MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are introducing legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers help conduct stronger oversight of the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans
MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland.
MADISON, Wis. — 84 years ago today, the first ever Social Security check was issued. Since then, hundreds of millions of Americans have worked hard to receive the Social Security benefits they earned. Unfortunately, self-serving politicians like California bank owner Eric Hovde
The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has received a grant for community outreach and education from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), Department of Defense. This grant has funded the Madison F35 Community Connection project which aims
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation’s housing shortage pushes home prices and rents to historic levels, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who purchase many homes and provide tens of billions of
MADISON – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 159 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “IBEW Local 159 stands proudly in solidarity with Senator Melissa Agard in her bid to
MADISON, Wis. — Last month, the 115th Fighter Wing installed 18 permanent monitoring wells as part of mobilization II, the second step in the remedial investigation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Truax Field. The wells are part of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds of Pierce County. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on
STEVENS POINT, Wis— Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. State Senator Jeff Smith represents Eau Claire and portions of eight counties in the 3rd
Erik Olsen says: “On Tuesday, February 6, 5-8 P.M., the Erik Olsen for U.S. Congress Campaign will hold a large event at Doubledays in Cottage Grove. Address is 4586 Baxter Road.” The featured speaker is expected U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde. Other
Biden Faces Blame for Border Crisis, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows Trump Risks Losing More Than Half of Swing-State Voters If Found Guilty (WASHINGTON, DC) January 31, 2024 – Six in 10 swing-state voters blame Biden for the increase in migrants crossing
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden not only headlined the grand opening of an NRCC battleground station in La Crosse on Saturday, but he also announced his intention to run for reelection in the
MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats introduced a Local Journalism Package consisting of three bills: a Local Journalism Fellowship Program, a Newspaper Tax Credit, and a Wisconsin Civic Information Consortium. The bills’ authors, Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire),
MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers continued to do the right thing and vetoed another set of gerrymandered maps proposed by Legislative Republicans. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “Republicans are the least credible people in the
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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has responded to a new effort to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional maps, six months before an election. The case is brought by Marc Elias, a notorious left-wing attorney who pursues political objectives
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided to no more than 15 Wisconsin resident students who are
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are introducing legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers help conduct stronger oversight of the e-cigarette industry and increase awareness of the danger of e-cigarettes.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans to jobs employers are seeking to fill. “Our nation’s heroes
MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland. LRB 5758 would create the Farming Forward Program in Wisconsin,
MADISON, Wis. — 84 years ago today, the first ever Social Security check was issued. Since then, hundreds of millions of Americans have worked hard to receive the Social Security benefits they earned. Unfortunately, self-serving politicians like California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continue to attack Social Security, hoping to strip
The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has received a grant for community outreach and education from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), Department of Defense. This grant has funded the Madison F35 Community Connection project which aims to build a stronger relationship between the Madison community and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges. Fish refuges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation’s housing shortage pushes home prices and rents to historic levels, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who purchase many homes and provide tens of billions of dollars to help create millions of new homes for low-income
MADISON – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 159 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “IBEW Local 159 stands proudly in solidarity with Senator Melissa Agard in her bid to be the next Dane County Executive,” said Mike Killian, IBEW
MADISON, Wis. — Last month, the 115th Fighter Wing installed 18 permanent monitoring wells as part of mobilization II, the second step in the remedial investigation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Truax Field. The wells are part of 55 proposed permanent monitoring wells installed with a sonic drilling
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds of Pierce County. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2024. The appointment will fill the vacancy being
STEVENS POINT, Wis— Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. State Senator Jeff Smith represents Eau Claire and portions of eight counties in the 3rd Congressional District. He joins forces with State Rep. Jodi Emerson
Erik Olsen says: “On Tuesday, February 6, 5-8 P.M., the Erik Olsen for U.S. Congress Campaign will hold a large event at Doubledays in Cottage Grove. Address is 4586 Baxter Road.” The featured speaker is expected U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde. Other speakers include: Andrew McKinney for Dane County Board, district 36 Tom
Biden Faces Blame for Border Crisis, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows Trump Risks Losing More Than Half of Swing-State Voters If Found Guilty (WASHINGTON, DC) January 31, 2024 – Six in 10 swing-state voters blame Biden for the increase in migrants crossing the US-Mexico border, twice as many as hold former president
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden not only headlined the grand opening of an NRCC battleground station in La Crosse on Saturday, but he also announced his intention to run for reelection in the Third Congressional District. During his speech to more than 100
MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats introduced a Local Journalism Package consisting of three bills: a Local Journalism Fellowship Program, a Newspaper Tax Credit, and a Wisconsin Civic Information Consortium. The bills’ authors, Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), released the following statement:&… Please
MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers continued to do the right thing and vetoed another set of gerrymandered maps proposed by Legislative Republicans. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “Republicans are the least credible people in the state when it comes to redistricting and they have never
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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has responded to a new effort to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional maps, six months before an election. The case is brought by Marc Elias, a notorious left-wing attorney who pursues political objectives through legal action. WILL has also filed a joint request