Quotes of the Week I understand that Judge Janet has certain policies that she wants to pursue, but she can only do that by tearing down our Constitution, setting aside our law to make sure she can get to her
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares her perspective on the state’s demographic workforce challenges, arguing Wisconsin should be doubling down on supporting growing industries such as biohealth.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV)
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise. DOR annually matches tax records against the state’s unclaimed property roll. If
RACINE—This week, members of Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 ratified a new contract with the City of Racine. The tentative agreement will go before Racine Common Council on Tuesday. The tentative agreement includes the following provisions: – A 15.75% raise implemented
Two months ago, I was joined by my wife and two young sons as I was sworn in as the State Senator for the 25th Senate District. Since then I have worked to fulfill the promises I made when I was
MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election, announced today she’s been endorsed by five more elected officials, and eight additional community leaders. These folks join the six leaders who
Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, will be postponing their planned Wednesday, March 8th public lobby day at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing new legislation to help stop illegal child labor. The Child Labor Prevention Act would increase maximum fines for violations and establish new criminal penalties to deter child
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his upcoming in-district budget listening sessions on Monday, March 13th, 2023. Listening sessions provide an opportunity for legislators to hear directly from their constituents about what’s important to them in the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ plans for the state budget, the state Supreme Court race, Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget and more.
MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge Branch 2, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. “Molly Gena will be a champion of working people and work tirelessly to
Milwaukee – Four weeks before Election Day, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly will appear at a candidate debate hosted by the liberal American Constitution Society Tuesday. Politician Janet Protasiewicz has not confirmed her attendance. The American Constitution Society
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee for his second term. The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies. During his
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making
Quotes of the Week I understand that Judge Janet has certain policies that she wants to pursue, but she can only do that by tearing down our Constitution, setting aside our law to make sure she can get to her favorite positions. My position is quite simple. We follow the
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares her perspective on the state’s demographic workforce challenges, arguing Wisconsin should be doubling down on supporting growing industries such as biohealth. “We have a problem — we have migration out, we
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the origins of the Covid pandemic. The Department of
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise. DOR annually matches tax records against the state’s unclaimed property roll. If DOR can definitively match tax records to an owner on
RACINE—This week, members of Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 ratified a new contract with the City of Racine. The tentative agreement will go before Racine Common Council on Tuesday. The tentative agreement includes the following provisions: – A 15.75% raise implemented over four years (retroactive to January 1, 2021) – A $2,000
Two months ago, I was joined by my wife and two young sons as I was sworn in as the State Senator for the 25th Senate District. Since then I have worked to fulfill the promises I made when I was campaigning for this office: to listen to the people I
MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election, announced today she’s been endorsed by five more elected officials, and eight additional community leaders. These folks join the six leaders who previously endorsed Caroline: Alderman Jonathan Brostoff County Board Chairwoman Marcelia
Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, will be postponing their planned Wednesday, March 8th public lobby day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. An alternative date will be announced for early April. Governor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing new legislation to help stop illegal child labor. The Child Labor Prevention Act would increase maximum fines for violations and establish new criminal penalties to deter child labor and hold employers accountable. “In no world is it
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his upcoming in-district budget listening sessions on Monday, March 13th, 2023. Listening sessions provide an opportunity for legislators to hear directly from their constituents about what’s important to them in the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. If you are unable to attend the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ plans for the state budget, the state Supreme Court race, Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget and more.
MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge Branch 2, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. “Molly Gena will be a champion of working people and work tirelessly to make our Municipal Court accessible and understandable for residents appearing
Milwaukee – Four weeks before Election Day, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly will appear at a candidate debate hosted by the liberal American Constitution Society Tuesday. Politician Janet Protasiewicz has not confirmed her attendance. The American Constitution Society is an organization that says its mission is to support
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee for his second term. The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies. During his first term, Gov. Evers appointed 43 judges to vacancies on
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of two firearms. This prison
