Sen. Jacque: Statement on EnergySolutions’ plans for the Kewaunee Power Station
“The announcement that EnergySolutions and WEC Energy Group are moving forward with the Early Site Permit process at the Kewaunee Power Station is a critical milestone that I am proud to support, and one that reflects the hopes of many
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Return liberty to Wisconsin’s budget
As we find ourselves knee deep in Wisconsin’s bi-annum budget battle, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) reaffirms their belief that the budgets of the past several decades far, far exceed their intended scope and the excessive, vote buying programs
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Labor, forest products and ag leaders urge U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with Line 5 relocation project
Madison, Wis – The diverse coalition backing the Line 5 relocation project plans to testify this week at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing soliciting feedback on whether construction of pipeline would or would not violate the Bad River
Gableman disputes OLR claim he had selfish motives in reviewing ‘20 election
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman countered a state regulator’s contention he had selfish motives in reviewing the 2020 election, arguing the “reality is more nuanced.”
TUE AM Update: Assembly hits the floor; candidates could cover mileage with campaign funds under Ethics Commission vote
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly will be on the floor today to take up a variety of health care-related bills, including AB 43, which would allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control. The calendar also includes AB 11,
DGA: Democratic governors’ statement on Republican plans to cut to Medicaid and SNAP
Contact:Julia Hamelburg, 202-739-2506jhamelburg@demgovs.org In response to Congressional Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food benefits, the country’s 23 Democratic governors – who represent a majority of the U.S. population – released the following statement: “Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of
U.S. Sen. Johnson: For the Wall Street Journal: The ugly truth about the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling out unsustainable federal spending and urging the president and congressional leaders to reconsider a multistep budget reconciliation process. “Under every scenario now being considered, federal debt continues
Dept. of Natural Resources: 80-Acre wildfire in Juneau County now controlled; homeowners safe to return
Update: As of 6:40 p.m. on Monday, May 12, the fire is controlled, and people can safely return to their homes. Suppression resources are making good progress with containment lines, limiting rapid fire spread and looking for interior pockets of active
Dept. of Natural Resources: Responding to 80-acre wildfire in Juneau County
JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 80-acre and growing Warthog Fire in Juneau County, where an estimated 40 homes are being evacuated in the town of Kingston
MON PM Update: Gableman disputes OLR claim he had selfish motives in reviewing ‘20 election
From WisPolitics … — Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman countered a state regulator’s contention he had selfish motives in reviewing the 2020 election, arguing the “reality is more nuanced.” In making his argument, Gableman is hoping to avoid a
Gov Evers: Evers, DWD announce $1 million in Teacher Training and Recruitment grants
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce (DWD), today announced $1 million in grants to three nonprofit groups through the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant Program, which will support efforts to train and recruit teachers
Rep. Billings: Statement on a Day Without Child Care
Madison – Today, Representative Billings and Senator Pfaff visited the La Crosse Central Head Start Center to recognize A Day Without Child Care. This national advocacy day emphasizes the importance of child care providers to families, children, employers, and our
Sen. Testin: Circulating bill to recruit workers to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin employers are continuing to face a considerable worker shortage right now, with close to 150,000 job positions across the state currently unfilled. “Because Wisconsin’s population is projected to decline by nearly 200,000 people by 2050, we
Sen. Felzkowski, Rep. Callahan: Announce listening sessions
Tomahawk, WI- Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) announced new listening sessions across the 35th Assembly District, which includes all of Lincoln and Langlade Counties and portions of Marathon, Oconto, Shawano, and Oneida Counties. All listed