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Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein today reappointed Sens. LaTonya Johnson and Kelda Roys to the Joint Finance Committee.
CONTACT: Chandra Munroe, chandra.munroe@legis.wi.gov MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the Senate Democratic appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), re-appointing ranking member Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison). “I am very proud to announce
LeMahieu also reappointed Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, chair, making the three straight sessions that he will lead the Senate GOP team on the budget committee.
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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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will continue his statewide budget listening tour at Northside Elementary School in La Crosse. The governor kicked off his budget listening tour Monday in Appleton to hear directly from Wisconsinites on the
Milwaukee, WI – Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published an oped from Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Chair and RightCount Wisconsin Leadership Advisory Council member Rep. Scott Krug on how we can end doubts around Wisconsin elections moving forward after a successful
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein today reappointed Sens. LaTonya Johnson and Kelda Roys to the Joint Finance Committee.
CONTACT: Chandra Munroe, chandra.munroe@legis.wi.gov MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the Senate Democratic appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), re-appointing ranking member Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison). “I am very proud to announce our Senate Democratic team on the Joint Finance Committee for
LeMahieu also reappointed Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, chair, making the three straight sessions that he will lead the Senate GOP team on the budget committee.
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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 felony case was resolved after 183 days … misdemeanor case
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 harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings through Go
(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 September 2023, Grothman led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation on
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 challenged the legality of a December 15, 2022 “Retreat” held
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 unanimously on the Senate floor. The bipartisan legislation ensures taxpayer-funded
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 on Randolph Street and replacing lead service lines in various
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 for her leadership in addressing a crucial gap in care
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 Pediatric Alliance, will enable the two health systems to expand
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 annual conference for the Upper Midwest Region of the Association
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.
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 to Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, and Assembly Speaker Robin
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.
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.
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 under 2011’s Act 10. Dane County Judge Jacob Frost yesterday
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will continue his statewide budget listening tour at Northside Elementary School in La Crosse. The governor kicked off his budget listening tour Monday in Appleton to hear directly from Wisconsinites on the issues that matter to them as he prepares his 2025-27
Milwaukee, WI – Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published an oped from Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Chair and RightCount Wisconsin Leadership Advisory Council member Rep. Scott Krug on how we can end doubts around Wisconsin elections moving forward after a successful 2024 election. Rep. Krug highlighted measures to combat “late night