Dept. of Trade, Agriculture and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin requires Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs and exhibitions
MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating
WCMA: Applauds Senate Republican Farm Bill framework
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members commended U.S. Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill framework, released today by Senate Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR). “We’re grateful to Senator Boozman and Republicans serving on the Senate Agriculture
TUE PM Update: MPS corrective plan calls for filling a dozen vacant finance positions
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Public Schools will try to fill at least a dozen vacant positions in its Finance Department as part of a corrective plan to deliver overdue financial data to the state and shore up the district’s
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Announces actions related to resolving district finance issues
Phone: 414-475-8284Email: governance@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Today’s Submission of Corrective Action Plan Marks Milestone in Collaboration with State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has submitted an updated, draft Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to the Wisconsin Department of
State Supreme Court suspends Troupis from judicial ethics advisory committee following felony charge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended attorney Jim Troupis from a committee that advises judges on ethics after he was charged with a felony for participating in the false electors scheme. Today’s order didn’t cite a reason for Troupis’
Braatz campaign: Washington County Sheriff Schulteis endorses Barry Braatz for Washington District Attorney
[Washington County, WI] Barry Braatz, Republican candidate for Washington County District Attorney, announced today that he has received the endorsement of Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis. Braatz’s no-nonsense approach to crime and neighborhood safety has earned him the support of
Vos campaign: Statement on opponent Andrew Cegielski dropping out of Republican primary for 33rd Assembly District
Rochester….Robin Vos made this statement following the news that Republican primary opponent Andrew Cegielski has decided not to take part in a Republican primary challenge for state Assembly: “I want to thank Andrew for being transparent about his decision not
Rep. Rozar: Authors letter opposing EPA rule
Madison — Last week, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) circulated a letter to her Legislative colleagues urging Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to support legislation overturning an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rule. The letter has received the support of 28 legislators from both the
WisDems: Sen. Smith: Republicans leaving hospitals in the lurch
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday in the Cap Times, state Senator Jeff Smith slammed Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee for making excuses and withholding funding for hospitals while western Wisconsin faces a drastic health care shortage. Republicans on the GOP-controlled JFC
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul attends Office of School Safety Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management training in Hudson, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today visited the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) training in Hudson, Wis. BTAM trainings are designed to provide school administrators, school mental health
Crawford campaign: Judge launches campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, pledges to protect rights and freedoms and stop right-wing takeover of the court
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford announced her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday, highlighting the importance of protecting Wisconsinites’ rights and freedoms as right-wing extremists fight to take back control of the court. As a
Dept. of Justice: Phil Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. assessed $209,641.47 for violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater laws at their CAFO located in Sparta, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced that Monroe County Judge Mark L. Goodman issued an order requiring Phil G. Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. to pay
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Appeals Court affirms decision to deny permit for controversial Lake Superior water bottling proposal
Madison, WI—Today, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that prevents a Bayfield company from bottling and selling water from a private artesian well located within the Lake Superior watershed. The decision is the latest development in a legal battle stemming
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Americans for Contraception: 91% of Americans support the legality of birth control; 4 in 5 Americans support legislation protecting access to contraception
MADISON, WI— In case you missed it, new Navigator Research polling reveals that 91% of Americans support the legality of contraception. Eighty-one percent of Americans, including 90% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents, support legislation protecting access to contraception,