JFC approves $125 million to fight PFAS
The Joint Finance Committee late Thursday approved investing $125 million to combat PFAS — but left the details of how to spend the money for a trailer bill introduced just this week.
LeMahieu says Senate likely to nix referendum provision in shared revenue bill; Vos says could ‘kill’ effort
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said today his caucus will likely drop a requirement that Milwaukee County and the city approve a new sales tax via referendum as part of the GOP shared revenue bill.
THU PM Update: LeMahieu says Senate likely to nix referendum provision in shared revenue bill; Vos says could ‘kill’ effort
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said today his caucus will likely drop a requirement that Milwaukee County and the city approve a new sales tax via referendum as part of the GOP…
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, May 24-25
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 24-25, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 24, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to…
Wisconsin Women’s Council: Hmong women’s story cloth exhibit in Capitol for AANHPI Heritage Month
MADISON, WI – May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Women’s Council together with The Hmong Institute are celebrating and recognizing the culture and heritage of Hmong women with a story cloth exhibit in the…
Public Service Commission: Awards $16.6 million in Broadband Expansion Grants for 24 projects
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business…
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Hagerty in reintroducing legislation to end government collusion with big tech to censor Americans’ speech
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and four of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Disclose Government Censorship Act. The legislation seeks to end government-directed speech suppression and viewpoint censorship by requiring basic transparency regarding when Americans’ government is attempting to control what…
WisDems: JFC Republicans ignore water quality problems in their own districts
MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry…
Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee: Ted Kellner Tapped as New CEO
Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announces that Steve King will step down as CEO. In his place, Ted Kellner – a Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist – will serve as the Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee’s new CEO. “I am…
Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes historic funding for local governments
Madison, WI – Thursday, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 245, also known as the “shared revenue” Bill. “This spring, I frequently spoke with local officials across the 69th Assembly District to receive…
Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on referral of SB 299
Madison, WI – On Thursday morning, SB 299, related to exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, was referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism. Sen. Felzkowski made the following statement: “I find this referral perplexing.…
UW–Eau Claire: Summer Food Service Program
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the UW-Eau Claire Upward Boundannounces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of…
Rep. Jacobson: Statement on Assembly Bill 245
Madison, WI — Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session and Assembly Bill 245: “When the legislature receives a bill or amendment an hour before a vote is held, I question if it is truly…
Rep. Donovan: Votes for historic improvements to shared revenue and Milwaukee
Madison – Yesterday, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245 which dramatically reforms how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities. Rep. Donovan said: “It really is remarkable to stand here…
Rep. Tittl: Testifies on farm lemon law bill
Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was proud to testify before the Assembly Consumer Protection Committee today on Assembly Bill 14, legislation relating to the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. “I have always said that good legislation…