Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in response to a press release sent by Speaker Robin Vos earlier today. “Elected officials can—and often do—disagree on plenty. But what is beneath the offices we hold and
GOP lawmakers today called on Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and staff to resign after the Racine County sheriff accused the agency of breaking the law by suspending a requirement that special voting deputies help nursing home residents cast ballots.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers today called on Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and staff to resign after the Racine County sheriff accused the agency of breaking the law by suspending a requirement that special
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Biden Administration is seeking to compensate families who crossed the US-Mexico border illegally with roughly $450,000 per person. This comes as American families are faced with record inflation, product
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on State Affairs and the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection met in a joint public hearing on AB 624/SB 621 and AB 625/SB 622, Republican-sponsored bills that would
Washington, D.C. – According to the Daily Caller, spoiled rich kid and WI Dem Senate candidate Alex Lasry made as much as $100,000 in rental income as an advocate for the continuation of the pandemic eviction moratorium. The Daily Caller wrote, “The Democratic candidate received between $50,001
Main Street Alliance strongly supports LRB 4757–income and franchise tax exemption for restaurant revitalization grants. We urge co-sponsorship by members of the state legislature on this important proposal. We are still experiencing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and over
MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin called on the Milwaukee Police Department to provide specific plans on how they plan to address a semi-annual report issued today that found that nearly half of all documented frisks — and more than
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #138 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 30, 2021, in honor of volunteer firefighter Gary E. Berg of North Prairie,
ASHLAND, Wis. — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) approved a $70,000 loan for the city of Ashland for a solar panel array for the Ashland Area Development Corporation. This investment is expected to significantly cut utility costs
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on State Affairs and the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection held a joint public hearing on Republican-authored bills to redraw our legislative maps (AB 625 and AB 624). Rep. Jodi
On Tuesday, a City housing inspector was shot and injured in her car while on the job after a suspect approached her with a gun. Thankfully, the injuries sustained were not life threatening, and we wish her a speedy recovery.
Contact: Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of an extensive investigation which uncovered illegal activity surrounding absentee ballots at long-term care facilities. “People’s trust
Madison – Between October 14-21, it appears that at least nine people died and two were injured from domestic violence homicide related incidents in Wisconsin. In all cases, which are still under investigation and occurred in Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Green Bay during
MADISON, WI — In a press conference this morning, Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling and Sergeant Michael Luell detailed the findings of their non-partisan investigation, stating unequivocally that election fraud, as defined under Wisconsin State Statutes, was committed by the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in response to a press release sent by Speaker Robin Vos earlier today. “Elected officials can—and often do—disagree on plenty. But what is beneath the offices we hold and the responsibility entrusted to us is using our platforms to
GOP lawmakers today called on Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and staff to resign after the Racine County sheriff accused the agency of breaking the law by suspending a requirement that special voting deputies help nursing home residents cast ballots. The state Dem Party, meanwhile, dismissed the allegations leveled by
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers today called on Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and staff to resign after the Racine County sheriff accused the agency of breaking the law by suspending a requirement that special voting deputies help nursing home residents cast ballots. The state
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Biden Administration is seeking to compensate families who crossed the US-Mexico border illegally with roughly $450,000 per person. This comes as American families are faced with record inflation, product scarcity, and slow economic growth that is hindering small businesses.
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on State Affairs and the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection met in a joint public hearing on AB 624/SB 621 and AB 625/SB 622, Republican-sponsored bills that would redraw Wisconsin’s legislative districts. Rep. Greta Neubauer issued the following
Washington, D.C. – According to the Daily Caller, spoiled rich kid and WI Dem Senate candidate Alex Lasry made as much as $100,000 in rental income as an advocate for the continuation of the pandemic eviction moratorium. The Daily Caller wrote, “The Democratic candidate received between $50,001 and $100,000 in rental income on a New York City
Main Street Alliance strongly supports LRB 4757–income and franchise tax exemption for restaurant revitalization grants. We urge co-sponsorship by members of the state legislature on this important proposal. We are still experiencing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and over 2/3 of restaurants still haven’t received RRF funds. For those
MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin called on the Milwaukee Police Department to provide specific plans on how they plan to address a semi-annual report issued today that found that nearly half of all documented frisks — and more than 20% of pedestrian stops — failed to show constitutionally-required reasonable
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #138 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 30, 2021, in honor of volunteer firefighter Gary E. Berg of North Prairie, who lost his life in the line of duty after
ASHLAND, Wis. — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) approved a $70,000 loan for the city of Ashland for a solar panel array for the Ashland Area Development Corporation. This investment is expected to significantly cut utility costs for the city while reducing the community’s carbon footprint. “Cutting
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on State Affairs and the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection held a joint public hearing on Republican-authored bills to redraw our legislative maps (AB 625 and AB 624). Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement in response: “I
On Tuesday, a City housing inspector was shot and injured in her car while on the job after a suspect approached her with a gun. Thankfully, the injuries sustained were not life threatening, and we wish her a speedy recovery. No one should have to fear for their life while
Contact: Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of an extensive investigation which uncovered illegal activity surrounding absentee ballots at long-term care facilities. “People’s trust in Wisconsin’s elections has been tested. Many Wisconsinites feel elections
Madison – Between October 14-21, it appears that at least nine people died and two were injured from domestic violence homicide related incidents in Wisconsin. In all cases, which are still under investigation and occurred in Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Green Bay during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, firearms were the weapon used to
MADISON, WI — In a press conference this morning, Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling and Sergeant Michael Luell detailed the findings of their non-partisan investigation, stating unequivocally that election fraud, as defined under Wisconsin State Statutes, was committed by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). For both the spring and