GOP state Rep. Chuck Wichgers is circulated a new resolution seeking to impeach Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes with a more extensive call to remove her stuck in committee.
The state Elections Commission has dropped an effort by GOP appointees to encourage clerks to allow observers to be as close to election activities as allowed under the law unless it would interfere with voting.
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today said “we are not done yet” targeting DEI in state government after a legislative committee signed off on pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees. The Rochester Republican agreed to a
On the 9th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: FDA approval. Anti-abortion advocates, represented by a far-right legal organization, have filed a lawsuit before a federal judge in Texas with the sweeping aim of a nationwide ban on
Statement from Clean Wisconsin Water and Agriculture Program Director Sara Walling about the Governor’s actions on PFAS today: “Communities across Wisconsin are dealing with toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contaminating their drinking water, groundwater, lakes and streams. This year, $125 million
MADISON, WI – After accepting the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County’s 2023 Champion for Children Award, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am so honored to accept the designation of Champion for Children; as a legislator dedicated
In the weeks since Donald Trump reignited calls to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he has repeated his public threats at least six times. Once again, the likely Republican nominee is running on repeal — even as the health
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement reflecting on his first year in office: “I was elected to make sure that Northern Wisconsin is not forgotten in the political process down here in Madison. From legislative victories
La Crosse, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced three actions to address PFAS pollution in Wisconsin. Governor Evers requested the release of $125 million from the state budget to address PFAS pollution, legislation to allow the DNR’s PFAS groundwater standards to
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) vote on the University of Wisconsin (UW) System compensation plan: “I am very pleased that JCOER finally approved the compensation
GREEN BAY – This morning, Governor Evers instructed the DNR to submit a 13.10 Joint Finance Committee request for the $125 million set aside in the 25-27 Biennial Budget for PFAS contamination treatment and remediation. No action has been taken by
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers made two important announcements today. The first regarding funding PFAS remediation, the second about setting groundwater standards. First, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is submitting a request to the Joint Finance Committee to unlock funding
Washington, DC – This year, the GOP laid bare their plans for American health care: they are going to fight tooth and nail to raise costs even higher, deny coverage to millions of people, and slash funding for critical programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced a new partnership between Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen the Badger State’s food supply through the Baldwin-backed American Rescue Plan. Through this agreement, USDA and the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to submit a formal request to the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide. The $125
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Admiral Linda Fagan, United States Coast Guard Academy Commandant, demanding the Coast Guard immediately provide all records responsive to PSI’s probe
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of Attorneys General provided input to the Federal Communications Commission which has now amended a rule governing telemarketing communications, requiring individual businesses to obtain written consent from consumers before sending
BARABOO, Wis. — With a festive holiday atmosphere, the Wisconsin Challenge Academy celebrated the graduation of its 51st class during a Dec. 16 ceremony at Baraboo High School. The graduating class included 98 cadets from 33 counties. This fall, the
MADISON, Wis. – Six years ago this week Republicans and former President Donald Trump passed a massive tax handout to big corporations and the wealthiest Americans, with little benefit to working families in Wisconsin. Now, after trillions have been added to the
GOP state Rep. Chuck Wichgers is circulated a new resolution seeking to impeach Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes with a more extensive call to remove her stuck in committee.
The state Elections Commission has dropped an effort by GOP appointees to encourage clerks to allow observers to be as close to election activities as allowed under the law unless it would interfere with voting.
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today said “we are not done yet” targeting DEI in state government after a legislative committee signed off on pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees. The Rochester Republican agreed to a deal with UW leaders that curtails diversity, equity and inclusion
On the 9th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: FDA approval. Anti-abortion advocates, represented by a far-right legal organization, have filed a lawsuit before a federal judge in Texas with the sweeping aim of a nationwide ban on mifepristone, which is used for medication abortions. The plaintiffs argue
Statement from Clean Wisconsin Water and Agriculture Program Director Sara Walling about the Governor’s actions on PFAS today: “Communities across Wisconsin are dealing with toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contaminating their drinking water, groundwater, lakes and streams. This year, $125 million was included in the state budget to help those communities
MADISON, WI – After accepting the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County’s 2023 Champion for Children Award, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am so honored to accept the designation of Champion for Children; as a legislator dedicated to making our community and state a safe and healthy
In the weeks since Donald Trump reignited calls to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he has repeated his public threats at least six times. Once again, the likely Republican nominee is running on repeal — even as the health care law is more popular and covers more people than
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement reflecting on his first year in office: “I was elected to make sure that Northern Wisconsin is not forgotten in the political process down here in Madison. From legislative victories to budget victories to engaging with my constituents, I want
La Crosse, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced three actions to address PFAS pollution in Wisconsin. Governor Evers requested the release of $125 million from the state budget to address PFAS pollution, legislation to allow the DNR’s PFAS groundwater standards to move forward, and enacting legislation to regulate and respond to
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) vote on the University of Wisconsin (UW) System compensation plan: “I am very pleased that JCOER finally approved the compensation plan for UW employees. I have been fighting for these
GREEN BAY – This morning, Governor Evers instructed the DNR to submit a 13.10 Joint Finance Committee request for the $125 million set aside in the 25-27 Biennial Budget for PFAS contamination treatment and remediation. No action has been taken by the Republican-majority state legislature to make use of these funds
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers made two important announcements today. The first regarding funding PFAS remediation, the second about setting groundwater standards. First, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is submitting a request to the Joint Finance Committee to unlock funding from the $125 million PFAS Trust Fund that was passed
Washington, DC – This year, the GOP laid bare their plans for American health care: they are going to fight tooth and nail to raise costs even higher, deny coverage to millions of people, and slash funding for critical programs. This year alone, Republicans have tried to repeal the Inflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced a new partnership between Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen the Badger State’s food supply through the Baldwin-backed American Rescue Plan. Through this agreement, USDA and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to submit a formal request to the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide. The $125 million in funding was deliberated, negotiated, and approved through the
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Admiral Linda Fagan, United States Coast Guard Academy Commandant, demanding the Coast Guard immediately provide all records responsive to PSI’s probe into sexual assault and harassment at the U.S. Coast Guard
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of Attorneys General provided input to the Federal Communications Commission which has now amended a rule governing telemarketing communications, requiring individual businesses to obtain written consent from consumers before sending robotexts and making robocalls. Under the prior rule, lead generating
BARABOO, Wis. — With a festive holiday atmosphere, the Wisconsin Challenge Academy celebrated the graduation of its 51st class during a Dec. 16 ceremony at Baraboo High School. The graduating class included 98 cadets from 33 counties. This fall, the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy celebrated 25 years of helping
MADISON, Wis. – Six years ago this week Republicans and former President Donald Trump passed a massive tax handout to big corporations and the wealthiest Americans, with little benefit to working families in Wisconsin. Now, after trillions have been added to the national debt thanks to this package, Republicans in Congress continue