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Groups Support Compromise Funding Critical Local Services The League of Wisconsin Municipalities, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the Wisconsin Towns Association have been working closely with state leaders to craft a proposal that would provide one cent of the state’s
Contact: press@mikeforwisconsin.com “I have a rare, bipartisan opportunity in the 118th Congress to help restore American strength, prevent war in the Pacific, and defend our basic freedoms from communist aggression.” GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) released the following
Bill Unnecessarily Favors Higher-Cost Fiber Over Competitive Solutions; Would Still Leave 85,000 Wisconsinites without Connectivity After All Identified State and Federal Funds are Deployed Stephanie Cassioppi, Senior Director of Government Affairs at UScellular, today released the following statement related to
The Senate today signed off on a host of changes to the state’s unemployment program that backers have argued would help address Wisconsin’s labor shortage.
The state and local governments would be barred from seeking to restrict the use or sale of gas-powered cars and equipment such as lawnmowers or leaf blowers under legislation that cleared the Senate today. The 22-11 votes send AB 141
Wisconsin’s Parole Commission would have to publicly post the names of those granted release from prison, as well as those who had their parole revoked, under legislation that cleared the Senate today. The bill also would require the commission to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — As the U.S. House gears up for a vote on an agreement to raise the national debt limit this evening, a pair of Wisconsin Republicans are indicating they don’t support the measure.
The Assembly has approved 56-36 a revised version of Republicans’ shared revenue plan after Speaker Robin Vos said his caucus is “done negotiating.”
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor hopeful compromise will be reached to substantially increase support for local communities statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement expressing optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg)
Contact: Jenny Price, jenny@wayforwardresources.org, 608-826-3408 or 608-239-2339 Rebrand for Dane County nonprofit reduces barriers as demand for food pantry and housing stability programs continues to rise MIDDLETON – Middleton Outreach Ministry today announced a new name — WayForward Resources —
50 Prominent Voices from Across the Democratic Party Will Take a Leadership Role in Delivering the Campaign’s Message and Engaging Voters Across the Country VIDEO Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign announced the formation of its National Advisory Board, which
Contact: info@pedrocolon.com Will bring nearly 25 years of experience, proven progressive values, and a record of fairness and justice to the District I Bench MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Pedro Colón announced his candidacy for Wisconsin Court of
ADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced today that former U.S. Representative Mayra Flores (TX-34), the first Mexican-born Congresswoman, will be addressing Republican delegates at the 2023 State Convention in La Crosse. The Republican Party is rooted in our founding
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The two main architects of legislation to significantly boost shared revenue while allowing Milwaukee County and the city to add new sales taxes told WisPolitics today talks on final details are ongoing.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Republicans today hailed what they called a historic investment in state aid to local governments, but provided few details publicly as they continued to work on a final agreement with their
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA announced a targeted goal of $75 million towards digital mobilization and persuasion programming in six battleground states. With this investment, Priorities will support President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their path to reelection
Today, Biden for President announced its first ad of the 2024 cycle, building upon President Biden’s campaign announcement calling on all Americans to stand up for personal freedoms. President Biden spent his first term fighting for freedom, for more rights
Groups Support Compromise Funding Critical Local Services The League of Wisconsin Municipalities, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the Wisconsin Towns Association have been working closely with state leaders to craft a proposal that would provide one cent of the state’s five-cent sales tax to increase aid that goes to Wisconsin
Contact: press@mikeforwisconsin.com “I have a rare, bipartisan opportunity in the 118th Congress to help restore American strength, prevent war in the Pacific, and defend our basic freedoms from communist aggression.” GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) released the following statement on his decision to seek re-election to the U.S.
Bill Unnecessarily Favors Higher-Cost Fiber Over Competitive Solutions; Would Still Leave 85,000 Wisconsinites without Connectivity After All Identified State and Federal Funds are Deployed Stephanie Cassioppi, Senior Director of Government Affairs at UScellular, today released the following statement related to her June 6, 2023 testimony before the Assembly Committee on
The Senate today signed off on a host of changes to the state’s unemployment program that backers have argued would help address Wisconsin’s labor shortage.
The state and local governments would be barred from seeking to restrict the use or sale of gas-powered cars and equipment such as lawnmowers or leaf blowers under legislation that cleared the Senate today. The 22-11 votes send AB 141 and 142 to the desk of Dem Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin’s Parole Commission would have to publicly post the names of those granted release from prison, as well as those who had their parole revoked, under legislation that cleared the Senate today. The bill also would require the commission to post monthly and annual numbers for those granted parole, those
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — As the U.S. House gears up for a vote on an agreement to raise the national debt limit this evening, a pair of Wisconsin Republicans are indicating they don’t support the measure. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany today said he will vote against
The Assembly has approved 56-36 a revised version of Republicans’ shared revenue plan after Speaker Robin Vos said his caucus is “done negotiating.”
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor hopeful compromise will be reached to substantially increase support for local communities statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement expressing optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) toward reaching a bipartisan compromise to increase local community funding
Contact: Jenny Price, jenny@wayforwardresources.org, 608-826-3408 or 608-239-2339 Rebrand for Dane County nonprofit reduces barriers as demand for food pantry and housing stability programs continues to rise MIDDLETON – Middleton Outreach Ministry today announced a new name — WayForward Resources — a change that will help more people access the nonprofit’s
50 Prominent Voices from Across the Democratic Party Will Take a Leadership Role in Delivering the Campaign’s Message and Engaging Voters Across the Country VIDEO Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign announced the formation of its National Advisory Board, which will be comprised of 50 leading voices in the Democratic
Contact: info@pedrocolon.com Will bring nearly 25 years of experience, proven progressive values, and a record of fairness and justice to the District I Bench MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Pedro Colón announced his candidacy for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. He aims to succeed Court of Appeals
ADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced today that former U.S. Representative Mayra Flores (TX-34), the first Mexican-born Congresswoman, will be addressing Republican delegates at the 2023 State Convention in La Crosse. The Republican Party is rooted in our founding principles: freedom and the American Dream. Republicans still believe it
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The two main architects of legislation to significantly boost shared revenue while allowing Milwaukee County and the city to add new sales taxes told WisPolitics today talks on final details are ongoing. That includes whether to require a referendum to approve the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Republicans today hailed what they called a historic investment in state aid to local governments, but provided few details publicly as they continued to work on a final agreement with their Senate colleagues. In a series of news conferences around the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA announced a targeted goal of $75 million towards digital mobilization and persuasion programming in six battleground states. With this investment, Priorities will support President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their path to reelection in 2024 and bolster Democrats’ presence to diverse audiences of
Today, Biden for President announced its first ad of the 2024 cycle, building upon President Biden’s campaign announcement calling on all Americans to stand up for personal freedoms. President Biden spent his first term fighting for freedom, for more rights not less, and for our democracy – and he’s running