Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
(Madison, WI)— This afternoon, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to use Wisconsin’s unprecedented $3.8 billion budget surplus to deliver tax rebates to working families, address rising costs, and expand our workforce. “People
(Green Bay, Wis.) – The visit of the Algocanada, with petroleum products for U.S. Venture on Jan. 22, signaled the end of the shipping season for the Port of Green Bay. Total cargo shipments into and out of the Port
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a public input on improvements to resurface US 14 from Oak Street in Arena to Walter Road in Mazomanie. Construction is currently scheduled for 2025. A presentation and materials detailing the US
Self-serving millionaire Ron Johnson worked overtime in the Senate to change the 2017 GOP tax scam bill in a way that benefitted himself and his biggest donors with hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks. Now, new reporting revealed
La Crosse, WI –Today Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement regarding the Department of the Interior’s announcement that it’s cancelling two hardrock mineral leases threatening the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) after determining that the leases were improperly renewed in 2019:
MADISON, Wis. — Thanks to Governor Evers’ steady leadership, Wisconsin now has a projected record-breaking $3.8 billion budget surplus — and Wisconsinites have still received a 15% tax break. While Gov. Evers has proposed getting working families the help they
State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) released the following statement following Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement on helping Wisconsinites: “On a daily basis, I hear from my constituents who see their grocery bills, heating bills, and other costs of living outpace their
MADISON- WI. — Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin applauds the announcements made today by Gov. Tony Evers on how to best use the $3.8 billion dollar state surplus, especially his commitment to invest in caregiving and provide a robust tax break for
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220127DemAddress.mp3 Audio File of Radio Address MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan announced earlier today to use a portion of the recently announced state revenue surplus funds to address rising costs facing
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220127GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. More good news! The general fund balance will be at $3.8 billion at the end of this two-year budget.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today unveiled his plan to use a portion of the recently announced state revenue surplus funds to address rising costs facing Wisconsin families while defraying costs for caregiving and childcare that present barriers to employment.
MADISON, Wis. – The deadline to enter the 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at govsbizplancontest.com. It’s a chance to win cash and other valuable in-kind prizes while building ideas into companies. To view a
WISCONSIN — Today, the Biden administration announced that a record 14.5 million people have signed up for health coverage during the 2022 open enrollment period. In California, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington DC, residents can continue
The deadline to enter the 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at govsbizplancontest.com. It’s a chance to win cash and other valuable in-kind prizes while building ideas into companies. To view a webinar on how
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) has two more bills in his Public Safety Package on the way to Governor Evers’ desk, initiatives that protect Wisconsin corrections agents and their families, and allow virtual court proceeding so the
MADISON – This morning, State Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) and State Senator Chris Larson reintroduced the Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA), legislation that would strengthen our state’s public schools and put Wisconsin on the path to ending the failed voucher
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today the Milwaukee County Finance committee unanimously passed the appointment of Joe Lamers as Director of the newly created Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance. “Milwaukee County is taking significant strides forward in our effort to move resources
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Neko Donovan Forbes, age 31 of Chicago, Ill., has been sentenced to prison for his year-long involvement in importing and distributing large quantities of heroin and fentanyl to central Wisconsin,
MILWAUKEE —Even to the day it was reported that Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, he consistently ranked as the justice whom the fewest Americans know. In results released on Wednesday, Jan. 26, before word of Breyer’s plans
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marina Dimitrijevic is proud to announce she has been endorsed by District 8 Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa. “I’m proud to endorse Marina’s campaign for Mayor because I know she’s a champion for working families across Milwaukee,” said Alderwoman
(Madison, WI)— This afternoon, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to use Wisconsin’s unprecedented $3.8 billion budget surplus to deliver tax rebates to working families, address rising costs, and expand our workforce. “People in western Wisconsin understand the value of a hard day’s
(Green Bay, Wis.) – The visit of the Algocanada, with petroleum products for U.S. Venture on Jan. 22, signaled the end of the shipping season for the Port of Green Bay. Total cargo shipments into and out of the Port reached nearly 2 million tons (1,971,592), a 3% increase over
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a public input on improvements to resurface US 14 from Oak Street in Arena to Walter Road in Mazomanie. Construction is currently scheduled for 2025. A presentation and materials detailing the US 14 project are available to view on the project website
Self-serving millionaire Ron Johnson worked overtime in the Senate to change the 2017 GOP tax scam bill in a way that benefitted himself and his biggest donors with hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks. Now, new reporting revealed he’s opposed to helping lower child care costs for Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI –Today Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement regarding the Department of the Interior’s announcement that it’s cancelling two hardrock mineral leases threatening the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) after determining that the leases were improperly renewed in 2019: “The Boundary Waters is a truly unique national treasure as
MADISON, Wis. — Thanks to Governor Evers’ steady leadership, Wisconsin now has a projected record-breaking $3.8 billion budget surplus — and Wisconsinites have still received a 15% tax break. While Gov. Evers has proposed getting working families the help they need right now, Republican leaders have indicated they’re going to
State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) released the following statement following Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement on helping Wisconsinites: “On a daily basis, I hear from my constituents who see their grocery bills, heating bills, and other costs of living outpace their income,” Vruwink said. “My constituents will welcome Gov. Tony Evers’
MADISON- WI. — Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin applauds the announcements made today by Gov. Tony Evers on how to best use the $3.8 billion dollar state surplus, especially his commitment to invest in caregiving and provide a robust tax break for families with kids in child care. Help with the costs
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220127DemAddress.mp3 Audio File of Radio Address MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan announced earlier today to use a portion of the recently announced state revenue surplus funds to address rising costs facing Wisconsin families while defraying costs for caregiving and childcare that
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220127GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. More good news! The general fund balance will be at $3.8 billion at the end of this two-year budget. That’s a $2.9 billion increase from what was projected just
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today unveiled his plan to use a portion of the recently announced state revenue surplus funds to address rising costs facing Wisconsin families while defraying costs for caregiving and childcare that present barriers to employment. This week, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released new
MADISON, Wis. – The deadline to enter the 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at govsbizplancontest.com. It’s a chance to win cash and other valuable in-kind prizes while building ideas into companies. To view a webinar on how to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest, click
WISCONSIN — Today, the Biden administration announced that a record 14.5 million people have signed up for health coverage during the 2022 open enrollment period. In California, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington DC, residents can continue to sign up for coverage through January 31. In response,
The deadline to enter the 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at govsbizplancontest.com. It’s a chance to win cash and other valuable in-kind prizes while building ideas into companies. To view a webinar on how to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest, click here. The contest
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) has two more bills in his Public Safety Package on the way to Governor Evers’ desk, initiatives that protect Wisconsin corrections agents and their families, and allow virtual court proceeding so the system runs more efficiently and brings justice to victims with
MADISON – This morning, State Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) and State Senator Chris Larson reintroduced the Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA), legislation that would strengthen our state’s public schools and put Wisconsin on the path to ending the failed voucher school experiment that has undermined our state’s education system for
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today the Milwaukee County Finance committee unanimously passed the appointment of Joe Lamers as Director of the newly created Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance. “Milwaukee County is taking significant strides forward in our effort to move resources upstream and help bridge the gaps in health disparities that
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Neko Donovan Forbes, age 31 of Chicago, Ill., has been sentenced to prison for his year-long involvement in importing and distributing large quantities of heroin and fentanyl to central Wisconsin, the use of which resulted in multiple fatal drug overdoses.
MILWAUKEE —Even to the day it was reported that Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, he consistently ranked as the justice whom the fewest Americans know. In results released on Wednesday, Jan. 26, before word of Breyer’s plans circulated, the Marquette Law School Poll’s Supreme Court Survey found
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marina Dimitrijevic is proud to announce she has been endorsed by District 8 Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa. “I’m proud to endorse Marina’s campaign for Mayor because I know she’s a champion for working families across Milwaukee,” said Alderwoman Zamarripa. “As Mayor, Marina would fight for bold solutions to