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MADISON – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 1050 which continues funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) authored the bill with Senator Romaine
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque, Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced the endorsement of State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto). “In a time when our values are under attack, André Jacque is a steadfast
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 833, legislation co-authored by Rep. Plumer and Senator Dan Knodl, providing funding for Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools was signed into law. “Holocaust education is more important than ever to ensure current and future generations
Madison –Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) proudly announced the signing into law of three bipartisan bills to aid first responders, with several police officers from different parts of the state in attendance for the signings. The bills include measures to
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no background check to become school district administrators and have
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general today 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 WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
GREEN BAY, WI – A proposal to improve safety at the nearly two dozen Farmers’ Market on Broadway events this spring and summer by having a portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small
The state Dem Party has outraised its GOP counterpart 15-to-1 over the first three months of 2024 — a huge resource advantage ahead of what’s expected to be a fierce battle for legislative seats this fall.
No Labels filed 26,775 signatures with the state Elections Commission — more than double what is needed — as it seeks to secure a line on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot this fall. In doing so, the party opted to take the more difficult route to the ballot.
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Ironically, at a time when Wisconsin has more safeguards against voter fraud than ever before, confidence in election seems to be at an all-time low.
So when will places like Madison and Milwaukee apologize?
I encourage Senator Tammy Baldwin and other leaders in Washington to work collaboratively with the Biden Administration to continue to expand equitable coverage policies and make anti-obesity medications accessible to more seniors through Medicare Part D.
Organization should be renamed the U.L. because it is useless
From NBC to the Dane County Board
In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.
As he targets aspiring families as “vermin” and nonhuman “animals,” Trump moves as far away as is humanly possible from a place of virtue.
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, A Better Wisconsin Together is celebrating transgender Wisconsinites, uplifting their stories, and calling on our elected officials to ensure the Badger State is a place where all of us, regardless
MADISON – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 1050 which continues funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) authored the bill with Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) to ensure the office continues to receive funding
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque, Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced the endorsement of State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto). “In a time when our values are under attack, André Jacque is a steadfast defender of conservative principles. His unwavering commitment to protecting the
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 833, legislation co-authored by Rep. Plumer and Senator Dan Knodl, providing funding for Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools was signed into law. “Holocaust education is more important than ever to ensure current and future generations understand the devastating consequences of anti-Semitism and intolerance.” said Rep.
Madison –Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) proudly announced the signing into law of three bipartisan bills to aid first responders, with several police officers from different parts of the state in attendance for the signings. The bills include measures to establish best practices and training for first responder peer support
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no background check to become school district administrators and have direct contact with kids at school. Under current law, with
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general today 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
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
GREEN BAY, WI – A proposal to improve safety at the nearly two dozen Farmers’ Market on Broadway events this spring and summer by having a portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. AARP Wisconsin is awarding $1,000 grants
The state Dem Party has outraised its GOP counterpart 15-to-1 over the first three months of 2024 — a huge resource advantage ahead of what’s expected to be a fierce battle for legislative seats this fall.
No Labels filed 26,775 signatures with the state Elections Commission — more than double what is needed — as it seeks to secure a line on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot this fall. In doing so, the party opted to take the more difficult route to the ballot.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Ironically, at a time when Wisconsin has more safeguards against voter fraud than ever before, confidence in election seems to be at an all-time low.
So when will places like Madison and Milwaukee apologize?
I encourage Senator Tammy Baldwin and other leaders in Washington to work collaboratively with the Biden Administration to continue to expand equitable coverage policies and make anti-obesity medications accessible to more seniors through Medicare Part D.
Organization should be renamed the U.L. because it is useless
From NBC to the Dane County Board
In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.
As he targets aspiring families as “vermin” and nonhuman “animals,” Trump moves as far away as is humanly possible from a place of virtue.
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, A Better Wisconsin Together is celebrating transgender Wisconsinites, uplifting their stories, and calling on our elected officials to ensure the Badger State is a place where all of us, regardless of gender or how we identify, can live safely, freely,