The Legislature approved a measure making it a Class I felony for anyone who intentionally participates in a riot that results in substantial damages to property or bodily injury. The Senate signed off on the bill via a voice vote
GOP COVID-19 bills prohibiting discrimination based on vaccination status and accepting natural immunity instead of proof of vaccination will be sent to the Senate after passing in today’s Assembly floor session. AB 375 passed 59-34 along party lines. The bill
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers today called for using the projected $3.8 billion surplus the state now expects through mid-2023 to help Wisconsinites struggling with costs at the checkout line and businesses facing
Madison—I am proud to announce that with the passage of Wisconsin State Assembly Bill AB619, fentanyl testing strips have been decriminalized. This bi-partisan legislation was introduced by Representatives Ortiz-Velez, James, Zimmerman and Krug and co-sponsored by several members of the
The Construction Manager, Mortenson, Joins as Design Planning Continues for the New Cancer Research Space at MCW’s Milwaukee Campus Milwaukee, Jan. 25, 2022 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has selected Mortenson as the construction manager for the MCW Cancer Research Building.
MADISON, WI… With medical resources increasingly strained, military veterans trained in healthcare may again answer the call to serve under a proposal on its way to Gov. Evers after passing the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere),
Legislation ratifies ‘PSYPACT,” allowing more professionals to practice across state lines MADISON, WI… Legislation increasing access to mental health services is on the way to Gov. Evers after the State Senate today passed an initiative designed to address a devastating shortage
GOP ignores will of the people, passes slate of legislation that won’t address issues facing Wisconsinites MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced a substitute amendment to Assembly Bill 440, to legalize cannabis for responsible adult usage. The amendment was
The state Senate today signed off on legislation that backers say would ban the teaching of critical race theory in Wisconsin K-12 schools, clearing the way for the bill to head to Gov. Tony Evers. The bill, which cleared the
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R.-Wis.) joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and nine of his Republican colleagues in a resolution to recognize the need to stand up for parents’ choices in their children’s education during National School Choice Week. The
BROOKFIELD – Conservative lieutenant governor candidate and longtime Ron Johnson aide Ben Voelkel commented Tuesday on updated Legislative Fiscal Bureau budget projections that show an increase in the expected surplus: “Today’s budget news makes it that much easier for
[Waukesha, WI] – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor on Monday in a rare pre-primary endorsement, cementing Rebecca as the candidate for hard-working Wisconsin businesses and workers. Read more about
Ag supporters say investment is a small but important step forward Eleven Wisconsin agricultural groups praised Senate action to approve a bill that would invest money into rural water quality improvements around the state. The state Senate voted unanimously today
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the nationwide shortage of monoclonal antibody treatments. “President Biden has promised to “crush the virus,” yet we are not seeing the
The Wisconsin GOP remains bitterly divided over who to nominate as the Republican candidate for governor. In their latest episode of disarray and disunity, top conservative donor Dick Uihlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for governor, even after his
MILWAUKEE — Jackie Lewis, a 1960 Marquette University Klingler College of Arts and Sciences alumna, has committed to a gift of $2 million to build on her longstanding support for the university’s distinctive Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington,
MADISON, Wis. — After a long two years of living through the economic hardships of a pandemic, hope for a fiscal recovery – that benefits residents from all walks of life – is on the horizon in Wisconsin. The nonpartisan Legislative
The Legislature approved a measure making it a Class I felony for anyone who intentionally participates in a riot that results in substantial damages to property or bodily injury. The Senate signed off on the bill via a voice vote and the Assembly later approved it 59-34 along party lines,
GOP COVID-19 bills prohibiting discrimination based on vaccination status and accepting natural immunity instead of proof of vaccination will be sent to the Senate after passing in today’s Assembly floor session. AB 375 passed 59-34 along party lines. The bill would allow employees to present proof of natural immunity to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers today called for using the projected $3.8 billion surplus the state now expects through mid-2023 to help Wisconsinites struggling with costs at the checkout line and businesses facing supply chain issues. But GOP legislative leaders urged caution, saying
Madison—I am proud to announce that with the passage of Wisconsin State Assembly Bill AB619, fentanyl testing strips have been decriminalized. This bi-partisan legislation was introduced by Representatives Ortiz-Velez, James, Zimmerman and Krug and co-sponsored by several members of the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate. Fentanyl is a powerful
The Construction Manager, Mortenson, Joins as Design Planning Continues for the New Cancer Research Space at MCW’s Milwaukee Campus Milwaukee, Jan. 25, 2022 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has selected Mortenson as the construction manager for the MCW Cancer Research Building. This announcement comes just months after selecting CannonDesign as the architect on
MADISON, WI… With medical resources increasingly strained, military veterans trained in healthcare may again answer the call to serve under a proposal on its way to Gov. Evers after passing the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer), said
Legislation ratifies ‘PSYPACT,” allowing more professionals to practice across state lines MADISON, WI… Legislation increasing access to mental health services is on the way to Gov. Evers after the State Senate today passed an initiative designed to address a devastating shortage of mental health professionals across Wisconsin. State Sen. André Jacque
GOP ignores will of the people, passes slate of legislation that won’t address issues facing Wisconsinites MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced a substitute amendment to Assembly Bill 440, to legalize cannabis for responsible adult usage. The amendment was struck down on party lines. Senator Melissa Agard released the
The state Senate today signed off on legislation that backers say would ban the teaching of critical race theory in Wisconsin K-12 schools, clearing the way for the bill to head to Gov. Tony Evers. The bill, which cleared the chamber 20-13, next heads to Gov. Tony Evers, who’s expected
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R.-Wis.) joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and nine of his Republican colleagues in a resolution to recognize the need to stand up for parents’ choices in their children’s education during National School Choice Week. The resolution recognizes the necessity of school choice as a tool
BROOKFIELD – Conservative lieutenant governor candidate and longtime Ron Johnson aide Ben Voelkel commented Tuesday on updated Legislative Fiscal Bureau budget projections that show an increase in the expected surplus: “Today’s budget news makes it that much easier for conservatives to take money away from Madison and give it
[Waukesha, WI] – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor on Monday in a rare pre-primary endorsement, cementing Rebecca as the candidate for hard-working Wisconsin businesses and workers. Read more about WMC’s endorsement in the news: The Jay Weber Show:
Ag supporters say investment is a small but important step forward Eleven Wisconsin agricultural groups praised Senate action to approve a bill that would invest money into rural water quality improvements around the state. The state Senate voted unanimously today to increase access to existing loan funds for private well
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the nationwide shortage of monoclonal antibody treatments. “President Biden has promised to “crush the virus,” yet we are not seeing the Administration taking needed steps to expand availability of lifesaving treatments that help
The Wisconsin GOP remains bitterly divided over who to nominate as the Republican candidate for governor. In their latest episode of disarray and disunity, top conservative donor Dick Uihlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for governor, even after his wife, Liz Uihlein, maxed out in donations to Rebecca Kleefisch and gave
MILWAUKEE — Jackie Lewis, a 1960 Marquette University Klingler College of Arts and Sciences alumna, has committed to a gift of $2 million to build on her longstanding support for the university’s distinctive Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C. More than three decades ago, Lewis and her late
MADISON, Wis. — After a long two years of living through the economic hardships of a pandemic, hope for a fiscal recovery – that benefits residents from all walks of life – is on the horizon in Wisconsin. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced today that the Badger state is projected