contract obtained by WisPolitics.com. That’s more than four times what the investigators retained for
MADISON – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants improve housing for
[MADISON, Wis] – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) recommends changes to improve the voting experience for eldery voters and voters with disabilities while a report released by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) outlines measures that have improved
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously declared that an order from the City of Racine’s public health officer closing all schools, public and private, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is invalid and lacked proper legal authority. The Wisconsin Institute for
Madison Wis. — This week, President Biden visited Wisconsin to speak with Wisconsinites about the Build Back Better agenda, reaffirming his commitment to bettering the state. Wisconsinites across the state voiced their support for President Biden’s infrastructure package, recognizing the
MADISON – Affordable housing developers throughout Wisconsin have submitted applications for National Housing Trust Funds totaling $5.5 million to fund a total of 533 low-income and affordable workforce housing units. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, which administers the federal
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Jason Stein discuss the state budget before Gov. Tony Evers, President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin and the governor’s veto of GOP elections and unemployment insurance bills.
Madison, Wis. — Ron Johnson spent the week under fire after pushing his dangerous anti-vaccine agenda, getting compared to the late Senator Joe McCarthy and being told to “get out of the way” of Wisconsin’s vaccination efforts. HEADLINES: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Quotes of the Week I really believe in the governor’s ability to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Some of us have to pay attention to our districts. – Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley, D-Mason, explaining her
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Thursday sent letters to Moderna and Pfizer to request information and data on adverse events and the steps their companies have taken to assist individuals who have reported experiencing serious adverse events following receipt of the
[La Crosse, WI] – In case you missed it, Ron Kind claimed COVID hardship as his excuse for missing House votes this week while he joined Joe Biden on a campaign stop instead. While Biden was visiting Wisconsin, Kind used
MADISON, Wis. — According to this morning’s job report, the U.S. added 850,000 jobs in June as hiring rebounded thanks to President Biden’s economic recovery efforts, the success of Congressional Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, and small business relief efforts from leaders
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Education – Energy – Law and order – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Retail
Former conservative Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman will be paid $44,000 through this fall to oversee an Assembly investigation into the 2020 election, according to a contract obtained by WisPolitics.com. That’s more than four times what the investigators retained for the probe are scheduled to be paid, according to their
MADISON – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants improve housing for community members with complex challenges such as developmental disabilities, domestic
[MADISON, Wis] – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) recommends changes to improve the voting experience for eldery voters and voters with disabilities while a report released by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) outlines measures that have improved the accessibility of Wisconsin’s polling places, It is clear the
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously declared that an order from the City of Racine’s public health officer closing all schools, public and private, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is invalid and lacked proper legal authority. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an original action to the Wisconsin Supreme
Madison Wis. — This week, President Biden visited Wisconsin to speak with Wisconsinites about the Build Back Better agenda, reaffirming his commitment to bettering the state. Wisconsinites across the state voiced their support for President Biden’s infrastructure package, recognizing the benefits it will bring to rural and urban communities alike.
MADISON – Affordable housing developers throughout Wisconsin have submitted applications for National Housing Trust Funds totaling $5.5 million to fund a total of 533 low-income and affordable workforce housing units. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, which administers the federal program as well as federal and state housing tax credit
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Jason Stein discuss the state budget before Gov. Tony Evers, President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin and the governor’s veto of GOP elections and unemployment insurance bills.
Madison, Wis. — Ron Johnson spent the week under fire after pushing his dangerous anti-vaccine agenda, getting compared to the late Senator Joe McCarthy and being told to “get out of the way” of Wisconsin’s vaccination efforts. HEADLINES: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘Fundamentally dangerous’: Ron Johnson has long history of promoting views
Quotes of the Week I really believe in the governor’s ability to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Some of us have to pay attention to our districts. – Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley, D-Mason, explaining her vote in favor of the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee’s budget
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Thursday sent letters to Moderna and Pfizer to request information and data on adverse events and the steps their companies have taken to assist individuals who have reported experiencing serious adverse events following receipt of the COVID-19 vaccines. The sentor asked for this information no later
[La Crosse, WI] – In case you missed it, Ron Kind claimed COVID hardship as his excuse for missing House votes this week while he joined Joe Biden on a campaign stop instead. While Biden was visiting Wisconsin, Kind used the proxy voting system to indicate that he was “unable
MADISON, Wis. — According to this morning’s job report, the U.S. added 850,000 jobs in June as hiring rebounded thanks to President Biden’s economic recovery efforts, the success of Congressional Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, and small business relief efforts from leaders like Governor Evers. This growth is echoed across the country:
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Education – Energy – Law and order – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Retail – Small business – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation –