WED AM Update: State Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Evers’ lawsuit over legislative authority
From WisPolitics … – The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit arguing the Legislature has exceeded its authority by blocking conservation projects. The guv originally asked the court to look at other committee
TUE PM Update: Evers, Republicans continue to spar on PFAS funding; Edming won’t seek reelection
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today said he may sue the Legislature to force action on PFAS funding after Republicans failed to show up for a special meeting he called. Meanwhile, Republicans blasted Evers for vetoing their plan
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates DOJ final rule promoting background checks
MADISON, WI – After the Biden-Harris Administration introduced a new action to implement the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today is a momentous day! Finally, we as a nation are taking definitive steps
WEC: Administrator receives two national awards
MADISON – Meagan Wolfe, the nonpartisan administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, recently received two national awards recognizing her performance in election administration. On April 14, the American Society for Public Administration honored Wolfe as a 2024 recipient of its National Public
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Court issues grant order in Morway v. Morway
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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, school officials and law enforcement discuss importance of OSS trainings ahead of 25th anniversary of Columbine Shooting
WHAT: The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) tomorrow is holding a Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) training in Appleton, Wis. ahead of the 25-year anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Col.
Illgen campaign: Chrissi Illgen announces candidacy for Wisconsin Republican National Committeewoman
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Keyeski campaing: Sarah Keyeski points out Sen. Joan Ballweg’s dereliction of duty
Lodi – Today, 14th State Senate District candidate Sarah Keyeski released the following statement in response to Senator Joan Ballweg’s no-show at this morning’s Special Session for the Joint Committee on Finance: “If you decided to not show up for work,
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Court orders issue for response in LeMieux v. Evers
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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to protect businesses from double income taxation
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after introducing the Interstate Commerce Simplification Act. This bill would prevent states from applying their income tax to businesses who sell goods or services into a state but otherwise have no
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: GREED WATCH: Johnson & Johnson raked in over $21 billion in revenue in the first three months of 2024
This morning, Johnson & Johnson announced it raked in $21.4 billion this quarter – a 2.3 percent increase over last year. They make billions while charging Americans prices up to four times higher than in other countries, forcing patients to
Habush Sinykin: On Senator Duey Stroebel refusing to show up for his constituents
WHITEFISH BAY, WI – Today, in response to Senator Duey Stroebel’s absence from a Joint Finance Meeting to release PFAS funding needed to address the needs of thousands of people across Wisconsin currently without access to safe drinking water, Democratic candidate
Dept. of Transportation: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT officials join Columbia County for safer work zones
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Deputy Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined county and local officials to urge people to drive safely in work zones throughout Wisconsin this construction season. Each year, more than 2,100 crashes happen
A.G. Kaul: Announces airline passenger protection partnership between Wisconsin and U.S. DOT
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines how the attorney general and U.S. DOT
Rep. Edming: Will not seek re-election to the State Assembly
MADISON – After serving the people of the 87th Assembly District for nearly ten years, Representative James “Jimmy Boy” Edming (R-Glen Flora) announced today that he will not be seeking re-election to the State Assembly. With this announcement, Rep. Edming released the