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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was recognized this week by its peers for outstanding efforts on membership retention. The Association of State Chamber Professionals (ASCP) honored WMC with two national awards
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220825GOPaddress.mp3 As election season ramps into full gear, the airwaves are flush with ads from the governor and his allies touting his so-called accomplishments. What is missing from these ads is the harsh reality that Evers hasn’t really
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220825DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is Representative Beth Meyers with this week’s Democratic radio address. You remember that kid, the one you grew up with, who, when he didn’t get his way, got mad and announced he was taking his ball and going
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s student loan giveaway: “President Biden’s decision to cancel student loan debt is not only against the law but egregiously unfair to Americans who paid
LA CROSSE — Today, Brad Pfaff for Congress released a new poll that shows when Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District voters learn about Derrick Van Orden’s record, they flock to State Senator Brad Pfaff. “Brad has spent his entire career using
Wausau, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and leaders from the Wausau Chamber of Commerce as well as the Wausau Area Visitors and Conventions Bureau to tour downtown businesses as part
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report titled, Public Sector Workforce Takes a Hit, highlighting how “turnover raises questions about the public sector’s ongoing ability to fill critical positions and merits the consideration of policymakers.” This data draws
MILWAUKEE — Former Sen. Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville are co-authors of “The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It” and will be the featured guests for an upcoming
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award to the Brill Area Sportsmen`s Club for a 100/200-yard rifle range project in
“Back to school is an exciting time for many students, but also an anxious time,” said Linda Hall, Director of the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Health (OCMH). “We can all help lessen student anxiety and prepare youth for the demands
[Appleton, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin continues to expand its staff capacity and outreach efforts across the state, adding another round of additional office locations around Wisconsin. “From Madison to Milwaukee to the Fox Cities and other key
Madison, WI – Today, exclusive for donors and supporters, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced a groundbreaking research partnership on healthcare policy with healthcare economist Tomas Philipson, a professor of public policy at the University of Chicago and former acting
[Appleton, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin continues to expand its staff capacity and outreach efforts across the state, adding another round of additional office locations around Wisconsin. “From Madison to Milwaukee to the Fox Cities and other key
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Veteran of the Year Award are open. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity for a veteran to be honored for his or her services
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $900,000 Harbor Assistance Program grant for improvements at the Port of Manitowoc. The grant will help construct new rail platform extensions at the City Centre LLC
Green Bay, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and On Broadway Inc. leadership to tour local businesses in the Broadway District, as part of a visit to highlight state investment.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation of a fish kill. DNR staff observed dead fish in Isabelle Creek flowing south along County Road C in Ellsworth, WI. So far, DNR staff have observed over
MADISON, Wis. — While Gov. Evers offers common sense solutions, Tim Michels still has no plan to address rising costs for Wisconsinites. Despite being a top issue for Wisconsin voters, Michels’ campaign “blueprint” still lacks any serious ideas to help Wisconsin families.
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat and is far too liberal and out of touch with Wisconsinites for it. To prove it, we will show you just how the Badger State would look
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was recognized this week by its peers for outstanding efforts on membership retention. The Association of State Chamber Professionals (ASCP) honored WMC with two national awards for the total number of members and total dollar value
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220825GOPaddress.mp3 As election season ramps into full gear, the airwaves are flush with ads from the governor and his allies touting his so-called accomplishments. What is missing from these ads is the harsh reality that Evers hasn’t really done anything in the four years since he was elected
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220825DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is Representative Beth Meyers with this week’s Democratic radio address. You remember that kid, the one you grew up with, who, when he didn’t get his way, got mad and announced he was taking his ball and going home? That kind of behavior is bad enough when it’s
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s student loan giveaway: “President Biden’s decision to cancel student loan debt is not only against the law but egregiously unfair to Americans who paid back their loans or pursued careers that don’t require a
LA CROSSE — Today, Brad Pfaff for Congress released a new poll that shows when Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District voters learn about Derrick Van Orden’s record, they flock to State Senator Brad Pfaff. “Brad has spent his entire career using western Wisconsin values to fight for working families, and this
Wausau, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and leaders from the Wausau Chamber of Commerce as well as the Wausau Area Visitors and Conventions Bureau to tour downtown businesses as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor Tony Evers
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report titled, Public Sector Workforce Takes a Hit, highlighting how “turnover raises questions about the public sector’s ongoing ability to fill critical positions and merits the consideration of policymakers.” This data draws attention to a reality many municipalities are facing across the
MILWAUKEE — Former Sen. Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville are co-authors of “The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It” and will be the featured guests for an upcoming “On the Issues,” Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 12:15 p.m. in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award to the Brill Area Sportsmen`s Club for a 100/200-yard rifle range project in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin. The project will clear about
“Back to school is an exciting time for many students, but also an anxious time,” said Linda Hall, Director of the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Health (OCMH). “We can all help lessen student anxiety and prepare youth for the demands of the school year.” While the last two school years
[Appleton, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin continues to expand its staff capacity and outreach efforts across the state, adding another round of additional office locations around Wisconsin. “From Madison to Milwaukee to the Fox Cities and other key areas of the state, we are expanding our operations as
Madison, WI – Today, exclusive for donors and supporters, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced a groundbreaking research partnership on healthcare policy with healthcare economist Tomas Philipson, a professor of public policy at the University of Chicago and former acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers for
[Appleton, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin continues to expand its staff capacity and outreach efforts across the state, adding another round of additional office locations around Wisconsin. “From Madison to Milwaukee to the Fox Cities and other key areas of the state, we are expanding our operations as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Veteran of the Year Award are open. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity for a veteran to be honored for his or her services and contributions in the First District. “Each year, I am
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $900,000 Harbor Assistance Program grant for improvements at the Port of Manitowoc. The grant will help construct new rail platform extensions at the City Centre LLC property to support the manufacturing, assembly, and shipping of cranes
Green Bay, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and On Broadway Inc. leadership to tour local businesses in the Broadway District, as part of a visit to highlight state investment. Governor Tony Evers made a combined $121 million investment in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation of a fish kill. DNR staff observed dead fish in Isabelle Creek flowing south along County Road C in Ellsworth, WI. So far, DNR staff have observed over 600 dead trout and a variety of dead forage fish
MADISON, Wis. — While Gov. Evers offers common sense solutions, Tim Michels still has no plan to address rising costs for Wisconsinites. Despite being a top issue for Wisconsin voters, Michels’ campaign “blueprint” still lacks any serious ideas to help Wisconsin families. While Michels sticks to his radical agenda, Gov. Evers has
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat and is far too liberal and out of touch with Wisconsinites for it. To prove it, we will show you just how the Badger State would look under the Barnes Brigade. Under the Barnes Brigade, the Democrats’