Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental Take Notice for wind energy and cave bats
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a broad incidental take permit/authorization for the incidental taking of rare cave bats, which may occur as a result of wind turbines throughout Wisconsin as well as adjusting
Dept. of Administration: Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Diversity Award winners announced
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management, Virginia Hart Award Committee, and the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action are pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award and the State Council on Affirmative Action Diversity
Rep. Vos: Statement on passing of former Justice David Prosser
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of former Supreme Court Justice David Prosser: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Justice David Prosser. Dave had a distinguished career serving as
Former Assembly Speaker Gard, Former Dept. of Revenue Secretary Zeuske: Statement on the passing of Justice David Prosser
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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden: “President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is a striking confirmation that he is one of the
MON News Summary: Wikler launches DNC leadership bid; former Justice Prosser dies at 81
TOP STORIES Ben Wikler, the top Wisconsin Democrat, mounts bid to lead DNC… In a video announcing his candidacy, Wikler said the party nationally should build a “permanent campaign” mirroring what he has done in Wisconsin. … is broadly credited
Jeff Smith: Time for legislators to work together
For years Republican legislators froze out Democrats. Fair maps should change that.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Oregon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Oregon is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing watermains on
Leila Fletcher and Sandy Flores Ruiz: DPI dragging heels on science-based literacy instruction
We urge Underly, Evers and our representatives at the Capitol to put aside partisan bickering and support implementation of ACT 20 reading reforms. This pivot in how we teach reading is long overdue.
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Statement on the passing of former SCOWIS Justice David Prosser
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) commemorates the life and legacy of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser who passed away over the weekend. “For decades, Justice David Prosser’s career was defined by an unwavering commitment to
Eric Borgerding: Health care in jeopardy. 1 in 3 Wisconsin hospitals are losing money.
Without support from lawmakers, Wisconsin hospitals will face financial strain that threatens the stability and availability of health care.
Patrick McIlheran: Wisconsin’s burdensome childcare rules hurt parents’ pockets
New research quantifies states’ regulations and puts a number on the harm.
Bill Kaplan: Rural vote key to Trump’s 2024 win
If Democrats fight for rural Wisconsinites on trade, higher education and health care it will help Wisconsin become more equitable and prosperous.
Scott Walker: Give thanks to Generation X
They remembered Reagan and gave us Trump.
Michelle Bryant: The troubling precedent of letting Trump evade justice
The idea that a sitting U.S. president is shielded from both civil and criminal prosecution while in office is absurd.