Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a hearing on SB691, a bill that would restore democracy by enfranchising Wisconsinites, protect property rights, and take another step toward addressing the state’s workforce housing issues. It is not
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Feb. 2, 2024. Chairperson Valcq was appointed by Gov. Evers in 2019 and
BALDWIN, Wis. — Farmers in western Wisconsin continue their collaborative efforts in building more sustainable farms. The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 14, highlighting the significant strides made by its member farmers in developing and
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today announced the paying down of General Fund Annual Appropriation Bonds tied to tobacco settlement revenues. 2023 Wisconsin Act 19 included $400 million to pay down these existing bonds. By leveraging the current interest rate environment,
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MADISON – Today the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and Local 314 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “We appreciate Senator Melissa Agard’s strong pro-labor leadership and her deep understanding of
Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) received the 2023 Legislative Champion Award from the Wisconsin School Bus Safety Assocation at their Annual Legislative Day. Rep. Penterman was acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to the safety
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners to watch for woodpecker damage to their ash trees this winter. If damage is found, property owners should make plans to take action in the spring. Woodpecker damage, often
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch the Green Bay Packers play — no matter where they live across the state. The bill, called the Go Pack Go Act, would achieve this by requiring
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Wednesday, January 17th. Staff members from the Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald will be available to meet with constituents from Wisconsin’s 5th
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Forward Madison FC, the spirited soccer team based in Madison, as its newest Platinum Partner. This new partnership marks another significant step forward in promoting diversity, inclusion, and collaboration between
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 announced the hiring of the following key staffers who that will serve as the leadership team overseeing battleground states operations: Dan Kanninen, Battleground States Director Lauren Brainerd, Deputy Battleground States Director Josh Marcus-Blank, States Communications Director This team will
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, joined Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III demanding an
MADISON, Wis. – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul announces the formal partnership between the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force. The goal of
DELAFIELD, WI – Wisconsin is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Demand for services has accelerated since the pandemic and there are not enough providers to meet the need for care in Wisconsin. Despite various reforms and increased funding,
CHICAGO – With a forecast beginning Friday across the upper Midwest that includes heavy snow, high winds and blizzard-like conditions followed by severely cold temperatures into next week, the FEMA Region 5 office in Chicago encourages everyone to be #WinterReady and take precautions now
Today, Recall Vos launched a petition campaign to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos has said “I will try as hard as I can to make sure Donald Trump is not the nominee in 2024.” Recall Vos intends to
MADISON, WI – After attending a press conference for the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking, where members of the Task Force brought forth policy recommendations to fight human trafficking in Wisconsin, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced the hiring of Cassi Fenili as Executive Director for the 2024 election cycle. Fenili succeeds Devin Remiker, recently appointed as Senior Advisor to President Biden’s reelection campaign in Wisconsin. A
On Wednesday afternoon, a criminal case against now-defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was suspended in Walworth County. Last April, Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld charged McCarrick with fourth-degree sexual assault following a report made in Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a hearing on SB691, a bill that would restore democracy by enfranchising Wisconsinites, protect property rights, and take another step toward addressing the state’s workforce housing issues. It is not well understood that thousands of town citizens are regulated by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Feb. 2, 2024. Chairperson Valcq was appointed by Gov. Evers in 2019 and has served in the Evers Administration since then, nearly all
BALDWIN, Wis. — Farmers in western Wisconsin continue their collaborative efforts in building more sustainable farms. The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 14, highlighting the significant strides made by its member farmers in developing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices. The meeting opened with a review
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today announced the paying down of General Fund Annual Appropriation Bonds tied to tobacco settlement revenues. 2023 Wisconsin Act 19 included $400 million to pay down these existing bonds. By leveraging the current interest rate environment, the Department of Administration (DOA) was able to retire $415
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MADISON – Today the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and Local 314 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “We appreciate Senator Melissa Agard’s strong pro-labor leadership and her deep understanding of the issues that matter most to Union Carpenters,” said Andrew
Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) received the 2023 Legislative Champion Award from the Wisconsin School Bus Safety Assocation at their Annual Legislative Day. Rep. Penterman was acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to the safety and well-being of Wisconsin’s students. Rep. Penterman’s unwavering dedication to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners to watch for woodpecker damage to their ash trees this winter. If damage is found, property owners should make plans to take action in the spring. Woodpecker damage, often called “flecking,” happens when birds peck away some of a
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch the Green Bay Packers play — no matter where they live across the state. The bill, called the Go Pack Go Act, would achieve this by requiring cable, satellite, and other video providers to grant their Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Wednesday, January 17th. Staff members from the Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald will be available to meet with constituents from Wisconsin’s 5th District who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency.
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Forward Madison FC, the spirited soccer team based in Madison, as its newest Platinum Partner. This new partnership marks another significant step forward in promoting diversity, inclusion, and collaboration between the business community and the sports industry. “We are thrilled
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 announced the hiring of the following key staffers who that will serve as the leadership team overseeing battleground states operations: Dan Kanninen, Battleground States Director Lauren Brainerd, Deputy Battleground States Director Josh Marcus-Blank, States Communications Director This team will be responsible for managing Team Biden-Harris 2024’s … Please log
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, joined Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III demanding an immediate response to the formal inquiry launched by Chairman Mike
MADISON, Wis. – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul announces the formal partnership between the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force. The goal of the partnership is to bring awareness to and address the
DELAFIELD, WI – Wisconsin is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Demand for services has accelerated since the pandemic and there are not enough providers to meet the need for care in Wisconsin. Despite various reforms and increased funding, the imbalance between supply and demand not only remains, but
CHICAGO – With a forecast beginning Friday across the upper Midwest that includes heavy snow, high winds and blizzard-like conditions followed by severely cold temperatures into next week, the FEMA Region 5 office in Chicago encourages everyone to be #WinterReady and take precautions now to stay safe. “Now is the time to make sure
Today, Recall Vos launched a petition campaign to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos has said “I will try as hard as I can to make sure Donald Trump is not the nominee in 2024.” Recall Vos intends to have a recall election in June 2024 to remove Vos
MADISON, WI – After attending a press conference for the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking, where members of the Task Force brought forth policy recommendations to fight human trafficking in Wisconsin, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “First, I would like to thank Chair Representative Jerry
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced the hiring of Cassi Fenili as Executive Director for the 2024 election cycle. Fenili succeeds Devin Remiker, recently appointed as Senior Advisor to President Biden’s reelection campaign in Wisconsin. A Wisconsin native and political veteran, Fenili has served as Senior
On Wednesday afternoon, a criminal case against now-defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was suspended in Walworth County. Last April, Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld charged McCarrick with fourth-degree sexual assault following a report made in Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s statewide clergy abuse investigation. The charges stemmed from a 1977 assault