Rep. Considine: Announces retirement

Madison –Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) has announced that he will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Considine issued the following on his retirement: “I am grateful for the privilege of serving the constituents of the 81st Assembly District

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DATCP: Announces Dairy Processor Grant recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these

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Don Leake and WIMAP: A border concern

In Clarke v WEC the current Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against at least fifty years of tradition and decreed that a plain text meaning of “contiguous” be applied to Assembly districts. Will it take the same constitutionalist approach concerning district borders and demand that they be aligned with ward lines?

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Frederick Butzen: Train lover sees KRM as a white elephant

Unless there’s more to this proposal, it’s clear that KRM would be a white elephant, providing poorer service than is available now from Amtrak and Coach USA, siphoning passengers from them while not attracting new passengers, all at the cost potentially of many millions of dollars.

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on bipartisan tax legislation

“Today I voted no on H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. I see this bill as a missed opportunity to make meaningful tax reforms for both individuals and corporations. While this legislation includes many generous corporate tax cuts, in comparison, there are only

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WED PM Update: DOJ urges SCOWIS to reject Phillips lawsuit

From WisPolitics … — The state Department of Justice today argued Dean Phillips’ effort to force his way onto Wisconsin’s Dem presidential primary ballot should be rejected because the Minnesota congressman waited too long to file his lawsuit. The Presidential Preference Selection Committee, made up of Dem and GOP appointees,

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Sen. Spreitzer: Introduces bipartisan legislation establishing shared revenue advisory council

MADISON – Yesterday, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced bipartisan legislation toestablish a shared revenue advisory council in Wisconsin with Representatives Sue Conley (D-Janesville), Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville), Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee), Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove). Senator Spreitzer released the following statement: “This session, the legislature … Please log

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to combat illicit digital asset transactions

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act to align criminal and banking statutes and clarify the U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) investigative authority over crimes related to illicit digital asset transactions. USSS investigates a variety of cyber-related criminal activity, including the illicit use o… Please

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Rep. Considine: Announces retirement

Madison –Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) has announced that he will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Considine issued the following on his retirement: “I am grateful for the privilege of serving the constituents of the 81st Assembly District and surrounding areas. I have enjoyed this job immensely and

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WDA: Newly signed laws will increase access to care, grow Wisconsin’s dental workforce and put patients in control of their benefits

The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Chris Hansen (Manitowoc), who joined Gov. Tony Evers, lawmakers and other advocates at Northcentral Technical College Center for Health Sciences in Wausau this morning as the governor signed an important package of oral health legislation into law. “On behalf

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DATCP: Announces Dairy Processor Grant recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and s…

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Don Leake and WIMAP: A border concern

In Clarke v WEC the current Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against at least fifty years of tradition and decreed that a plain text meaning of “contiguous” be applied to Assembly districts. Will it take the same constitutionalist approach concerning district borders and demand that they be aligned with ward lines?

Read More »

Frederick Butzen: Train lover sees KRM as a white elephant

Unless there’s more to this proposal, it’s clear that KRM would be a white elephant, providing poorer service than is available now from Amtrak and Coach USA, siphoning passengers from them while not attracting new passengers, all at the cost potentially of many millions of dollars.

Read More »