The Adopt-a-Kiosk program provides hunters with easy access to CWD sampling materials. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR You can make a difference this year and help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
September 22, 2023 – At 11:00 am local time, the United Auto Workers expanded their historic Stand Up Strike to thirty-eight GM and Stellantis parts and distribution locations across twenty states. This includes the GM parts distribution center represented by
MADISON—WI Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature quickly adjourned the special session called for by Gov. Tony Evers this Wednesday. Representative Stubbs issued the following statement: It is unfortunate that Gov. Evers’ call special session was adjourned so quickly by Republicans, especially due
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) led the introduction of the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 to help
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore and hunt on public land this hunting season. Wisconsin is home to millions of acres of public land, and the majority is open to hunting. Time
Madison, WI – On Friday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced dates, times, and locations for fall listening sessions with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk). Listening sessions for Senator Felzkowski and Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) in the 34th Assembly
MADISON – Justice Janet Protasiewicz is refusing to declassify the complaints made against her at the Wisconsin Judicial Commission (“Commission”) a little over a week after the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee (“Committee”) asked her to do so.
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Darrin B. Madison (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for responsible, adult use in Wisconsin. This bill would allow Wisconsin to join thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia
FRANKLIN, WI — Senator Julian Bradley released the following statement after circulating LRB-4032 to his legislative colleagues for consideration. “My constituents expect access to safe, reliable and affordable energy so that when temperatures rise they can turn on their air conditioning.
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsin Republicans rejected Governor Evers’ special session to address our state’s workforce challenges, headlines continue to pile up warning of Wisconsin’s child care crisis and the devastating effects inaction will have on working families across the state.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on Washington Creek Flowage, part of the 515-acre, DNR-managed Washington Creek Wildlife Area in Rusk County. The drop in water levels is
MADISON, Wis. — The leading potential GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, is hitting the campaign trail tonight in Appleton, speaking alongside the Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, Brian Schimming. Ahead of the event here is a recap of
(Madison) – Today, four Republican legislators circulated a bill to create a so-called “Parental Bill of Rights” similar to legislation introduced by extremists in other states and signed into law by some Governors including Ron DeSantis in Florida. The Transgender Parent
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans introduced a resolution to impeach the Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “A gaggle of well-known election deniers is once again attacking Meagan Wolfe, a
MADISON – WI – Following Representative Shelia Stubbs’ speech during the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort’s Gun Violence Prevention Day, Representative Stubbs released the following statement: In our communities, our BIPOC and youth bear the brunt of gun violence. Nationally, death by
MADISON-WI- Following Representative Shelia Stubbs Acceptance of 2023 Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Alumni United Honoree in Public Policy on September 15, 2023. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: I would like to thank Historically Black College & University Alumni
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230922demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address discussing the special session he called on September 20 to urge Republican legislators to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges by passing his comprehensive plan to increase access to
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230922gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator John Jagler from Watertown and Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. For more than 30 years, Wisconsin has been a leader in education reform. From 1990 — when we implemented the first school choice
Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after Special Session Legislation on workforce development was referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges. “There’s no question that Wisconsin faces workforce
Press Contact press@americanoversight.org | (202) 869-5242 Nonpartisan watchdog group asks Dane County District Attorney to void any actions already taken in secret and to prevent further meetings of the panel created by Vos to advise on the potential impeachment of Wisconsin
The Adopt-a-Kiosk program provides hunters with easy access to CWD sampling materials. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR You can make a difference this year and help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Wisconsin by participating in the Adopt-a-Kiosk or Adopt-a-Dumpster programs.
September 22, 2023 – At 11:00 am local time, the United Auto Workers expanded their historic Stand Up Strike to thirty-eight GM and Stellantis parts and distribution locations across twenty states. This includes the GM parts distribution center represented by UAW Local 722 in Hudson and the Stellantis Mopar parts
MADISON—WI Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature quickly adjourned the special session called for by Gov. Tony Evers this Wednesday. Representative Stubbs issued the following statement: It is unfortunate that Gov. Evers’ call special session was adjourned so quickly by Republicans, especially due to the lack of necessary funding for child care, the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) led the introduction of the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 to help prevent bullying and harassment at colleges and universities around the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore and hunt on public land this hunting season. Wisconsin is home to millions of acres of public land, and the majority is open to hunting. Time spent exploring and hunting these areas alone or with family
Madison, WI – On Friday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced dates, times, and locations for fall listening sessions with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk). Listening sessions for Senator Felzkowski and Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) in the 34th Assembly District are still in the works, and details will be
MADISON – Justice Janet Protasiewicz is refusing to declassify the complaints made against her at the Wisconsin Judicial Commission (“Commission”) a little over a week after the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee (“Committee”) asked her to do so. Justice Protasiewicz disclosed the existence of the complaints when she
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Darrin B. Madison (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for responsible, adult use in Wisconsin. This bill would allow Wisconsin to join thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia that have passed laws broadly legalizing cannabis in some form.
FRANKLIN, WI — Senator Julian Bradley released the following statement after circulating LRB-4032 to his legislative colleagues for consideration. “My constituents expect access to safe, reliable and affordable energy so that when temperatures rise they can turn on their air conditioning. Wisconsin has been fortunate to have state regulators and utilities
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsin Republicans rejected Governor Evers’ special session to address our state’s workforce challenges, headlines continue to pile up warning of Wisconsin’s child care crisis and the devastating effects inaction will have on working families across the state. A new report released this week detailed the soaring cost of child
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on Washington Creek Flowage, part of the 515-acre, DNR-managed Washington Creek Wildlife Area in Rusk County. The drop in water levels is necessary to prepare the site for upcoming construction slated for
MADISON, Wis. — The leading potential GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, is hitting the campaign trail tonight in Appleton, speaking alongside the Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, Brian Schimming. Ahead of the event here is a recap of what Clarke has said about his fellow Wisconsin Republicans: The
(Madison) – Today, four Republican legislators circulated a bill to create a so-called “Parental Bill of Rights” similar to legislation introduced by extremists in other states and signed into law by some Governors including Ron DeSantis in Florida. The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) strongly condemns and opposes this
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans introduced a resolution to impeach the Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “A gaggle of well-known election deniers is once again attacking Meagan Wolfe, a nonpartisan election administrator who has served Wisconsin and our democracy
MADISON – WI – Following Representative Shelia Stubbs’ speech during the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort’s Gun Violence Prevention Day, Representative Stubbs released the following statement: In our communities, our BIPOC and youth bear the brunt of gun violence. Nationally, death by firearm is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth.
MADISON-WI- Following Representative Shelia Stubbs Acceptance of 2023 Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Alumni United Honoree in Public Policy on September 15, 2023. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: I would like to thank Historically Black College & University Alumni United Milwaukee for bestowing upon me the honor of 2023
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230922demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address discussing the special session he called on September 20 to urge Republican legislators to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges by passing his comprehensive plan to increase access to affordable child care and prevent the child care in… Please
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/230922gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator John Jagler from Watertown and Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. For more than 30 years, Wisconsin has been a leader in education reform. From 1990 — when we implemented the first school choice program in Milwaukee — to 2015 — when I authored
Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after Special Session Legislation on workforce development was referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges. “There’s no question that Wisconsin faces workforce challenges and the state must step up to find solutions.
Press Contact press@americanoversight.org | (202) 869-5242 Nonpartisan watchdog group asks Dane County District Attorney to void any actions already taken in secret and to prevent further meetings of the panel created by Vos to advise on the potential impeachment of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz. On Wednesday, American Oversight filed a