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This week the Department of Transportation notified legislators and local government officials of their plan to move forward with an alternative construction plan for replacing bridges on Highway 35 between Holmen and Trempealeau. Representative Doyle had the following to say:
Legislative Democrats and members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced a package of legislation defending LGBTQ+ rights heading into Pride Month in June.
From WisPolitics … — The Trump administration listed deep red Shawano County alongside Dane County, Madison and Milwaukee as the Wisconsin communities refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The release late yesterday included no information on why the communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month by celebrating and highlighting Wisconsin’s dairy industry, farmers and producers, and the state’s proud dairy heritage in his weekly radio address. Gov. Evers will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty- nine states condemns the false statement issued by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd P. Wolf’s retirement, effective July 11, 2025. The new judge
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Finance Committee plans to take up general fund taxes during upcoming executive sessions. But GOP leaders haven’t indicated just when that will happen. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau today released the next batch of budget
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard senior leadership will join the family and friends of over 600 deploying Soldiers for a 11:00 sendoff ceremony at the Kolf Sports Center May 31. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment
MADISON, Wis. — A Thursday report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was another reminder of how Sen. Ron Johnson continues to work against what is best for his Wisconsin constituents. Instead of working to protect Wisconsinites’ health, Johnson would rather work
MADISON, WI— Two Wisconsin Democrats are raising serious concerns after Republican legislators held a closed-door meeting about the effects of wake boats on Wisconsin’s glacial lakes. Wake boats have become a growing concern across the state due to the damage
MADISON, WI –The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement after today’s executive session: “Today Joint Finance Republicans voted to invest in important government services while holding
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This weekend Congressman Mark Pocan will join an in-person town hall meeting in Eau Claire, hosted by Opportunity Wisconsin and a coalition of grassroots groups, to answer questions from Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents as their own
As the recent Budget Reconciliation bill passes the House and moves onto the Senate, it’s important to take a step back and consider how these decisions will affect everyday people in Wisconsin. One of the most concerning provisions would shift
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee extended for another three years five project positions in the Department of Safety and Professional Services’ call center operation.
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Efrain Estrada, 31, Onalaska, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 132 months in federal prison for possessing 400 grams or more of fentanyl
MADISON — Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance condemned Republican lawmakers for once again refusing to fully fund the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). DSPS is responsible for licensing more than 240 professions across the
Johnson has struck a similar tone before about his future in elected office. He vowed before his 2016 reelection bid that he wouldn’t seek a third term. But he hedged on that promise after Dems won full control of Washington, D.C., in 2020.
Congressional Republicans’ plan will kick 228,000 Wisconsinites off their health care, including nearly 150,000 people on Medicaid SUPERIOR, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) made a tenth stop on her “Hands Off Medicaid” Tour, convening Wisconsinites whose health care
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. Each June, we celebrate something that’s close to the heart—and the table—of just about every Wisconsinite: Dairy Month. As the home of America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin doesn’t just produce dairy—we live
MADISON, Wis. — On May 29th, legislative Democrats introduced six bills in their Equality Agenda package. These bills include a constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage, eliminating the so-called “gay panic” legal defense, and a resolution to recognize June 2025
This week the Department of Transportation notified legislators and local government officials of their plan to move forward with an alternative construction plan for replacing bridges on Highway 35 between Holmen and Trempealeau. Representative Doyle had the following to say: “The initial plan for construction on Highway 35 created several
Legislative Democrats and members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced a package of legislation defending LGBTQ+ rights heading into Pride Month in June.
From WisPolitics … — The Trump administration listed deep red Shawano County alongside Dane County, Madison and Milwaukee as the Wisconsin communities refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The release late yesterday included no information on why the communities were listed, and attempts to reach Shawano County officials were
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month by celebrating and highlighting Wisconsin’s dairy industry, farmers and producers, and the state’s proud dairy heritage in his weekly radio address. Gov. Evers will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders throughout the upcoming month to highligh…
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty- nine states condemns the false statement issued by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security alleging a threat against the President of the United
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd P. Wolf’s retirement, effective July 11, 2025. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2026. To apply,
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Finance Committee plans to take up general fund taxes during upcoming executive sessions. But GOP leaders haven’t indicated just when that will happen. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau today released the next batch of budget papers for 17 areas, including general fund taxes. At the
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard senior leadership will join the family and friends of over 600 deploying Soldiers for a 11:00 sendoff ceremony at the Kolf Sports Center May 31. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment and Gulf Company, 132nd Brigade Support Battalion will be formally
MADISON, Wis. — A Thursday report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was another reminder of how Sen. Ron Johnson continues to work against what is best for his Wisconsin constituents. Instead of working to protect Wisconsinites’ health, Johnson would rather work in the opposite direction, spreading conspiracies about vaccinations, refusing to
MADISON, WI— Two Wisconsin Democrats are raising serious concerns after Republican legislators held a closed-door meeting about the effects of wake boats on Wisconsin’s glacial lakes. Wake boats have become a growing concern across the state due to the damage to fishing nests, shoreline erosion, the potential to introduce invasive
MADISON, WI –The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement after today’s executive session: “Today Joint Finance Republicans voted to invest in important government services while holding the line on spending. “Our investment to modernize the WRS pension
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This weekend Congressman Mark Pocan will join an in-person town hall meeting in Eau Claire, hosted by Opportunity Wisconsin and a coalition of grassroots groups, to answer questions from Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents as their own member of Congress continues to dodge in-person town hall meetings.
As the recent Budget Reconciliation bill passes the House and moves onto the Senate, it’s important to take a step back and consider how these decisions will affect everyday people in Wisconsin. One of the most concerning provisions would shift a large portion of the cost of the Supplemental Nutrition
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee extended for another three years five project positions in the Department of Safety and Professional Services’ call center operation.
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Efrain Estrada, 31, Onalaska, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 132 months in federal prison for possessing 400 grams or more of fentanyl intended for distribution and possessing firearms as a felon. Estrada…
MADISON — Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance condemned Republican lawmakers for once again refusing to fully fund the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). DSPS is responsible for licensing more than 240 professions across the state, including direct care providers, tradespeople, and social workers. Year
Johnson has struck a similar tone before about his future in elected office. He vowed before his 2016 reelection bid that he wouldn’t seek a third term. But he hedged on that promise after Dems won full control of Washington, D.C., in 2020.
Congressional Republicans’ plan will kick 228,000 Wisconsinites off their health care, including nearly 150,000 people on Medicaid SUPERIOR, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) made a tenth stop on her “Hands Off Medicaid” Tour, convening Wisconsinites whose health care coverage is in jeopardy under the Republicans’ plan to slash
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. Each June, we celebrate something that’s close to the heart—and the table—of just about every Wisconsinite: Dairy Month. As the home of America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin doesn’t just produce dairy—we live it, take pride in it, and build communities around it.
MADISON, Wis. — On May 29th, legislative Democrats introduced six bills in their Equality Agenda package. These bills include a constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage, eliminating the so-called “gay panic” legal defense, and a resolution to recognize June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in commemoration of the Stonewall uprising.