Sen. LeMahieu: Announces finance team
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WED News Summary: Felony case turnarounds improve; Businesses weigh in on Trump tariff plan
TOP STORIES In Wisconsin, justice is getting somewhat speedier as court backlogs easeLast year, felony cases were resolved five days faster on average [259] compared to 2022 [despite higher caseloads: 44,128 felonies, about 260 more] … In 2019, a WI
Dept. of Natural Resources: Deadlines approaching for bear and turkey harvest authorization applications
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2025 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Hunters can apply for
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan bill to honor Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper signed into law
(Washington, D.C.) On November 25th, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (WI-06) bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the “Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building” was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Introduced in
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Raymond School Board admits Dec. 2022 retreat was illegal
Settlement resolves lawsuit challenging Board meeting held at private residence Local resident and parent Mitchell Berman and the Raymond School District Board of Education have reached a settlement resolving an Open Meetings lawsuit filed by Berman in April. The lawsuit
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Vance: Bipartisan bill to ensure taxpayer-funded inventions are made in America passes Senate
Invent Here, Make Here Act expands Baldwin-championed requirements to manufacture cutting-edge technologies in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her bipartisan legislation with Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), the Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2023, passed
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Walworth Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Walworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing water mains
UW-Eau Claire: Nursing grad Marnie Britton named Future Nurse Leader by Wisconsin Nurses Association
Marnie Britton may be graduating this month from the RN to BSN completion program in nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, but she is far from new to the field. In fact, prior to commencement, Britton will be recognized
UW Health: Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health Kids enter new joint venture
The collaboration will focus on congenital heart disease MADISON and MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, UW Health Kids and Children’s Wisconsin are announcing a new joint venture for shared pediatric cardiac and adult congenital heart care services. This collaboration, called Forward
UW-Stout: Housing assistant director awarded for dedication to student residential experience
Fritz receives Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award For her dedication to enhancing the residential experience for on-campus students at UW-Stout, Assistant Director of Housing Dana Fritz received a regional award from her professional association. She received the Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award at the
Evers proposes dates for State of the State, budget address
Gov. Tony Evers wants to deliver the State of the State Jan. 22 or Jan. 28 and then follow up with his budget address on either Feb. 25 or March 4.
WED AM Update: Evers proposes dates for State of the State, budget address
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers wants to deliver the State of the State Jan. 22 or Jan. 28 and then follow up with his budget address on either Feb. 25 or March 4. Evers yesterday sent a letter
Troupis files motions to dismiss felony charge in false electors scheme
Jim Troupis has filed motions to dismiss the felony charge against him in the false electors scheme, arguing Dem AG Josh Kaul has failed to allege a criminal offense and deliberately omitted key information in the case against him.
Hunter Biden pardon draws bipartisan criticism
The president Sunday issued an unconditional pardon shielding his son from prosecution for offenses he “committed or may have committed or taken part in” between Jan. 1, 2014, and Sunday — a nearly 10-year window.
TUE PM Update: GOP lawmakers move to appeal Act 10 ruling
From WisPolitics … — GOP lawmakers have already filed a notice of appeal with the conservative 2nd District Court of Appeals seeking to overturn a Dane County judge’s ruling that restored collective bargaining powers for public employees who lost them