Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has taken steps to bring clarity to the credentialing process for future Nursing Home Administrators at a time when the nursing home sector continues to face staffing concerns. A University of Michigan School of Public Health study recently published

MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) today announced 7 organizations are receiving $474,407 from two Veteran Mental Health grant programs that will directly subsidize mental health care for Wisconsin veterans. These grants are part of Governor Tony Evers’ $10 million investment in veteran services, funded through the American Rescue Plan

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the news broke that California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) is planning to demolish a historic Wisconsin institution.  After years of attempted efforts, Hovde is razing Silver Dollar Tavern, which opened in Wisconsin in 1933 and is the oldest family-owned bar in Madison. Wisconsin patrons who call the bar their

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced an enforcement action to stop an ongoing international fraud scheme. The action accuses GSB Gold Standard Bank LTD, doing business as GSPartners, of offering and selling fraudulent certificates tied to digital assets and foreign currency exchanges, as well as investments

WASHINGTON, D.C – Ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Biden to address the flow of fentanyl being trafficked into the United States through the Southwest border and highlight the deadly impact it is having in the United

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 24. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail passes for family, friends and co-workers. The DNR recommends

MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2023. There is $800,000, or 160,000 acres of

Today, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement regarding the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by Congress:  “Wisconsin Farmers Union appreciates the strong bipartisan support for extending the 2018 Farm Bill. It is now crucial for Congress to leverage this momentum and enact

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the below on the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announcing that no companies in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong would be included in its I Fund benchmark, a

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead this week as president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The national organization elevated Secretary Thompson to president on Thursday. He served as vice president from 2022-2023. As president, Secretary Thompson will work with

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117gopaddress.mp3 Legislative Republicans are protecting your right to vote and securing our elections by making it easy to  vote, but hard to cheat.  Hi, I’m Senator Eric Wimberger from Green Bay.  Last week, the Senate and Assembly approved two resolutions calling for constitutional amendments.  Because the resolutions were approved by

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and the announcement of another record-breaking year for the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Apprenticeship, as we know it… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead this week as president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The national organization elevated Secretary Thompson to president on Thursday. He served as vice president from 2022-2023. As president, Secretary Thompson will work with

Madison – Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) voted for election integrity in our future elections by supporting a series of common-sense reforms.   “Having confidence that our elections are fair, accurately counted, and transparent should be a priority for every single voter in our state,” said Rep. Melotik. “Voting is a  constitutional right we all

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) circulated legislation today to create a 14-day window where Wisconsin residents would be able to reserve campsites at Wisconsin’s most popular state parks prior to non-residents. “Under the current system, the online campsite reservation window opens

MADISON, WI – After introducing LRB-0136/1, which would require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate the disparate impacts of pollution and toxic waste on vulnerable communities during the facilities permit application process, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “All Wisconsinites deserve equal access to clean, breathable … Please

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent letters to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Xavier Becerra and HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm revealing a recently obtained email apparently showing a concerted effort led by Dr. David Morens,