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Wisconsin’s 4-day statewide antlerless-only hunt is officially underway, and will run through Sunday, Dec. 10. Only antlerless deer may be harvested during this hunt, regardless of weapon type. Hunters may use any unfilled antlerless harvest authorization during this hunt, but the authorization
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth announced today the department’s Rapid School Review plan. DSPS is dedicating three positions to help expedite plan reviews for daycare and education buildings through Grade 12. “This
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Candidates for the Dunn County Board of Supervisors have until 5 p.m. Jan 2, 2024, to submit nomination papers for the April 2, 2024, election. Candidates for the spring election could start circulating their papers on Dec.
MADISON- On Tuesday, the Dane County Circuit Court ruled that Wis. Stat. 940.04 bans feticide, not abortion. Attorney General Kaul filed a lawsuit challenging the 1849 ban just a few days after the U.S. Supreme Court Dobb’s decision. This decision
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Burlington) and Representative David Murphy (R-Greenville) are pleased that an agreement was reached with the Universities of Wisconsin (formerly the University of Wisconsin System) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “In recent years we’ve seen a growing emphasis
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $15 million grant has been awarded to the city of Milwaukee for their efforts to redevelop the former Northridge Mall complex located on the city’s northwest side. “This grant is only the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, after NRSC Chairman Senator Steve Daines announced Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) will run for Senate against Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin right wing radio host Vicki McKenna bashed national Republican Senate recruitment efforts and McConnell-backed, self-funding candidates like Hovde. Instead, McKenna wants to see someone who
Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bill that removes the prohibition in law that bars the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from using their recycling allocation for education on recycling. Representative Considine released the following statement: “As Americans, we
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s 2017 Executive Order requiring federal agencies to identify two regulations to be revoked for every new one they issue. The bill, called the 2 for 1 Act, would help cut costs that suffocate small businesses and hinder economic
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. Find the governor’s proclamation proclaiming now through the end of the year as the “Shop Small Wisconsin” season here. Hey there,
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, based in Milwaukee, geared up for its annual augmentee training program, reinforcing the unit’s commitment to readiness and preparedness. As part of their ongoing efforts to
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the below statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement to issue sanctions on some CCP officials under the
MADISON – Senate Democrats released the following statement: “As Republicans continue their efforts to attack the Universities of Wisconsin and use their position to divide our state, Senate Democrats will not abandon our principles in response to a manufactured crisis
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Mukwonago is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes repainting the north
(Madison, WI) Madison for a World BEYOND War has been vigiling from 9 am – 5 pm daily inside and outside of Tammy’s Madison office since the bombing of Gaza began again last week. Today at noon they will hold
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, Rep. Gwen Moore, State Rep. Kalan Haywood, and WisDems Chair Ben Wikler held a virtual press call highlighting how North Carolina’s recent expansion of Medicaid has left Wisconsin as one of just 10 states to have not
MADISON, WI – Following reports that Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature have been negotiating a deal with the University of Wisconsin System to exchange Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) cuts for employee pay raises and funding for the Engineering
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The new
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231208gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Schutt (R – Clinton) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, I’m Ellen Schutt. I’m glad Wisconsin will now be able to provide parents in distress an option to complete anonymity
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231208demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. Find the governor’s proclamation proclaiming now through the end of the year as the “Shop Small Wisconsin” season here.
Wisconsin’s 4-day statewide antlerless-only hunt is officially underway, and will run through Sunday, Dec. 10. Only antlerless deer may be harvested during this hunt, regardless of weapon type. Hunters may use any unfilled antlerless harvest authorization during this hunt, but the authorization must be used in the zone, county and land type
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth announced today the department’s Rapid School Review plan. DSPS is dedicating three positions to help expedite plan reviews for daycare and education buildings through Grade 12. “This is going to allow us to turn around plan reviews
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Candidates for the Dunn County Board of Supervisors have until 5 p.m. Jan 2, 2024, to submit nomination papers for the April 2, 2024, election. Candidates for the spring election could start circulating their papers on Dec. 1. The county has 29 supervisory districts. Candidates must file
MADISON- On Tuesday, the Dane County Circuit Court ruled that Wis. Stat. 940.04 bans feticide, not abortion. Attorney General Kaul filed a lawsuit challenging the 1849 ban just a few days after the U.S. Supreme Court Dobb’s decision. This decision aligns with the interim motion to allow Planned Parenthood of
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Burlington) and Representative David Murphy (R-Greenville) are pleased that an agreement was reached with the Universities of Wisconsin (formerly the University of Wisconsin System) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “In recent years we’ve seen a growing emphasis on concepts that amplify ideas of division, exclusion, and indoctrination
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $15 million grant has been awarded to the city of Milwaukee for their efforts to redevelop the former Northridge Mall complex located on the city’s northwest side. “This grant is only the latest example of how we are connecting the dots with
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, after NRSC Chairman Senator Steve Daines announced Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) will run for Senate against Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin right wing radio host Vicki McKenna bashed national Republican Senate recruitment efforts and McConnell-backed, self-funding candidates like Hovde. Instead, McKenna wants to see someone who can “fight like hell” and “win” like former Milwaukee County
Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bill that removes the prohibition in law that bars the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from using their recycling allocation for education on recycling. Representative Considine released the following statement: “As Americans, we produce a large amount of trash daily. We hope that
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s 2017 Executive Order requiring federal agencies to identify two regulations to be revoked for every new one they issue. The bill, called the 2 for 1 Act, would help cut costs that suffocate small businesses and hinder economic growth by reducing the number of regulations imposed on Main
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. Find the governor’s proclamation proclaiming now through the end of the year as the “Shop Small Wisconsin” season here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’m excited to help kick
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, based in Milwaukee, geared up for its annual augmentee training program, reinforcing the unit’s commitment to readiness and preparedness. As part of their ongoing efforts to ensure the highest level of security, the squadron is putting
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the below statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement to issue sanctions on some CCP officials under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act. “While we welcome this news,
MADISON – Senate Democrats released the following statement: “As Republicans continue their efforts to attack the Universities of Wisconsin and use their position to divide our state, Senate Democrats will not abandon our principles in response to a manufactured crisis being used to further a divisive agenda. “Diversity, equity, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Mukwonago is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes repainting the north water tank in the village of Mukwonago. Activities related to
(Madison, WI) Madison for a World BEYOND War has been vigiling from 9 am – 5 pm daily inside and outside of Tammy’s Madison office since the bombing of Gaza began again last week. Today at noon they will hold a vigil with music, poetry, and to read names of
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, Rep. Gwen Moore, State Rep. Kalan Haywood, and WisDems Chair Ben Wikler held a virtual press call highlighting how North Carolina’s recent expansion of Medicaid has left Wisconsin as one of just 10 states to have not implemented Medicaid expansion under the ACA. Speakers also highlighted the
MADISON, WI – Following reports that Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature have been negotiating a deal with the University of Wisconsin System to exchange Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) cuts for employee pay raises and funding for the Engineering Building project, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. Applications
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231208gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Schutt (R – Clinton) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, I’m Ellen Schutt. I’m glad Wisconsin will now be able to provide parents in distress an option to complete anonymity when making the difficult choice to surrender their newborn. Wisconsin’s
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231208demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. Find the governor’s proclamation proclaiming now through the end of the year as the “Shop Small Wisconsin” season here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’m excited to