WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she successfully secured over $49.8 million for community-driven projects in the second bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that passed the Senate early
Waukesha, Wis. – On the 90th episode of the live, statewide Saturday morning broadcast that marries current events with civic understanding, Civic Media introduces Wisconsin to its re-styled weekly show, formerly known as “Morning Cannolis,” re-imagined and re-named as “Amicus:
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement highlighting what’s at stake for health care this November: “Millions of Americans have relied on the Affordable Care Act for
TOP STORIES Wisconsin passes law to prevent AI ‘deepfakes’ in political ads Evers signed Neylon-C. Anderson-Quinn-Spreitzer bill that requires a disclaimer for any ad — including those distributed by a campaign, political action committee or party — that uses audio
House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil argues Congress’s budget process would be better with an automatic base funding rule like Wisconsin has. The Janesville Republican at a WisPolitics DC breakfast event today said the budget cycle in the nation’s Capitol that has lead to threats of government shutdowns for years now pushes lawmakers to spend even more money.
TOP STORIES Jury finds former Milwaukee election official Zapata guilty of election fraud … After deliberating for around five hours following closing arguments Wednesday morning … also guilty of misconduct in public office, a felony … Zapata appeared quiet in
TOP STORIES Speaker Vos calls the Trump supporters trying to oust him ‘whack jobs and morons’ … Vos lashed out at recall organizers at a WisPolitics.com luncheon Tuesday, saying organizers are “so out of touch with reality. The people who
TOP STORIES BadgerCare recipients can get new over-the-counter birth control for free … [Evers on Tuesday directed DHS order] … DHS issued standing order for pharmacies to provide Opill at no out-of-pocket cost to BadgerCare recipients … available at WI
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden’s campaign has launched new TV ads in Wisconsin and other swing states in an effort to appeal to Black voters. The spots, which began yesterday, will run through April 21 in Georgia, Michigan,
TOP STORIES Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections … split into two questions … April 2 ballot also include[s] a change to allow only election officials designated by law to administer elections. … Since
TOP STORIES Evers signs bills to expand eligibility for water quality projects, allow airgun hunting … [SB99/Act 106] expands what types of projects can receive [state/fed-funded Clean Water Fund Program] funding to now include connecting laterals and sewer lines. [fund
TOP STORIES Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club … on a stage decorated with “Rebuilding Our Communities” banners, recognized the White House’s $3.3B allocation to cities across the country through the
Wisconsin House Dems joined the minority in a failed attempt to block GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s bill that could ban TikTok if the popular social media platform doesn’t cut ties with CCP-linked parent company ByteDance. U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, and Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, were two of the members opposed in the 352-65 vote that sent the bill to the Senate.
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13, 2024 — The Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1013 on Tuesday, creating a Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill passed the Assembly in February and now heads to the governor. “We want to thank the senate
TOP STORIES Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Speaker Vos … Vos angered Trump and his supporters in Wisconsin by refusing calls to decertify President Joe Biden’s narrow win … further angered Trump supporters when he did
MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Congressman Derrick Van Orden sent a campaign fundraising email bragging about his inappropriate heckling of President Biden during the State of the Union. “After embarrassing himself, Wisconsin, and
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, was the only member of Congress from Wisconsin to vote against a $459 billion package to fund the government ahead of a Saturday deadline.
Harris joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Wednesday at the city’s new electric bus rapid transit facility near Truax Field. Harris said what’s happening in Madison is a great example of the Biden administration’s priorities to build collaboration between unions, the federal and local governments, as well as the private sector.
TOP STORIES Evers to sign into law new engineering building for UW-Madison … on Wednesday will sign into law nearly $700M for UW System building projects, including $200M for a $347M engineering building. … $154M for dorm renovations at UW-Madison
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore is pleased to announce that her State of the Union guest is Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), and a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Tanya’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she successfully secured over $49.8 million for community-driven projects in the second bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that passed the Senate early Saturday. “I was proud to deliver for communities in every
Waukesha, Wis. – On the 90th episode of the live, statewide Saturday morning broadcast that marries current events with civic understanding, Civic Media introduces Wisconsin to its re-styled weekly show, formerly known as “Morning Cannolis,” re-imagined and re-named as “Amicus: A Law Review with Jim Santelle.” For nearly two years,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement highlighting what’s at stake for health care this November: “Millions of Americans have relied on the Affordable Care Act for the health care coverage they need for 14 years now—but
TOP STORIES Wisconsin passes law to prevent AI ‘deepfakes’ in political ads Evers signed Neylon-C. Anderson-Quinn-Spreitzer bill that requires a disclaimer for any ad — including those distributed by a campaign, political action committee or party — that uses audio or video that is “substantially produced” with generative AI. UW
House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil argues Congress’s budget process would be better with an automatic base funding rule like Wisconsin has. The Janesville Republican at a WisPolitics DC breakfast event today said the budget cycle in the nation’s Capitol that has lead to threats of government shutdowns for years now pushes lawmakers to spend even more money.
TOP STORIES Jury finds former Milwaukee election official Zapata guilty of election fraud … After deliberating for around five hours following closing arguments Wednesday morning … also guilty of misconduct in public office, a felony … Zapata appeared quiet in court while Milwaukee County judge Ashley Kori read the [verdict].
TOP STORIES Speaker Vos calls the Trump supporters trying to oust him ‘whack jobs and morons’ … Vos lashed out at recall organizers at a WisPolitics.com luncheon Tuesday, saying organizers are “so out of touch with reality. The people who did this? Whack jobs and morons,” he said. … They
TOP STORIES BadgerCare recipients can get new over-the-counter birth control for free … [Evers on Tuesday directed DHS order] … DHS issued standing order for pharmacies to provide Opill at no out-of-pocket cost to BadgerCare recipients … available at WI pharmacies starting Tuesday … has a recommended retail price of
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden’s campaign has launched new TV ads in Wisconsin and other swing states in an effort to appeal to Black voters. The spots, which began yesterday, will run through April 21 in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, as well as nationally on Black-owned news
TOP STORIES Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections … split into two questions … April 2 ballot also include[s] a change to allow only election officials designated by law to administer elections. … Since 2020, Republicans in at least 27 states have outlawed or
TOP STORIES Evers signs bills to expand eligibility for water quality projects, allow airgun hunting … [SB99/Act 106] expands what types of projects can receive [state/fed-funded Clean Water Fund Program] funding to now include connecting laterals and sewer lines. [fund awarded $400M+ to 84 munies last year] … signed 15
TOP STORIES Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club … on a stage decorated with “Rebuilding Our Communities” banners, recognized the White House’s $3.3B allocation to cities across the country through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood Access and Equity programs. Biden was
Wisconsin House Dems joined the minority in a failed attempt to block GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s bill that could ban TikTok if the popular social media platform doesn’t cut ties with CCP-linked parent company ByteDance. U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, and Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, were two of the members opposed in the 352-65 vote that sent the bill to the Senate.
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13, 2024 — The Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1013 on Tuesday, creating a Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill passed the Assembly in February and now heads to the governor. “We want to thank the senate for its vote today, and particularly the bill champions— Senator
TOP STORIES Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Speaker Vos … Vos angered Trump and his supporters in Wisconsin by refusing calls to decertify President Joe Biden’s narrow win … further angered Trump supporters when he did not back a plan to impeach [WEC Admin.] Wolfe …
MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Congressman Derrick Van Orden sent a campaign fundraising email bragging about his inappropriate heckling of President Biden during the State of the Union. “After embarrassing himself, Wisconsin, and the United States Congress, Derrick Van Orden continues to sink
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, was the only member of Congress from Wisconsin to vote against a $459 billion package to fund the government ahead of a Saturday deadline.
Harris joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Wednesday at the city’s new electric bus rapid transit facility near Truax Field. Harris said what’s happening in Madison is a great example of the Biden administration’s priorities to build collaboration between unions, the federal and local governments, as well as the private sector.
TOP STORIES Evers to sign into law new engineering building for UW-Madison … on Wednesday will sign into law nearly $700M for UW System building projects, including $200M for a $347M engineering building. … $154M for dorm renovations at UW-Madison and UW-Whitewater, and nearly $200M for utility and demolition projects
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore is pleased to announce that her State of the Union guest is Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), and a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Tanya’s leadership at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has been instrumental in