Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds processors to apply for dairy processor grant through January 17
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next round of Dairy Processor Grants through January 17, 2025. A total of $200,000 is available for this round
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of biennial report
The Bureau announces the release of Biennial Report (report 25-01) The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818
Institute for Reforming Government: Alesha Guenther joins IRG as marketing and communications director
DELAFIELD, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is thrilled to announce Alesha Guenther as the organization’s Marketing and Communications Director. Alesha will promote IRG’s mission of building bridges, connecting people to policy, and solving kitchen table issues to stakeholders,
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Homelessness solutions come from citizens, not government
Homelessness rates are beginning to climb again as the costs of living have been skyrocketing, in part, due to government policies and actions. Unfortunately, the same agencies that are responsible for these policies are also the ones making it harder
Gov. Evers: Celebrates Wisconsin’s highest enrollment ever on HealthCare.gov
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, according to new enrollment data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,306,470 Wisconsinites have signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), marking the highest enrollment Wisconsin has ever reached. This year… Please log in to
UW-Green Bay: UW-Green Bay and Sheboygan area manufacturers unveil new training program
Green Bay, Wis. — Current and prospective UW-Green Bay students have a new option to earn a competitive wage while receiving tuition reimbursement and networking, training and experience in a key business sector in Wisconsin. Through the Future Leaders in Manufacturing program,
FRI AM Update: Evers issues energy emergency in response to cold weather
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in response to severe regional cold weather, noting in an executive order its impact on distribution of residential heating fuel. Yesterday’s release announcing the order notes multiple suppliers
Voter ID amendment headed for Assembly vote
The proposal, if approved Tuesday as expected, would add a question to the April ballot asking voters to enshrine the voter ID requirement in the state constitution, ensuring the current law could not be overturned.
Americans for Prosperity reports $1M digital buy backing Schimel
That pushes the group’s investment in the race to more than $1.3 million since mid-November.
THU PM Update: Baldwin backs advancing GOP border security bill, but has ‘major concerns’
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, today voted to advance a GOP bill aiming to bolster border security and combat crimes perpetrated by noncitizens, despite having “major concerns” about the legislation. The Laken Riley Act cleared a
WisDems: CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Backlog Brad tries to rewrite history of his failure to keep Wisconsin safe
MADISON, Wis. — In a wildly hypocritical op-ed this week, extreme far-right candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Brad Schimel made a feeble attempt at rewriting the history of how he failed to deliver justice for victims across Wisconsin. As attorney general, Backlog Brad allowed
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address highlighting pathway for Wisconsinites to enshrine the will of the people
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement that in his upcoming 2025-27 biennial budget, he will propose requiring the Wisconsin State Legislature to allow the people of Wisconsin to put binding referenda on the ballot in Wisconsin,
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin joins $17 million multi-state enforcement settlement with Edward Jones
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), today announced Wisconsin has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) resulting from an investigation into the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps secure over $38 million investment in Wisconsin commuter rail service
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is making an over $38.6 million investment into Amtrak’s Borealis Service, which runs from Chicago to Minneapolis with eight stops in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells,
Rep. Taylor: Sworn in for the 2025-2026 legislative session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was sworn in today at the StateCapitol as the State Representative for the 11th Assembly District. Rep. Sequanna Taylor willserve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: AssemblyCommittee on Criminal Justice