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MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released their ruling in the case to challenge the constitutionality of the state’s legislative district maps. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “We as elected officials must protect our democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today led more than 30 of his colleagues in expressing concerns regarding reports that the Biden administration is applying pressure on Israel to prematurely end its combat operations in Gaza. In a letter to
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), where he emphasized that rushed and secret backroom negotiations by Senate leadership with President Biden are not the way to address the Democrat-caused crisis at the southern border. The senator stated
This time of year is all about spending quality time with friends and family. What better way to spend some quality time with loved ones than getting out and enjoying the last gun deer hunt of the year together? Wisconsin’s Holiday
Madison, WI – December 22, 2023 — In a unique and heartwarming display of familial activism, Phil Anderson, a libertarian activist and US Senate candidate, will join forces with his daughter Sasha Anderson, an activist and current Vice President of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 22, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following his legislation to extend the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Administrative Fine Program being signed into law. The law extends the program for certain reporting violations
WISCONSIN – In 2023, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) attended or hosted nearly 150 community events and meetings with constituents spanning 44 counties across Wisconsin. While crisscrossing the state, Senator Baldwin heard from constituents and celebrated her work to lower costs
Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 653,289 678,020 3.8% 3,439,911 3,443,987 0.1% General Sales & Use
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC). Two seats are available: one for a representative of a nonprofit education institution, and one for
On Wednesday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight how Black-owned small businesses in Milwaukee and across the country are booming at historic rates thanks to Bidenomics. Across America, Black small business ownership is growing at its fastest pace
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot
WHITEWATER, Wis. – Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy
After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed resolution 2324R-009 to locally address the funding crisis that is impacting school districts across Wisconsin, including MPS. The resolution, introduced by MPS Board President Marva Herndon and
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik. This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites happy holidays. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone across Wisconsin happy holidays! I was glad to
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released their ruling in the case to challenge the constitutionality of the state’s legislative district maps. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “We as elected officials must protect our democracy and uphold the will of the people. Voters should choose
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today led more than 30 of his colleagues in expressing concerns regarding reports that the Biden administration is applying pressure on Israel to prematurely end its combat operations in Gaza. In a letter to President Biden, Gallagher and his colleagues outlined how such a
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), where he emphasized that rushed and secret backroom negotiations by Senate leadership with President Biden are not the way to address the Democrat-caused crisis at the southern border. The senator stated that this effort should be about actually securing the border
This time of year is all about spending quality time with friends and family. What better way to spend some quality time with loved ones than getting out and enjoying the last gun deer hunt of the year together? Wisconsin’s Holiday Hunt will take place in select farmland zone counties from Dec.
Madison, WI – December 22, 2023 — In a unique and heartwarming display of familial activism, Phil Anderson, a libertarian activist and US Senate candidate, will join forces with his daughter Sasha Anderson, an activist and current Vice President of the Libertarian Party of Dane County, for a Father-Daughter Christmas Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 22, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following his legislation to extend the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Administrative Fine Program being signed into law. The law extends the program for certain reporting violations for an additional 10 years and ensures the FEC enforcement
WISCONSIN – In 2023, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) attended or hosted nearly 150 community events and meetings with constituents spanning 44 counties across Wisconsin. While crisscrossing the state, Senator Baldwin heard from constituents and celebrated her work to lower costs for families, support veterans, grow the Made in Wisconsin economy,
Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 653,289 678,020 3.8% 3,439,911 3,443,987 0.1% General Sales & Use 622,534 614,780 -1.2% 2,552,755 2,588,758 1.4%
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC). Two seats are available: one for a representative of a nonprofit education institution, and one for a representative of a produce business. Members of the PSAC
On Wednesday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight how Black-owned small businesses in Milwaukee and across the country are booming at historic rates thanks to Bidenomics. Across America, Black small business ownership is growing at its fastest pace in 30 years – no thanks to MAGA Republicans, who
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot the bill, Trump handed out tax cuts to the super-wealthy
WHITEWATER, Wis. – Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy officer for SHINE Technologies, and Brian Schauf, director of engine… Please log
After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air National Guard fighter wing with the F-35,” said Col. Bart
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion of a $2 million grant to the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed resolution 2324R-009 to locally address the funding crisis that is impacting school districts across Wisconsin, including MPS. The resolution, introduced by MPS Board President Marva Herndon and MPS Board Director Missy Zombor, directs MPS administration to gather
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik. This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us an opportunity to gather with family and friends to continue
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites happy holidays. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone across Wisconsin happy holidays! I was glad to kick off the holiday season here at the Capitol by