Dept. of Natural Resources: Highlights importance of maintaining safe dams
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of maintaining safe dams for National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31. Dams are an essential part of the infrastructure in the United States, with over 90,000
Rep. Doyle: Thanks Department of Transportation for reworking highway 35 plan
This week the Department of Transportation notified legislators and local government officials of their plan to move forward with an alternative construction plan for replacing bridges on Highway 35 between Holmen and Trempealeau. Representative Doyle had the following to say:
Dems introduce legislation aiming to protect LGBTQ+ rights
Legislative Democrats and members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced a package of legislation defending LGBTQ+ rights heading into Pride Month in June.
FRI AM Update: Trump administration tabs deep red Shawano County ‘sanctuary’ community refusing to cooperate on immigration
From WisPolitics … — The Trump administration listed deep red Shawano County alongside Dane County, Madison and Milwaukee as the Wisconsin communities refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The release late yesterday included no information on why the communities
Gov. Evers: Kicks off June Dairy Month celebrating Wisconsin’s dairy industry and proud dairy heritage
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month by celebrating and highlighting Wisconsin’s dairy industry, farmers and producers, and the state’s proud dairy heritage in his weekly radio address. Gov. Evers will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community
Forward Latino: Condemns false DHS statement alleging presidential threat
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty- nine states condemns the false statement issued by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Wood County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd P. Wolf’s retirement, effective July 11, 2025. The new judge
THU PM Update: Taxes among next items Joint Finance plans to tackle next, but no details on when
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Finance Committee plans to take up general fund taxes during upcoming executive sessions. But GOP leaders haven’t indicated just when that will happen. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau today released the next batch of budget
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard to send off more than 600 deploying soldiers
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard senior leadership will join the family and friends of over 600 deploying Soldiers for a 11:00 sendoff ceremony at the Kolf Sports Center May 31. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment
WisDems: Ron Johnson continues anti-vaxx, anti-child, anti-medicaid propaganda push
MADISON, Wis. — A Thursday report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was another reminder of how Sen. Ron Johnson continues to work against what is best for his Wisconsin constituents. Instead of working to protect Wisconsinites’ health, Johnson would rather work
Rep. Hysell, Miresse: Call out GOP for closed door wake boat meeting
MADISON, WI— Two Wisconsin Democrats are raising serious concerns after Republican legislators held a closed-door meeting about the effects of wake boats on Wisconsin’s glacial lakes. Wake boats have become a growing concern across the state due to the damage
Rep. Born, Sen. Marklein: Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) in executive session, reasonable investments coupled with right-sizing government
MADISON, WI –The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement after today’s executive session: “Today Joint Finance Republicans voted to invest in important government services while holding
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressman Mark Pocan joins Eau Claire town hall meeting following House passage of cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and more
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This weekend Congressman Mark Pocan will join an in-person town hall meeting in Eau Claire, hosted by Opportunity Wisconsin and a coalition of grassroots groups, to answer questions from Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents as their own
Second Harvest Foodbank: Food assistance is on the line for rural communities
As the recent Budget Reconciliation bill passes the House and moves onto the Senate, it’s important to take a step back and consider how these decisions will affect everyday people in Wisconsin. One of the most concerning provisions would shift
Joint Finance extends DSPS call center jobs, but rejects Evers call to fund those, other positions permanently
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee extended for another three years five project positions in the Department of Safety and Professional Services’ call center operation.