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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #251 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Jan. 4, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Cullen,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after being sworn in to the 119th Congress. “It’s time to get our country back on track. I am committed to bringing down the cost of living, working to help get
MADISON, Wis. — Despite Derrick Van Orden’s desperate plea for his fellow Republicans to “get on the boat and start rowing”, Van Orden and the House GOP started the day by getting the boat stuck up a creek without a paddle. Only after
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #250, in coordination with the Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, Administration, and Transportation, to comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) guidelines for floodplain management regulations on state-owned properties. As no state statu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Contact: Dave Boyarski, DNR East District Fisheries SupervisorDavid.Boyarski@wisconsin.gov or 920-559-2341 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management and
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in
CONTACT: Jennifer Bacon, (608) 266-2300DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY24 FY25 % change FY24 FY25 % change Individual Income 678,278  … Please log
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225 VIDEO: “While it is a new year and a new term, my job is the same: Show up, listen, and work with anyone to deliver for our state.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was sworn into
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2025. Stamp funds are available to nonprofit conservation organizations, tribes, academic institutions and government
Contact: CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov Upgraded online tool provides more resources to an expanded audience MADISON – For those looking for a job in the new year, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers a free online tool to help find the perfect
Contact: Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle AdministratorJacob.Holsclaw@wisconsin.gov or 715-491-0283 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment for a grant project application to support ATV/UTV mapping and communication. The application stems from new funding created through
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy responded to the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Thursday to proceed with an investigation into why 193 absentee ballots from the Madison were not counted during the November election and
Contact: presslpwi@gmail.com Press Secretary—Tim Johnson As we begin the 119th Congress in Washington, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to remind the 100 Senators and 435 voting Representatives that the voters this past November voted for liberty and freedom.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Elections Commission launching an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots in Madison, the 2025 legislative session, Karen Hyun’s appointment as DNR secretary and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their views on the major political stories upcoming in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.
Well, 2025 is upon us, and many view the coming year with trepidation. But before we forget 2024, and with apologies to Harper’s Index, here are a few other numbers for the record.
The past year was filled with many great moments and others that were not so great. Here are my thoughts on some of the best and worst of 2024.
While there was a slight glimmer of hope in December as House Republicans rejected the attempt by Trump to wheel and deal with the debt limit for his personal advantage, we know that in most cases as we move forward the spineless congressional Republicans will forget that Trump is not their king.
The benefits of an anti-SLAPP law would extend beyond newsrooms.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #251 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Jan. 4, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Cullen, who passed away on Mon., Dec. 23, 2024, at the
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after being sworn in to the 119th Congress. “It’s time to get our country back on track. I am committed to bringing down the cost of living, working to help get government spending under control, supporting our veterans and their families,
MADISON, Wis. — Despite Derrick Van Orden’s desperate plea for his fellow Republicans to “get on the boat and start rowing”, Van Orden and the House GOP started the day by getting the boat stuck up a creek without a paddle. Only after holding the vote open for nearly an hour was Van
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #250, in coordination with the Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, Administration, and Transportation, to comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) guidelines for floodplain management regulations on state-owned properties. As no state statu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
Contact: Dave Boyarski, DNR East District Fisheries SupervisorDavid.Boyarski@wisconsin.gov or 920-559-2341 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management and habitat topics. The meetings are part of a spotlight series
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing without a fishing license,
CONTACT: Jennifer Bacon, (608) 266-2300DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY24 FY25 % change FY24 FY25 % change Individual Income 678,278  … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225 VIDEO: “While it is a new year and a new term, my job is the same: Show up, listen, and work with anyone to deliver for our state.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was sworn into the United States Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris. Ahead
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2025. Stamp funds are available to nonprofit conservation organizations, tribes, academic institutions and government units focused on … Please log in to access subscriber
Contact: CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov Upgraded online tool provides more resources to an expanded audience MADISON – For those looking for a job in the new year, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers a free online tool to help find the perfect match. DWD’s updated Skill Explorer helps job seekers discover opportunities that fit
Contact: Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle AdministratorJacob.Holsclaw@wisconsin.gov or 715-491-0283 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment for a grant project application to support ATV/UTV mapping and communication. The application stems from new funding created through the 2023 Wisconsin Act 67. The funding is designated… Please log
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy responded to the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Thursday to proceed with an investigation into why 193 absentee ballots from the Madison were not counted during the November election and whether the city clerk failed to comply with the law.
Contact: presslpwi@gmail.com Press Secretary—Tim Johnson As we begin the 119th Congress in Washington, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to remind the 100 Senators and 435 voting Representatives that the voters this past November voted for liberty and freedom. They chose less government, less bureaucracy, and less crushing taxation.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Elections Commission launching an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots in Madison, the 2025 legislative session, Karen Hyun’s appointment as DNR secretary and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their views on the major political stories upcoming in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.
Well, 2025 is upon us, and many view the coming year with trepidation. But before we forget 2024, and with apologies to Harper’s Index, here are a few other numbers for the record.
The past year was filled with many great moments and others that were not so great. Here are my thoughts on some of the best and worst of 2024.
While there was a slight glimmer of hope in December as House Republicans rejected the attempt by Trump to wheel and deal with the debt limit for his personal advantage, we know that in most cases as we move forward the spineless congressional Republicans will forget that Trump is not their king.
The benefits of an anti-SLAPP law would extend beyond newsrooms.