Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
Madison, WI – Last week, it was announced that Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) were appointed to serve on the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. They have released the following statements: Representative Bodden: “Human
Anglers should take a peek at the latest version of the Walleye Management Plan. Coupled with the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, this updated management plan will guide DNR management of one of our state’s most popular and sought-after species. Some highlights include: A statewide
Madison – This past Wednesday, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), at the public Children and Families Committee hearing, testified and listened to several child care providers, owners/operators, administrators, and agencies as they displayed their passion for caring for the children
(MADISON) – Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) has been appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Following her appointment, Representative Ratcliff released the following statement: “Childhood obesity affects children in every area of our state. It requires multi-faceted and
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss GOP lawmakers’ talk of impeaching liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she doesn’t recuse herself from redistricting cases, a Dem Party-backed campaign to get Republicans to back down from those threats, Gov. Tony Evers’ vow to veto Republicans’ proposed $3 billion tax cut plan and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up legislative Republicans’ efforts to force liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from redistricting cases, including the threat of impeachment.
State medicine exports have risen substantially in recent years, according to a recent UW-Madison report. The report, from the university’s Division of Extension, highlights the state’s major export categories. It was written by Steven Deller, a professor in the Department
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the agency’s refusal to provide the senator’s office with data
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help collecting red pine seed for their reforestation program. This fall, the DNR’s tree nursery in Boscobel will be sowing the last of the red pine seed they
MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced Beaver Dam Middle School has been awarded $500 to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programming this year. The grant was awarded through the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association (NLGA) Lt. Governor’s STEM Scholarship Program
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, today announced 16 nonprofit organizations are receiving Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant funding to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services
“Judge Janet Protasiewicz won her seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court by more than 200,000 votes, a landslide win in Wisconsin. The people of Wisconsin have spoken, but the Republican Party of Wisconsin seeks to nullify the will of voters
The Elections Commission voted 5-1 to move forward with a proposal that would formalize guidelines for challenging a declaration of candidacy.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit UW-Madison as she tours college campuses this fall to mobilize young people on issues such as abortion, gun safety and LGBTQ+ equality, the White House announced today.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/090823gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Joan Ballweg. I represent Wisconsin’s 14th State Senate District, located in central Wisconsin. Students across Wisconsin are back in school. The start of the school year is an exciting time for students and their families,
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230908demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his special session that will take place September 20th and urging Republican Legislators to vote to invest in creating a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family and Medical Leave program
MADISON – Today, the Legislative Democratic Labor Workgroup released the “Workers First” labor package. The bills prioritize Wisconsin’s workers and repeal a number of Walker-era anti-labor policies. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Workers’ rights are
Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) yesterday testified in front of the Senate’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on A-329 / SB-321 to make it a crime to intentionally possess a “child sex doll.”“This is a horrific topic and an uncomfortable truth.
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched Defend Justice, a multi-pronged statewide campaign to hold Wisconsin Legislative Republicans accountable for their unconstitutional, anti-democratic threat to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz—and Wisconsinites are taking notice. See what Wisconsinites are
MADISON – Profits for monopoly utilities in Wisconsin have been too high for too long, with customers paying the price. That was the core message in testimony the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin (CUB) submitted to push back on utilities’
Madison, WI – Last week, it was announced that Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) were appointed to serve on the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. They have released the following statements: Representative Bodden: “Human trafficking is a serious issue for counties within the district
Anglers should take a peek at the latest version of the Walleye Management Plan. Coupled with the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, this updated management plan will guide DNR management of one of our state’s most popular and sought-after species. Some highlights include: A statewide daily bag limit of three walleye is expected to go
Madison – This past Wednesday, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), at the public Children and Families Committee hearing, testified and listened to several child care providers, owners/operators, administrators, and agencies as they displayed their passion for caring for the children of Wisconsin. “We need to take a strong stand to
(MADISON) – Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) has been appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Following her appointment, Representative Ratcliff released the following statement: “Childhood obesity affects children in every area of our state. It requires multi-faceted and bipartisan solutions tailored to address the varying causes and factors
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss GOP lawmakers’ talk of impeaching liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she doesn’t recuse herself from redistricting cases, a Dem Party-backed campaign to get Republicans to back down from those threats, Gov. Tony Evers’ vow to veto Republicans’ proposed $3 billion tax cut plan and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up legislative Republicans’ efforts to force liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s recusal from redistricting cases, including the threat of impeachment.
State medicine exports have risen substantially in recent years, according to a recent UW-Madison report. The report, from the university’s Division of Extension, highlights the state’s major export categories. It was written by Steven Deller, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Over the past two decades,
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the agency’s refusal to provide the senator’s office with data relating to the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. Since June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help collecting red pine seed for their reforestation program. This fall, the DNR’s tree nursery in Boscobel will be sowing the last of the red pine seed they have in storage and are asking members of the public
MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced Beaver Dam Middle School has been awarded $500 to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programming this year. The grant was awarded through the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association (NLGA) Lt. Governor’s STEM Scholarship Program as part of a national call for applications for funding
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, today announced 16 nonprofit organizations are receiving Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant funding to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin
“Judge Janet Protasiewicz won her seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court by more than 200,000 votes, a landslide win in Wisconsin. The people of Wisconsin have spoken, but the Republican Party of Wisconsin seeks to nullify the will of voters by impeaching her before she has heard a single case.
The Elections Commission voted 5-1 to move forward with a proposal that would formalize guidelines for challenging a declaration of candidacy.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit UW-Madison as she tours college campuses this fall to mobilize young people on issues such as abortion, gun safety and LGBTQ+ equality, the White House announced today.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/090823gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Joan Ballweg. I represent Wisconsin’s 14th State Senate District, located in central Wisconsin. Students across Wisconsin are back in school. The start of the school year is an exciting time for students and their families, teachers and staff. As you’ve been back to school shopping
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230908demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his special session that will take place September 20th and urging Republican Legislators to vote to invest in creating a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family and Medical Leave program that would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave
MADISON – Today, the Legislative Democratic Labor Workgroup released the “Workers First” labor package. The bills prioritize Wisconsin’s workers and repeal a number of Walker-era anti-labor policies. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Workers’ rights are human rights. For over a decade, Wisconsin’s workers have been
Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) yesterday testified in front of the Senate’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on A-329 / SB-321 to make it a crime to intentionally possess a “child sex doll.”“This is a horrific topic and an uncomfortable truth. But I am thankful for the Senate hearing on this
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched Defend Justice, a multi-pronged statewide campaign to hold Wisconsin Legislative Republicans accountable for their unconstitutional, anti-democratic threat to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz—and Wisconsinites are taking notice. See what Wisconsinites are hearing about Defend Justice: The New York Times:“After weeks … Please
MADISON – Profits for monopoly utilities in Wisconsin have been too high for too long, with customers paying the price. That was the core message in testimony the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin (CUB) submitted to push back on utilities’ requests to raise rates yet again starting January 2024. Bringing