Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders today dismissed as a “desperate political stunt” Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session that would create a pathway for voters to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access held its first meeting to kick off the third year of work to improve broadband access in Wisconsin. New and returning members of the Task Force met to reflect
MADISON, Wis. – Candidate for Attorney General, Eric Toney, applauded Madison City Council for rejecting the creation of Section 5.17 of the Madison General Ordinances, but expressed concern over the added level of bureaucratic oversight. Toney released the following statement: “I am
Today, Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to call a special session in the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for voters to repeal the state’s outdated and extreme ban on abortion without exceptions. Gov. Evers’ action allows for the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) reintroduced legislation that would amend the Constitution to explicitly guarantee the right to vote. At a time when voting rights are under attack nationwide, this amendment would provide all Americans of
Yesterday, Judge Ann Knox-Bauer released a written decision ruling that the Town of Worcester, in Price County, violated the Open Records Law in three different ways. (Although Judge Knox-Bauer is a Taylor County judge, she was assigned to the case after
Madison, WI– This morning Governor Tony Evers announced that he would be calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session to allow the people of Wisconsin to place referenda on ballots in order to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal ban on
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters highlighted the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris is slated to meet Thursday in Milwaukee with local Latino leaders and engage with
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) called on high school juniors and seniors from around the 12th Senate District to apply for the Senate Scholar Program in Madison. Senator Felzkowski and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to
MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he is calling a special session of the Legislature to consider legislation creating a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment, allowing voters to file petitions with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC)
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers called for a Special Session that proposes a pathway to repeal the archaic and restrictive 1849 ban on abortion, by creating a process for voter referendums. Tim Michels has unsurprisingly been silent on the proposal and, given his
Today, Governor Evers called a special session to be held on October 4th to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Currently in Wisconsin, there is no process by which Wisconsinites can vote to reject existing state statues.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Grocers Association announced their endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Mike Semman, Executive Vice President for WGA, released the following statement accompanying the Board’s vote to endorse
(Green Bay, WI) Recently, Chad Weininger took the initial steps to mount a run for Green Bay mayor by filing the paperwork that will allow him to raise money to run for the city’s highest office. Weininger currently serves as
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders today dismissed as a “desperate political stunt” Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session that would create a pathway for voters to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban after Republicans lawmakers have refused to do so. Evers
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access held its first meeting to kick off the third year of work to improve broadband access in Wisconsin. New and returning members of the Task Force met to reflect on past accomplishments and focus on this year’s goals. “Expanding
MADISON, Wis. – Candidate for Attorney General, Eric Toney, applauded Madison City Council for rejecting the creation of Section 5.17 of the Madison General Ordinances, but expressed concern over the added level of bureaucratic oversight. Toney released the following statement: “I am pleased to learn that the Madison City Council rejected this
Today, Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to call a special session in the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for voters to repeal the state’s outdated and extreme ban on abortion without exceptions. Gov. Evers’ action allows for the opportunity to overturn the criminal abortion ban and reinstate Wisconsinites’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) reintroduced legislation that would amend the Constitution to explicitly guarantee the right to vote. At a time when voting rights are under attack nationwide, this amendment would provide all Americans of voting age the affirmative right to vote and further empower
Yesterday, Judge Ann Knox-Bauer released a written decision ruling that the Town of Worcester, in Price County, violated the Open Records Law in three different ways. (Although Judge Knox-Bauer is a Taylor County judge, she was assigned to the case after Price County Judge Kevin Klein recused himself.) Specifically, the court ruled
Madison, WI– This morning Governor Tony Evers announced that he would be calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session to allow the people of Wisconsin to place referenda on ballots in order to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal ban on abortion. Wisconsin State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters highlighted the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris is slated to meet Thursday in Milwaukee with local Latino leaders and engage with young Americans. Harris’ visit comes weeks after President Joe Biden
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) called on high school juniors and seniors from around the 12th Senate District to apply for the Senate Scholar Program in Madison. Senator Felzkowski and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to offer a unique educational experience to high school juniors and
MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he is calling a special session of the Legislature to consider legislation creating a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment, allowing voters to file petitions with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to hold a vote on proposed state laws and constitutional
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers called for a Special Session that proposes a pathway to repeal the archaic and restrictive 1849 ban on abortion, by creating a process for voter referendums. Tim Michels has unsurprisingly been silent on the proposal and, given his past comments, is expected to oppose a process led by
Today, Governor Evers called a special session to be held on October 4th to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Currently in Wisconsin, there is no process by which Wisconsinites can vote to reject existing state statues. However, if this special session is successful, it would allow
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Grocers Association announced their endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Mike Semman, Executive Vice President for WGA, released the following statement accompanying the Board’s vote to endorse Derrick: “Derrick’s background as a small business owner and commitment
(Green Bay, WI) Recently, Chad Weininger took the initial steps to mount a run for Green Bay mayor by filing the paperwork that will allow him to raise money to run for the city’s highest office. Weininger currently serves as Director of Administration for Brown County – a nonpartisan position