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Jacque Bill eliminates penalties for those looking to work MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care today on a vote of 12 to 0.
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
MADISON, WI – This morning, State Senators Dianne Hesselbein (SD-27), Jeff Smith (SD-31), and Jamie Wall (SD-30) held a press conference calling out Republican lawmakers for failing Wisconsin veterans, for allowing two Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities to close their
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) held a hearing as chair of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care after receiving notice of a prosed rule change regarding to prenatal and child care coordination services under the medical assistance (MA)
The News: WILL has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) on behalf of Kally Bishop, a highly skilled special education teacher at Thoreau Elementary, a part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Kally was
SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2025 – Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez has completed her 3rd consecutive year of traveling to all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Her last stop on this county circuit included a tour of Wolf and Fox Winery in Calumet
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to the Evers-Rodriguez administration’s Clearinghouse Rule 25-004 that redefines “pregnant women” as “pregnant persons” in administrative rule: “Fresh off of the State Supreme Court’s ruling that strips state lawmakers of their
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites campus and community members to a special topping-out ceremony and beam signing, celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the new Science and Health Sciences Building. The beam will be available for all
More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $998,114 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 19 school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore and hunt on public land this hunting season. There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting.
September Law of the Month: Rail safety Wisconsin is home to 3,300 miles of active train tracks that are essential to the state’s economy and connect travelers to their destinations. Because trains cannot make sudden stops, drivers and pedestrians should be
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation supports lab, equipmentupgrades, professional development opportunities Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s graphic communications program has received three targeted grants from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) totaling $13,000, part of a national initiative
MADISON, WI – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) strongly calls on Wisconsin’s U.S. House representatives to sign on as cosponsors and vote in favor of H.Res. 581, the Epstein Transparency Act, introduced by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY). This resolution
MADISON, Wis. – September 7 is Grandparents Day, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is here to keep Wisconsin grandparents – as well as their children and grandchildren – informed about the latest scams affecting
Protect Our Care Launches Significant Six-Figure Campaign Holding Republicans Accountable With Nationwide Events, Ads, and Activities Washington, D.C. – As members of Congress return to Capitol Hill following a tumultuous summer recess for Congressional Republicans, Protect Our Care is continuing
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and candidate for Wisconsin Governor, announced a transformative economic plan titled “Clear, Hold and Build: A SEAL’s Mission Plan for Wisconsin to Win and Prosper.” Drawing on his business experience and
MADISON – The day after Labor Day and in advance of the upcoming State legislative session, key progressive political organizations and leading labor and community organizations launched the Living Wage Coalition, calling on State policy-makers to take up comprehensive living
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting YoungMindsOnline Act, which requires the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s
GREEN BAY – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) have sent the attached letter to Senate President, Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), requesting a formal hearing to save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP)…. Please
20250902 Letter to Sen. Kapenga Urging Hearing on SB 385Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics
Jacque Bill eliminates penalties for those looking to work MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care today on a vote of 12 to 0. Assembly Bill 253 (AB 253) grants greater financial flexibility to disabled
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
MADISON, WI – This morning, State Senators Dianne Hesselbein (SD-27), Jeff Smith (SD-31), and Jamie Wall (SD-30) held a press conference calling out Republican lawmakers for failing Wisconsin veterans, for allowing two Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities to close their doors, and for refusing to support Senator Wall and Senator
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) held a hearing as chair of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care after receiving notice of a prosed rule change regarding to prenatal and child care coordination services under the medical assistance (MA) program. “Hearing agents from the Department of Health Services (DHS)
The News: WILL has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) on behalf of Kally Bishop, a highly skilled special education teacher at Thoreau Elementary, a part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Kally was “surplussed” or involuntarily transferred over less qualified teachers based on
SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2025 – Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez has completed her 3rd consecutive year of traveling to all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Her last stop on this county circuit included a tour of Wolf and Fox Winery in Calumet County on August 28th. “When I started my term as
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to the Evers-Rodriguez administration’s Clearinghouse Rule 25-004 that redefines “pregnant women” as “pregnant persons” in administrative rule: “Fresh off of the State Supreme Court’s ruling that strips state lawmakers of their oversight ability of administrative rules, the Evers-Rodriguez administration is… Please
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites campus and community members to a special topping-out ceremony and beam signing, celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the new Science and Health Sciences Building. The beam will be available for all to sign from 8-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the construction
More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $998,114 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 19 school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit 4,223 students and help address the state’s skilled
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore and hunt on public land this hunting season. There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting. In addition to state lands, there is another 28,000 acres
September Law of the Month: Rail safety Wisconsin is home to 3,300 miles of active train tracks that are essential to the state’s economy and connect travelers to their destinations. Because trains cannot make sudden stops, drivers and pedestrians should be extra vigilant when approaching railroad tracks to prevent serious crashes.
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation supports lab, equipmentupgrades, professional development opportunities Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s graphic communications program has received three targeted grants from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) totaling $13,000, part of a national initiative that awarded $535,000 in scholarships and educational support to… Please
MADISON, WI – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) strongly calls on Wisconsin’s U.S. House representatives to sign on as cosponsors and vote in favor of H.Res. 581, the Epstein Transparency Act, introduced by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY). This resolution demands the release of all unclassified documents, communications, and investigative
MADISON, Wis. – September 7 is Grandparents Day, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is here to keep Wisconsin grandparents – as well as their children and grandchildren – informed about the latest scams affecting them and their families. Older consumers may be more likely
Protect Our Care Launches Significant Six-Figure Campaign Holding Republicans Accountable With Nationwide Events, Ads, and Activities Washington, D.C. – As members of Congress return to Capitol Hill following a tumultuous summer recess for Congressional Republicans, Protect Our Care is continuing its accountability push with a nationwide campaign calling out Donald
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and candidate for Wisconsin Governor, announced a transformative economic plan titled “Clear, Hold and Build: A SEAL’s Mission Plan for Wisconsin to Win and Prosper.” Drawing on his business experience and time as a Navy SEAL, Berrien outlined a strategy to
MADISON – The day after Labor Day and in advance of the upcoming State legislative session, key progressive political organizations and leading labor and community organizations launched the Living Wage Coalition, calling on State policy-makers to take up comprehensive living wage legislation. Formed by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Fighting Oligarchy,
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting YoungMindsOnline Act, which requires the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health. “Social media and emerging technologies can have a
GREEN BAY – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) have sent the attached letter to Senate President, Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), requesting a formal hearing to save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP)…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
20250902 Letter to Sen. Kapenga Urging Hearing on SB 385Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.