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“It was a honor to meet with and recognize public health partners in Sauk County today. The latest stop on the Thank You Tour included a robust discussion with public health officials and partners from the Ho-Chunk Nation, Grant County,
April 11, 2022 More Unpopular Friday Vetoes From Tony Evers Tony Evers Rejects Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Provide Education Transparency [Madison, WI] – Friday afternoon vetoes have become a hallmark of Tony Evers’ three years of “governing” –
The office of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sought to cut in half the salary former Justice Michael Gableman is being paid for his review of the 2020 election, according to new records released by a liberal group. The proposed salary
A member of the state Republican Party’s executive committee says an endorsement vote will happen at the convention in May, defending the process that’s under fire from some candidates. “I’ll say the great majority of candidates that came before the
Have a hand in shaping deer management and the 2022 deer season by submitting comments to your County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). We’re welcoming comments during the online comment period April 9-15. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory
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
“It was a honor to meet with and recognize public health partners in Sauk County today. The latest stop on the Thank You Tour included a robust discussion with public health officials and partners from the Ho-Chunk Nation, Grant County, Monroe County, Richland County, Sauk County, and Vernon County. Today’s
April 11, 2022 More Unpopular Friday Vetoes From Tony Evers Tony Evers Rejects Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Provide Education Transparency [Madison, WI] – Friday afternoon vetoes have become a hallmark of Tony Evers’ three years of “governing” – and last week, Evers set a record for the governor with the
The office of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sought to cut in half the salary former Justice Michael Gableman is being paid for his review of the 2020 election, according to new records released by a liberal group. The proposed salary reduction wasn’t included in the latest amended contract that Vos,
A member of the state Republican Party’s executive committee says an endorsement vote will happen at the convention in May, defending the process that’s under fire from some candidates. “I’ll say the great majority of candidates that came before the endorsement committee were supportive of the process,” Bill Feehan said
Have a hand in shaping deer management and the 2022 deer season by submitting comments to your County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). We’re welcoming comments during the online comment period April 9-15. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council to provide input and recommendations to the department on
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