Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A state-directed hand audit of nearly 222,000 ballots cast in the November election to check the accuracy of voting equipment found just six errors, but those could be enough to fall short
Madison, Wis. – A complaint has been filed with the Wisconsin Judicial Commission against Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz for her violations of Wisconsin’s Code of Judicial Conduct in her bid for state Supreme Court. Never before has a candidate
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ahead of the February 21 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today published its online Spring 2023 Primary Voter Guide via the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides
MADISON, Wis. – Late last week, Memphis police released internal video showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29 year-old Black motorist, resulting in his death three days later. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Tyre Nichols’s
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), the state’s coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts, has been recognized by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) for its commitment to excellence. The EMAP commission last week approved
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) has released an analysis of the Draft Wolf Conservation Plan released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) in November 2022. The Plan is based on updated wolf population data and current
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced the Department is investing $19.4 million to help two electric cooperatives expand and modernize Wisconsin’s rural electric grid and
Waukesha, Wis. (January 30, 2023) – If it wasn’t already clear that Judge Jennifer Dorow is the overwhelming choice of law enforcement in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, it is now. Dorow’s campaign announced today endorsements from 10
This year was another banner year for the audit initiative. Auditors and audit-related positions created by Act 55 generated $396.7 million, greatly exceeding the 2022 fiscal year goal of $82 million. Wisconsin Act 55, passed in 2015, required the Department
Start the process now for a free ID to vote Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring primary on February 21, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. “If we can house tens of thousands of illegal immigrants each month, there is
Today, the Governor’s Health Equity Council released its full report “Building a Better Wisconsin: Investing in the Health and Well-being of Wisconsinites” that includes descriptions of each recommendation. Established under Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #17, the council was charged with
The chair of the state Senate Utilities and Technology Committee says the unprecedented level of broadband funding coming to Wisconsin presents a chance for bipartisanship. Speaking Friday at a conference in Brookfield hosted by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association,
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) are debunking myths about human trafficking. “Human trafficking impacts communities across the state and country, and it’s important for people
WASHINGTON, DC — The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN) announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A state-directed hand audit of nearly 222,000 ballots cast in the November election to check the accuracy of voting equipment found just six errors, but those could be enough to fall short of a federal standard. Wisconsin Election Commission staff chalked up
Madison, Wis. – A complaint has been filed with the Wisconsin Judicial Commission against Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz for her violations of Wisconsin’s Code of Judicial Conduct in her bid for state Supreme Court. Never before has a candidate so blatantly promised to vote a certain way on so
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ahead of the February 21 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today published its online Spring 2023 Primary Voter Guide via the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting
MADISON, Wis. – Late last week, Memphis police released internal video showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29 year-old Black motorist, resulting in his death three days later. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Tyre Nichols’s life mattered. Tyre Nichols deserved a justice system that was
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), the state’s coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts, has been recognized by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) for its commitment to excellence. The EMAP commission last week approved the division’s application for accreditation renewal, following an extensive review
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) has released an analysis of the Draft Wolf Conservation Plan released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) in November 2022. The Plan is based on updated wolf population data and current biological and social research, and it makes management recommendations and
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced the Department is investing $19.4 million to help two electric cooperatives expand and modernize Wisconsin’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. “These are exciting, long-term infrastructure investments that
Waukesha, Wis. (January 30, 2023) – If it wasn’t already clear that Judge Jennifer Dorow is the overwhelming choice of law enforcement in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, it is now. Dorow’s campaign announced today endorsements from 10 additional sheriffs, which brings her to an impressive list of
This year was another banner year for the audit initiative. Auditors and audit-related positions created by Act 55 generated $396.7 million, greatly exceeding the 2022 fiscal year goal of $82 million. Wisconsin Act 55, passed in 2015, required the Department of Revenue to annually report to the Joint Committee on
Start the process now for a free ID to vote Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring primary on February 21, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. “If we can house tens of thousands of illegal immigrants each month, there is not an excuse for a single homeless veteran in this
Today, the Governor’s Health Equity Council released its full report “Building a Better Wisconsin: Investing in the Health and Well-being of Wisconsinites” that includes descriptions of each recommendation. Established under Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #17, the council was charged with creating a comprehensive plan to achieve long-lasting and equitable health
The chair of the state Senate Utilities and Technology Committee says the unprecedented level of broadband funding coming to Wisconsin presents a chance for bipartisanship. Speaking Friday at a conference in Brookfield hosted by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, Sen. Julian Bradley noted the state could see as much
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) are debunking myths about human trafficking. “Human trafficking impacts communities across the state and country, and it’s important for people to know the facts,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “By
WASHINGTON, DC — The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN) announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to voluntarily seek and earn the new NCQA validation. “The