MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general on Friday backing the Biden administration’s challenge to Idaho’s near-total ban on abortion. In an amicus brief filed in United States of America v. Idaho, the
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to rein in the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by eliminating its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance
MADISON — Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Lindsey Grady’s resignation, effective November 4, 2023. Fragoso will complete a term ending
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a Republican plan to extend operation of American Family Field to 2050: “The Republican plan to provide state and local money for maintenance and upgrades at American
GOP lawmakers seeking liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from two redistricting suits argue a Judicial Commission decision clearing her of misconduct for comments on the campaign trail has no bearing on whether she should hear the cases.
By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road. For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which
Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he reviewed the security footage showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosting and verbally harassing teenage Senate pages while they were enjoying
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy
Madison, WI – On August 2, the organization “Law Forward” filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed the day after Democrats regained control of the state’s high court with a 4-3 liberal tilt. Law
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where
MADISON, Wis. – Dealing with disasters can be hard for kids, and it’s important for parents and educators to help them learn what to do during an emergency. September is Preparedness Month, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to spend time this
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced the National Risk Management Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure sectors by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and
MILWAUKEE – Today, Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, announced the organization’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “We are thrilled to announce the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced that Wisconsin will receive a total of $13.5 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding she helped deliver to support two projects to combat climate change, expand access to green spaces, and create
Madison – Last week, Rep. Goeben (Hobart –R) in the spirit of transparency, voted yes to adopt the Iowa plan. The Assembly introduced and passed legislation to adopt the ‘gold standard’ Iowa model for redistricting. Historically, the Iowa model has had bipartisan
MILWAUKEE, WI – TODAY, Monday, September 18, County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the new Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. While I have yet to see the proposed legislation
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced new legislation with the Milwaukee Brewers that would spend ~$700 million to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the plan: “In
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would ensure Coast Guard personnel receive pay
MADISON, WI. – Upon announcement of the $700 million bill funding renovations and maintenance at American Family Field, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “This bailout is a swing and a miss. With most of the funding footed by
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general on Friday backing the Biden administration’s challenge to Idaho’s near-total ban on abortion. In an amicus brief filed in United States of America v. Idaho, the multistate coalition supported the U.S. government’s argument that the ban
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to rein in the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by eliminating its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators. For about 150 years, state insurance regulators and respec…
MADISON — Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Lindsey Grady’s resignation, effective November 4, 2023. Fragoso will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Jorge Fragoso is an exceptional attorney who
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a Republican plan to extend operation of American Family Field to 2050: “The Republican plan to provide state and local money for maintenance and upgrades at American Family Field was the result of secret negotiations and deal-making
GOP lawmakers seeking liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from two redistricting suits argue a Judicial Commission decision clearing her of misconduct for comments on the campaign trail has no bearing on whether she should hear the cases.
By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road. For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which changed its name to TruStage in May of this year.
Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he reviewed the security footage showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosting and verbally harassing teenage Senate pages while they were enjoying the U.S. Capitol rotunda this past summer: “This video was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer). Constituents of the 97th interested in conversing with
Madison, WI – On August 2, the organization “Law Forward” filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed the day after Democrats regained control of the state’s high court with a 4-3 liberal tilt. Law Forward’s petition to the court seeks to declare 17 state
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect. CWD is an always-fatal disease
MADISON, Wis. – Dealing with disasters can be hard for kids, and it’s important for parents and educators to help them learn what to do during an emergency. September is Preparedness Month, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to spend time this month teaching younger generations how to be prepared. “Disasters can
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced the National Risk Management Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure sectors by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and establish a National Risk Management Cycle. “Our adversaries continue to
MILWAUKEE – Today, Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, announced the organization’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “We are thrilled to announce the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Throughout his distinguished career, Judge
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced that Wisconsin will receive a total of $13.5 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding she helped deliver to support two projects to combat climate change, expand access to green spaces, and create healthier communities in the City of Milwaukee and Dane County.
Madison – Last week, Rep. Goeben (Hobart –R) in the spirit of transparency, voted yes to adopt the Iowa plan. The Assembly introduced and passed legislation to adopt the ‘gold standard’ Iowa model for redistricting. Historically, the Iowa model has had bipartisan support because it removes line drawing from the hands of
MILWAUKEE, WI – TODAY, Monday, September 18, County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the new Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. While I have yet to see the proposed legislation announced today, I look forward to discussions with partners in
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced new legislation with the Milwaukee Brewers that would spend ~$700 million to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the plan: “In February, Governor Evers put forward a fiscally responsible plan to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would ensure Coast Guard personnel receive pay and allowances in the event of a government shutdown if
MADISON, WI. – Upon announcement of the $700 million bill funding renovations and maintenance at American Family Field, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “This bailout is a swing and a miss. With most of the funding footed by taxpayers, Wisconsinites are unfairly on the hook for this one-sided