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Madison – Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) blasted Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Tuesday for its refusal to help students battling addiction and called on Superintendent of Public Schools Jill Underly to support pending legislation on recovery high schools in her State
[Dodgeville, WI] – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with Family Advocates, Inc and the Iowa County District Attorney’s Office, are raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Iowa
Nate’s Mission, a Wisconsin-based project under the umbrella of the international anti-clergy abuse organization, Ending Clergy Abuse, is proud to announce its role as a leading force behind a dynamic week of action in Rome and Geneva. This global media
Farmers across Wisconsin are preparing to harvest the crops we all depend on. Together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers and farm vehicle operators to be patient
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-Chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today held an event on Capitol Hill discussing the success of CSC efforts and what the commission hopes to accomplish in the
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
TWO RIVERS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will celebrate the launch of a new outdoor wheelchair program on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Point Beach State Forest in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. This
MADISON – Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will join the UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs for a public presentation on Tuesday, September 26 at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Union in Madison. The event will also be livestreamed. “I’m looking
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today is proud to announce that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 17, 2023 deadline. “The Senate
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2,769,178 contract to improve WIS 113 between WIS 60 in Lodi and WIS 188 in Merrimac, Columbia County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, September 25. Mashuda Contractors,
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general on Friday 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
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to rein in the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by eliminating its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance
MADISON — Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Lindsey Grady’s resignation, effective November 4, 2023. Fragoso will complete a term ending
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a Republican plan to extend operation of American Family Field to 2050: “The Republican plan to provide state and local money for maintenance and upgrades at American
GOP lawmakers seeking liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from two redistricting suits argue a Judicial Commission decision clearing her of misconduct for comments on the campaign trail has no bearing on whether she should hear the cases.
By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road. For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which
Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he reviewed the security footage showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosting and verbally harassing teenage Senate pages while they were enjoying
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy
Madison, WI – On August 2, the organization “Law Forward” filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed the day after Democrats regained control of the state’s high court with a 4-3 liberal tilt. Law
Madison – Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) blasted Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Tuesday for its refusal to help students battling addiction and called on Superintendent of Public Schools Jill Underly to support pending legislation on recovery high schools in her State of Education address lat… Please log in to access subscriber
[Dodgeville, WI] – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with Family Advocates, Inc and the Iowa County District Attorney’s Office, are raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Iowa County Courthouse. Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted
Nate’s Mission, a Wisconsin-based project under the umbrella of the international anti-clergy abuse organization, Ending Clergy Abuse, is proud to announce its role as a leading force behind a dynamic week of action in Rome and Geneva. This global media campaign aims to amplify the collective global voice advocating for
Farmers across Wisconsin are preparing to harvest the crops we all depend on. Together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers and farm vehicle operators to be patient and alert on Wisconsin roadways this harvest season. “It’s harvest
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-Chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today held an event on Capitol Hill discussing the success of CSC efforts and what the commission hopes to accomplish in the near future. Since its launch in April 2019, the commission
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same
TWO RIVERS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will celebrate the launch of a new outdoor wheelchair program on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Point Beach State Forest in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. This new program will bring outdoor wheelchairs to various state-owned properties.
MADISON – Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will join the UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs for a public presentation on Tuesday, September 26 at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Union in Madison. The event will also be livestreamed. “I’m looking forward to being back on UW–Madison’s campus and talking with
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today is proud to announce that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 17, 2023 deadline. “The Senate Scholar Program is a leading initiative designed to challenge Wisconsin’s
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2,769,178 contract to improve WIS 113 between WIS 60 in Lodi and WIS 188 in Merrimac, Columbia County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, September 25. Mashuda Contractors, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project. The project
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general on Friday 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 ban
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to rein in the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by eliminating its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators. For about 150 years, state insurance regulators and respec…
MADISON — Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Lindsey Grady’s resignation, effective November 4, 2023. Fragoso will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Jorge Fragoso is an exceptional attorney who
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a Republican plan to extend operation of American Family Field to 2050: “The Republican plan to provide state and local money for maintenance and upgrades at American Family Field was the result of secret negotiations and deal-making
GOP lawmakers seeking liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from two redistricting suits argue a Judicial Commission decision clearing her of misconduct for comments on the campaign trail has no bearing on whether she should hear the cases.
By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road. For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which changed its name to TruStage in May of this year.
Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he reviewed the security footage showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosting and verbally harassing teenage Senate pages while they were enjoying the U.S. Capitol rotunda this past summer: “This video was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer). Constituents of the 97th interested in conversing with
Madison, WI – On August 2, the organization “Law Forward” filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed the day after Democrats regained control of the state’s high court with a 4-3 liberal tilt. Law Forward’s petition to the court seeks to declare 17 state