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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 16, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held a special session to discuss the Policies and Standards Committee’s proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP pertains to the public release of footage related to
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased our Abortion & Social Justice: A Debate on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall in Memorial Union. We will be hosting Erin
MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Action PAC released the following statement today, endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz in the critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin State Director: “This week, Wisconsin voters sent a clear message:
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor Tony Earl: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Tony Earl. As a fierce advocate for our environment and the
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following the passing of former Governor Tony Earl: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin offers our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Governor Tony Earl
MADISON –Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Tony Earl: “Today, we mourn the passing of Tony Earl who served as Governor of Wisconsin from 1983-1987. Prior to serving as Governor,
Germantown, WI – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) advanced to the general election on April 4, 2023 for the State Senate, District 8. He prevailed in a three-way Republican primary for the seat vacated by retired Senator Alberta Darling. He
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement on Governor Tony Earl who passed away earlier this morning. “I was honored to volunteer on Governor Tony Earl’s very first campaign for governor when I was in high
Menomonie, Wis. — A cybersecurity internship grant addressing the needs of the Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure utilities has been awarded to University of Wisconsin-Stout, a higher education leader in the field. The $299,000 Fast Forward grant from the state Department of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the passing of former Gov. Tony Earl, the 41st governor of the state of Wisconsin. After suffering a stroke this past weekend, Gov. Earl was hospitalized, spending his remaining days surrounded and loved
Washington, D.C. – Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and issued the
On Thursday (February 16th) the Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with the City of Delavan, ruling that its property tax assessments of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store were proper after the store sued to get a lower assessment, and therefore pay less property
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a series of public meetings to present information on the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback in the manner they prefer.
Upon the release of Governor Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget plan, the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies (WAFCA) expressed support for proposals to grow Wisconsin’s commitment to stronger services and supports across our systems of care that impact children
MADISON — In his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal, Gov. Tony Evers is proposing several initiatives to promote local housing development and affordable housing solutions, as well as a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address the unique challenges facing
MADISON – Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, this is Representative Joel Kitchens. I attended Governor Evers’ budget address where he laid out his proposal for the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey
“Early data shows that Wisconsin’s critical Supreme Court primary election Tuesday night was decided by a historic and overwhelming surge in youth voter turnout. There is so much at stake in this race, with implications for the future of abortion
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #186 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. The intense winter storm currently moving across the state is bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could result in widespread power
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I recently introduced my
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 16, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held a special session to discuss the Policies and Standards Committee’s proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP pertains to the public release of footage related to incidents that result in death or great bodily harm. Presently,
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased our Abortion & Social Justice: A Debate on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall in Memorial Union. We will be hosting Erin Matson and Jess Meeth for the debate. Both advocates are
MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Action PAC released the following statement today, endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz in the critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin State Director: “This week, Wisconsin voters sent a clear message: They want a justice who will fight for them and
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor Tony Earl: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Tony Earl. As a fierce advocate for our environment and the LGBTQ+ community in Wisconsin, Governor Earl built a legacy that
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following the passing of former Governor Tony Earl: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin offers our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Governor Tony Earl as we learn of his passing today. From protecting our
MADISON –Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Tony Earl: “Today, we mourn the passing of Tony Earl who served as Governor of Wisconsin from 1983-1987. Prior to serving as Governor, Tony Earl led the Department of Natural Resources and was
Germantown, WI – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) advanced to the general election on April 4, 2023 for the State Senate, District 8. He prevailed in a three-way Republican primary for the seat vacated by retired Senator Alberta Darling. He released the following statement: “I am so thankful to my
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement on Governor Tony Earl who passed away earlier this morning. “I was honored to volunteer on Governor Tony Earl’s very first campaign for governor when I was in high school. It’s where I cut my teeth in state politics
Menomonie, Wis. — A cybersecurity internship grant addressing the needs of the Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure utilities has been awarded to University of Wisconsin-Stout, a higher education leader in the field. The $299,000 Fast Forward grant from the state Department of Workforce Development and University of Wisconsin System will provide paid
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the passing of former Gov. Tony Earl, the 41st governor of the state of Wisconsin. After suffering a stroke this past weekend, Gov. Earl was hospitalized, spending his remaining days surrounded and loved by his daughters and close family. Former Gov. Earl passed
Washington, D.C. – Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and issued the following statement: “This upcoming election underscores the fact that there
On Thursday (February 16th) the Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with the City of Delavan, ruling that its property tax assessments of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store were proper after the store sued to get a lower assessment, and therefore pay less property tax. The possibly ground-breaking decision hits back at so-called “dark
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a series of public meetings to present information on the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback in the manner they prefer. The 2023-2025 season proposal details will be finalized and available
Upon the release of Governor Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget plan, the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies (WAFCA) expressed support for proposals to grow Wisconsin’s commitment to stronger services and supports across our systems of care that impact children and families. “This budget is an opportunity to say “yes”
MADISON — In his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal, Gov. Tony Evers is proposing several initiatives to promote local housing development and affordable housing solutions, as well as a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address the unique challenges facing Wisconsin renters, including renovating existing housing, improving rental unit safety,
MADISON – Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, this is Representative Joel Kitchens. I attended Governor Evers’ budget address where he laid out his proposal for the biennial budget. The way it works is that over the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I recently introduced my
“Early data shows that Wisconsin’s critical Supreme Court primary election Tuesday night was decided by a historic and overwhelming surge in youth voter turnout. There is so much at stake in this race, with implications for the future of abortion access and voting rights in Wisconsin, and NextGen America is
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #186 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. The intense winter storm currently moving across the state is bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could result in widespread power outages from downed trees and ice on power lines and