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MADISON, Wis. — Four environmental and agricultural groups, working as partners to bring about long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s water quality issues, cheered the signing of legislation today aimed at reducing nitrates in rural wells, a move they hope will build
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon discuss spring election results, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos turning over election probe documents after a Dane County judge found him in contempt and this week’s Political Stock Report.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate hoping to unseat Ron Johnson. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Principal Mike Dankler provides an update on the latest sanctions against Russia and the effect on trade and commodity prices. “One area where the U.S. and EU and others haven’t
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s “gone above and beyond” to comply with the open records law after a Dane County Court judge rejected a request to continue pressing him for more documents related to Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election
The state Elections Commission is moving forward with 2022 congressional candidates beginning to circulate nomination papers April 15. The U.S. Supreme Court two weeks ago overturned a ruling by Wisconsin’s justices that put in place legislative lines from Gov. Tony
Dem Alex Lasry’s U.S. Senate campaign has announced several hires, including Shannon Rice to serve as finance director. Rice has worked on several campaigns, including those of Dem U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon, and Michael Bennet, of Colorado. Rebecca
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was appointed to the conference committee that will work to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of legislation designed to make the U.S. more competitive against China. “I am honored to
Waukesha, WI] – The Tavern League of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Governor of Wisconsin. “With the countless struggles our industry has endured, Rebecca Kleefisch has the knowledge, experience, and potential to protect our businesses and put
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson launched a new TV ad that features two people who say the lawmaker’s “right to try” legislation helped save their mother’s life. The campaign said the new ad was part of a statewide broadcast and
A super PAC created to back Kevin Nicholson released polling that suggests the former Marine has narrowed the gap with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch for the GOP nomination to take on Dem Gov. Tony Evers this fall. Fight for
Join the DNR celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at state parks throughout April. / Photo Credit: iStock/fstop123 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues its “Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together,” during National Public Health Week to further promote the hard work and dedication of our state’s public health heroes. As part of the Thank You Tour,
Last month, an informational hearing in the Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee shed light on a reality that many people who have tried obtaining or renewing a professional license are already familiar with: Wisconsin is in a licensure crisis…. Please log in
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Newly released data in a nationally recognized farm-level sustainability project in southwestern Wisconsin shows that farmers are making continued progress in key environmental categories while at the same time remaining profitable. Entering its third year, the pilot
English Below ¡Haga un plan para votar hoy! Hoy es el día de las elecciones y puede votar en persona en cualquier momento antes de las 8:00 p. m. en su lugar de votación designado. Encuentre su lugar de votación visitando myvote.wi.gov,
No matter how much Buttigieg or any of the Biden administration officials think we can drive our electric cars out of today’s high gas prices, the clear solution lies in easing the regulatory burden, encouraging production and opening opportunities for new and safe development.
Over the weekend, Sarah traveled across the state to fire up volunteers, knock on doors and get out the vote for the April 5th elections. Sarah knows how important it is to help elect Democrats all the way down the
CONTACT: Jessica Slocum, jslocum@uwm.edu Former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush will offer his thoughts on world affairs in a speech and Q&A session April 7 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha. The speech will be at 7 p.m.
Signed by President Joe Biden on March 29, 2022, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act was a long time coming.
MADISON, Wis. — Four environmental and agricultural groups, working as partners to bring about long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s water quality issues, cheered the signing of legislation today aimed at reducing nitrates in rural wells, a move they hope will build momentum for broader efforts. The bipartisan bill, signed by Gov. Tony Evers
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon discuss spring election results, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos turning over election probe documents after a Dane County judge found him in contempt and this week’s Political Stock Report.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate hoping to unseat Ron Johnson. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Principal Mike Dankler provides an update on the latest sanctions against Russia and the effect on trade and commodity prices. “One area where the U.S. and EU and others haven’t really gone the full way is on energy,” he explained.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s “gone above and beyond” to comply with the open records law after a Dane County Court judge rejected a request to continue pressing him for more documents related to Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election review. Vos said in a statement to WisPolitics.com his office
The state Elections Commission is moving forward with 2022 congressional candidates beginning to circulate nomination papers April 15. The U.S. Supreme Court two weeks ago overturned a ruling by Wisconsin’s justices that put in place legislative lines from Gov. Tony Evers. But the U.S. Supreme Court also rejected a request
Dem Alex Lasry’s U.S. Senate campaign has announced several hires, including Shannon Rice to serve as finance director. Rice has worked on several campaigns, including those of Dem U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon, and Michael Bennet, of Colorado. Rebecca Osmolski will be the campaign’s digital director after serving in
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was appointed to the conference committee that will work to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of legislation designed to make the U.S. more competitive against China. “I am honored to be chosen by Leader McCarthy to engage in the important
Waukesha, WI] – The Tavern League of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Governor of Wisconsin. “With the countless struggles our industry has endured, Rebecca Kleefisch has the knowledge, experience, and potential to protect our businesses and put tools in place to help us all succeed,” said Tavern
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson launched a new TV ad that features two people who say the lawmaker’s “right to try” legislation helped save their mother’s life. The campaign said the new ad was part of a statewide broadcast and cable buy but didn’t release any other details. The spot
A super PAC created to back Kevin Nicholson released polling that suggests the former Marine has narrowed the gap with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch for the GOP nomination to take on Dem Gov. Tony Evers this fall. Fight for Wisconsin released polling results after what it said was a
Join the DNR celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at state parks throughout April. / Photo Credit: iStock/fstop123 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22)
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues its “Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together,” during National Public Health Week to further promote the hard work and dedication of our state’s public health heroes. As part of the Thank You Tour, DHS is calling on Wisconsinites to participate online by recognizing
Last month, an informational hearing in the Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee shed light on a reality that many people who have tried obtaining or renewing a professional license are already familiar with: Wisconsin is in a licensure crisis…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Newly released data in a nationally recognized farm-level sustainability project in southwestern Wisconsin shows that farmers are making continued progress in key environmental categories while at the same time remaining profitable. Entering its third year, the pilot project involves 15 farmers who are teamed up with partners
English Below ¡Haga un plan para votar hoy! Hoy es el día de las elecciones y puede votar en persona en cualquier momento antes de las 8:00 p. m. en su lugar de votación designado. Encuentre su lugar de votación visitando myvote.wi.gov, donde también podrá ver una boleta de muestra. Encuentre candidatos respaldados
No matter how much Buttigieg or any of the Biden administration officials think we can drive our electric cars out of today’s high gas prices, the clear solution lies in easing the regulatory burden, encouraging production and opening opportunities for new and safe development.
Over the weekend, Sarah traveled across the state to fire up volunteers, knock on doors and get out the vote for the April 5th elections. Sarah knows how important it is to help elect Democrats all the way down the ticket and is continuing her efforts by traveling to Green
CONTACT: Jessica Slocum, jslocum@uwm.edu Former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush will offer his thoughts on world affairs in a speech and Q&A session April 7 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha. The speech will be at 7 p.m. at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. Bush
Signed by President Joe Biden on March 29, 2022, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act was a long time coming.