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Building Back Together, a group created to support Joe Biden’s agenda, is launching a multi-million dollar ad campaign in five states to promote the first 100 days of his administration. The group said it will begin airing a 60-second ad
The Elections Commission voted unanimously to begin the process of removing up to nearly 188,000 people from the voter rolls after they failed to cast a ballot in the past four years. During a special virtual meeting yesterday, commissioners approved the new
A Dane County judge voided two contracts GOP legislative leaders signed that put taxpayers on the hook for more than $1 million in legal fees, ruling lawmakers don’t have the authority to retain private counsel for a redistricting suit that
Multi-million dollar ad campaign will run in Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and share the success story of the First 100 Days WATCH FIRST TV AD “ACTIONS” WATCH FIRST DIGITAL AD “100 DAYS” Washington, D.C. — Building
Arch Electric has completed about 10 weeks of construction and installation of a new solar panel system for the city of Wauwatosa. The project is atop the building that houses the city hall, civic center and public library. The city
Endless Frontier Act investments could help U.S. beat China in tech, and existing tariffs could give U.S. negotiating power in China trade deals. That’s according to panelists who were part of yesterday’s virtual WisBusiness.com-Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon on “Dealing with
City leaders are astonished that after 5 decades of work the final touches are coming into place to make the downtown river and its banks a hub of recreational life.
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A former Trump campaign attorney today told an Assembly committee the U.S. Constitution allows state legislatures to pass presidential election laws without input from the governor. A Leg Council attorney, however, told the committee all bills Wisconsin lawmakers pass are
Wisconsin has held onto its eight congressional seats, according to new U.S. Census Bureau reapportionment data. The state’s population grew 3.6 percent over the past decade to nearly 5.9 million people. That growth rate exceeded the average for the Midwest
The NRCC is running a new digital ad seeking to tie U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, to controversial comments made by some of his Dem colleagues. Kind is one of five House Dems the National Republican Congressional Committee is
Both sides of the political aisle are circulating legislation to increase affordable housing as a way to tackle workforce issues. Statewide housing supply is at historic lows. Median home prices continue to rise and apartment rent increases are outpacing wage
GODLEWSKI JOINS MAIN STREET ALLIANCE FOR DISCUSSION ABOUT THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN JOIN US MONDAY, APRIL 26th at NOON Main Street Alliance and Opportunity Wisconsin are hosting State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski with local small businesses for a discussion about the American
Have you Registered yet?? Please join us for our 5-Week WEEKLY SESSIONS May 5th – June 2nd Full Agenda We’re very excited about getting back together, even if it’s virtual, to host our annual Rural Summit in a 5-week session format. We
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CONTACT: Policy Analyst Julie Grace: julie@badgerinstitute.org or 330-410-6212 Key recommendations on police use-of-force policies released by the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities yesterday align with reforms put forth by the Badger Institute in recent months and should be adopted by the Legislature, according to Badger Institute Policy
Contact: Jerel Ballard, 608-266-9600 jerel.ballard@wisconsin.gov MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) determined that J&M Electric in De Pere, Wisconsin violated several provisions of Wisconsin’s “One Call” law and ordered the company to pay a $150,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank joined WisPolitics.com and the Milwaukee Press Club for a Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event on April 22, 2021. The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is underwritten
West Bend Mutual Insurance is expanding into new markets nationwide with a nod to its Midwestern roots. Using the Silver Lining brand, West Bend is branding new markets in Southeast and West with a tribute to its home turf. Short
Building Back Together, a group created to support Joe Biden’s agenda, is launching a multi-million dollar ad campaign in five states to promote the first 100 days of his administration. The group said it will begin airing a 60-second ad on broadcast TV in select markets of Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania
The Elections Commission voted unanimously to begin the process of removing up to nearly 188,000 people from the voter rolls after they failed to cast a ballot in the past four years. During a special virtual meeting yesterday, commissioners approved the new design of a mailer to notify registered voters who haven’t
A Dane County judge voided two contracts GOP legislative leaders signed that put taxpayers on the hook for more than $1 million in legal fees, ruling lawmakers don’t have the authority to retain private counsel for a redistricting suit that hasn’t been filed yet. Judge Stephen Ehlke yesterday also enjoined
Multi-million dollar ad campaign will run in Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and share the success story of the First 100 Days WATCH FIRST TV AD “ACTIONS” WATCH FIRST DIGITAL AD “100 DAYS” Washington, D.C. — Building Back Together, a new 501(c)(4) not-for-profit focused on advancing progressive
Arch Electric has completed about 10 weeks of construction and installation of a new solar panel system for the city of Wauwatosa. The project is atop the building that houses the city hall, civic center and public library. The city estimates the power generated by the solar panels will reduce
Endless Frontier Act investments could help U.S. beat China in tech, and existing tariffs could give U.S. negotiating power in China trade deals. That’s according to panelists who were part of yesterday’s virtual WisBusiness.com-Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon on “Dealing with China.” The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by GOP U.S. Rep. Mike
City leaders are astonished that after 5 decades of work the final touches are coming into place to make the downtown river and its banks a hub of recreational life.
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A former Trump campaign attorney today told an Assembly committee the U.S. Constitution allows state legislatures to pass presidential election laws without input from the governor. A Leg Council attorney, however, told the committee all bills Wisconsin lawmakers pass are subject to gubernatorial review. Thomas Sylke, an attorney who worked
Wisconsin has held onto its eight congressional seats, according to new U.S. Census Bureau reapportionment data. The state’s population grew 3.6 percent over the past decade to nearly 5.9 million people. That growth rate exceeded the average for the Midwest of 3.1 percent. But it was well behind the 7.4
The NRCC is running a new digital ad seeking to tie U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, to controversial comments made by some of his Dem colleagues. Kind is one of five House Dems the National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting with the ad campaign. A spokesman said the overall
Both sides of the political aisle are circulating legislation to increase affordable housing as a way to tackle workforce issues. Statewide housing supply is at historic lows. Median home prices continue to rise and apartment rent increases are outpacing wage growth. The situation is spurring possible fixes from Democratic Gov.
GODLEWSKI JOINS MAIN STREET ALLIANCE FOR DISCUSSION ABOUT THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN JOIN US MONDAY, APRIL 26th at NOON Main Street Alliance and Opportunity Wisconsin are hosting State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski with local small businesses for a discussion about the American Rescue Plan and how Wisconsinites can access: Restaurant Revitalization Fund;
Have you Registered yet?? Please join us for our 5-Week WEEKLY SESSIONS May 5th – June 2nd Full Agenda We’re very excited about getting back together, even if it’s virtual, to host our annual Rural Summit in a 5-week session format. We have 5 great topics & a line-up of presenters that
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CONTACT: Policy Analyst Julie Grace: julie@badgerinstitute.org or 330-410-6212 Key recommendations on police use-of-force policies released by the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities yesterday align with reforms put forth by the Badger Institute in recent months and should be adopted by the Legislature, according to Badger Institute Policy Analyst Julie Grace. The recommendations i… Please log in to
Contact: Jerel Ballard, 608-266-9600 jerel.ballard@wisconsin.gov MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) determined that J&M Electric in De Pere, Wisconsin violated several provisions of Wisconsin’s “One Call” law and ordered the company to pay a $150,000 forfeiture, and a $15,000 surcharge. The PSC also ordered J&M Electric
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank joined WisPolitics.com and the Milwaukee Press Club for a Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event on April 22, 2021. The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is underwritten by presenting sponsor Spectrum News 1. WisPolitics.com partners with the
West Bend Mutual Insurance is expanding into new markets nationwide with a nod to its Midwestern roots. Using the Silver Lining brand, West Bend is branding new markets in Southeast and West with a tribute to its home turf. Short ads and a company film highlight neighbors helping neighbors after