MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Gov. Evers’ special session to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges, child care providers across the state are sounding the alarm about the end of Child Care Counts and the devastating impact it will have on Wisconsin’s workforce.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled their proposal to provide ~$600million in funding to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Throughout negotiations,
MILWAUKEE – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed abortion care today at their Walter Street and Madison East locations, and the ACLU of Wisconsin praised the win as a first step toward regaining full bodily autonomy and reproductive rights in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of two grant awards through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program. One grant is for a project at
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement concerning the Brewers Funding Proposal, which will extend the Brewers lease in Milwaukee until 2050. “Coming from Green Bay, I understand the tremendous value that comes from hosting a major
NEENAH, Wis. – To enhance its mission of empowering each person to live their unique, best life, ThedaCare is pleased to announce the creation of a new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program and welcome Christopher Stenberg, MD, as the program’s
RACINE—The City of Racine is proud to join other municipalities and organizations to celebrate National Voter Registration Day tomorrow. In preparation for the upcoming 2024 Elections, City Clerk Tara McMenamin underscores the importance of ensuring that every voter’s registration is
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed Green Tier application for Badger Corrugating Company in La Crosse. If accepted, the proposal would allow the facility to join Tier 1 of
MADISON, WI (September 18, 2023) — For the 11th year, Bascom Hill will be transformed into a sea of pink flamingos when the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) holds its annual Fill the Hill event. Fill the Hill is
GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would bar landowners from claiming the state’s farmland preservation tax credit for some cases when solar energy systems are present. The bill would apply to portions of property that house a solar energy system,
Madison – Planned Parenthood announced it will resume performing abortions Monday in violation of state law which prohibits intentionally destroying the life of an unborn child. In July, a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled against dismissing a case brought by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on the next phase of the Central Sand Hills Regional Master Plan process. Among the more than 60 properties included in the plan are Devil’s Lake and Hartman
[Milwaukee, WI] – On September 14th, 2023 Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas wrote an open letter to Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. In the letter, Staskunas called for the removal of Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his chairmanship of the County’s Judiciary, Law
On Sept. 15, Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas released a letter to County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson calling to remove Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his position as chair of the Judiciary Law Enforcement and General Services (JLEGS) Committee. Clancy, a Milwaukee DSA
MADISON- Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) released this statement on passage of Assembly Bill 415, having to do with redistricting of Wisconsin legislative districts: “Democrats have been requesting actual fair maps for over a decade. However, AB 415 will not answer
MADISON— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 415. Drafted based on the Iowa model, AB 415 would implement non-partisan redistricting in Wisconsin. “This legislation shows our commitment to
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 415 to create a nonpartisan redistricting process. The bill is based on the redistricting process used in Iowa. Today, he released the following statement: “I am proud to
Meagan Wolfe, the state’s top elections official whose fate now is before the courts, says she’ll be at work today as she vows to stay on the job despite Senate Republicans voting to fire her.
Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) applauded the State Senate after they passed two of his commonsense public safety bills, sending them to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Assembly Bill 57 ensures that certain crimes such as a
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Gov. Evers’ special session to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges, child care providers across the state are sounding the alarm about the end of Child Care Counts and the devastating impact it will have on Wisconsin’s workforce. Without continued funding for Child Care Counts, more than a quarter of
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled their proposal to provide ~$600million in funding to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Throughout negotiations, Democrats have been optimistic about reaching a deal that keeps
MILWAUKEE – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed abortion care today at their Walter Street and Madison East locations, and the ACLU of Wisconsin praised the win as a first step toward regaining full bodily autonomy and reproductive rights in Wisconsin. The return of reproductive rights came after a Dane County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of two grant awards through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program. One grant is for a project at the Langlade County Gun and Bow Range for a variety
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement concerning the Brewers Funding Proposal, which will extend the Brewers lease in Milwaukee until 2050. “Coming from Green Bay, I understand the tremendous value that comes from hosting a major sports franchise. This funding program is a financially sound way
NEENAH, Wis. – To enhance its mission of empowering each person to live their unique, best life, ThedaCare is pleased to announce the creation of a new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program and welcome Christopher Stenberg, MD, as the program’s leader. The goal of the GME program is to prepare
RACINE—The City of Racine is proud to join other municipalities and organizations to celebrate National Voter Registration Day tomorrow. In preparation for the upcoming 2024 Elections, City Clerk Tara McMenamin underscores the importance of ensuring that every voter’s registration is current. Clerk McMenamin issued the following statement: “With the 2024
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed Green Tier application for Badger Corrugating Company in La Crosse. If accepted, the proposal would allow the facility to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. The DNR’s Green Tier program recognizes organizations committed
MADISON, WI (September 18, 2023) — For the 11th year, Bascom Hill will be transformed into a sea of pink flamingos when the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) holds its annual Fill the Hill event. Fill the Hill is the largest day-of-giving initiative during the university’s fall annual campaign.
GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would bar landowners from claiming the state’s farmland preservation tax credit for some cases when solar energy systems are present. The bill would apply to portions of property that house a solar energy system, unless it plays a role in farming operations. In a
Madison – Planned Parenthood announced it will resume performing abortions Monday in violation of state law which prohibits intentionally destroying the life of an unborn child. In July, a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled against dismissing a case brought by Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul. Despite no
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on the next phase of the Central Sand Hills Regional Master Plan process. Among the more than 60 properties included in the plan are Devil’s Lake and Hartman Creek state parks, the MacKenzie Center, Mecan River, Caves Creek
[Milwaukee, WI] – On September 14th, 2023 Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas wrote an open letter to Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. In the letter, Staskunas called for the removal of Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his chairmanship of the County’s Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services (JLEGS) Committee. Supervisor Staskunas believes that
On Sept. 15, Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas released a letter to County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson calling to remove Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his position as chair of the Judiciary Law Enforcement and General Services (JLEGS) Committee. Clancy, a Milwaukee DSA member, has been criticized for saying police officers’ jobs “have
MADISON- Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) released this statement on passage of Assembly Bill 415, having to do with redistricting of Wisconsin legislative districts: “Democrats have been requesting actual fair maps for over a decade. However, AB 415 will not answer that call or guarantee truly fair maps. That is because
MADISON— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 415. Drafted based on the Iowa model, AB 415 would implement non-partisan redistricting in Wisconsin. “This legislation shows our commitment to the will of the voters. Assembly Bill (AB) 415 will
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 415 to create a nonpartisan redistricting process. The bill is based on the redistricting process used in Iowa. Today, he released the following statement: “I am proud to vote for a bill that will create a commission to
Meagan Wolfe, the state’s top elections official whose fate now is before the courts, says she’ll be at work today as she vows to stay on the job despite Senate Republicans voting to fire her.
Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna Foy said the program isn’t finalized yet, but expects to
Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) applauded the State Senate after they passed two of his commonsense public safety bills, sending them to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Assembly Bill 57 ensures that certain crimes such as a felon illegally in possession of a firearm, sexual assault, and