Madison, Wis. – February 13, 2023 – As the 2023 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year,
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools throughout the state. The Governor’s proposal would provide an increase of more than $2.6 billion for public schools
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a new plan to keep Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee County for another two decades. The plan is part of the Governor’s biennial budget proposal and invests a portion
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to the creation of a new White House “interagency team” to study UAPs. “I look forward to engaging with the new White House UAP ‘interagency team’ as giving this topic
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
(Wisconsin) – The *Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads commends Governor Tony Evers on his steadfast commitment to ensuring safe roads and communities across Wisconsin. His executive 2023-25 budgetincludes a plan to restore access to driver’s licenses for all Wisconsin residents, regardless
Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore made sure the LOCAL 212 MATC FAST FUND was included in the community projects receiving federal funding from the omnibus funding bill this year. The grant was $250,000. Barbara Toles, President of the FAST Fund Board
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Tuesday, February 14, County Executive David Crowley formally called for a special election to fill the vacancy in the 14th Supervisory District. “Residents deserve fair, just, and equitable representation on the County Board of Supervisors,” said County Executive
Pest Management Specialist Randy Van Haren, who established Pest Pros, Inc. of Plainfield, in 1984, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 8, 2023, in
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting yesterday revealed that Jennifer Dorow allowed a defendant convicted of a fifth OWI offense off easy, contrary to state law. A Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned Dorow’s ruling earlier this month, calling the sentence “unlawful” after
February 9, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8, saying she “will bring long overdue common sense leadership back to the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, originating from
MADISON… More disabled veterans would become eligible for property tax relief under bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday by two state lawmakers. Today, Governor Tony Evers’ office announced that this initiative would be included in his 2023-‘25 state budget proposal. Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Representative
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on Feb. 1,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Southwest Airlines’ executives about their operational failures that led to major travel disruptions in December 2022 that left Wisconsin families
MADISON – Last week, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) joined Wisconsin Senate Democrats in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostberg), requesting that he remove his appointee Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Democrats had previously called for Spindell to
Following Gov. Evers’ declaration that 2023 is the Year of Mental Health, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Wisconsin is moving to its next phase—a year-long multimedia campaign
MADISON, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government announced the hiring of Anthony LoCoco, J.D., to join the team as Chief Legal Counsel & Director of Oversight. LoCoco, a graduate of Harvard Law School and former Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for meat processor grants through March 17, 2023. The program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin. “Workers across the country have seen their real pay fall by 1.7% over the past year. Labor force participation remains well below
Madison, Wis. – February 13, 2023 – As the 2023 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry anticipates USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, which provides
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools throughout the state. The Governor’s proposal would provide an increase of more than $2.6 billion for public schools – the second largest proposed direct investment in state general
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a new plan to keep Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee County for another two decades. The plan is part of the Governor’s biennial budget proposal and invests a portion of the largest surplus in state history to ensure the
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to the creation of a new White House “interagency team” to study UAPs. “I look forward to engaging with the new White House UAP ‘interagency team’ as giving this topic the attention and seriousness it deserves is long overdue. However,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.
(Wisconsin) – The *Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads commends Governor Tony Evers on his steadfast commitment to ensuring safe roads and communities across Wisconsin. His executive 2023-25 budgetincludes a plan to restore access to driver’s licenses for all Wisconsin residents, regardless of immigration status, as well as other pro-safe roads initiatives
Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore made sure the LOCAL 212 MATC FAST FUND was included in the community projects receiving federal funding from the omnibus funding bill this year. The grant was $250,000. Barbara Toles, President of the FAST Fund Board of Directors called the funding “An important contribution to the
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Tuesday, February 14, County Executive David Crowley formally called for a special election to fill the vacancy in the 14th Supervisory District. “Residents deserve fair, just, and equitable representation on the County Board of Supervisors,” said County Executive David Crowley. “Ordering an election now means the seat will be
Pest Management Specialist Randy Van Haren, who established Pest Pros, Inc. of Plainfield, in 1984, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Hall of Fame honors lifetime achievement
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting yesterday revealed that Jennifer Dorow allowed a defendant convicted of a fifth OWI offense off easy, contrary to state law. A Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned Dorow’s ruling earlier this month, calling the sentence “unlawful” after Dorow imposed probation and nine months of work release despite
February 9, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8, saying she “will bring long overdue common sense leadership back to the 8th District.” “Joining with our statewide representative body, the IBEW Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101
MADISON… More disabled veterans would become eligible for property tax relief under bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday by two state lawmakers. Today, Governor Tony Evers’ office announced that this initiative would be included in his 2023-‘25 state budget proposal. Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) said they appreciated the Governor joining
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on Feb. 1, 2023: About the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board The Wisconsin Corn Promotion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Southwest Airlines’ executives about their operational failures that led to major travel disruptions in December 2022 that left Wisconsin families stranded. Senator Baldwin told the story of a Wisconsin resident
MADISON – Last week, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) joined Wisconsin Senate Democrats in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostberg), requesting that he remove his appointee Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Democrats had previously called for Spindell to step down following statements he made bragging about successfully suppressing
Following Gov. Evers’ declaration that 2023 is the Year of Mental Health, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Wisconsin is moving to its next phase—a year-long multimedia campaign to ensure all state residents know this free and confidential
MADISON, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government announced the hiring of Anthony LoCoco, J.D., to join the team as Chief Legal Counsel & Director of Oversight. LoCoco, a graduate of Harvard Law School and former Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, will lead IRG’s state government oversight efforts, and
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for meat processor grants through March 17, 2023. The program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. “There is a strong need
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin. “Workers across the country have seen their real pay fall by 1.7% over the past year. Labor force participation remains well below pandemic levels. As Biden touts creating jobs in Wisconsin today