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MICAH Religious leaders joined members of the Countyy Board and the Common Council on Friday to announce and celebrate Resolutions in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign. Rev. Dr. Richard Shaw, Pastor of St. Matthew CME Church and MICAH
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. “The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government. That principle, which guards
MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11am. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol in the Assembly Parlor. “Black History is Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Madison to hear from Wisconsin patients and providers and discuss her efforts to bring down the price of inhalers and hold big drug companies accountable. At Access Community Health
In today’s ruling on League of Women Voters v. WEC, the Court denied the Legislature’s latest attempt to impede the fair and consistent administration of elections. Consequently, WEC will proceed with providing clear guidance to clerks in early February, ensuring that
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024: “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to prepare for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Feb. 10, 2024 on the Winnebago System. Under the current rule, the sturgeon spearing season opens on the second Saturday
Madison, Wis. — Today is a new day in Wisconsin. Since 2011, Wisconsinites have suffered under some of the most gerrymandered voting district maps in the country. The result: voters have not been fairly represented in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), along with three of their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Merck announced it raked in $60.1 billion in 2023 – an $800 million increase over 2022 – during their earnings report today. While they make billions, Americans pay exorbitantly high prices for prescription drugs. Merck opposed the Biden administration reforms
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposal, announced today, to focus on a national wolf recovery plan. This announcement will result in no change to the listing status
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Enrollment opened January 12 and applications will be accepted on a first
WASHINGTON – As Black History Month begins, state legislatures are on the frontlines of protecting and determining the future of hard-fought civil rights. Our country’s dark history of systemic racism continues to permeate today, especially as Republican legislatures continue to deny
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss intersection improvements at US 12/18 and County W/Oak Park Road near the Village of Deerfield in Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 15,
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are introducing legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers help conduct stronger oversight of the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans
MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland.
MICAH Religious leaders joined members of the Countyy Board and the Common Council on Friday to announce and celebrate Resolutions in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign. Rev. Dr. Richard Shaw, Pastor of St. Matthew CME Church and MICAH President, outlined the Campaign: “MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign has as its
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. “The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government. That principle, which guards against the concentration of governmental power, is inconsistent with permitting
MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11am. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol in the Assembly Parlor. “Black History is Wisconsin History, full stop. This month is an opportunity to honor
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Madison to hear from Wisconsin patients and providers and discuss her efforts to bring down the price of inhalers and hold big drug companies accountable. At Access Community Health Centers, Senator Baldwin heard stories about the reality patients, families,
In today’s ruling on League of Women Voters v. WEC, the Court denied the Legislature’s latest attempt to impede the fair and consistent administration of elections. Consequently, WEC will proceed with providing clear guidance to clerks in early February, ensuring that ballots aren’t unlawfully rejected. Dan Lenz, Staff Attorney for Law
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024: “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President Biden’s leadership has delivered for working Wisconsin families month after
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to prepare for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Feb. 10, 2024 on the Winnebago System. Under the current rule, the sturgeon spearing season opens on the second Saturday in February, regardless of weather conditions. It continues for 16
Madison, Wis. — Today is a new day in Wisconsin. Since 2011, Wisconsinites have suffered under some of the most gerrymandered voting district maps in the country. The result: voters have not been fairly represented in the Wisconsin State Legislature. The issues they care about and the needs their communities
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), along with three of their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urging
Merck announced it raked in $60.1 billion in 2023 – an $800 million increase over 2022 – during their earnings report today. While they make billions, Americans pay exorbitantly high prices for prescription drugs. Merck opposed the Biden administration reforms that lower prescription drug prices. While publicly Merck is claiming
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposal, announced today, to focus on a national wolf recovery plan. This announcement will result in no change to the listing status and wolves in Wisconsin will remain on the federal endangered
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Enrollment opened January 12 and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until July 31, 2024, or until
WASHINGTON – As Black History Month begins, state legislatures are on the frontlines of protecting and determining the future of hard-fought civil rights. Our country’s dark history of systemic racism continues to permeate today, especially as Republican legislatures continue to deny Black Americans access to the ballot box and rig systems
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss intersection improvements at US 12/18 and County W/Oak Park Road near the Village of Deerfield in Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Deerfield High
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 12:15
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided to no more than 15 Wisconsin resident students who are
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are introducing legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers help conduct stronger oversight of the e-cigarette industry and increase awareness of the danger of e-cigarettes.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans to jobs employers are seeking to fill. “Our nation’s heroes
MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland. LRB 5758 would create the Farming Forward Program in Wisconsin,