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MADISON – On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-48), the first and only Muslim member of the Wisconsin State Legislature, released the following statement: “Faith takes center stage during the holy month of Ramadan. To believe in something,
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today a new grant opportunity aimed at increasing economic opportunity for students in Southeastern Wisconsin school districts. The Regional Career and Education Equipment Program grant provides career and technical education equipment
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Governor Evers attempting to call the committee into a special meeting:
“We’re very confident that the restaurant owners, the venues are going to see the return on investment of having the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,” said Anne Hathaway, chair of the 2024 RNC Committee on Arrangements
With the 2024 Republican National Convention in Downtown Milwaukee less than 100 days away, organizers say area businesses can soon expect to see increased interest in booking space. A New York Times article noted some area venues and restaurants had
It is the second time Evers, who has repeatedly vowed to veto the PFAS bill, has called a special meeting of the budget committee. GOP members ignored the call in December 2019 and refused to attend as he pushed them to address homelessness. JFC Co-Chairs Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, called the guv’s latest move “phony.”
MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a disingenuous GOP-authored bill that experts have said would let polluters off the hook for contaminating Wisconsinites’ water. The governor is calling on the Joint Finance Committee to convene next week on a plan
MADISON, Wis. – So much for transparency. Back in November when Governor Tony Evers’ secret “warren.spahn@wisconsin.gov” account first came to light, the Governor’s office assured the public they were hiding nothing and promised to make all correspondence from said account available via
MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) echoed their support for Governor Evers’ call for a special meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance to approve the $15 million to address the HSHS hospital
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Governor Evers attempting to call the committee into a special meeting:
GREEN BAY – This afternoon, Governor Evers vetoed a GOP bill that would limit the authority of the DNR to test for and clean up PFAs chemicals in our state. Additionally, this bill would have given the polluters a free pass
Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon recently issued her decision regarding the death of Russell Mitchell, which occurred on December 27, 2023, in the Village of Weston, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges filed against law
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed legislation authored by Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) and Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) that expands Wisconsin’s missing person alerts to include missing child cases that have not met the requirements for an
MARINETTE, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ veto of a bill to unlock millions in PFAS relief for affected communities, including the creation of critical new programs to address the needs of PFAS-affected communities and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, today filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions,
In response to the Governor’s veto of SB 312, State Senate candidate Jamie Wall issued the following statement: “Last year the Governor and the Legislature, in an all-too-rare bipartisan agreement, set aside $125 million to help clean up PFAS in groundwater.
(Madison, Wis.) Following two years of analysis, audience research and planning, WPR is reorganizing its statewide service to help listeners more easily find and enjoy news and music on the radio and on wpr.org. Beginning May 20, WPR’s two current networks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), spoke on the House Floor about the ongoing war in Gaza after the Israeli military targeted a World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid convoy killing seven, including an American citizen. Pocan highlighted
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “I’m excited that the United States Postal Service has unveiled a new Henry “Hank” Aaron postage stamp to commemorate the 50tu anniversary of his record breaking 715th home run on April 8, 1974.
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers for vetoing Senate Bill 312, which would have created a polluter loophole and undermined the DNR’s authority while also not appropriating any funding for PFAS. This comes at a moment
MADISON – On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-48), the first and only Muslim member of the Wisconsin State Legislature, released the following statement: “Faith takes center stage during the holy month of Ramadan. To believe in something, and to be willing to make sacrifices for that thing
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today a new grant opportunity aimed at increasing economic opportunity for students in Southeastern Wisconsin school districts. The Regional Career and Education Equipment Program grant provides career and technical education equipment to encourage innovative solutions that address the state’s skilled worker
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Governor Evers attempting to call the committee into a special meeting: “Governor Evers has tried this before and he is, once
“We’re very confident that the restaurant owners, the venues are going to see the return on investment of having the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,” said Anne Hathaway, chair of the 2024 RNC Committee on Arrangements
With the 2024 Republican National Convention in Downtown Milwaukee less than 100 days away, organizers say area businesses can soon expect to see increased interest in booking space. A New York Times article noted some area venues and restaurants had concerns about a dearth of bookings so far for the
It is the second time Evers, who has repeatedly vowed to veto the PFAS bill, has called a special meeting of the budget committee. GOP members ignored the call in December 2019 and refused to attend as he pushed them to address homelessness. JFC Co-Chairs Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, called the guv’s latest move “phony.”
MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a disingenuous GOP-authored bill that experts have said would let polluters off the hook for contaminating Wisconsinites’ water. The governor is calling on the Joint Finance Committee to convene next week on a plan to release $140 million in funds to combat PFAS contamination
MADISON, Wis. – So much for transparency. Back in November when Governor Tony Evers’ secret “warren.spahn@wisconsin.gov” account first came to light, the Governor’s office assured the public they were hiding nothing and promised to make all correspondence from said account available via Open Records request. From Wisconsin State Journal: “All email correspondence are
MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) echoed their support for Governor Evers’ call for a special meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance to approve the $15 million to address the HSHS hospital closures and release funds to curb PFAS pollution. “We don’t
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Governor Evers attempting to call the committee into a special meeting: “Governor Evers has tried this before and he is, once
GREEN BAY – This afternoon, Governor Evers vetoed a GOP bill that would limit the authority of the DNR to test for and clean up PFAs chemicals in our state. Additionally, this bill would have given the polluters a free pass for the contamination they are responsible for. With $125 million
Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon recently issued her decision regarding the death of Russell Mitchell, which occurred on December 27, 2023, in the Village of Weston, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges filed against law enforcement personnel. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed legislation authored by Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) and Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) that expands Wisconsin’s missing person alerts to include missing child cases that have not met the requirements for an Amber Alert. The bipartisan bill, entitled the “PRINCE Act,” was
MARINETTE, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ veto of a bill to unlock millions in PFAS relief for affected communities, including the creation of critical new programs to address the needs of PFAS-affected communities and new legal protections for victims of PFAS pollution: “Instead of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, today filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions, LLC. Kruk is facing multiple civil counts in the lawsuit
In response to the Governor’s veto of SB 312, State Senate candidate Jamie Wall issued the following statement: “Last year the Governor and the Legislature, in an all-too-rare bipartisan agreement, set aside $125 million to help clean up PFAS in groundwater. Unfortunately, Republicans in the Legislature wouldn’t release those funds without
(Madison, Wis.) Following two years of analysis, audience research and planning, WPR is reorganizing its statewide service to help listeners more easily find and enjoy news and music on the radio and on wpr.org. Beginning May 20, WPR’s two current networks – “NPR News & Music” and “The Ideas Network” –
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), spoke on the House Floor about the ongoing war in Gaza after the Israeli military targeted a World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid convoy killing seven, including an American citizen. Pocan highlighted a letter he led, along with 55 of his colleagues,
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “I’m excited that the United States Postal Service has unveiled a new Henry “Hank” Aaron postage stamp to commemorate the 50tu anniversary of his record breaking 715th home run on April 8, 1974. “More than two years ago, I wrote a letter with
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers for vetoing Senate Bill 312, which would have created a polluter loophole and undermined the DNR’s authority while also not appropriating any funding for PFAS. This comes at a moment when more and more communities are identifying PFAS contamination –