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The 4th SD election will be July 30 with a primary, if necessary, on July 2. The special election in the 8th CD will be held concurrently with the November election, with an Aug. 13 primary.
Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus will be buzzing with creative energy at the Youth Theatre Workshop on Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for students aged 8-17 at Herbert L Williams Theatre. Spots are still available
Biden has attempted to split the baby with his rhetoric vacillating between powerful support for Israel and appeasement to Hamas. His actions, however, lean heavily in favor of Hamas. Meanwhile, Senator Baldwin is in lock-step with Biden and Hamas providing rhetorical and legislative support whenever they need it
The days of wine and roses must be over when it comes to how the House GOP operates vis-à-vis the Freedom Caucus’ behavior.
Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky suggested the court’s 2022 ruling barring the use of absentee ballot drop boxes was ripe for reversal because its conclusion was “egregiously wrong,” its reasoning was exceptionally weak and the consequences have been damaging.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Hmong-Lao veterans bravely and selflessly fought side-by-side with
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Republicans veto override action this week and letter to Governor Evers. “The legislature passed bills to address PFAS contamination and provide funding for emergency healthcare services
Waunakee – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined the parents, children, and providers of Arthouse Preschool to mark the “Day Without Child Care” and advocate for the importance of supporting early education opportunities. Representative Joers released
ALTOONA – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona), joined by Senators Pat Testin (R – Stevens Point) and Romaine Quinn (R – Cameron) gathered at the Altoona Family Restaurant to announce senate republicans’ plans to override Governor Evers’ vetoes of five
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering today’s oral arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court concerning the use of ballot drop boxes, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “It is abundantly clear that left-wing justices on the Wisconsin
COLUMBIA COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was joined by Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson, Kraemer North America Wisconsin Area Manager Dave Stanke, and local stakeholders to break ground on the project to replace the bridges crossing
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Madison, WI – In recognition of six-term legislator Evan Goyke’s (D-Milwaukee) support of criminal justice-related matters, the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Legislative Oversight Committee is pleased to announce him as a recipient of this year’s Scales of Justice Award. This award
MADISON, Wis. — Just weeks after the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched its six-figure “No More Games” digital campaign to end the gridlock and release already approved money to stabilize rural hospitals and address drinking water pollution, Republicans are showing that the heat is
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GREEN BAY, WI — Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on the announcement that the Senate will attempt an override of Governor Evers’ veto of a bill to unlock millions in PFAS relief for affected communities, among other bills: “Whether
MADISON, Wis. — Today, parents and providers are marking A Day Without Child Care with calls for action to ensure all families have access to affordable child care. Here in Wisconsin, Republican politicians in Madison have repeatedly obstructed and sabotaged efforts to
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School and its Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education will present “Battleground Wisconsin: Politics, Polls, and Perspectives” — a special presentation with the Marquette Law School Poll team that will dive into the Wisconsin electoral scene — on
MADISON – With a passion for creating things and working with her hands, Zoe Zielinski knows what she wants her future career to hold. “I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a welder,” Zoe said. “A
The 4th SD election will be July 30 with a primary, if necessary, on July 2. The special election in the 8th CD will be held concurrently with the November election, with an Aug. 13 primary.
Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus will be buzzing with creative energy at the Youth Theatre Workshop on Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for students aged 8-17 at Herbert L Williams Theatre. Spots are still available for kids to participate – registration can be found here.
Biden has attempted to split the baby with his rhetoric vacillating between powerful support for Israel and appeasement to Hamas. His actions, however, lean heavily in favor of Hamas. Meanwhile, Senator Baldwin is in lock-step with Biden and Hamas providing rhetorical and legislative support whenever they need it
The days of wine and roses must be over when it comes to how the House GOP operates vis-à-vis the Freedom Caucus’ behavior.
Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky suggested the court’s 2022 ruling barring the use of absentee ballot drop boxes was ripe for reversal because its conclusion was “egregiously wrong,” its reasoning was exceptionally weak and the consequences have been damaging.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Hmong-Lao veterans bravely and selflessly fought side-by-side with U.S. troops during the Vietnam War with many ultimately facing harsh retr… Please
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Republicans veto override action this week and letter to Governor Evers. “The legislature passed bills to address PFAS contamination and provide funding for emergency healthcare services in the Chippewa Valley. Governor Evers vetoed them and obstructed
Waunakee – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined the parents, children, and providers of Arthouse Preschool to mark the “Day Without Child Care” and advocate for the importance of supporting early education opportunities. Representative Joers released the following statement: “The Day Without Child Care is a
ALTOONA – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona), joined by Senators Pat Testin (R – Stevens Point) and Romaine Quinn (R – Cameron) gathered at the Altoona Family Restaurant to announce senate republicans’ plans to override Governor Evers’ vetoes of five bills. The Senators shared their plans to override SB 1014,
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering today’s oral arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court concerning the use of ballot drop boxes, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “It is abundantly clear that left-wing justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are willing to sell out both precedent and
COLUMBIA COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was joined by Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson, Kraemer North America Wisconsin Area Manager Dave Stanke, and local stakeholders to break ground on the project to replace the bridges crossing the Wisconsin River in Columbia County. Senator Baldwin secured $80
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Madison, WI – In recognition of six-term legislator Evan Goyke’s (D-Milwaukee) support of criminal justice-related matters, the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Legislative Oversight Committee is pleased to announce him as a recipient of this year’s Scales of Justice Award. This award is given to individuals who are committed to improving the
MADISON, Wis. — Just weeks after the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched its six-figure “No More Games” digital campaign to end the gridlock and release already approved money to stabilize rural hospitals and address drinking water pollution, Republicans are showing that the heat is getting to them. But instead of just having the Republican
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GREEN BAY, WI — Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on the announcement that the Senate will attempt an override of Governor Evers’ veto of a bill to unlock millions in PFAS relief for affected communities, among other bills: “Whether its $125 million for communities battling PFAS, or $15 million
MADISON, Wis. — Today, parents and providers are marking A Day Without Child Care with calls for action to ensure all families have access to affordable child care. Here in Wisconsin, Republican politicians in Madison have repeatedly obstructed and sabotaged efforts to expand affordable child care. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School and its Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education will present “Battleground Wisconsin: Politics, Polls, and Perspectives” — a special presentation with the Marquette Law School Poll team that will dive into the Wisconsin electoral scene — on the day before the start of the Republican National Convention:&n…
MADISON – With a passion for creating things and working with her hands, Zoe Zielinski knows what she wants her future career to hold. “I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a welder,” Zoe said. “A family friend of my parents was a welder, and I