GOP bill would change apprenticeship ratio

Republican lawmakers are seeking to change the state’s apprenticeship law to allow skilled workers to supervise two construction apprentices each, rather than just one.  Sen. Chris Kapenga of Delafield, along with Reps. Dave Maxey of New Berlin and Adam Neylon

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Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement against the DA’s decision to not press criminal charges against Columbus police involved in murder of Sam Sharpe

[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the District Attorney’s Office announced that the five Columbus Police Officers involved in the killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr. during the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 16th, 2024, will not face criminal charges. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this decision

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Request Biden White House and NARA records on politically-motivated investigations into President Trump

WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to release all government records demonstrating the Biden administration’s role in advancing investigations into then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The senators are also opening

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MON PM Update: Kaul joins 14th lawsuit against Trump administration

From WisPolitics … — Dem Attorney General Josh Kaul joined his 14th lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration today, accusing Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of “dismantling” the Department of Health and Human Services.  The lawsuit, filed by 19 states, seeks an order forcing Kennedy to halt further cuts of

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Gov. Evers: Announces lawsuit against latest Trump administration cuts aiming to dismantle Department of Health and Human Services, hurting Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the federal agency that is responsible for helping keep Wisconsinites and

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Sen. Wimberger: Unveils E-Verify bill to protect Wisconsin workers

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-0512, a bill that would require the State of Wisconsin and contractors with contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure workers are legally eligible for their positions: “Congress failed to address a gap

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GOP bill would change apprenticeship ratio

Republican lawmakers are seeking to change the state’s apprenticeship law to allow skilled workers to supervise two construction apprentices each, rather than just one.  Sen. Chris Kapenga of Delafield, along with Reps. Dave Maxey of New Berlin and Adam Neylon of Pewaukee, recently circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to

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Gov. Evers: And Wisconsin Department of Tourism celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, highlight 2025-27 budget investments to bolster the state’s $25 billion tourism industry 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers today are kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which extends from May 4 through May 10 with a statewide tour to highlight Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 Executive Budget investments to continue uplifting travel

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