Rewind: Your Week in Review for November 3

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against legislative Republicans over blocking Universities of Wisconsin pay raises, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ move to send articles of impeachment against the state’s top elections official to a committee, upcoming action in the state Legislature and more.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to send critical aid to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement after voting for a $14.3 emergency aid package for Israel. The package included critical support for Israel’s Iron

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Kenosha County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s retirement, effective Nov. 27, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. Applications

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on appropriations for the Legislative Branch and the Interior and Environment

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of appropriations for the Interior and Environment (H.R. 4821), and the Legislative Branch (H.R. 4364). “It was great to close out another productive week in the House with two additional appropriations bills passed for the Legislative Branch and the

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for November 3

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against legislative Republicans over blocking Universities of Wisconsin pay raises, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ move to send articles of impeachment against the state’s top elections official to a committee, upcoming action in the state Legislature and more.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers additional $9.3 million for Port Milwaukee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver $9.3 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to expand Port Milwaukee’s newly opened Agriculture Maritime Export Facility (AMEF). The funding will support Phase 2 of the AMEF project, constructing two grain storage silos, purchasing additional grain

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Champions clean water funding for Wisconsin’s third district in FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include $2 million for equipment to filter PFAS from drinking water

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Results of statewide PFAS sampling in private wells now available

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin.   PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, f… Please log in to access

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Sen. Hesselbein: Time for common sense on behalf of Wisconsin taxpayers

What do these states have in common?  Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming and yes – sadly – Wisconsin.  For nearly a decade, Wisconsin legislative Republicans have, along with these few largely former Confederate states, held out in denying their own citizens access to their own

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Council of State Governments honors DSPS Secretary Hereth

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin.  The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40 Award late yesterday, which included Hereth. Each year, CSG recognizes 20

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions October 2023

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

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to send critical aid to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement after voting for a $14.3 emergency aid package for Israel. The package included critical support for Israel’s Iron Dome system and funds to help replenish U.S. defense stockpiles.

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Opportunity Wisconsin: As House Republicans pass government funding bills, WI families face higher housing and energy costs while wealthy tax cheats get another handout

MADISON, Wis. – New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans have started pushing forward a dangerous agenda that will hurt Wisconsinites by raising costs while making it easier for wealthy tax cheats to avoid paying their fair share. Here’s a look at where things stand ahead of key

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Weekly GOP radio address: We are fighting for middle class tax relief

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231103gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin Republicans are fighting for middle class tax relief for families and workers. Hi, Julian Bradley here.  The rising cost of groceries, gas, and housing is making life more unaffordable by the day.  Joe Biden and Democrats at the federal level embraced Bidenomics – which can best be described

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