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(MADISON) — After playing political games with federal aid and publicly announcing their plans to completely gut Gov. Tony Evers’ budget plan, Republican leaders sent the governor a letter asking for a meeting on how he plans to spend the rest of the American
MADISON – The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee (JFC) announced last week that they are preparing to vote as early as this Thursday to strip 280 items from the state budget. Included in these provisions include community violence prevention grants and
Media Contact: Grace Atherton, DATCP Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, Grace.Atherton@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced three appointments to six-year terms on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 1, 2021. Two of
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued this statement on the tragic events at the Oneida Casino complex on May 1. “We’re heartbroken for the victims of yet another deadly shooting in Wisconsin and the country. We grieve alongside the families,
(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in response to Saturday night’s tragic shooting at the Oneida Casino complex in Ashwaubenon: “All of us at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are heartbroken for the victims of
Wisconsin’s tax season was extended to May 17 this year due to COVID-19. To date, 2.55 million tax filers submitted returns out of an expected 3 million. “This year, like last year, has been a difficult one,” noted Secretary Peter
(MADISON) — In an op-ed in the Wisconsin State Journal over the weekend, Gov. Tony Evers applauded President Biden’s leadership during his first 100 days in office and thanked the Biden administration for helping Wisconsin bounce back from the pandemic. Gov.
We at AARP Wisconsin are extremely disappointed with the actions taken last Friday by members of the state’s Joint Finance Committee, who proposed a resolution that removes most of Governor Evers’ nearly 300 proposed state budget items without taking an
The eastbound Madison Beltline (US 12/18) ramp to northbound Fish Hatchery Road will be closed starting 7 p.m. Monday (April 26) until the evening of Monday, May 3. Motorists must use alternate local routes during the closure. The Beltline ramps
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee, the legislative committee responsible for the state budget, announced their intent to vote this week to strip hundreds of provisions from Governor Evers’ Badger Bounceback budget proposal. The procedural move is intended
The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is currently recruiting women and men ready to begin a rewarding career in law enforcement. “We’re looking for a diverse group of candidates who share the mission of serving and protecting the citizens and visitors
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin restaurants will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund was created by the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Kind helped pass last
FITCHBURG – Today, I have delivered a letter to Speaker Vos, Minority Leader Hintz, and the ADA Coordinator for the Legislature renewing my request for reasonable disability accommodations. Under the current administration of the Assembly rules, it is not possible
Madison– Tomorrow, Representative Mark Pocan will be joined by 4 local small business owners, including child care providers and restauranteurs, to discuss the American Families Plan and how it will help small business, workers and folks all across Wisconsin. In the
(MADISON) — After playing political games with federal aid and publicly announcing their plans to completely gut Gov. Tony Evers’ budget plan, Republican leaders sent the governor a letter asking for a meeting on how he plans to spend the rest of the American Rescue Plan funding. Republicans have no plans to meet
MADISON – The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee (JFC) announced last week that they are preparing to vote as early as this Thursday to strip 280 items from the state budget. Included in these provisions include community violence prevention grants and gun safety measures. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following
Media Contact: Grace Atherton, DATCP Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, Grace.Atherton@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced three appointments to six-year terms on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 1, 2021. Two of the appointees are current members of the board, and one
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued this statement on the tragic events at the Oneida Casino complex on May 1. “We’re heartbroken for the victims of yet another deadly shooting in Wisconsin and the country. We grieve alongside the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims. With our own
(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in response to Saturday night’s tragic shooting at the Oneida Casino complex in Ashwaubenon: “All of us at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are heartbroken for the victims of the Oneida Casino shooting and their families. As we begin
Wisconsin’s tax season was extended to May 17 this year due to COVID-19. To date, 2.55 million tax filers submitted returns out of an expected 3 million. “This year, like last year, has been a difficult one,” noted Secretary Peter Barca. “I’m pleased we are able to better accommodate the
(MADISON) — In an op-ed in the Wisconsin State Journal over the weekend, Gov. Tony Evers applauded President Biden’s leadership during his first 100 days in office and thanked the Biden administration for helping Wisconsin bounce back from the pandemic. Gov. Evers has spent a lot of time talking to Wisconsinites from every
We at AARP Wisconsin are extremely disappointed with the actions taken last Friday by members of the state’s Joint Finance Committee, who proposed a resolution that removes most of Governor Evers’ nearly 300 proposed state budget items without taking an appropriate amount of time to consider the testimony and online
The eastbound Madison Beltline (US 12/18) ramp to northbound Fish Hatchery Road will be closed starting 7 p.m. Monday (April 26) until the evening of Monday, May 3. Motorists must use alternate local routes during the closure. The Beltline ramps at Todd Drive and the eastbound Beltline ramp to southbound
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee, the legislative committee responsible for the state budget, announced their intent to vote this week to strip hundreds of provisions from Governor Evers’ Badger Bounceback budget proposal. The procedural move is intended to stifle the voices of the majority of Wisconsinites by
The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is currently recruiting women and men ready to begin a rewarding career in law enforcement. “We’re looking for a diverse group of candidates who share the mission of serving and protecting the citizens and visitors of this state,” WSP Superintendent Anthony Burrell said. “No law
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin restaurants will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund was created by the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Kind helped pass last month. The law incorporated key provisions from the RESTAURANTS Act, which Rep. Kind
FITCHBURG – Today, I have delivered a letter to Speaker Vos, Minority Leader Hintz, and the ADA Coordinator for the Legislature renewing my request for reasonable disability accommodations. Under the current administration of the Assembly rules, it is not possible for me to be physically present for every vote and
Madison– Tomorrow, Representative Mark Pocan will be joined by 4 local small business owners, including child care providers and restauranteurs, to discuss the American Families Plan and how it will help small business, workers and folks all across Wisconsin. In the lead up to Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Milwaukee,