https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215gopaddress.wav MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Burlington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, this is Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Wisconsin got some big wins this week as a compromised deal was struck
WAUNAKEE—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond presented Jennifer Sluga, psychotherapist and owner of Trauma Life Consulting in Waunakee, with $150,000 in grants for emergency and ancillary veteran mental health care. “I’m thankful to organizations like Trauma Life
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Dec. 14, 2023) – This holiday season, give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life, through a blood or platelet donation. Join the American Red Cross at the 12th Annual Day of Donations Blood Drive
Wisconsin Examiner, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site, sued the Wauwatosa Police Department this week, challenging its response to numerous record requests. The suit, filed by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, alleges the department has failed to respond to record requests in a prompt
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are preparing a legal challenge against the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse for denying a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization designation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY24. “After voting for the bipartisan House NDAA earlier this year that gave our troops a well-deserved pay raise, the final version we considered today was unfortunately crafted
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) launched its new website this week, wisconsindot.gov, as the agency’s go-to source for information. In addition to a fresh new look, the website features enhanced ADA accessibility and a mobile-responsive design for streamlined access to
Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration next term, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report that describes what
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, secured major wins in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in bipartisan fashion and is on
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for unlawfully delaying and denying a public records request first filed more than a year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) advanced bipartisan legislation in the Senate this week to expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings. The Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act reauthorizes
MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced today that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the next Director of State Courts, a position she has filled in an interim capacity since August 3rd,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense and serves as the legislative guide
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was unanimously elected by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2023-2024 legislative session. Senator Spreitzer released the
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard’s campaign announced wide support from current and former mayors for her campaign to be the next Dane County Executive. Endorsements include: “I am proud to endorse Senator Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive.Throughout her career
On the 4th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: free preventive care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created access to free preventive care for millions of Americans across the nation. Under the ACA, health plans must cover preventive
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted yesterday evening to reverse its prior decision on Saturday and, instead, approve the compromise reached between System President Rothman and Speaker Vos. This deal refocuses
De Pere, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) today announced a collaborative effort to streamline the professional licensing of students graduating from health care programs at
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Conference Report on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key conservative victories, including securing servicemembers the largest pay raise in twenty years,
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Earlier this year, I declared 2023 the Year
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215gopaddress.wav MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Burlington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, this is Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Wisconsin got some big wins this week as a compromised deal was struck to fund a new engineering building at UW-Madison, invest tens
WAUNAKEE—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond presented Jennifer Sluga, psychotherapist and owner of Trauma Life Consulting in Waunakee, with $150,000 in grants for emergency and ancillary veteran mental health care. “I’m thankful to organizations like Trauma Life Consulting who are making veteran mental health care a priority,”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Dec. 14, 2023) – This holiday season, give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life, through a blood or platelet donation. Join the American Red Cross at the 12th Annual Day of Donations Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
Wisconsin Examiner, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site, sued the Wauwatosa Police Department this week, challenging its response to numerous record requests. The suit, filed by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, alleges the department has failed to respond to record requests in a prompt manner, including one dating back almost three years. The suit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are preparing a legal challenge against the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse for denying a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization designation. In violation of the First Amendment, UW-La Crosse is denying
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY24. “After voting for the bipartisan House NDAA earlier this year that gave our troops a well-deserved pay raise, the final version we considered today was unfortunately crafted behind closed doors and allows the uncontrolled surveillance of Americans
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) launched its new website this week, wisconsindot.gov, as the agency’s go-to source for information. In addition to a fresh new look, the website features enhanced ADA accessibility and a mobile-responsive design for streamlined access to business needs. “WisDOT strives to serve all who use our
Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration next term, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report that describes what is at risk if the Supreme Court sets the precedent
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, secured major wins in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in bipartisan fashion and is on its way to be signed into law by President Biden.
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for unlawfully delaying and denying a public records request first filed more than a year and a half ago. “According to the DOJ’s own policy,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) advanced bipartisan legislation in the Senate this week to expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings. The Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act reauthorizes a lifesaving program that provides breast and cervical cancer screenings
MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced today that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the next Director of State Courts, a position she has filled in an interim capacity since August 3rd, 2023. This appointment is effective December 31, 2023. “Wisconsinites depend
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense and serves as the legislative guide for the military for the fiscal year. Following his vote
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was unanimously elected by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2023-2024 legislative session. Senator Spreitzer released the following statement: “I am honored to be elected Senate Democratic
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard’s campaign announced wide support from current and former mayors for her campaign to be the next Dane County Executive. Endorsements include: “I am proud to endorse Senator Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive.Throughout her career in public service, Melissa has demonstrated a deep understanding of
On the 4th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: free preventive care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created access to free preventive care for millions of Americans across the nation. Under the ACA, health plans must cover preventive services — like vaccinations, cancer screenings, contraception, and mammograms –
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted yesterday evening to reverse its prior decision on Saturday and, instead, approve the compromise reached between System President Rothman and Speaker Vos. This deal refocuses DEI positions at UW to further student success, provides funding
De Pere, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) today announced a collaborative effort to streamline the professional licensing of students graduating from health care programs at WAICU institutions, helping them into the workforce as quickly as
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Conference Report on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key conservative victories, including securing servicemembers the largest pay raise in twenty years, ending the liberal ideology infiltrating the U.S. military, and a