Rep. Callahan: Re-appointed Chair of Committee on Consumer Protection

Assembly Republicans receive committee assignments for the upcoming Legislative Session [Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement after receiving the 2025 – ‘26 State Assembly committee assignments from Republican leadership: “I am looking forward to, once again, serving

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Evers appoints Hyun DNR secretary

Gov. Tony Evers announced today he appointed Karen Hyun, the chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as DNR secretary, filling a position that has been vacant for more than a year. Evers praised Hyun’s “extensive science

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to avert a government shutdown

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a government shutdown: “While a government shutdown may not be bad for the billionaires like the ones who were rooting for it, a

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 20

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the debate over school safety after Monday’s school shooting in Madison, legislative priorities in 2025, disagreement over funding for university building projects, Wisconsin’s GOP electors certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s win and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s vow to challenge the Trump administration on deportations and other issues.

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Sen. Wirch: Announces committee assignments

Contact:  Senator Bob Wirch(608) 267-8979 Madison – Following the release of the Senate Standing Committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “I’m pleased to have been appointed to three committees for the upcoming legislative

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Milwaukee Public Schools: As city property tax bills are issued, MPS again thanks community for its support of 2024 referendum

MEDIA CONTACTMPS Department of CommunicationsStephen Davis, Media Relations ManagerNicole Armendariz, DirectorPhone: 414-475-8650Email: comm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness (MILWAUKEE) — Thanks to the 2024 referendum approved by voters, Milwaukee Public Schools has been

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WECAN, MSA, and Coalition: Request Gov. Evers include $2 billion in budget for childcare

The following was sent to the office of Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin State Legislature today.  ==== Governor Tony Evers,  Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed (WECAN), along with the following organizations and the attached 709 petition signers (petition 12/06/2024-12/22/2024) request that Governor Evers allocate $2 billion in the 25-27 biennial state budget&nb…

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Rep. Callahan: Re-appointed Chair of Committee on Consumer Protection

Assembly Republicans receive committee assignments for the upcoming Legislative Session [Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement after receiving the 2025 – ‘26 State Assembly committee assignments from Republican leadership: “I am looking forward to, once again, serving as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protectio… Please

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Evers appoints Hyun DNR secretary

Gov. Tony Evers announced today he appointed Karen Hyun, the chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as DNR secretary, filling a position that has been vacant for more than a year. Evers praised Hyun’s “extensive science background and expertise working in fish and wildlife, shoreline restoration,

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as DNR secretary

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).   “Dr. Hyun’s extensive science background and expertise working in fish and wildlife, shoreline restoration, and coastal management and resilience will make her

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to avert a government shutdown

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a government shutdown: “While a government shutdown may not be bad for the billionaires like the ones who were rooting for it, a shutdown would have been disastrous for Wisconsin families, the economy,

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 20

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the debate over school safety after Monday’s school shooting in Madison, legislative priorities in 2025, disagreement over funding for university building projects, Wisconsin’s GOP electors certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s win and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s vow to challenge the Trump administration on deportations and other issues.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson, U.S. Rep. Steil: Lead Effort to Get Answers on Milwaukee Ballot Count

Contact: Kiersten PelsPress@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee.  Reports from the count on Election Day this year raised numerous questions and

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Sen. Wirch: Announces committee assignments

Contact:  Senator Bob Wirch(608) 267-8979 Madison – Following the release of the Senate Standing Committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “I’m pleased to have been appointed to three committees for the upcoming legislative session: the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor & Economic

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Milwaukee Public Schools: As city property tax bills are issued, MPS again thanks community for its support of 2024 referendum

MEDIA CONTACTMPS Department of CommunicationsStephen Davis, Media Relations ManagerNicole Armendariz, DirectorPhone: 414-475-8650Email: comm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness (MILWAUKEE) — Thanks to the 2024 referendum approved by voters, Milwaukee Public Schools has been able to maintain its academic, ar… Please log in to

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Milwaukee County leaders: Condemn hateful flyers targeting immigrant communities

Contact: Jenn Byrne, 414-374-1490  MILWAUKEE – District 14 Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Register of Deeds Israel “Issy” Ramón, County Clerk George Christenson, Treasurer David Cullen, Clerk of Circuit Courts Anna Maria Hodges, alongside Superviso… Please log in to

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