Mosinee Mayor Brent Jacobson: Announces assembly run
Mosinee Mayor and Republican Brent Jacobson announced today that he will run for State Assembly this fall in the newly created 87 th District. In announcing, Jacobson said: “As I talk to people in and around my community, they are
TUE News Summary: Paired incumbents consider future after signing of Evers’ maps
TOP STORIES Paired incumbents weigh political futures under Gov. Tony Evers’ maps … Some Democrats have said pairing incumbents is an inevitable result of undoing the baked-in Republican advantage * Sen. Cowles, paired with Wimberger, Jacque, “The district that I’ve
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 25-March 2
MADISON, Wis. – The spring of 2023 saw historic flooding hit parts of Wisconsin, which forced roads to close and put communities in danger. As spring weather returns to the state, ReadyWisconsin asks everyone to plan for the possibility floodwaters
Republicans vow to win on Evers’ maps
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed Republicans would still win majorities in the Legislature under Gov. Tony Evers’ maps.
TUE AM Update: Kapenga move may create hurdle for ROFR; Jefferson leaving state GOP
From WisPolitics … — Senate President Chris Kapenga has referred the Assembly’s controversial transmission line bill to the Natural Resources and Energy Committee even though his chamber’s version of the legislation has already cleared a committee chaired by the co-author.
Gov. Evers: Announces support is available for many Northern Wisconsin businesses affected by lack of winter snow
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced that many Wisconsin businesses may be eligible for a federal disaster loan program if they have suffered losses due to this year’s unusually mild winter, which lacked
Jefferson stepping down as state GOP’s executive director
Mark Jefferson is stepping down next month after five years as the state GOP’s executive director.
WisGOP: Jefferson stepping down from RPW executive director post
After five years as Executive Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, Mark Jefferson will be departing the RPW in early March. He previously served the Party in the same position from 2007 to 2011 and has served with five
MON PM Update: Republicans vow to win on Evers’ maps; guv pledges to push for new, nonpartisan redistricting process if Dems take Legislature
From WisPolitics … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today vowed Republicans would still win majorities in the Legislature under Gov. Tony Evers’ maps. Meanwhile, Evers called today’s development just one step in the push
Bare campaign: To run for reelection to the 80th State Assembly District
Today, Governor Evers signed a new map into law, which restores balance to Wisconsin’s legislative districts. “Today is a day for celebration. It’s also a day that shows working hard with integrity in organizing, political campaigns, and public service pays off.
Rep. Goeben: Gov. Evers’ maps
Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) released the following statement on the legislative maps signed by Governor Evers. “Today, Governor Evers enacted Act 94, which officially changes every Assembly and Senate district throughout the state. If the Democrats cannot
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus: Response to the Governor’s map
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Today, Governor Evers signed into law his version of fair maps for Wisconsin. As a caucus, we have stood and continued to fight for
Northern Legislators: Open letter: Encourage Gov. Evers to declare economic injury disaster
Dear Governor Evers, As members of the Legislature who represent portions of Northern Wisconsin, we’re respectfully asking you to work with the United States Small Business Administration to properly declare an economic injury disaster area for our areas of that
Sen. Felzkowski: New map lines for the 12th Senate District
Madison, WI – On Monday, Governor Tony Evers signed into law the legislative district maps that had been passed by the Legislature the week prior. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), who upheld her constitutional duty by voting on these maps, had this
Dept. of Natural Resources: To make $460,000 available for wetland restoration projects; application period now open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages conservation groups, government organizations and private landowners to apply for a share of the $460,000 available through a federal Natural Resources Conservation Service grant. The DNR will use these dollars