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The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread support seen in poll results. “We do polling every year across the country, we do polling here in
The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as it develops the state’s clean energy plan. “So we recognize that legislative might be a bit of a
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children,
Dean Knudson, a Republican commissioner on the Wisconsin Elections Commission, is rebuffing calls to resign. The calls have come amid increased scrutiny targeting state election officials and the Racine County sheriff saying they be criminally charged. “It was a shame
The House Jan. 6 Select Committee today subpoenaed former Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt and De Pere Ald. Kelly Ruh seeking information on their roles as Republicans electors falsely cast their votes for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Kevin Nicholson’s entrance into the guv’s race, the latest on absentee ballot drop boxes, and new revenue projections.
Wisconsin families deserve more than excuses. They deserve decisive and swift action. As attorney general, I will put an end to the policies that are placing us at risk.
A recent survey of Wisconsin voters found broad support for requiring that in-state workers be employed on renewable energy projects in the state. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling and commissioned by Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now, tapping 557
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the group’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol event gives farmers a chance to share their stories with lawmakers. “Farmers are less than 2 percent of the population, but the population
Republican Kevin Nicholson today formally launched his bid for guv, promising to be a “fighter whose sole focus is getting things done.” Nicholson’s entry into the race sets up the potential for a bruising GOP primary with former Lt. Gov.
The seven candidates running for Milwaukee mayor have been invited to a Feb. 9 debate co-hosted by several media outlets and other organizations. The co-sponsors include: the Pabst Theater Group, the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service,
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his decision to retire at the end of the current term. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement: “I want to thank Justice Stephen Breyer for his
Asked if there’s anything to be done to lower child care costs for Wisconsin families, Ron Johnson said he thinks parents should be on their own Yesterday, Ron Johnson was asked if there’s anything he supports to lower child care costs for
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), along with Representative Patrick Snyder (R- Schofield) and several other Republican colleagues, introduced legislation to legalize and create the framework for medical marijuana use in Wisconsin: “A large part of my policy focus
Make A Donation On Your State Tax Form An American marten, Wisconsin’s only endangered mammal, clings to a suet feeder. DNR conservation biologists have been surveying martens with trail cameras since 2018 in order to estimate their populations, learn about
Illinois businessman Dick UIhlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for guv, saying the former Marine would have his “full support and commitment to win the primary and general elections.” Uihlein’s statement Monday came the same day Wisconsin Manufacturers &
A state appeals court has reinstated the use of unmanned drop boxes for the Feb. 15 primary, ruling a change in procedures so close to an election ran the risk of causing “confusion and uncertainty” for voters. The Madison-based 4th
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Appleton, Wis. – Saying “this race shouldn’t be a coronation,” Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson on Monday called on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) to organize a series of debates among the crowded field seeking to replace incumbent U.S.
Does Milwaukee need more money for police and prevention?
The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread support seen in poll results. “We do polling every year across the country, we do polling here in Wisconsin, it doesn’t matter if you’re polling right-of-center voters, middle
The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as it develops the state’s clean energy plan. “So we recognize that legislative might be a bit of a challenge, but we’re not totally pushing away legislative opportunities,” Director
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children, families, young adults and others. “Mental health services are a
Dean Knudson, a Republican commissioner on the Wisconsin Elections Commission, is rebuffing calls to resign. The calls have come amid increased scrutiny targeting state election officials and the Racine County sheriff saying they be criminally charged. “It was a shame what the Racine County sheriff did with that investigation,” the
The House Jan. 6 Select Committee today subpoenaed former Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt and De Pere Ald. Kelly Ruh seeking information on their roles as Republicans electors falsely cast their votes for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won the state. In a letter from Select Committee Chair U.S.
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Kevin Nicholson’s entrance into the guv’s race, the latest on absentee ballot drop boxes, and new revenue projections.
Wisconsin families deserve more than excuses. They deserve decisive and swift action. As attorney general, I will put an end to the policies that are placing us at risk.
A recent survey of Wisconsin voters found broad support for requiring that in-state workers be employed on renewable energy projects in the state. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling and commissioned by Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now, tapping 557 voters on Jan. 17-18 by telephone and text message. It
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the group’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol event gives farmers a chance to share their stories with lawmakers. “Farmers are less than 2 percent of the population, but the population needs us three times a day with meals,” WFBF President
Republican Kevin Nicholson today formally launched his bid for guv, promising to be a “fighter whose sole focus is getting things done.” Nicholson’s entry into the race sets up the potential for a bruising GOP primary with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who formally announced her run last fall. In
The seven candidates running for Milwaukee mayor have been invited to a Feb. 9 debate co-hosted by several media outlets and other organizations. The co-sponsors include: the Pabst Theater Group, the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, and Listen MKE, a collaboration between the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his decision to retire at the end of the current term. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement: “I want to thank Justice Stephen Breyer for his many years of service on the U.S. Supreme Court. I
Asked if there’s anything to be done to lower child care costs for Wisconsin families, Ron Johnson said he thinks parents should be on their own Yesterday, Ron Johnson was asked if there’s anything he supports to lower child care costs for families. In response, Johnson said that families should be on their own
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), along with Representative Patrick Snyder (R- Schofield) and several other Republican colleagues, introduced legislation to legalize and create the framework for medical marijuana use in Wisconsin: “A large part of my policy focus this session has been health care access. To me, a
Make A Donation On Your State Tax Form An American marten, Wisconsin’s only endangered mammal, clings to a suet feeder. DNR conservation biologists have been surveying martens with trail cameras since 2018 in order to estimate their populations, learn about their behaviors and come up with plans to protect them.
Illinois businessman Dick UIhlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for guv, saying the former Marine would have his “full support and commitment to win the primary and general elections.” Uihlein’s statement Monday came the same day Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch. After Liz Uihlein donated both to
A state appeals court has reinstated the use of unmanned drop boxes for the Feb. 15 primary, ruling a change in procedures so close to an election ran the risk of causing “confusion and uncertainty” for voters. The Madison-based 4th District Court of Appeals noted 8,398 absentee ballots had already
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Appleton, Wis. – Saying “this race shouldn’t be a coronation,” Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson on Monday called on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) to organize a series of debates among the crowded field seeking to replace incumbent U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). In a letter sent to DPW