FRI REPORT: Proponents emphasize potential cost savings in renewed push for transmission line bill
Quotes of the Week Isn’t it about time to turn the page? I mean, we can fight over the election of 2020 for the next four years. What does it get us? Isn’t about time to say … we’ve had
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 20
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the debate over school safety after Monday’s school shooting in Madison, legislative priorities in 2025, disagreement over funding for university building projects, Wisconsin’s GOP electors certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s win and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s vow to challenge the Trump administration on deportations and other issues.
U.S. Rep. Steil, U.S. Sen. Johnson: Lead effort to get answers on Milwaukee ballot count
Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) today sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee.
U.S. Sen. Johnson, U.S. Rep. Steil: Lead Effort to Get Answers on Milwaukee Ballot Count
Contact: Kiersten PelsPress@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee. Reports from the
Sen. Wirch: Announces committee assignments
Contact: Senator Bob Wirch(608) 267-8979 Madison – Following the release of the Senate Standing Committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “I’m pleased to have been appointed to three committees for the upcoming legislative
Milwaukee Public Schools: As city property tax bills are issued, MPS again thanks community for its support of 2024 referendum
MEDIA CONTACTMPS Department of CommunicationsStephen Davis, Media Relations ManagerNicole Armendariz, DirectorPhone: 414-475-8650Email: comm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness (MILWAUKEE) — Thanks to the 2024 referendum approved by voters, Milwaukee Public Schools has been
Milwaukee County leaders: Condemn hateful flyers targeting immigrant communities
Contact: Jenn Byrne, 414-374-1490 MILWAUKEE – District 14 Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Register of Deeds Israel “Issy” Ramón, County Clerk George Christenson, Treasurer David Cullen, Clerk of
Rep. Kitchens: To chair Education Committee
Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)(608) 237-9101 Will Serve on Four Committees with Local Interest (Madison) – Making sure the reforms from the Right-to-Read Act make it to the state’s classrooms will be a top priority for State Representative Joel
Rep. Alex Dallman: Re-appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance
Contact: Rep. Dallman(608) 237-9141 MADISON — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to his re-appointment to the Joint Committee on Finance, Wisconsin’s powerful budget writing committee. “It has been an honor to serve as a member
Rep. Rodriguez: Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2025-2026 legislative session: “Serving on the
Rep. Vos: Announces Assembly standing committee membership
For Further Information Contact:Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce the membership of the Assembly standing committees. The 107th Wisconsin State Legislature begins with the inauguration of members on January 6, 2025. “We’re excited
UW-Green Bay: Hundreds attend sold-out shows at the Bayshore Arts Center on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus
Contact:Kristin BouchardAssistant DirectorMarketing and University CommunicationUW-Green Bay920-465-5502bouchark@uwgb.eduhttp://news.uwgb.edu MARINETTE, Wis. – Steeped in holiday spirit, hundreds of theatre-goers enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season at two weekends of sold-out and standing room only performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on
Rep. Penterman: Named chair of Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
CONTACT: REP. WILLIAM PENTERMAN, (608) 237-9137 Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Families for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Madison – This week, committee leadership was announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 Legislative Session. State Representative William Penterman has been appointed Chair of the Assembly
Sen. Wimberger: Calls on governor to work together to stop state domination of PFAS victims
CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to
Dept. of Natural Resources: City of Schofield seeks grant for acquisition of land
Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson