West Baraboo, Wis. – On Thursday, October 5, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by West Baraboo Village President Mike Arndt, presented a $1 million award to the Village as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231006gopaddress.mp3 Like many families across the state, as prices have gone up, my family’s budget has been stretched thin by failed, Biden-Evers economic policies. Hi, I’m Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, representing Wisconsin’s 19th Senate District. Over the past 5 years, prices
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231006demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to bolster and support Wisconsin’s farmers and our state’s dairy and agricultural industries. Earlier this week, the governor joined Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general encouraging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt proposed rules that would require state and local governmental websites and mobile applications to be more accessible to
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and 12 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to keep the U.S. Senate in session until all 12 appropriations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement: “I’ve worked very closely with Chairman Jim Jordan on the Judiciary Committee since coming to Congress. His passion is unmatched and his work has always been laser-focused on transparency, accountability, and
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Dems Class of 2023, along with Senator Jeff Smith, introduced LRB-4200, which creates an Automatic Voter Registration system in Wisconsin. “The heart of our democracy rests on the ability of all citizens to participate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through December 1, 2023. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and
MADISON – As a member of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee, State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) made the following statement regarding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ plan to withhold pay raises from the UW System: “The free speech
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a consent judgment against Missouri-based Nationwide Transfer, LLC and co-owners Michael Miles and Stacey Hammit (collectively with Nationwide, Defendants) resolving the State’s legal claims for violations of Wisconsin law in Defendants’
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 18 of his Republican Senate colleagues in a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informing him they will not consent or vote to proceed to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the DNR’s Hunting webpage is a one-stop shop for everything a hunter needs to know before heading afield this season. Hunters can find relevant information on hunting regulations, hours, public
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Committee on Education held a public hearing yesterday on AB 377, a tired and recycled Republican bill that perpetuates damaging and hateful rhetoric towards a very small population of trans student athletes in Wisconsin’s K-12 system. Following
MADISON, Wis. — Today, as part of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s efforts to encourage full participation by Democrats across Wisconsin in the 2024 Democratic National Convention, WisDems is releasing its 2024 DNC Convention Press Kit. This press kit contains key
The Pitzo for Judge campaign continues to gain the support of well-respected trial judges as Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel announced his endorsement of Assistant District Attorney Jack Pitzo for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 12. “Jack Pitzo has proven
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Madison, Wis. – The Republicans are at it again – going after our transgender youth. Today they held three public hearings on anti-transgender bills, including AB465 which they misname as “Help Not Harm”, but in fact this legislation is extremely
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and her Democratic colleagues introduced a package of bills to fund mental healthcare access for K-12 and UW students. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Right now, Wisconsin faces a quiet,
MADISON–Today, the Democratic members of the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention–State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee), and Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh)–introduced a legislative package with four bills to
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is vastly expanding opportunities to take trades exams in Wisconsin, entering into an agreement with computer-based testing company Pearson VUE to offer more locations and more exam slots to those
West Baraboo, Wis. – On Thursday, October 5, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by West Baraboo Village President Mike Arndt, presented a $1 million award to the Village as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public facilities funds recently announced by Governor Evers. The event, held at the
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231006gopaddress.mp3 Like many families across the state, as prices have gone up, my family’s budget has been stretched thin by failed, Biden-Evers economic policies. Hi, I’m Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, representing Wisconsin’s 19th Senate District. Over the past 5 years, prices for everyday necessities have skyrocketed. … Please log in to
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231006demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to bolster and support Wisconsin’s farmers and our state’s dairy and agricultural industries. Earlier this week, the governor joined Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary R… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general encouraging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt proposed rules that would require state and local governmental websites and mobile applications to be more accessible to individuals with disabilities. The coalition submitted a comment letter to the DOJ
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and 12 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to keep the U.S. Senate in session until all 12 appropriations bills have been debated and passed by the Senate. Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement: “I’ve worked very closely with Chairman Jim Jordan on the Judiciary Committee since coming to Congress. His passion is unmatched and his work has always been laser-focused on transparency, accountability, and action. I am convinced he’ll be a Speaker who will
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Dems Class of 2023, along with Senator Jeff Smith, introduced LRB-4200, which creates an Automatic Voter Registration system in Wisconsin. “The heart of our democracy rests on the ability of all citizens to participate in free and fair elections. Any barrier to a citizen’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through December 1, 2023. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and inclusion among Wi… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON – As a member of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee, State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) made the following statement regarding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ plan to withhold pay raises from the UW System: “The free speech hearings our committee held earlier this year show that DEI
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a consent judgment against Missouri-based Nationwide Transfer, LLC and co-owners Michael Miles and Stacey Hammit (collectively with Nationwide, Defendants) resolving the State’s legal claims for violations of Wisconsin law in Defendants’ marketing “timeshare exit” services to consumers. Nationwide used telephone and
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 18 of his Republican Senate colleagues in a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informing him they will not consent or vote to proceed to any item on the Senate floor that is not related
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the DNR’s Hunting webpage is a one-stop shop for everything a hunter needs to know before heading afield this season. Hunters can find relevant information on hunting regulations, hours, public lands and more on the mobile-friendly webpages. Hunters can also
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Committee on Education held a public hearing yesterday on AB 377, a tired and recycled Republican bill that perpetuates damaging and hateful rhetoric towards a very small population of trans student athletes in Wisconsin’s K-12 system. Following the public hearing, Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) offered the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, as part of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s efforts to encourage full participation by Democrats across Wisconsin in the 2024 Democratic National Convention, WisDems is releasing its 2024 DNC Convention Press Kit. This press kit contains key background on our delegate selection process ahead of the 2024
The Pitzo for Judge campaign continues to gain the support of well-respected trial judges as Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel announced his endorsement of Assistant District Attorney Jack Pitzo for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 12. “Jack Pitzo has proven himself an outstanding criminal prosecutor who exercises excellent judgment,” Judge
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Madison, Wis. – The Republicans are at it again – going after our transgender youth. Today they held three public hearings on anti-transgender bills, including AB465 which they misname as “Help Not Harm”, but in fact this legislation is extremely harmful to our transgender youth. AB465 bans life-saving gender affirming
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and her Democratic colleagues introduced a package of bills to fund mental healthcare access for K-12 and UW students. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Right now, Wisconsin faces a quiet, simmering mental health crisis that, if left unaddressed, will have
MADISON–Today, the Democratic members of the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention–State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee), and Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh)–introduced a legislative package with four bills to support mental healthcare access for K-12 and UW students. Rep.
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is vastly expanding opportunities to take trades exams in Wisconsin, entering into an agreement with computer-based testing company Pearson VUE to offer more locations and more exam slots to those looking to earn a credential for work in the Badger