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MADISON, Wis. – GOP gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch held a press conference this morning where she was unable to explain why she’s advocating for increasing police resources when she cut shared revenue as lieutenant governor. The truth is, the Walker-Kleefisch
GENOA CITY — Gov. Tony Evers today visited the new production facility of Grand Craft Boats, a manufacturer of custom-built mahogany boats in Genoa City. The governor announced last year that Grand Craft Boats would be moving from Holland, Michigan
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Brown County Public Health Officer Anna Nick are announcing a partnership with Accelerated Clinical Laboratories to expand free COVID-19 testing options for the community at the Brown County Fairgrounds. In
MADISON – Following Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will retire at the end of her term, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Congratulations to my colleague and friend, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Bewley, on her
Today is National Unclaimed Property Day. “What better day to share news that one in 10 people in the United States have property waiting for them to claim,” said Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca. He went on to
The Wisconsin Towns Association and League of Wisconsin Municipalities jointly applaud lawmakers for considering legislation to provide greater financial support for emergency medical services (EMS) in the state and urge both houses to quickly pass the critical measure. Assembly Bill
MADISON – Today, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) announced she would not seek re-election in 2022 for her State Senate seat. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the announcement: “Senator Janet Bewley has served the people of Northern
Following State Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will not seek a third term as the Senator for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, State Senate Democratic Committee Finance Co-Chairs Senator Kelda Roys and Senator Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Senator
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D-Delta) released the following statement regarding her decision not to run for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate. “Serving the people of Northern Wisconsin in the State Legislature has been the
Ron Johnson’s first finance report since announcing his re-election bid cements his status as the most vulnerable Republican Senator in the country: Johnson’s lackluster report of $740,000 is the worst incumbent fundraising in the entire Senate. Johnson is trailing behind
MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland yesterday released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Rooted in the foundational pillars and priorities of the interagency National Action Plan
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging the inclusion of robust funding to address PFAS contamination in the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. “We need to take action to protect Wisconsin communities
In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they’ve adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help with recruitment. The survey was conducted earlier this month by human resources firm MRA, which has offices in
GOP lawmakers are circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills that began circulating yesterday also include one from
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Rep. Cindi Duchow, co-author of a constitutional amendment that would alter how judges consider a defendant’s criminal history in setting bail, says backers are working on further
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes spoke against those who would “rewrite history” during the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month kickoff. Barnes argued during yesterday’s event that Black Americans face many of the same issues they have fought against over the
MADISON, Wis. – GOP gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch held a press conference this morning where she was unable to explain why she’s advocating for increasing police resources when she cut shared revenue as lieutenant governor. The truth is, the Walker-Kleefisch administration radically cut funds for public safety and put sexual
GENOA CITY — Gov. Tony Evers today visited the new production facility of Grand Craft Boats, a manufacturer of custom-built mahogany boats in Genoa City. The governor announced last year that Grand Craft Boats would be moving from Holland, Michigan to Genoa City. “Grand Craft Boats joins a growing list
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Brown County Public Health Officer Anna Nick are announcing a partnership with Accelerated Clinical Laboratories to expand free COVID-19 testing options for the community at the Brown County Fairgrounds. In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Accelerated
MADISON – Following Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will retire at the end of her term, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Congratulations to my colleague and friend, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Bewley, on her distinguished career in the legislature. Janet has given a lot
Today is National Unclaimed Property Day. “What better day to share news that one in 10 people in the United States have property waiting for them to claim,” said Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca. He went on to note, “Governor Evers recently signed a bipartisan bill to update
The Wisconsin Towns Association and League of Wisconsin Municipalities jointly applaud lawmakers for considering legislation to provide greater financial support for emergency medical services (EMS) in the state and urge both houses to quickly pass the critical measure. Assembly Bill 874, authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck and Senator Mary Felzkowski,
MADISON – Today, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) announced she would not seek re-election in 2022 for her State Senate seat. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the announcement: “Senator Janet Bewley has served the people of Northern Wisconsin in the Wisconsin legislature diligently for 12 years –
Following State Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will not seek a third term as the Senator for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, State Senate Democratic Committee Finance Co-Chairs Senator Kelda Roys and Senator Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Senator Bewley has served her district, our state, and our caucus
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D-Delta) released the following statement regarding her decision not to run for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate. “Serving the people of Northern Wisconsin in the State Legislature has been the honor of my lifetime. When I first ran for office
Ron Johnson’s first finance report since announcing his re-election bid cements his status as the most vulnerable Republican Senator in the country: Johnson’s lackluster report of $740,000 is the worst incumbent fundraising in the entire Senate. Johnson is trailing behind Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, who just raised $1.23 million in
MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland yesterday released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Rooted in the foundational pillars and priorities of the interagency National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, which President Biden released on Dec. 3, 2021,
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging the inclusion of robust funding to address PFAS contamination in the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. “We need to take action to protect Wisconsin communities from harmful PFAS contamination,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “As the Administration
In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they’ve adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help with recruitment. The survey was conducted earlier this month by human resources firm MRA, which has offices in Waukesha as well as in Illinois and Minnesota. It tapped
GOP lawmakers are circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills that began circulating yesterday also include one from Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, and Assembly Speaker Robin
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Rep. Cindi Duchow, co-author of a constitutional amendment that would alter how judges consider a defendant’s criminal history in setting bail, says backers are working on further revisions to the proposal to ensure it targets violent offenders
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes spoke against those who would “rewrite history” during the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month kickoff. Barnes argued during yesterday’s event that Black Americans face many of the same issues they have fought against over the years and are still struggling to be heard and seen