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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” energy specialist Emily Pickrell highlights industries and companies likely to benefit from the federal Inflation Reduction Act. Pickrell is a journalist and energy scholar at the University of Houston and currently writes about
A project advisor for the Federal Reserve says about 750,000 people in Wisconsin are impacted by “benefits cliff-related issues,” arguing this is holding back the state’s workforce. Graham Anderson, lead project advisor for the Federal Reserve Branch of Atlanta Benefits
“This gun buy is not evidence-based policing. It’s political theater,” said Detec- tive Hamilton The below text is a Statement from Anthony Hamilton, candidate for Sheriff of Dane County: “Is this really what law enforcement in Dane County has come
Bill allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and caps out-of-pocket spending on medications for seniors MADISON, WI – Earlier today the House voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the Democrats’ reconciliation package, which deals a devastating blow to the U.S. economy, reverses American energy independence, and hurts middle-class families. “My wife is about to give birth
GOP lawmakers filed a motion to intervene in a Waukesha County lawsuit seeking to bar local clerks from filling in missing information on absentee ballot envelopes. The motion was filed in a suit brought by the Waukesha County GOP and
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220811GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. This week, I’d like to talk to you about a bill I authored this session to regulate Pharmacy Benefits Managers. Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, are
This week’s Midday podcast covers results from the August primary election on Tuesday in the gubernatorial, attorney general, 63rd AD and secretary of state races. Trump-backed Tim Michels will face Gov. Tony Evers as GOP Fond du Lac Co. DA
The Welch Group, Public Affairs (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Jim Steineke to our leadership team. Steineke brings unparalleled policy experience from his twelve years in the legislature and 8 years in leadership as the Assembly Majority
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 11, 2022 Menomonie, Wis. — A federal program that provides an academic, financial and individual support system for 28 students each year has been renewed at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Funding for the McNair Scholars Program has
MILWAUKEE (August 11, 2022) – This week, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will give one million more rides than this time last year for a total of 8.4 million rides. MCTS thanks the community for this positive sign that ridership is
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson announced a new biographical TV ad today narrated by the Oshkosh Republican’s brother. The campaign declined to release details of the buy, other than saying it will run on TV. It’s Johnson’s first since Lt. Gov.
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Dems called on Co-Chair Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, for a “comprehensive audit” of former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election probe. Sen. Melissa Agard, of Madison, Sen. Tim Carpenter, of Milwaukee, Rep. Dianne Hesselbein,
The conservative group One Nation launched a new TV ad today praising U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, for “fighting to help Wisconsin families.” The group previously announced a $9 million issue ads campaign praising Johnson. The ad comes on the
MADISON, WI – Provisional voters have until 4:00 pm Friday to provide the City of Madison Clerk’s Office with their photo identification. The Board of Canvassers will meet at 4:00 pm Friday to count provisional ballots for voters who met
Event proceeds will benefit Baker’s foundation for addiction recovery WAUKESHA, WIS. – Aug. 10, 2022 – Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach and Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker will host a brunch followed by golf on August 29 at The Legend at
Water Council President and CEO Dean Amhaus says technological innovation is needed to address national and global water scarcity. Speaking yesterday to members of the Milwaukee Rotary Club, Amhaus highlighted a number of lakes and other freshwater reservoirs around the
Gov. Tony Evers is hitting the road today on a general election campaign swing. Evers’ campaign swing is taking him through Madison, Stevens Point, Appleton and Milwaukee on the day after primary results set up the November races. Evers and
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Construction business exec Tim Michels vowed Tuesday night to stand up for the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin after he won the GOP nomination for guv and ripped Dem Tony Evers as a failed leader. Michels thanked former President Trump in
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” energy specialist Emily Pickrell highlights industries and companies likely to benefit from the federal Inflation Reduction Act. Pickrell is a journalist and energy scholar at the University of Houston and currently writes about energy, politics and technology for Forbes. She says the wide-ranging
A project advisor for the Federal Reserve says about 750,000 people in Wisconsin are impacted by “benefits cliff-related issues,” arguing this is holding back the state’s workforce. Graham Anderson, lead project advisor for the Federal Reserve Branch of Atlanta Benefits Cliff Policy Research, gave an overview of this topic yesterday
“This gun buy is not evidence-based policing. It’s political theater,” said Detec- tive Hamilton The below text is a Statement from Anthony Hamilton, candidate for Sheriff of Dane County: “Is this really what law enforcement in Dane County has come down to; performative theater at the taxpayers’ expense? “On August
Bill allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and caps out-of-pocket spending on medications for seniors MADISON, WI – Earlier today the House voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP Wisconsin thanks Representatives
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the Democrats’ reconciliation package, which deals a devastating blow to the U.S. economy, reverses American energy independence, and hurts middle-class families. “My wife is about to give birth to our second child and as I’ve long maintained, proxy
GOP lawmakers filed a motion to intervene in a Waukesha County lawsuit seeking to bar local clerks from filling in missing information on absentee ballot envelopes. The motion was filed in a suit brought by the Waukesha County GOP and others. It came on the heels of a legislative committee
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220811GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. This week, I’d like to talk to you about a bill I authored this session to regulate Pharmacy Benefits Managers. Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, are businesses that administer and manage prescription drug benefits. PBMs play
This week’s Midday podcast covers results from the August primary election on Tuesday in the gubernatorial, attorney general, 63rd AD and secretary of state races. Trump-backed Tim Michels will face Gov. Tony Evers as GOP Fond du Lac Co. DA Eric Toney faces Dem AG Josh Kaul and Assembly Speaker
The Welch Group, Public Affairs (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Jim Steineke to our leadership team. Steineke brings unparalleled policy experience from his twelve years in the legislature and 8 years in leadership as the Assembly Majority Leader. “I am incredibly proud to be joining The Welch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 11, 2022 Menomonie, Wis. — A federal program that provides an academic, financial and individual support system for 28 students each year has been renewed at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Funding for the McNair Scholars Program has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Education for another
MILWAUKEE (August 11, 2022) – This week, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will give one million more rides than this time last year for a total of 8.4 million rides. MCTS thanks the community for this positive sign that ridership is bouncing back. Each day, hundreds of bus operators connect thousands
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson announced a new biographical TV ad today narrated by the Oshkosh Republican’s brother. The campaign declined to release details of the buy, other than saying it will run on TV. It’s Johnson’s first since Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Dem primary. Dean Johnson says the
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Dems called on Co-Chair Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, for a “comprehensive audit” of former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election probe. Sen. Melissa Agard, of Madison, Sen. Tim Carpenter, of Milwaukee, Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, of Middleton, and Rep. Francesca Hong, of Madison, made the
The conservative group One Nation launched a new TV ad today praising U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, for “fighting to help Wisconsin families.” The group previously announced a $9 million issue ads campaign praising Johnson. The ad comes on the heels of Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes winning the Dem Senate
MADISON, WI – Provisional voters have until 4:00 pm Friday to provide the City of Madison Clerk’s Office with their photo identification. The Board of Canvassers will meet at 4:00 pm Friday to count provisional ballots for voters who met this deadline. 25 provisional ballots were issued at City of
Event proceeds will benefit Baker’s foundation for addiction recovery WAUKESHA, WIS. – Aug. 10, 2022 – Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach and Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker will host a brunch followed by golf on August 29 at The Legend at Merrill Hills in Waukesha. This event is presented by baby gear
Water Council President and CEO Dean Amhaus says technological innovation is needed to address national and global water scarcity. Speaking yesterday to members of the Milwaukee Rotary Club, Amhaus highlighted a number of lakes and other freshwater reservoirs around the world that have shrunk dramatically in recent decades. “In June
Gov. Tony Evers is hitting the road today on a general election campaign swing. Evers’ campaign swing is taking him through Madison, Stevens Point, Appleton and Milwaukee on the day after primary results set up the November races. Evers and Rep. Sara Rodriguez, D-Brookfield, will face wealthy construction exec Tim
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Construction business exec Tim Michels vowed Tuesday night to stand up for the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin after he won the GOP nomination for guv and ripped Dem Tony Evers as a failed leader. Michels thanked former President Trump in his victory speech for his endorsement, calling it a “tremendous