Having a Waukesha County judge jail officials who refuse to give Michael Gableman depositions at his private office is the “fairest and least invasive process” to enforce the subpoenas he issued, the former justice is arguing. Last month, a Gableman
The Senate voted unanimously to authorize $41.8 million in general fund supported borrowing to build a new juvenile detention facility in Milwaukee County to house the most serious offenders in the system. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said it’s
The Legislature voted Tuesday along party lines to ban the UW or tech college systems from requiring students to “affirm, adopt, or adhere to” tenets of critical race theory. The bill is a watered-down version of what was first introduced.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate voted today to ban the UW or tech college systems from requiring students to “affirm, adopt, or adhere to” tenets of critical race theory. Though the bill passed along party
The Senate approved a constitutional amendment to bar the use of private money to cover public costs to administer an election. It also signed off on a bill that would allow clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before
Assembly Republicans today approved a bill that would create a “parental bill of rights” aimed at giving parents more say over what happens in classrooms. The Assembly in a 60-34 party line vote approved AB 963, which includes language giving
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host the Disability at the Intersection of History, Culture, Religion, Gender, and Health Conference in a hybrid format March 3-4 at Raynor Memorial Libraries, 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave., and via Microsoft Teams. SCHEDULE Thursday, March
MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously concurred on 2021 Senate Bills 603 and 604, bills authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) that seek to improve the family law system and its impact on Wisconsin families. Under current law,
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Republicans in Congress have made a habit of voting against their constituents’ best interests. Time and time again, whether voting against critical pandemic relief that put checks in workers’ pockets or historic investments in infrastructure that
Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the President’s speech: “It was a privilege to watch the Presentation
MADISON – Today, Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey delivered the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Thank you to Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey for delivering this
MADISON – Following the conclusion of the annual State of the Tribes address, delivered by Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend
Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage as a result of the recent winter storm. “Ice dams, car accidents, and power outages may have caused damage to property during
Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) advanced the sale of the former Department of Natural Resources (DNR) southeast regional headquarters to the Bronzeville Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCA). The sale was approved by the Legislature’s Joint Committee
Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation delivered the annual Wisconsin State of the Tribes Address at the State Capitol. Holsey’s speech highlighted issues pertaining to Wisconsin’s education, environment, and healthcare access.
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after Biden’s remarks on Ukraine: “For America and the world to be safe, America must be strong. Everything that President Biden has done since taking office has weakened America. From
On Senate Floor, Wisconsin Republicans Continue Attacks on Our Freedom to Vote MADISON, Wis. — No matter who or what we’re voting for, we can all agree that our freedom to vote should be fundamental in communities across America and
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is pleased that the Joint Finance Committee has released $392,000 in Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds to the Village of Sister Bay to help acquire the Pebble Beach property. The Joint Finance Committee initially
MADISON — This morning, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott released a far-right blueprint plan to guide his party, including Senator Ron Johnson, to victory in November. Among these plans? Throwing working Americans under the bus to protect the big corporations and
MADISON February 22, 2022 – Dane County and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) are now accepting plant orders for their 18th annual Plant Dane Native Plant Program. The Plant Dane Program provides native plants to local groups, municipalities, and
Having a Waukesha County judge jail officials who refuse to give Michael Gableman depositions at his private office is the “fairest and least invasive process” to enforce the subpoenas he issued, the former justice is arguing. Last month, a Gableman attorney wrote a letter to Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge
The Senate voted unanimously to authorize $41.8 million in general fund supported borrowing to build a new juvenile detention facility in Milwaukee County to house the most serious offenders in the system. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said it’s unlikely SB 520 will see a floor vote in his
The Legislature voted Tuesday along party lines to ban the UW or tech college systems from requiring students to “affirm, adopt, or adhere to” tenets of critical race theory. The bill is a watered-down version of what was first introduced. SB 409 originally sought to ban teaching things such as
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate voted today to ban the UW or tech college systems from requiring students to “affirm, adopt, or adhere to” tenets of critical race theory. Though the bill passed along party lines late this afternoon, the Senate was wrangling with procedural
The Senate approved a constitutional amendment to bar the use of private money to cover public costs to administer an election. It also signed off on a bill that would allow clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before election day. The bills were among the dozen election-related bills
Assembly Republicans today approved a bill that would create a “parental bill of rights” aimed at giving parents more say over what happens in classrooms. The Assembly in a 60-34 party line vote approved AB 963, which includes language giving parents the right to determine a child’s religion, type of
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host the Disability at the Intersection of History, Culture, Religion, Gender, and Health Conference in a hybrid format March 3-4 at Raynor Memorial Libraries, 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave., and via Microsoft Teams. SCHEDULE Thursday, March 3 | 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. In-person sessions at
MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously concurred on 2021 Senate Bills 603 and 604, bills authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) that seek to improve the family law system and its impact on Wisconsin families. Under current law, a circuit court commissioner may preside at and grant a
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Republicans in Congress have made a habit of voting against their constituents’ best interests. Time and time again, whether voting against critical pandemic relief that put checks in workers’ pockets or historic investments in infrastructure that will ensure every household has clean drinking water, the Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the President’s speech: “It was a privilege to watch the Presentation of the Colors today, witness as honored veterans presented the
MADISON – Today, Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey delivered the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Thank you to Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey for delivering this year’s State of the Tribes Address. The tradition of this
MADISON – Following the conclusion of the annual State of the Tribes address, delivered by Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the 18th annual State of the Tribes address. Throughout her
Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage as a result of the recent winter storm. “Ice dams, car accidents, and power outages may have caused damage to property during this week’s storm,” said Commissioner Nathan Houdek. “If you experienced
Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) advanced the sale of the former Department of Natural Resources (DNR) southeast regional headquarters to the Bronzeville Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCA). The sale was approved by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance today for $1.6 million. BCA, the purchaser of
Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation delivered the annual Wisconsin State of the Tribes Address at the State Capitol. Holsey’s speech highlighted issues pertaining to Wisconsin’s education, environment, and healthcare access. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) expressed her sincere gratitude for the
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after Biden’s remarks on Ukraine: “For America and the world to be safe, America must be strong. Everything that President Biden has done since taking office has weakened America. From canceling the Keystone XL Pipeline and waiving sanctions on the
On Senate Floor, Wisconsin Republicans Continue Attacks on Our Freedom to Vote MADISON, Wis. — No matter who or what we’re voting for, we can all agree that our freedom to vote should be fundamental in communities across America and right here in Wisconsin. Today, GOP representatives in our state
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is pleased that the Joint Finance Committee has released $392,000 in Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds to the Village of Sister Bay to help acquire the Pebble Beach property. The Joint Finance Committee initially denied the request several months ago because of concerns over
MADISON — This morning, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott released a far-right blueprint plan to guide his party, including Senator Ron Johnson, to victory in November. Among these plans? Throwing working Americans under the bus to protect the big corporations and special interests who support self-serving politicians like Ron Johnson. “Ron
MADISON February 22, 2022 – Dane County and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) are now accepting plant orders for their 18th annual Plant Dane Native Plant Program. The Plant Dane Program provides native plants to local groups, municipalities, and residents in Dane County for a fraction of the normal