Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights second inauguration

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230105DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his second inauguration and his commitment to building a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I am jazzed to tell you that this week

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Rep. Dallman: Sworn-in for the 106th Wisconsin State Legislature

Madison, WI — On January 3, 2023, State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) was sworn-in for his second term representing Wisconsin’s 41st Assembly District. Representative Dallman is also a member of the Wisconsin Legislature’s powerful budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. “I am

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Lt. Gov. Rodriguez: Excerpts from inaugural address

MADISON — Below are excerpts from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s Inaugural address as prepared for delivery. … Over the last year, I had the pleasure of traveling all over our great state to meet folks and families in their homes and businesses

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Rep.elect Jacobson: Announces Committee assignments

MADISON, Wis. – Representative-Elect Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) announces their appointment to the following committees: Assembly Committees on Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Financial Institutions, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities. Representative-Elect Jacobson released the following statement: “I am thrilled to be able to

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FRI News Summary: LeMahieu to introduce flat tax legislation; Madison set to get $1M election grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life

STORY TOPICS – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Agribusiness – Courts – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Management – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Technology – Transportation – Columns TOP STORIES LeMahieu set

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights second inauguration

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230105DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his second inauguration and his commitment to building a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I am jazzed to tell you that this week I was sworn in again as the 46th governor of

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Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. LeMahieu says reducing taxes is our priority

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230105GOPAddress.mp3 This is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu wishing everyone a Happy New Year. We start the New Year with a projected budget surplus of almost 7 Billion dollars. We got to this point by using sound conservative budgeting practices. It was just 12 years ago the state was saddled

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THU News Summary: Tech colleges board Walker appointees step down 20 months after terms expired; Evers met privately with mayors of 5 largest cities

STORY TOPICS – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Pfas – Small business – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes –

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Mobley campaign: Announces campaign to succeed Sen. Darling

Van Mobley, 54, announced that he is a candidate for the Republican nomination to succeed Alberta Darling to represent Wisconsin Senate District 8. Mobley is a Professor of History & Economics at Concordia University Wisconsin and is serving his fourth term as President of the Village of Thiensville. Mobley earned

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Protasiewicz campaign: Announces endorsement of AFT Local 212

MILWAUKEE—Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced she’s earned the support of AFT Local 212 in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. AFT Local 212 is the certified bargaining agent for teachers, counselors, and professional staff at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), representing over 1,000 full-time and part-time faculty, as well

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Rep. Dallman: Sworn-in for the 106th Wisconsin State Legislature

Madison, WI — On January 3, 2023, State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) was sworn-in for his second term representing Wisconsin’s 41st Assembly District. Representative Dallman is also a member of the Wisconsin Legislature’s powerful budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. “I am extremely honored and humbled to once again represent the citizens

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Lt. Gov. Rodriguez: Excerpts from inaugural address

MADISON — Below are excerpts from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s Inaugural address as prepared for delivery. … Over the last year, I had the pleasure of traveling all over our great state to meet folks and families in their homes and businesses to hear about their lives and their challenges—and I had

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Oppose new federal spending

(Ubet, WI) “The new Federal Omnibus Spending Act cannot withstand scrutiny,” the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Press Office announced in a statement issued over the weekend. “Not only does the $1.7 Trillion amount increase spending by 9%, it devotes far too much to military spending at an exorbitant $860 Billion.

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Rep.elect Jacobson: Announces Committee assignments

MADISON, Wis. – Representative-Elect Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) announces their appointment to the following committees: Assembly Committees on Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Financial Institutions, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities. Representative-Elect Jacobson released the following statement: “I am thrilled to be able to represent the 43rd Assembly District and serve all Wisconsinites on

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Sen. Marklein: Listening sessions for resident of the 17th Senate District, 49th, 50th and 51st Assembly Districts scheduled

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announces a series of Listening Sessions for residents of the 17th Senate District. Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) have been invited to participate.  All residents of the 17th Senate District are invited to attend. Monday –

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AARP: Projects in Green Bay, Sheboygan, Ladysmith win AARP WI grants

MADISON, WI – Quick-action community improvement proposals submitted by organizations in three Wisconsin cities – Green Bay, Ladysmith and Sheboygan – have been selected to receive the final AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, BigImpact” grants of 2022. AARP Wisconsin has awarded $1,000 grants each month throughout the year to projects across

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dodge County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Dodge County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Kurt F. Klomberg’s resignation, effective Jan. 13, 2023. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

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