WisGOP: Kenosha County Sheriff tells Peter Barca not to run against Bryan Steil
MADISON, Wis. – Peter Barca is thinking about running against Congressman Bryan Steil. That would be a mistake. Just ask Sheriff David Zoerner of Peter Barca’s hometown of Kenosha County: “I’m hearing that Peter Barca is considering running against Bryan Steil.
Gov. Evers: Signs bill barring sale of certain unsafe lighters to prevent fires, keep kids and families safe
PITTSVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers today at Pittsville Elementary School signed Assembly Bill 917, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 271, which prohibits the sale of counterfeit and unsafe lighters to help combat the dangerous rise in knock-off lighters that fail American
Sen. Testin: Bill banning unsafe lighters signed into law
PITTSVILLE, Wis. – Earlier today, a bipartisan bill authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) that bans the sale of counterfeit and unsafe lighters in Wisconsin was signed into law at a ceremony held at Pittsville Elementary School. China and
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Speaks with Prime Minister Netanyahu following letter requesting a joint address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement after having an opportunity to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a Joint Address to Congress. “I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu taking the time to field questions from us
Dept. of Workforce Development: New job growth estimates: A positive outlook for Wisconsin’s workforce and economy
According to the recently published short-term industry employment projections for 2023-2025, Wisconsin’s workforce and economic landscape are expected to continue significant growth. The projections indicate that the state has made a remarkable recovery from COVID-19, with employment fully restored as
Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 5
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s election results, former President Donald Trump’s visit to Green Bay, the U.S. Senate race and more.
Dept. of Corrections: Classes resume at Waupun Correctional Institution education building as DOC graduates largest class to date
WAUPUN, Wis. – In-person classes resumed this week in the education building at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) – one of several steps WCI has taken recently toward ending modified movement. Currently, classes focus on preparing persons in our care for General
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $2 million to help Wisconsin farmers and rural businesses cut energy costs
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $2.2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements and cut their energy costs by thousands of dollars each year.
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Reflects on first term successes
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the success of his first term in office. Sworn into office in May of 2020, David Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss factors behind lawmakers’ exodus from the Wisconsin Legislature
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their take on why so many state lawmakers are retiring their positions amid new legislative district maps. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Americans for Contraceptives: President Biden’s Wisconsin visit comes amid contentious time for upholding the right to contraception
As President Biden sets off for his April 8th visit to Wisconsin, the fight for the right to contraception takes on significant importance. Wisconsin represents a crucial battleground in the nationwide effort to safeguard individuals’ fundamental right to contraception through the passage
Rep. Penterman: Reflects on a productive Legislative Session with recent bill signings
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman released the following statement regarding three bills he authored becoming law. “I saw the opportunity to improve the lives of Wisconsinites by updating worker’s compensation, foreclosure, and school bus safety laws,” said Rep. Penterman.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul takes action to defend Wisconsinites from predatory personal lending company
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that he has joined a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance for widespread violations of consumer protection laws. The suit alleges that Mariner Finance charged consumers for hidden add-on products that consumers either didn’t
Dept. of Workforce Development: Vets Ready Employer Initiative seeks employers who go above and beyond for Veterans
MADISON – Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans are encouraged to apply now to the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) designation awarded to organizations that go above and beyond for the veteran workforce. Vets
Gov. Evers: Signs Assembly Bill 558 highlighting the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial
MOUNT HOREB — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 558, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 270, which adds the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial to state highway maps. With the enactment of Act 270, the memorial will join 16 other veterans’ sites that are statutorily included on Wisconsin’s official state highway map. The governor wa… Please