WASHINGTON –On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in a letter to Senate Leadership requesting any federal assistance to Israel not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding. It
OAK CREEK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies
MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s recognition of Chief Randy Pickering as Assembly District 43’s First Responder of the Year nominee. “I am pleased to recognize Chief Pickering with this Legislative
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident that occurred in the City of Menasha, Wis. on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s retirement, effective Nov. 17, 2023. The new
President Biden visited Philadelphia to highlight new funding for hydrogen hub projects made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will create thousands of good-paying union jobs in the Keystone State. In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Biden touts ‘transformational’ hydrogen hub economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue looking into reports that Medicare beneficiaries are being billed for COVID-19 tests that they did not order or receive. The
MADISON – On Tuesday, October 17th, Rep. Madison received a leave of absence from the Assembly Floor due to Medical reasons. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “A medical emergency on Tuesday, October 17th forced me to step off
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month, is warning parents of current online dangers and reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 7 of her colleagues in pushing President Biden to prioritize additional resources to strengthen the security at the southwest border to stop the flow of
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce (DWD) this week launched an educational campaign to build awareness of and help combat worker misclassification, a practice in which employees are incorrectly and illegally treated as independent contractors. Under the law, workers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and
Madison – State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) voted in favor of AB438 and AB439 that would fund American Family Field renovations and ongoing maintenance costs. Most people don’t know this, but the State of Wisconsin owns American Family Field! It’s
MADISON, WI – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1 is grateful that on October 17, 2023, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approved 6% in raises over two years for some State workers, many
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #214 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 21, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Charles
Madison, Wis. – The Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection held a public hearing today on a Republican redistricting proposal. In response, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement: “For nearly five hours citizens from
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231020demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his announcement directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment program at its
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231020gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Kurtz (R – Wonewoc) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. I would be remiss if we didn’t talk about our all-volunteer military. The draft ended in 1973, and so many of
WASHINGTON –On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in a letter to Senate Leadership requesting any federal assistance to Israel not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding. It has been reported that President Biden plans to pair tens of billions
OAK CREEK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek to authorize use
MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s recognition of Chief Randy Pickering as Assembly District 43’s First Responder of the Year nominee. “I am pleased to recognize Chief Pickering with this Legislative Citation for their contributions to the safety of the 43rd
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident that occurred in the City of Menasha, Wis. on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08 p.m., officers from the Menasha Police Department and the Fox
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from emerald
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s retirement, effective Nov. 17, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. Applications
President Biden visited Philadelphia to highlight new funding for hydrogen hub projects made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will create thousands of good-paying union jobs in the Keystone State. In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Biden touts ‘transformational’ hydrogen hub economy in Philadelphia visit In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Biden admini… Please log
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue looking into reports that Medicare beneficiaries are being billed for COVID-19 tests that they did not order or receive. The letter to CMS comes after Senator Baldwin heard from multiple
MADISON – On Tuesday, October 17th, Rep. Madison received a leave of absence from the Assembly Floor due to Medical reasons. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “A medical emergency on Tuesday, October 17th forced me to step off the Assembly Floor and receive an ambulance ride to Meriter
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month, is warning parents of current online dangers and reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. “Online safety has become an integral part
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 7 of her colleagues in pushing President Biden to prioritize additional resources to strengthen the security at the southwest border to stop the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl through ports of entry along the
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce (DWD) this week launched an educational campaign to build awareness of and help combat worker misclassification, a practice in which employees are incorrectly and illegally treated as independent contractors. Under the law, workers are presumed to be employees unless an employer demonstrates the
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from emerald
Madison – State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) voted in favor of AB438 and AB439 that would fund American Family Field renovations and ongoing maintenance costs. Most people don’t know this, but the State of Wisconsin owns American Family Field! It’s not owned by the Brewers, so if the team were to
MADISON, WI – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1 is grateful that on October 17, 2023, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approved 6% in raises over two years for some State workers, many of whom are represented by our union Local. However, similar
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #214 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 21, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Charles A. Dickman, who lost his life in the Korean War
Madison, Wis. – The Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection held a public hearing today on a Republican redistricting proposal. In response, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement: “For nearly five hours citizens from across the state testified against the Republicans’ bill, with no
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231020demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his announcement directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment program at its current levels through June 2025. While the emergency s… Please log
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231020gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Kurtz (R – Wonewoc) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. I would be remiss if we didn’t talk about our all-volunteer military. The draft ended in 1973, and so many of our constituents were drafted before that. You see them at