https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230105DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his second inauguration and his commitment to building a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I am jazzed to tell you that this week I was sworn in again as the 46th governor of this great state. But as jazzed as I am, I am also humbled. As a born-and-raised Wisconsinite who grew up as a scrawny kid with glasses raising cain in Plymouth, I never dreamed I’d take an oath to be governor of the state that made me who I am, much

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230105GOPAddress.mp3 This is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu wishing everyone a Happy New Year. We start the New Year with a projected budget surplus of almost 7 Billion dollars. We got to this point by using sound conservative budgeting practices. It was just 12 years ago the state was saddled with a multi-Billion dollar deficit. With the new budget bill being introduced in February, we look to build on our previous budget which reduced taxes, had bi-partisan support and was signed by the governor. One of our priorities in this upcoming session will be to continue reducing the tax burden

MADISON, Wis. – Recently, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer announced committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) has been appointed to the following committees: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Prevention, Environment, Regulatory Licensing Reform, and Forestry, Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Rep. Polmeri released the following statement: “I am honored to be able to serve on these committees in the upcoming legislative session, and I know that my colleagues and I are eager to address the challenges communities across Wisconsin are facing,” stated Rep. Palmeri. “My experience in local government, serving for two terms as Mayor of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is helping local government and applicable parties clean up a butter spill that resulted from a fire at the Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) facility in Portage, Wisconsin. The fire happened on Jan. 2.  DNR staff report that approximately 20 gallons of butter entered the adjacent canal via a storm sewer. Absorbent booms were deployed in the canal to contain the discharged material. The butter has since been removed. The storm sewers are currently clear due to the volume of fire suppression water that flushed through them during the firefighting efforts.  Most

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Debbie Perouli, assistant professor of computer science in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train the next generation of information technology professionals, industry control system security professionals and security managers to meet government cybersecurity needs. The award will fund a CyberCorps Scholarships For Service program, CyberWIN, through which project investigators will enroll, train and graduate 16 students who will participate in one of the following: an accelerated computer science undergraduate and cybersecurity specialization master’s degree program, a graduate program with cybersecurity specialization, or a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary-Designee Adam N. Payne today announced appointments to his leadership team. Sarah Barry will continue to serve as Deputy Secretary. Barry has more than 20 years of experience meeting the complex challenges inherent in public sector organizations. She also spent 15 years as the Chief of Staff to several state senators, including most recently Sen. Brad Pfaff, and providing guidance and leadership on numerous environmental policy and regulatory issues. Barry holds a master’s degree from the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply for the 76th Alice in Dairyland through February 3, 2023. As one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland travels extensively throughout the state promoting Wisconsin’s agriculture industry and its impact on the state economy. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in Dairyland serves as a full-time spokesperson, cultivates relationships with television, radio, and print media outlets throughout the state, writes and delivers speeches at events, and utilizes social media

Madison, Wis. – Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dan Hereth recently announced the three recipients of a grant program that provides funding for youth firefighter training programs. The following are the award winners of the second round of the DSPS Youth Firefighter Grant Program in 2022, totaling $50,000: Recruitment and retention have become key issues for nearly all Wisconsin fire departments but particularly the all-volunteer stations in many rural communities. The Youth Firefighter Grant Program is designed to help address these concerns by exposing high school students to career and volunteer opportunities in the fire service at a

MADISON, Wis. – A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2023 competition until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2023, so the webinar is a timely chance to learn more. Over time, more than 4,450 entries have been received in the contest, which links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent, and possible sources of capital.

This week, the Madison Common Council approved the new Complete Green Streets policy. The Complete Green Streets approach provides a consistent process for planning, designing, building, and operating streets in a way that better reflects our community values while increasing safety and equity. Safe, connected, and resilient streets arecritical to the quality of life, health, and mobility of residents and visitors to the City of Madison.  Many of the elements in the program, such as pedestrian and bicycle safety, promotion of mass transit, protecting and improving our urban tree canopy and making our streets and neighborhoods safer, more livable and equitable, have been

MADISON – On January 3rd, Governor Tony Evers began his second term as the 46th governor of Wisconsin. Following the inauguration, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I have had the great honor of serving alongside Governor Evers for the entirety of my time as a representative and I am elated to welcome him for a second term as our 46th governor. Additionally, I extend my congratulations to our new Lt. Governor, Sara Rodriguez. Both uphold the greatest standards of democracy and with their leadership, I have great faith that we can continue to make good legislative progress in our state.” “Over

MILWAUKEE—Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced she’s earned the support of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the state of Wisconsin. “The hard-working men and women of the Bricklayers Union are proud to endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Supreme Court,” said Jim Vick, Director. “She has dedicated her career to keeping working families safe and upholding the rule of law. Our members will pull out all the stops to ensure she is elected as our next Justice.”  “It’s an honor