Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A criminal justice coalition is pitching a series of shared priorities to the guv and lawmakers ahead of the 2023-25 budget, promoting a package of $99.6 million in initiatives. It is the
Madison, WI. Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus) has been named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment for the 2023-2024 legislative session by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. “I am honored to be entrusted by my colleagues with this
Waukesha, Wis. (December 19, 2022) –Despite announcing her campaign less than three weeks ago, Judge Jennifer Dorow became the first candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court to turn in her nomination signatures on Monday. Judge Dorow’s campaign submitted 4,000 signatures, which
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced committee assignments for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement in response the announcement. “I’d like to thank Speaker Vos for reappointing me as
WEST BEND, WI— Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann for his decision to ban TikTok on Washington County government devices. “TikTok is a trojan horse that gives the Chinese Communist Party access to your data
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced the nomination of 16 high school students from Wisconsin’s First District for appointments to attend U.S. Service Academies. “Each year we have exceptional students apply for a nomination to serve our nation at
A higher education leader with fundraising, external relations and teaching experience has been selected as the next vice chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. William Broussard will also serve as chief executive officer of the UWSP
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you that now is the time to prune your oak trees as there’s high risk of harmful pests spreading tree diseases such as oak wilt come April. Oak wilt is Wisconsin’s
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January
MADISON, Wis.—Five years ago this Thursday, December 22, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump after receiving support from Representatives Mike Gallagher and Glenn Grothman, in addition to Senator Ron Johnson.
Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the
MADISON – Following their inaugurations for the 2023-2024 biennium, Representatives Shelton and Snodgrass will be joined by a new staffer shared between their offices. Kenny will accompany Paige Anderson and Fawn George in supporting the offices of the 90th and
Madison, WI – Representative-Elect Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. “I am very pleased with this appointment and look forward to working with Chairman Tusler as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary,” Rettinger
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Sheriff Kalvin Barrett were joined by County Board Supervisors today in calling on the County Board to fund the long debated county jail consolidation project. Under new resolutions introduced within the past few days,
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that TikTok, the social media app, is banned on Washington County government devices. In discussions with United States Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and incoming Chair of the
MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2022) – The Council for Interior Design has extended the accreditation of Mount Mary’s Interior Architecture and Design program through 2028. The bachelor and postbaccalaureate degrees as well as the program meet the CIDA’s professional standards and have
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A criminal justice coalition is pitching a series of shared priorities to the guv and lawmakers ahead of the 2023-25 budget, promoting a package of $99.6 million in initiatives. It is the third time the coalition of district attorneys, assistant district attorneys,
Madison, WI. Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus) has been named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment for the 2023-2024 legislative session by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. “I am honored to be entrusted by my colleagues with this committee chairmanship,” said Rep. Penterman. “We have a full legislative
Waukesha, Wis. (December 19, 2022) –Despite announcing her campaign less than three weeks ago, Judge Jennifer Dorow became the first candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court to turn in her nomination signatures on Monday. Judge Dorow’s campaign submitted 4,000 signatures, which is the maximum the Wisconsin Elections Commission will accept. Candidates
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced committee assignments for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement in response the announcement. “I’d like to thank Speaker Vos for reappointing me as Chairman of the Assembly Committee on StateAffairs. I look forward
WEST BEND, WI— Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann for his decision to ban TikTok on Washington County government devices. “TikTok is a trojan horse that gives the Chinese Communist Party access to your data and the ability to track your location and monitor your
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced the nomination of 16 high school students from Wisconsin’s First District for appointments to attend U.S. Service Academies. “Each year we have exceptional students apply for a nomination to serve our nation at a U.S. Service Academy. It is an honor to meet
A higher education leader with fundraising, external relations and teaching experience has been selected as the next vice chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. William Broussard will also serve as chief executive officer of the UWSP Foundation. A member of the chancellor’s leadership team, he begins.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you that now is the time to prune your oak trees as there’s high risk of harmful pests spreading tree diseases such as oak wilt come April. Oak wilt is Wisconsin’s most destructive oak disease, killing thousands of healthy trees annually.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January 3, 2023. They will work with current staff to educate communities
MADISON, Wis.—Five years ago this Thursday, December 22, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump after receiving support from Representatives Mike Gallagher and Glenn Grothman, in addition to Senator Ron Johnson. As House Republicans prepare to take the majority next Congress,
Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who live and work in Wisconsin. The investments are part of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Mineral Point. Activities
MADISON – Following their inaugurations for the 2023-2024 biennium, Representatives Shelton and Snodgrass will be joined by a new staffer shared between their offices. Kenny will accompany Paige Anderson and Fawn George in supporting the offices of the 90th and 57th Assembly Districts respectively in Madison. Kenny is excited to
Madison, WI – Representative-Elect Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. “I am very pleased with this appointment and look forward to working with Chairman Tusler as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary,” Rettinger said. “I am proud of the support I have from
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Sheriff Kalvin Barrett were joined by County Board Supervisors today in calling on the County Board to fund the long debated county jail consolidation project. Under new resolutions introduced within the past few days, the County Board now has two new options to move
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that TikTok, the social media app, is banned on Washington County government devices. In discussions with United States Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and incoming Chair of the Select Committee on China, Schoemann learned of the serious issues
MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2022) – The Council for Interior Design has extended the accreditation of Mount Mary’s Interior Architecture and Design program through 2028. The bachelor and postbaccalaureate degrees as well as the program meet the CIDA’s professional standards and have been awarded accreditation for six years. The announcement, made this