Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
MADISON – Rep. Scott Krug (R-Rome) is pleased to report that a slate of law changes aimed at supporting law enforcement departments across Wisconsin has passed the State Assembly with his support. “As a former Deputy Sheriff it is my
Wisconsin Taxpayers Foot the Bill without Consent or Accountability MADISON, Wis. – A group of legislative Democrats introduced a package of bills that aim to add accountability and transparency to Wisconsin’s voucher programs. These include the Milwaukee (MPCP), Racine (RPCP)
Clubs Offer Infrastructure to Collaborate with Emergency Management This week, Boys & Girls Clubs around the state are coordinating with the Wisconsin Office of Emergency Management to distribute almost a half-million masks statewide, including to youth, the families they serve,
(MADISON) “Once again Senator Felzkowski and the Republicans have introduced a bill that both politicizes and taxes people’s medicine. Setting up a political commission to be in charge of whether people get access to medication, and dictating the way in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers travelled across the state to highlight the incredible progress Wisconsin has made in delivering high-speed affordable internet to every home and business. In Westby, Gov. Evers announced that 52 businesses and nearly 1,000 residences across Freeman,
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Last night, Nancy Pelosi announced she would be running for re-election in a desperate effort to rescue her handpicked rubber stamp candidates. While Democrats across the country, including here in the 3rd District, are seeing the
Schoerner, Wellens bring backgrounds in food production, packaging, finance and H.R. NEW NORTH, January 26, 2022 – Two area business leaders – Jodi Schoerner of Masters Gallery Foods and Vanessa Wellens of Amcor—have joined the board of directors of New North
MADISON – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowsi (R-Irma) and Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) introduced LRB 0250, a bill to create a limited scope medical marijuana program in Wisconsin. The bill would allow for liquid, oil, pill, tincture, or topicals, but no plant or inhalants.
De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College will hold a State of the Economy event on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. a.m. in Michels Ballroom, 405 Third St. on the college campus. The free event will consist of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today released an annual list of top investor threats and urged caution before purchasing popular and volatile unregulated investments – especially those involving cryptocurrency and digital assets. The agency also announced guidance
In April 2021, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) executed an amended and restated $80.0 million contract with four corporations that are collectively referred to as “Foxconn.” At the time of our audit fieldwork in early-December 2021, WEDC had not
Bills back local law enforcement, keep violent felons with guns off the street MADISON, WI… The State Assembly yesterday passed a package of bills to protect public safety by increasing funding to put more trained police officers on the street,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Osseo is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction
Make A Donation On Your State Tax Form An American marten, Wisconsin’s only endangered mammal, clings to a suet feeder. DNR conservation biologists have been surveying martens with trail cameras since 2018 in order to estimate their populations, learn about
Park Falls Mayor Michael Bablick was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing his experience to the organization’s statewide governing body. He will serve through October of 2024. “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve on
MADISON – Rep. Scott Krug (R-Rome) is pleased to report that a slate of law changes aimed at supporting law enforcement departments across Wisconsin has passed the State Assembly with his support. “As a former Deputy Sheriff it is my privilege to vote for these much-needed items.” “Law enforcement officers
Wisconsin Taxpayers Foot the Bill without Consent or Accountability MADISON, Wis. – A group of legislative Democrats introduced a package of bills that aim to add accountability and transparency to Wisconsin’s voucher programs. These include the Milwaukee (MPCP), Racine (RPCP) and Statewide (WPCP) Programs in addition to the Special Needs
Clubs Offer Infrastructure to Collaborate with Emergency Management This week, Boys & Girls Clubs around the state are coordinating with the Wisconsin Office of Emergency Management to distribute almost a half-million masks statewide, including to youth, the families they serve, partner organizations, and the general public. “We have over
(MADISON) “Once again Senator Felzkowski and the Republicans have introduced a bill that both politicizes and taxes people’s medicine. Setting up a political commission to be in charge of whether people get access to medication, and dictating the way in which they can consume it, isn’t what the Wisconsinites advocating
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers travelled across the state to highlight the incredible progress Wisconsin has made in delivering high-speed affordable internet to every home and business. In Westby, Gov. Evers announced that 52 businesses and nearly 1,000 residences across Freeman, Utica, Seneca, Mount Sterling, and Lynxville will soon have access
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Last night, Nancy Pelosi announced she would be running for re-election in a desperate effort to rescue her handpicked rubber stamp candidates. While Democrats across the country, including here in the 3rd District, are seeing the writing on the wall and retiring in droves, Nancy Pelosi
Schoerner, Wellens bring backgrounds in food production, packaging, finance and H.R. NEW NORTH, January 26, 2022 – Two area business leaders – Jodi Schoerner of Masters Gallery Foods and Vanessa Wellens of Amcor—have joined the board of directors of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties
MADISON – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowsi (R-Irma) and Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) introduced LRB 0250, a bill to create a limited scope medical marijuana program in Wisconsin. The bill would allow for liquid, oil, pill, tincture, or topicals, but no plant or inhalants. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Wisconsin will
De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College will hold a State of the Economy event on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. a.m. in Michels Ballroom, 405 Third St. on the college campus. The free event will consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Masks are
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today released an annual list of top investor threats and urged caution before purchasing popular and volatile unregulated investments – especially those involving cryptocurrency and digital assets. The agency also announced guidance for investors, including steps they can take to protect themselves
In April 2021, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) executed an amended and restated $80.0 million contract with four corporations that are collectively referred to as “Foxconn.” At the time of our audit fieldwork in early-December 2021, WEDC had not yet awarded program tax credits to Foxconn for creating jobs
Bills back local law enforcement, keep violent felons with guns off the street MADISON, WI… The State Assembly yesterday passed a package of bills to protect public safety by increasing funding to put more trained police officers on the street, and by requiring prosecutors to charge violent felons for illegal
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Osseo is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of a new water treatment plant facility at the Well
Make A Donation On Your State Tax Form An American marten, Wisconsin’s only endangered mammal, clings to a suet feeder. DNR conservation biologists have been surveying martens with trail cameras since 2018 in order to estimate their populations, learn about their behaviors and come up with plans to protect them.
Park Falls Mayor Michael Bablick was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing his experience to the organization’s statewide governing body. He will serve through October of 2024. “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve on this Board,” said Bablick, “the League’s mission and work are