Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
Madison, WI — Kohler Co. and DNR have sought to dismiss a suit Friends of Black River Forest filed opposing the DNR’s decision to convey park land to Kohler Co. for a golf course, in an attempt to deny the
MILWAUKEE – Last week Chief Judge Pamela Pepper of the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin approved ending the consent decree in Jeanine B. v. Evers and Department of Children and Families. “I am proud of the progress that
Contact: press@bradpfaff.com Brad Has Deep Roots in Western Wisconsin and Works to be a Good Neighbor LA CROSSE, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District. “I learned at a young age on
Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.
Media Contact: Justin Giorgio jg@k2andcompany.com PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden, Republican Candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, raised more than $1 million in Q3 of 2021, an incredible figure showing the unity behind his campaign to
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, Tony Evers’ so-called “People’s” Maps Commission released their nine preliminary maps. Unfortunately, the purportedly “nonpartisan” Commission that actually largely consists of Democrats ignored the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ensures that minority Americans are not disenfranchised, and vaguely
MADISON– Small Business owners across Wisconsin support the Build Back Better budget, including Becky Cooper Clancy, an MSA-WI member from Milwaukee. “I support investments in the care economy that make early childhood education, child care, and dependent care more affordable
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, the People’s Maps Commission released draft maps for Wisconsin’s Assembly, Senate, and Congressional districts. After a lengthy and transparent process where thousands of Wisconsinites were able to make their voices heard in the community districting process,
Here’s what Wisconsinites are reading and watching following yesterday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report that Ron Johnson earned at least $450,000 in 2017, but paid a mere $2,105 in state income taxes — less than a jointly-filing couple that earned $40,000: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bice:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the last of three educational webinars, Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All, from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The webinar series is part of the Safe Water For All
Milwaukee, WI – Beginning at 12:30 PM on October 2nd, Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting a rally against Texas’ unconstitutional ban of abortion. This event is also being co-sponsored by Milwaukee Alliance Against Racial and Poltical Repression and
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi introduced his 2022 budget proposal at Centro Hispano, where he laid out Dane County’s plans to continue addressing the impacts of COVID-19, while also prioritizing investments in mental health, public safety, conservation, human services,
MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the first day to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the academic year that begins in the fall of 2022. To encourage Wisconsinites to complete the FAFSA®, Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month
Wisconsin — Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of American and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda released new research showing that 1,274,000 women of reproductive age in Wisconsin could lose access to abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new venue for the informational meeting on the wildlife management changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area. The meeting will now take place at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal
Madison, WI — Kohler Co. and DNR have sought to dismiss a suit Friends of Black River Forest filed opposing the DNR’s decision to convey park land to Kohler Co. for a golf course, in an attempt to deny the organization standing to defend state parks. Today, the Wisconsin Supreme
MILWAUKEE – Last week Chief Judge Pamela Pepper of the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin approved ending the consent decree in Jeanine B. v. Evers and Department of Children and Families. “I am proud of the progress that the Department of Children and Families and Milwaukee Child Protective
Contact: press@bradpfaff.com Brad Has Deep Roots in Western Wisconsin and Works to be a Good Neighbor LA CROSSE, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District. “I learned at a young age on the farm that when you face tough challenges, you pull
Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.
Media Contact: Justin Giorgio jg@k2andcompany.com PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden, Republican Candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, raised more than $1 million in Q3 of 2021, an incredible figure showing the unity behind his campaign to end one-party rule in Washington and bring real leadership back
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, Tony Evers’ so-called “People’s” Maps Commission released their nine preliminary maps. Unfortunately, the purportedly “nonpartisan” Commission that actually largely consists of Democrats ignored the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ensures that minority Americans are not disenfranchised, and vaguely promised to take it into account later. This resulted in
MADISON– Small Business owners across Wisconsin support the Build Back Better budget, including Becky Cooper Clancy, an MSA-WI member from Milwaukee. “I support investments in the care economy that make early childhood education, child care, and dependent care more affordable and accessible to all families. These investments would bring more
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, the People’s Maps Commission released draft maps for Wisconsin’s Assembly, Senate, and Congressional districts. After a lengthy and transparent process where thousands of Wisconsinites were able to make their voices heard in the community districting process, this is a big first step towards passing fair maps.
Here’s what Wisconsinites are reading and watching following yesterday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report that Ron Johnson earned at least $450,000 in 2017, but paid a mere $2,105 in state income taxes — less than a jointly-filing couple that earned $40,000: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bice: Multimillionaire U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson paid a mere $2,105 in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the last of three educational webinars, Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All, from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The webinar series is part of the Safe Water For All Campaign announced in July that is dedicated to educating the public
Milwaukee, WI – Beginning at 12:30 PM on October 2nd, Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting a rally against Texas’ unconstitutional ban of abortion. This event is also being co-sponsored by Milwaukee Alliance Against Racial and Poltical Repression and Students for a Democratic Society – UWM. On May
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi introduced his 2022 budget proposal at Centro Hispano, where he laid out Dane County’s plans to continue addressing the impacts of COVID-19, while also prioritizing investments in mental health, public safety, conservation, human services, quality of life, efforts to combat climate change, and much
MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the first day to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the academic year that begins in the fall of 2022. To encourage Wisconsinites to complete the FAFSA®, Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of October as FAFSA® Filing Month in Wisconsin. “Completing the FAFSA® is the first
Wisconsin — Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of American and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda released new research showing that 1,274,000 women of reproductive age in Wisconsin could lose access to abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The report precedes hundreds of events planned across the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new venue for the informational meeting on the wildlife management changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area. The meeting will now take place at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Pittsville School District Auditorium located at 5459 Elementary Ave.,
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office