I’ll be voting “No” on the Brewers Stadium deal. Taxpayers are paying too much. The Brewers are contributing too little. And that’s just the start of it. I fought to eliminate the Miller Park tax. Like so many of you,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief and a motion to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s widely popular and successful school choice program. WILL’s motion and amicus was filed on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program research grants through January 31, 2024. These grants aim to enhance the understanding
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MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced she was presented the Legislative Excellence award from the Dairy Business Association. In a statement announcing the award, Chad Zuleger, Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association, said the following:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season, Nov. 18-26. DNR conservation wardens investigated eight hunting incidents, including one
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges drivers to put safety first when you see flashing lights on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 13-17, 2023 as Crash Responder Safety Week to remind Wisconsinites to help
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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “We owe an enormous debt to all those who have answered the call and served our nation. From the GI Bill to investing in the
LA CROSSE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin honored veterans and current servicemembers at Viterbo University’s Annual Veterans Day Program. After the program, she had lunch with Abby Siakpere, a local veteran who was one of the many Wisconsin veterans
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Granton, La Farge and New Auburn and the city of Blair are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements
MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement after the Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation, and Milwaukee 7 announced plans for Microsoft to expand its investment in
MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) today announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Mount Pleasant. PLANNED DATACENTERS If approved by the Village
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Microsoft will invest billions of dollars to expand its data center footprint in Mount Pleasant. This move will bring significant benefits to both the local community and the entire state. “We are thrilled to
Rep. Christine Sinicki released this statement about the package of patient safety bills she is coauthoring with Sen. Johnson and Sen. Taylor: “We are reintroducing a trio of bills that propose to increase transparency around surgical procedures and to ease
Former Town of Grant Supervisor Heather Grys-Luecht, with representation from Wisconsin Transparency Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Town and four current officials alleging 22 counts of violating the Open Records Law. Most of the violations occurred while Grys-Luecht was
Madison — Yesterday, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a series of bills to strengthen election integrity in Wisconsin. “I always say voting should be easy, but it should be difficult to cheat. After passing these bills
Madison – Wisconsin utility regulators on Thursday approved a sizable increase in electric rates for customers of Alliant Energy but sent a strong message that they want to see more savings in the years ahead on coal plants that are
MILWAUKEE — Today, a groundbreaking was held for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility that will serve as a new state-of-the-art home for the state of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Milwaukee
I’ll be voting “No” on the Brewers Stadium deal. Taxpayers are paying too much. The Brewers are contributing too little. And that’s just the start of it. I fought to eliminate the Miller Park tax. Like so many of you, the fact that I had to pay one-tenth of one
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief and a motion to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s widely popular and successful school choice program. WILL’s motion and amicus was filed on behalf of 22 clients—representing parents of students enrolled in choice and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program research grants through January 31, 2024. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen applied
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MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced she was presented the Legislative Excellence award from the Dairy Business Association. In a statement announcing the award, Chad Zuleger, Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association, said the following: “Rep. Shankland has shown a strong commitment to enhancing water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season, Nov. 18-26. DNR conservation wardens investigated eight hunting incidents, including one fatality, during the 2022 gun-deer season. Four of those were
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the summary, the public can view all comments submitted. A master
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges drivers to put safety first when you see flashing lights on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 13-17, 2023 as Crash Responder Safety Week to remind Wisconsinites to help protect the people out working to help motorists after a
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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “We owe an enormous debt to all those who have answered the call and served our nation. From the GI Bill to investing in the Veterans Administration, Americans in public office have sought to honor
LA CROSSE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin honored veterans and current servicemembers at Viterbo University’s Annual Veterans Day Program. After the program, she had lunch with Abby Siakpere, a local veteran who was one of the many Wisconsin veterans misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Granton, La Farge and New Auburn and the city of Blair are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements to their public drinking water systems. These projects are all
MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement after the Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation, and Milwaukee 7 announced plans for Microsoft to expand its investment in Mount Pleasant. “It’s an incredible day for the Village of
MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) today announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Mount Pleasant. PLANNED DATACENTERS If approved by the Village and County, the company would invest billions of dollars to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Microsoft will invest billions of dollars to expand its data center footprint in Mount Pleasant. This move will bring significant benefits to both the local community and the entire state. “We are thrilled to see a global powerhouse like Microsoft continue to see the
Rep. Christine Sinicki released this statement about the package of patient safety bills she is coauthoring with Sen. Johnson and Sen. Taylor: “We are reintroducing a trio of bills that propose to increase transparency around surgical procedures and to ease the impact of medical error on patients and families. “The
Former Town of Grant Supervisor Heather Grys-Luecht, with representation from Wisconsin Transparency Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Town and four current officials alleging 22 counts of violating the Open Records Law. Most of the violations occurred while Grys-Luecht was on the board and was trying to obtain information to
Madison — Yesterday, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a series of bills to strengthen election integrity in Wisconsin. “I always say voting should be easy, but it should be difficult to cheat. After passing these bills in floor session, we are one step closer to achieving
Madison – Wisconsin utility regulators on Thursday approved a sizable increase in electric rates for customers of Alliant Energy but sent a strong message that they want to see more savings in the years ahead on coal plants that are being shut down as part of the energy transition. CUB’s
MILWAUKEE — Today, a groundbreaking was held for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility that will serve as a new state-of-the-art home for the state of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management. In addition, the four-story facility