Evers calls for drop box Wausau mayor removed to be ‘restored immediately’
Gov. Tony Evers called for a Wausau absentee ballot drop box to be “restored immediately” after the mayor generated national attention for donning a hard hat and work vest to remove it from outside City Hall and place it in his office. Meanwhile, the city clerk has referred the issue to the Marathon County DA.
THU PM Update: Underly urges lawmakers to release funding for literacy law
From WisPolitics … — State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fourth State of Education address today urged legislators to release funding for the state’s new literacy law. Meanwhile, Underly also said the state must reimburse special education costs at least
Marquette University: Continues water research initiatives with $4.2 million Department of Defense grant for ‘In Defense of Water’ project
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s “In Defense of Water” project has received its third grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, worth $4.2 million, to continue developing novel, sustainable technologies to protect human health and the environment, treat sewage, and provide
Rep. Vining: On Dr. Underly’s 2024 State of Education address: public school funding shouldn’t be partisan
MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “Every child in
Wisconsin Conservation Voices: Wisconsin Native Vote is engaging voters in a variety of ways this election season to ensure Native voices are heard on Nov. 5
WISCONSIN – This election, Wisconsin Native Vote plans to increase voter turnout among Wisconsin’s tribal communities by engaging voters in a variety of ways, including billboards, art installations, events, canvassing, mail pieces, and more. Wisconsin is home to over 70,000
Sen. Ballweg: Statement on dairy producer survey results
Madison…The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced results of the 2024 Dairy Producer Survey. DATCP sent a survey to more than 5,400 bovine milk producer license holders and 1,611 responded. Senator Ballweg released the following statement: “Almost every
WisDems: ICYMI – Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would save the state $1.7B, report finds
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WPR detailed a new report that found Republican politicians like Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel are holding Wisconsin back by repeatedly blocking Medicaid expansion and costing Wisconsin $1.7 billion in savings. Like clockwork, Republicans like Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Eastern equine encephalitis confirmed in Marathon County horse
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that an unvaccinated 2-year-old gelding in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE
Harris campaign: ICYMI- Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords rallies voters for Vice President Harris in Bayside and Wauwatosa
Yesterday, former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords and local leaders campaigned for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz in Bayside and Wauwatosa, making clear the contrast between Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats’ vision for a more hopeful future and Donald
Dept. of Workforce Development: Celebrating 51 years of the Rehabilitation Act
By: Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek Wisconsin’s workforce has changed dramatically over the past 51 years. Today’s workforce has been shaped by a variety of factors – population growth, technological advancements, cultural shifts – and also by increased
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating national clean energy week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Clean Energy Week and highlighting the launch of the new U.S Climate Alliance Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative. Bolstered by robust federal investment by the Biden-Harris Administration toward building a national clean energy economy,
Climate Action Campaign: Racine Mayor Cory Mason, state and local officials highlight federal climate investments supporting city’s clean energy expansion
RACINE, WI – Today, Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined clean energy advocates and other local leaders to showcase the city’s leadership in clean energy, sustainability, and climate action. With the support of federal investments stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act
WisDems: Wausau Mayor Diny caught red-handed denying Wisconsinites voting access
MADISON, Wis. — Wausau Mayor Doug Diny landed himself in hot water this week after he was caught on surveillance footage caving to Donald Trump’s election conspiracy theories and removing Wausau’s absentee ballot drop box from outside City Hall. “Disguised” in a
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode who lost his life in WWII
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #241 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in honor of U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode, who lost his life
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams lack of transparency from feds surrounding attempted assassination of President Trump
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Jesse Watters Primetime to discuss the findings of the newly released bipartisan report on the U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) security planning, communications, and coordination failures leading up to the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butle…