Gov. Tony Evers’ incompetent licensing agency will go dark for a few weeks later this month as it transitions to an electronic filing system.
Inflation shows no sign of easing in what some have begun calling “Bidenzuela.”
If signed into law, SB 365 would help avoid duplication of existing broadband service and other government broadband expansion grant programs, and would encourage the deployment of faster and more reliable broadband internet connections throughout Wisconsin.
Time is running out before providing an abortion could become a felony in our state. Business owners, elected officials and community leaders must speak up and step up to defend abortion access for all — we cannot afford to wait.
Wisconsin’s senior U.S. senator paid only $2,015 in state income tax in 2017, despite earning more than $450,000 that year.
It is vital that the real impact of guns get front-page coverage, with the gore and blood from news photos for all to see.
It’s crystal clear now that Putin is an implacable enemy of the Unites States and other democracies. He and his troops are guilty in the eyes of most of the world of an unjust, unnecessary war and the worst of atrocities.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the 2021 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories. “The Wisconsin State Crime Lab is well positioned for the future,” said AG Kaul. “Despite the continued impacts of the pandemic, the DNA queue is declining and turnaround times in most areas compare favorably with those from around the country. In the next budget, I am hopeful that the legislature will agree to provide sufficient funding and position authority for the crime lab to build on this progress.” 2021 annual report: A review of the
[Waukesha, WI] – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch in her campaign to become Wisconsin’s first female governor. ABC President John Mielke is accompanying Kleefisch on visits to two member locations to make the announcements on Thursday—Quality Insulators, Inc. in Green Bay and PGA, Inc. in Weston near Wausau. WATCH: ABC Endorses Rebecca Kl… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
MADISON, Wis. – The city of Sheboygan Falls, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and Sheboygan County Health recently announced polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a human made group of chemicals, was detected in soil at Rochester Park in Sheboygan Falls. The soil samples were collected at the park as part of an ongoing investigation at the Sheboygan River and Harbor Superfund Site. Preliminary test results indicate that PCB contamination is present in the soil near the surface in the southern portion of Rochester Park. Before Rochester Park was created more than 40 years ago, the area
MADISON- Rep. Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Pope released the following statement regarding her upcoming retirement: “It has been an immense honor and privilege these past twenty years to serve the people of both the 79th and 80th Assembly Districts. Of the many incredible opportunities I have enjoyed as a legislator, while working in the most beautiful building in Wisconsin, the responsibility to serve and collaborate with my constituents has been the most rewarding. I have enjoyed the support of committed and knowledgeable staff to whom I am
MADISON, April 14, 2022 – Today, NFIB is expressing frustration with legislation that would prevent the government from arbitrarily mandating business closures during an emergency has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. Assembly Bill 912 would have required businesses be treated equally during an emergency declaration by their government. Bill G. Smith, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Wisconsin, the state’s leading small business organization, said Wisconsin’s small business community is deeply disappointed with the Governor’s decision to veto this important legislation. “The Governor has extraordinary discretion to implement and administer economic relief programs during
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the moratorium on utility disconnections end. Customers who are behind on their bills may be at risk of disconnection if payment arrangements are not established by April 15, 2022. “Families should not have to choose between paying their utility bills over other necessities, such as food, medicine, or childcare,” said PSC Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq. “Since Governor Evers took
As the Wisconsin Examiner’s Ruth Conniff wrote this morning, Ron Johnson “recently confirmed that he personally benefited from the change in the tax code that he pushed through in 2017.” But he “won’t say how much money” those tax breaks were “worth to him personally.” Wisconsinites deserve to know how much Johnson slashed his own taxes. Here are a few questions that Johnson needs to answer: 1. How much have you saved yourself and your family business in taxes following the changes you made to the GOP tax law in 2017? 2. Do you think it’s appropriate and ethical for a
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced that Jessica Boling has been selected by Governor Tony Evers to serve as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Executive Director. In this executive leadership role, Boling will utilize her community outreach, engagement, and advocacy experience to expand WHEDA’s mission in underserved communities. Photographer: Kenny Yoo Boling has extensive experience working with community and nonprofit organizations in various management roles that focus on engaging and mobilizing diverse communities at a state, national, and international level. Boling is currently the co-chair for the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin. Under
Gov. Tony Evers’ incompetent licensing agency will go dark for a few weeks later this month as it transitions to an electronic filing system.
Inflation shows no sign of easing in what some have begun calling “Bidenzuela.”
If signed into law, SB 365 would help avoid duplication of existing broadband service and other government broadband expansion grant programs, and would encourage the deployment of faster and more reliable broadband internet connections throughout Wisconsin.
Time is running out before providing an abortion could become a felony in our state. Business owners, elected officials and community leaders must speak up and step up to defend abortion access for all — we cannot afford to wait.
Wisconsin’s senior U.S. senator paid only $2,015 in state income tax in 2017, despite earning more than $450,000 that year.
It is vital that the real impact of guns get front-page coverage, with the gore and blood from news photos for all to see.
It’s crystal clear now that Putin is an implacable enemy of the Unites States and other democracies. He and his troops are guilty in the eyes of most of the world of an unjust, unnecessary war and the worst of atrocities.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the 2021 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories. “The Wisconsin State Crime Lab is well positioned for the future,” said AG Kaul. “Despite the continued impacts of the pandemic, the DNA queue is
[Waukesha, WI] – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch in her campaign to become Wisconsin’s first female governor. ABC President John Mielke is accompanying Kleefisch on visits to two member locations to make the announcements on Thursday—Quality Insulators, Inc. in Green Bay and PGA, Inc. in
MADISON, Wis. – The city of Sheboygan Falls, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and Sheboygan County Health recently announced polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a human made group of chemicals, was detected in soil at Rochester Park in Sheboygan Falls. The soil samples were collected at
MADISON- Rep. Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Pope released the following statement regarding her upcoming retirement: “It has been an immense honor and privilege these past twenty years to serve the people of both the 79th and
MADISON, April 14, 2022 – Today, NFIB is expressing frustration with legislation that would prevent the government from arbitrarily mandating business closures during an emergency has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. Assembly Bill 912 would have required businesses be treated equally during an emergency declaration by their government.
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the moratorium on utility disconnections end. Customers who are
As the Wisconsin Examiner’s Ruth Conniff wrote this morning, Ron Johnson “recently confirmed that he personally benefited from the change in the tax code that he pushed through in 2017.” But he “won’t say how much money” those tax breaks were “worth to him personally.” Wisconsinites deserve to know how much
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced that Jessica Boling has been selected by Governor Tony Evers to serve as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Executive Director. In this executive leadership role, Boling will utilize her community outreach, engagement, and advocacy experience to expand WHEDA’s mission in underserved