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Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal
There are so many places, events and things to do that will get Blugolds out exploring the campus and community. See why Eau Claire is consistently listed among the cool, hip, small cities in which to live. 1) Apple picking
Allowing absentee ballots to be counted earlier and reported in a more timely manner should be helpful and increase trust in outcomes.
How Democrats lost the working class
Debate over whether tariffs will bring back the hallowed days of American “factory towns” or unleash a new set of economic troubles continues, especially in states such as Wisconsin, where manufacturing traditions run deep.
MADISON, Wis. — As October creeps in, Wisconsin Republicans are sounding the alarm on the Democrats’ reckless government shutdown – a true House of Horrors that’s haunting hardworking Americans and Wisconsinites alike. This partisan nightmare, orchestrated by extreme Democrats in Washington,
The future isn’t about competing models; it’s about complementary missions that support all learners, at every stage, and help them turn their education into a lifelong advantage.
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Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect
The idea of a child suffering from a disease that is 100% preventable is unacceptable.
We call for GHC to voluntarily recognize its workers’ chosen bargaining unit, and to observe neutrality in respect to all future unionization activities, as well as to increase transparency and democracy.
Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four Speaker’s Task Forces for 2025. Each Assembly task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair. “The objective is for each bipartisan
MADISON – Today, the formation of and appointments to four new legislative task forces were announced. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was appointed Vice Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Protecting Kids. The task force is set to consider several
EAU CLAIRE, WI – City Council President Emily Berge released the following statementfollowing the government shutdown. “Derrick Van Orden and Donald Trump are putting billionaires over everyday Americans.Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House and shoulder the full responsibility
Program created and funded by Gov. Evers supported new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center to house local startups, promote economic development in Southeast Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined local leaders, community members, and representatives from the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood for the grand opening of
Hi, I’m Representative Dave Armstrong and I represent the 67 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about Assembly Bill 182; a bill I authored. This bill strengthens Wisconsin’s affordable housing tax credit program by clarifying eligibility,
MADISON, WI – This afternoon, the other members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking were officially announced. As the chair of this task force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement: “I’m proud to officially welcome my
A Win for American Families MADISON, WI – Rep. Gustafson, Chair of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Science, Technology, and AI Committee, praises President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for doubling funding for the Childhood Cancer Data
Report offers 2024 Homicide Data, highlights the need for a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force, and examines the impact of funding instability on programs and survivors Madison – According to the newly released annual End Domestic
Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect during the height of the 2025 construction season. We, the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response.
There are so many places, events and things to do that will get Blugolds out exploring the campus and community. See why Eau Claire is consistently listed among the cool, hip, small cities in which to live. 1) Apple picking Nothing says Midwest fall like the crunch of a fresh-picked
Allowing absentee ballots to be counted earlier and reported in a more timely manner should be helpful and increase trust in outcomes.
How Democrats lost the working class
Debate over whether tariffs will bring back the hallowed days of American “factory towns” or unleash a new set of economic troubles continues, especially in states such as Wisconsin, where manufacturing traditions run deep.
MADISON, Wis. — As October creeps in, Wisconsin Republicans are sounding the alarm on the Democrats’ reckless government shutdown – a true House of Horrors that’s haunting hardworking Americans and Wisconsinites alike. This partisan nightmare, orchestrated by extreme Democrats in Washington, is jeopardizing vital lifelines for our heroes, families, and communities,
The future isn’t about competing models; it’s about complementary missions that support all learners, at every stage, and help them turn their education into a lifelong advantage.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect during the height of the 2025 construction season. We, the
The idea of a child suffering from a disease that is 100% preventable is unacceptable.
We call for GHC to voluntarily recognize its workers’ chosen bargaining unit, and to observe neutrality in respect to all future unionization activities, as well as to increase transparency and democracy.
Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four Speaker’s Task Forces for 2025. Each Assembly task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair. “The objective is for each bipartisan task force to start their work this fall by talking
MADISON – Today, the formation of and appointments to four new legislative task forces were announced. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was appointed Vice Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Protecting Kids. The task force is set to consider several aspects of today’s digital age on youth development, including the
EAU CLAIRE, WI – City Council President Emily Berge released the following statementfollowing the government shutdown. “Derrick Van Orden and Donald Trump are putting billionaires over everyday Americans.Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House and shoulder the full responsibility ofthis shutdown and its harm to the American people. In
Program created and funded by Gov. Evers supported new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center to house local startups, promote economic development in Southeast Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined local leaders, community members, and representatives from the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood for the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center, the completion of w…
Hi, I’m Representative Dave Armstrong and I represent the 67 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about Assembly Bill 182; a bill I authored. This bill strengthens Wisconsin’s affordable housing tax credit program by clarifying eligibility, improving flexibility for investors, and expanding access to rural communities.
MADISON, WI – This afternoon, the other members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking were officially announced. As the chair of this task force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement: “I’m proud to officially welcome my fellow task force members,” said Rep. Jacobson. “In the months
A Win for American Families MADISON, WI – Rep. Gustafson, Chair of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Science, Technology, and AI Committee, praises President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for doubling funding for the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative, raising its annual budget from $50 million to $100
Report offers 2024 Homicide Data, highlights the need for a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force, and examines the impact of funding instability on programs and survivors Madison – According to the newly released annual End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Homicide Report, 109 people in Wisconsin lost their lives to