MADISON –Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding AB554, a bill that would modify minority scholarship programs and requirements so they apply to disadvantaged students rather than minorities. “I testified before the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee today against
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As LGBTQI+ History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the top U.S. health officials at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are
[Green Bay, Wis.] – Radiologist and breast cancer specialist Dr. Susan Sung penned a column in the Green Bay Press Gazette advocating for action on Senate Bill 121, which increases access to life-saving breast imaging for those with dense breast tissue and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the draft 2023-2033 Sharp-Tailed Grouse Management Plan, which outlines objectives and strategies to guide sharp-tailed grouse management in Wisconsin. The draft plan is open to public comment until Nov. 17
Wisconsinites are blasting Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for embracing the extremists in their party, undermining democracy, and failing to get anything done for families. With a government shutdown looming and the Farm Bill expiring 27 days ago, Van
Madison, Wi. – The Office of the Secretary of State relaunched the agency’s website (sos.wi.gov) for the first time in over 10 years today. Secretary Godlewski has made a key priority modernizing the State office for Wisconsin. After taking office earlier
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing two firearm safety bills to implement a 48 hour waiting period on handgun purchases and create a voluntary self-exclusion program in Wisconsin. These
State Rep. Sinicki issued this statement: “I am honored to have presented Officer Madeline Ohm of the City of Cudahy Police Force with the First Responder of the Year Award for the 20th Assembly District, at the First Responder recognition
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Manufacturing Month! Wisconsin is a global leader in manufacturing, and when people buy a product made in Wisconsin,
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Petryk (R – Town of Washington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. On behalf of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we’re here to celebrate Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin.
Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Chair Scott Krug and ranking Dem member Lee Snodgrass agree the push to impeach Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe “is a distraction.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 4394. “The House is open for business and we’re picking right back up on passing appropriations bills. Speaker
MADISON – Today Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released “Safe Storage for Gun Safety” legislation to keep firearms inaccessible to children, away from individuals legally prohibited from possessing firearms, and out of
STEVENS POINT, Wis—The Katrina Shankland for Congress campaign today released a new poll showing that Democratic primary voters overwhelmingly prefer Katrina Shankland after learning about each of the candidates. The poll was conducted by Blueprint Polling on October 20-23 of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Justice to help address steep cuts to a critical fund that assists victims of crime. The Crime Victims Fund (CVF) is used to provide services to
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing has entered into a collaboration with Epic, the industry leader in electronic health records software, to integrate the company’s new Lyceum platform for electronic health records into the college’s nursing curriculum. Marquette
Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to waive a federal grant requirement that mandates Milwaukee’s streetcar “the Hop” begin service on October 31. As it stands, “the Hop” will be operating on a non-viable route to satisfy the gran… Please
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard issued the following statement in response to the news that UW-Platteville would be cutting more than 110 positions to balance its budget. “Senator Howard Marklein is asleep at the wheel and
MADISON –Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding AB554, a bill that would modify minority scholarship programs and requirements so they apply to disadvantaged students rather than minorities. “I testified before the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee today against the proposal aimed at removing race as a requirement for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As LGBTQI+ History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture. “As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the top U.S. health officials at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates throughout November when seasons open, so hunters are
[Green Bay, Wis.] – Radiologist and breast cancer specialist Dr. Susan Sung penned a column in the Green Bay Press Gazette advocating for action on Senate Bill 121, which increases access to life-saving breast imaging for those with dense breast tissue and those at increased risk of breast cancer. The bipartisan bill,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the draft 2023-2033 Sharp-Tailed Grouse Management Plan, which outlines objectives and strategies to guide sharp-tailed grouse management in Wisconsin. The draft plan is open to public comment until Nov. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Additionally, the public can provide verbal comments
Wisconsinites are blasting Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for embracing the extremists in their party, undermining democracy, and failing to get anything done for families. With a government shutdown looming and the Farm Bill expiring 27 days ago, Van Orden and Steil are putting Wisconsinites on the back burner
Madison, Wi. – The Office of the Secretary of State relaunched the agency’s website (sos.wi.gov) for the first time in over 10 years today. Secretary Godlewski has made a key priority modernizing the State office for Wisconsin. After taking office earlier this year, the Secretary began a major modernization effort that
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing two firearm safety bills to implement a 48 hour waiting period on handgun purchases and create a voluntary self-exclusion program in Wisconsin. These pieces of legislation are in addition to a number of
State Rep. Sinicki issued this statement: “I am honored to have presented Officer Madeline Ohm of the City of Cudahy Police Force with the First Responder of the Year Award for the 20th Assembly District, at the First Responder recognition ceremony at the State Capitol.” “Officer Ohm has served on
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Manufacturing Month! Wisconsin is a global leader in manufacturing, and when people buy a product made in Wisconsin, they know it’s made by some of the best …
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Petryk (R – Town of Washington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. On behalf of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we’re here to celebrate Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. It’s wonderful that we can look at the fact that
Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Chair Scott Krug and ranking Dem member Lee Snodgrass agree the push to impeach Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe “is a distraction.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 4394. “The House is open for business and we’re picking right back up on passing appropriations bills. Speaker Johnson outlined an ambitious plan that I believe will put
MADISON – Today Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released “Safe Storage for Gun Safety” legislation to keep firearms inaccessible to children, away from individuals legally prohibited from possessing firearms, and out of the hands of criminals intending to do harm. In the
STEVENS POINT, Wis—The Katrina Shankland for Congress campaign today released a new poll showing that Democratic primary voters overwhelmingly prefer Katrina Shankland after learning about each of the candidates. The poll was conducted by Blueprint Polling on October 20-23 of 360 likely Democratic primary voters with a margin of error
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Justice to help address steep cuts to a critical fund that assists victims of crime. The Crime Victims Fund (CVF) is used to provide services to victims of crime in Wisconsin and across the country, but
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing has entered into a collaboration with Epic, the industry leader in electronic health records software, to integrate the company’s new Lyceum platform for electronic health records into the college’s nursing curriculum. Marquette is the first nursing school in the country to incorporate
Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to waive a federal grant requirement that mandates Milwaukee’s streetcar “the Hop” begin service on October 31. As it stands, “the Hop” will be operating on a non-viable route to satisfy the gran… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard issued the following statement in response to the news that UW-Platteville would be cutting more than 110 positions to balance its budget. “Senator Howard Marklein is asleep at the wheel and his constituents should be outraged,” said Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard.