Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Private attorneys representing GOP legislative leaders acknowledge the Senate’s vote last month to oust Meagan Wolfe as the state’s top elections official was “symbolic” and they have no power to appoint an
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers announcement allocating $170 million in federal pandemic relief to the Child Care Counts program: “Governor Evers vetoed the largest tax cut in state history and
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission or GAZA Act for short. This legislation would prevent the Biden administration from issuing new visas or paroling holders of Palestinian Authority passports into the United
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is joining a national celebration of forest products this week. National Forest Products Week (Oct. 15-21, 2023) highlights the value of forest products, their many contributions to society and the vital
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) voted last Thursday to protect minors from life-altering gender surgery (Assembly Bill 465) and save women’s sports in Wisconsin (Assembly Bills 377 and 378). “Minors are particularly susceptible to making emotional, impulsive
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of New London is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes: Replacement of
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ allocation of $170 million in available pandemic relief funding to continue Child Care Counts payments through June 2025, a measure which will provide some stability and welcome relief to the early childhood
Raising Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ allocation of $170 million in available pandemic relief funding to continue Child Care Counts payments through June 2025, a measure which will provide some stability and welcome relief to the early childhood field that
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced legislation to provide state, local, and school buildings with free menstrual products. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Menstruation is a natural process that has been stigmatized, hidden, and treated
Derrick Van Orden hasn’t said a word about the Farm Bill since he let it expire 16 days ago, much less done anything to pass a new one. Instead, Van Orden is sending a performative tweet about National Farmer’s Day that does nothing to
Madison – According to the newly released annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report, 96 people in Wisconsin lost their lives to domestic violence (DV) in 2022 – 16 more deaths than the previous year. This is the highest total since End Abuse began releasing the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a video message to Wisconsinites, announced he’s directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program at current levels through June
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Senator Dianne Hesselbein circulated a proposal to close the ghost gun loophole to keep Wisconsinites safe. On September 19, 2018, the Middleton community fell victim to this loophole when a gunman opened fire
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) introduction the Educational Reform Bill Package on Monday. Her office issued the following statement: “Given the fractures that have deepened between parents, teachers, and school districts over the past few years, Rep. Dittrich
MADISON – Today, Republicans on the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges adopted a substitute amendment to Governor Evers’ Special Session Bill 1, the Governor’s workforce initiatives package. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement: “Today, Senate Republicans adopted a
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Private attorneys representing GOP legislative leaders acknowledge the Senate’s vote last month to oust Meagan Wolfe as the state’s top elections official was “symbolic” and they have no power to appoint an interim while she continues serving in the job. But Friday’s
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers announcement allocating $170 million in federal pandemic relief to the Child Care Counts program: “Governor Evers vetoed the largest tax cut in state history and then spent months going around the state telling child care
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission or GAZA Act for short. This legislation would prevent the Biden administration from issuing new visas or paroling holders of Palestinian Authority passports into the United States. “Following the horrific attack by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists on innocent
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is joining a national celebration of forest products this week. National Forest Products Week (Oct. 15-21, 2023) highlights the value of forest products, their many contributions to society and the vital role they play in our daily lives. Many Wisconsinites appreciate
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) voted last Thursday to protect minors from life-altering gender surgery (Assembly Bill 465) and save women’s sports in Wisconsin (Assembly Bills 377 and 378). “Minors are particularly susceptible to making emotional, impulsive decisions due to the fact that their brains do not
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of New London is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes: Replacement of watermains on Quincy Street, Beckert Road, Bruce Street, Wolf River
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ allocation of $170 million in available pandemic relief funding to continue Child Care Counts payments through June 2025, a measure which will provide some stability and welcome relief to the early childhood field that has been struggling while planning for the original
Raising Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ allocation of $170 million in available pandemic relief funding to continue Child Care Counts payments through June 2025, a measure which will provide some stability and welcome relief to the early childhood field that has been struggling while planning for the original anticipated end
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced legislation to provide state, local, and school buildings with free menstrual products. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Menstruation is a natural process that has been stigmatized, hidden, and treated with shame and derision. Menstrual products are necessities, not luxuries,
Derrick Van Orden hasn’t said a word about the Farm Bill since he let it expire 16 days ago, much less done anything to pass a new one. Instead, Van Orden is sending a performative tweet about National Farmer’s Day that does nothing to help the more than 64,100 farms in Wisconsin or the 30,300 dairy jobs in
Madison – According to the newly released annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report, 96 people in Wisconsin lost their lives to domestic violence (DV) in 2022 – 16 more deaths than the previous year. This is the highest total since End Abuse began releasing the data in 2000 and a 20% increase from last year’s
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a video message to Wisconsinites, announced he’s directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program at current levels through June 2025. While the emergency stopgap measure does not meet the
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Senator Dianne Hesselbein circulated a proposal to close the ghost gun loophole to keep Wisconsinites safe. On September 19, 2018, the Middleton community fell victim to this loophole when a gunman opened fire in a local workplace. Despite the fact that the gunman
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) introduction the Educational Reform Bill Package on Monday. Her office issued the following statement: “Given the fractures that have deepened between parents, teachers, and school districts over the past few years, Rep. Dittrich along with Senators Knodl and Quinn introduced a dual focus
MADISON – Today, Republicans on the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges adopted a substitute amendment to Governor Evers’ Special Session Bill 1, the Governor’s workforce initiatives package. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement: “Today, Senate Republicans adopted a substitute amendment to the Governor’s special session bi… Please log