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MADISON –Sen. Jesse James (R-Altoona) issued a statement Tuesday following the Wisconsin State Senate’s veto override of several bills, including SB1014, relating to funding for hospital emergency department services. The bill, intended for use in the Chippewa Valley following the regional
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate voted to override many of Governor Evers’s vetoes. The post-election audit bill (SB 736) authored by Rep Allen and Sen. Tomczyk is one such bill that the Senate voted to override. “Today, the Senate
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of today’s observance of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today, we honor the sacrifices made by Hmong-Lao veterans fighting alongside the United States during the Vietnam War and celebrate the
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to his vote to override Governor Evers’s veto SB 312: “This legislative session has seen a number of significant bipartisan victories for the people of
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s action today: “The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems facing Wisconsin businesses and families. Most of these bills were signed into law, but
ICYMI: Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Andy Barr (KY-06) last week sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department demanding the Biden administration investigate German company, Deutsche Börse’s acquisition of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS). ISS is the largest proxy
MADISON, WIS. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 21 to 10 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 145. The bill would permit nurse practitioners to practice independent of physicians, like they already do in 27 other states.
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, the American Federation of Teachers–Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The union represents thousands of public employees across the state, including K-12,
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Today, a new mobile billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin will ask Congressman Derrick Van Orden to oppose a Republican-backed measure which would keep credit card late fees high. The billboard will be at locations throughout La Crosse
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin District Export Council Acting Chair Chris Wojtowicz discusses the latest developments in the global export landscape and how it connects to the state.
MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) was presented the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from the Dairy Business Association. Upon receiving the award, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “While serving in the State Assembly, it has been my priority
On behalf of the Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists (WIANA), a group representing over a 1,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA’s) across the state of Wisconsin, I want to express my appreciation for the legislators who brought back Senate Bill
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the state’s most popular parks will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages visitors to explore hidden gem properties and reduce crowds at
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce that Florida Congressman Byron Donalds will speak at the 2024 Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention on May 18th in Appleton. As a rising star in our party and
One is a Dane County seat that includes part of Madison.
For the first time in more than 20 years, there’s a Democrat running in every State Senate race.
Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.
Biden took credit for bringing Microsoft to Wisconsin, even though he had nothing to do with it. He then bashed the Foxconn deal, without which Microsoft almost certainly would not have come to Mount Pleasant.
If the Senate tips to Republicans after the fall election, Montana Sen. Steve Daines, a supporter of Donald Trump’s imperial aspirations, is a likely candidate for Senate majority leader.
The United States went all in on a lock down during COVID while Sweden let nature take its course. Which was the better strategy? Some evidence points to Sweden.
MADISON –Sen. Jesse James (R-Altoona) issued a statement Tuesday following the Wisconsin State Senate’s veto override of several bills, including SB1014, relating to funding for hospital emergency department services. The bill, intended for use in the Chippewa Valley following the regional pullout of HSHS and Prevea Healthcare systems, outlined guidelines for
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate voted to override many of Governor Evers’s vetoes. The post-election audit bill (SB 736) authored by Rep Allen and Sen. Tomczyk is one such bill that the Senate voted to override. “Today, the Senate took action to override Governor Evers’ veto on a sensible
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of today’s observance of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today, we honor the sacrifices made by Hmong-Lao veterans fighting alongside the United States during the Vietnam War and celebrate the thousands of Hmong-Lao veterans who call Wisconsin home. The Hmong-Lao
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to his vote to override Governor Evers’s veto SB 312: “This legislative session has seen a number of significant bipartisan victories for the people of Wisconsin, but a handful of Governor Evers’s vetoes before the
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s action today: “The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems facing Wisconsin businesses and families. Most of these bills were signed into law, but many were vetoed by a Governor more focused on politics
ICYMI: Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Andy Barr (KY-06) last week sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department demanding the Biden administration investigate German company, Deutsche Börse’s acquisition of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS). ISS is the largest proxy advisory firm both in the U.S. and abroad. ISS has
MADISON, WIS. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 21 to 10 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 145. The bill would permit nurse practitioners to practice independent of physicians, like they already do in 27 other states. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) authored the bill with Senator
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, the American Federation of Teachers–Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The union represents thousands of public employees across the state, including K-12, higher ed, the tech college system, and other state workers.
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Today, a new mobile billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin will ask Congressman Derrick Van Orden to oppose a Republican-backed measure which would keep credit card late fees high. The billboard will be at locations throughout La Crosse today to highlight the proposal that would protect high late
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin District Export Council Acting Chair Chris Wojtowicz discusses the latest developments in the global export landscape and how it connects to the state.
MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) was presented the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from the Dairy Business Association. Upon receiving the award, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “While serving in the State Assembly, it has been my priority to find commonsense solutions to the most pressing challenges impacting
On behalf of the Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists (WIANA), a group representing over a 1,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA’s) across the state of Wisconsin, I want to express my appreciation for the legislators who brought back Senate Bill 145, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) bill, for a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the state’s most popular parks will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages visitors to explore hidden gem properties and reduce crowds at the most attended parks. With over 20 million visitors annually,
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce that Florida Congressman Byron Donalds will speak at the 2024 Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention on May 18th in Appleton. As a rising star in our party and a champion of working families, Congressman Donalds will offer delegates
One is a Dane County seat that includes part of Madison.
For the first time in more than 20 years, there’s a Democrat running in every State Senate race.
Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.
Biden took credit for bringing Microsoft to Wisconsin, even though he had nothing to do with it. He then bashed the Foxconn deal, without which Microsoft almost certainly would not have come to Mount Pleasant.
If the Senate tips to Republicans after the fall election, Montana Sen. Steve Daines, a supporter of Donald Trump’s imperial aspirations, is a likely candidate for Senate majority leader.
The United States went all in on a lock down during COVID while Sweden let nature take its course. Which was the better strategy? Some evidence points to Sweden.