Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Public schools advocates ripped Gov. Tony Evers for signing a “reckless and irresponsible” bill that would boost state funding for school vouchers as part of a deal with GOP leaders on shared
The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations is deeply disappointed with the Governor’s decision today to sign into law Senate Bill 330 increasing the amount of public funding for private schools, while the Legislature’s current state budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) welcomed Wisconsin’s First District 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner, Ryannah Glassen, from Union Grove High School to Washington, DC. Ryannah and her mother came to Washington, DC for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition reception.
The need for increased access to community-based mental health services is acute in every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. While the state budget motions approved by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) include some positive investments in mental health, there are
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following news that Governor Evers had signed Assembly Bill 245, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 12, into law. This legislation is a historic change in how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities and
Madison – Today, Governor Evers signed into law Senate Bill 330, which provides more than $1 billion in spendable revenue for K-12 education, including a $325 per pupil increase in each fiscal year on revenue limits, as well as a
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Tuesday, June 20, Governor Tony Evers officially signed into law AB245/SB301, more commonly recognized as the new Shared Revenue Agreement. This deal is being touted as a successful bipartisan accomplishment between Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans that
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 245 was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released the following statement following the signing of the bill: “I am excited to see the shared revenue bill signed into
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Communications Workers of America D4 announced their endorsement for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Sen. Tammy Baldwin knows that Labor and Working families are the backbone of America,” said CWA D4 Vice President Linda L. Hinton. “Tammy
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement in regards to Governor Tony Evers signing of shared revenue and education bills on Tuesday, June 20th: “When we can come together in passing a bipartisan package of bills,
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – thanked state legislators for their work negotiating the repeal of the personal property tax. On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers signed the legislation into law, officially
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new guidance document, “Phragmites australis: A Statewide Management Strategy,” that lays out a Wisconsin-wide approach to managing the non-native plant Phragmites australis subsp. australis (common reed). Non-native Phragmites is an aggressive wetland plant
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Dental Care for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation that would ensure that every service member has premium-free dental care. “Our National Guard and
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leadership for enacting legislation to increase investments in school choice. SB 330 and AB 305, which received bipartisan support
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Public schools advocates ripped Gov. Tony Evers for signing a “reckless and irresponsible” bill that would boost state funding for school vouchers as part of a deal with GOP leaders on shared revenue and education funding. In addition to signing the voucher
The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations is deeply disappointed with the Governor’s decision today to sign into law Senate Bill 330 increasing the amount of public funding for private schools, while the Legislature’s current state budget proposal for a modest special education increase would keep Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) welcomed Wisconsin’s First District 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner, Ryannah Glassen, from Union Grove High School to Washington, DC. Ryannah and her mother came to Washington, DC for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition reception. Her self-portrait was unveiled in the United States Capitol. Her
The need for increased access to community-based mental health services is acute in every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. While the state budget motions approved by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) include some positive investments in mental health, there are also many missed opportunities. As the Protection and Advocacy system
Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following news that Governor Evers had signed Assembly Bill 245, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 12, into law. This legislation is a historic change in how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities and ensures a prosperous future for Wisconsin. “People want government to
Madison – Today, Governor Evers signed into law Senate Bill 330, which provides more than $1 billion in spendable revenue for K-12 education, including a $325 per pupil increase in each fiscal year on revenue limits, as well as a per-pupil aid increase for choice and independent charter schools. Other
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Tuesday, June 20, Governor Tony Evers officially signed into law AB245/SB301, more commonly recognized as the new Shared Revenue Agreement. This deal is being touted as a successful bipartisan accomplishment between Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans that will keep Milwaukee “financially stable.” For the Milwaukee Alliance Against
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 245 was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released the following statement following the signing of the bill: “I am excited to see the shared revenue bill signed into law! This required extensive negotiations on both sides of the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Communications Workers of America D4 announced their endorsement for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Sen. Tammy Baldwin knows that Labor and Working families are the backbone of America,” said CWA D4 Vice President Linda L. Hinton. “Tammy is a proven leader who will make sure ALL Americans
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement in regards to Governor Tony Evers signing of shared revenue and education bills on Tuesday, June 20th: “When we can come together in passing a bipartisan package of bills, Wisconsin wins. It has not been an easy road for
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – thanked state legislators for their work negotiating the repeal of the personal property tax. On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers signed the legislation into law, officially repealing the tax. “For businesses small and large, the state’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new guidance document, “Phragmites australis: A Statewide Management Strategy,” that lays out a Wisconsin-wide approach to managing the non-native plant Phragmites australis subsp. australis (common reed). Non-native Phragmites is an aggressive wetland plant with a wide distribution across the continental United States. Because
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Dental Care for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation that would ensure that every service member has premium-free dental care. “Our National Guard and Reserve members make sacrifices every day to keep us safe,
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leadership for enacting legislation to increase investments in school choice. SB 330 and AB 305, which received bipartisan support in the legislature and were signed into law by Gov.