U.S. Sen. Baldwin: A year in review: Crisscrossing Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – In 2023, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) attended or hosted nearly 150 community events and meetings with constituents spanning 44 counties across Wisconsin. While crisscrossing the state, Senator Baldwin heard from constituents and celebrated her work to lower costs

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Department of Revenue: Collections, November FY2024

  Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change         Individual Income          653,289          678,020 3.8%      3,439,911      3,443,987 0.1%           General Sales & Use

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wraps up eventful year

After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air

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Convergence Resource Center: Receives two grants

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion

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Weekly GOP radio address: Merry Christmas

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik.   This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us

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FEMA: Winter starts today: Are you #WinterReady?

CHICAGO – As the winter season kicks off today, Thursday, Dec. 21, FEMA Region 5 wants to encourage families across the Upper Midwest to identify and reduce the weather risks they face in the months ahead. FEMA’s #WinterReady campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Election integrity legislation signed into law 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 22, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following his legislation to extend the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Administrative Fine Program being signed into law. The law extends the program for certain reporting violations for an additional 10 years and ensures the FEC enforcement

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: A year in review: Crisscrossing Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – In 2023, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) attended or hosted nearly 150 community events and meetings with constituents spanning 44 counties across Wisconsin. While crisscrossing the state, Senator Baldwin heard from constituents and celebrated her work to lower costs for families, support veterans, grow the Made in Wisconsin economy,

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Department of Revenue: Collections, November FY2024

  Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change         Individual Income          653,289          678,020 3.8%      3,439,911      3,443,987 0.1%           General Sales & Use          622,534          614,780 -1.2%      2,552,755      2,588,758 1.4%    

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WisDems: Six years later: Wisconsin Democrats on Trump’s disastrous tax scam

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot the bill, Trump handed out tax cuts to the super-wealthy

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Corporate innovators will talk about their work Jan. 18 at Whitewater University Innovation Center

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy officer for SHINE Technologies, and Brian Schauf, director of engine… Please log

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wraps up eventful year

After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air National Guard fighter wing with the F-35,” said Col. Bart

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Gov. Evers: Evers, first lady celebrate Christmas in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m

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Convergence Resource Center: Receives two grants

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion of a $2 million grant to the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking

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Milwaukee Public Schools: School Board directs administration to gather information for possible referendum

(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed resolution 2324R-009 to locally address the funding crisis that is impacting school districts across Wisconsin, including MPS. The resolution, introduced by MPS Board President Marva Herndon and MPS Board Director Missy Zombor, directs MPS administration to gather

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Weekly GOP radio address: Merry Christmas

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik.   This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us an opportunity to gather with  family and friends to continue

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers wishes Wisconsinites happy holidays

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites happy holidays.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone across Wisconsin happy holidays!  I was glad to kick off the holiday season here at the Capitol by

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FEMA: Winter starts today: Are you #WinterReady?

CHICAGO – As the winter season kicks off today, Thursday, Dec. 21, FEMA Region 5 wants to encourage families across the Upper Midwest to identify and reduce the weather risks they face in the months ahead. FEMA’s #WinterReady campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to stay warm and healthy at home and travel safely when

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Statement on Republican effort to restrict reproductive freedom 

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson.  “This attempt by legislative Republicans to strip rights and freedoms away from Wisconsinites does not change the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin. There is still no criminal abortion ban, and patients can continue to receive abortion care at PPWI health

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