MADISON, WI— Main Street Alliance is thrilled that LRB-5904: Go Big for Small Business has been introduced by Representatives Robyn Vining, Francesca Hong, Kalan Haywood, Deb Andraca, Samba Baldeh, Senators Melissa Agard and Brad Pfaff. On the new portal, business owners will
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin parents Rep. Robyn Vining, Chelsea Powell, Beth Cleary, and Amy Zimmerman slammed Senator Ron Johnson for his fierce opposition to lowering child care costs and for his self-serving agenda that has harmed Wisconsin families. The
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Illinois businessman Dick UIhlein today urged Kevin Nicholson to run for guv, saying the former Marine would have his “full support and commitment to win the primary and general elections.” Uihlein’s statement
MADISON – Today legislative Democrats introduced smart criminal justice legislation that will keep Wisconsin communities safer. While the GOP continue to rehash their failed “tougher on crime” measures, this evidence-based bill package will work to prevent crime, support victims, and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The 3rd District Court of Appeals has rejected Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ request to stay a Dane County judge’s ruling that he can be deposed by a liberal
WEST ALLIS, WI — Angelito Tenorio announced today that he has earned the endorsement of 28 current and former elected officials from Milwaukee County in his campaign for State Treasurer, including County Executive David Crowley and eight state legislators. “Angelito
WEST ALLIS, WI — West Allis Alderman and candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer Angelito Tenorio announced today that he has earned the endorsement of 19 current and former state legislators from all corners of the state. The group of endorsing
MADISON – Today, the Democratic members of the Assembly Mental Health Committee — State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee), Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), and Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) — introduced a legislative package with five bills
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Today, Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin is demanding that Congress include paid leave for all in their final budget agreement as the bipartisan infrastructure package and Build Back Better budget gain momentum, joined by Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov Barnes, State Treasurer Sarah
Quotes of the Week This legislation will continue our efforts to support businesses and families as they bounce back from the pandemic while ensuring our local governments have the aid they need to remain whole. – Gov. Tony Evers on
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With a federal court already moving ahead on a redistricting trial, the state Supreme Court today agreed to take original action in a case asking the justices to draw Wisconsin’s legislative and
MADISON- Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Evers, Reps. Robyn Vining (D- Wauwatosa), Beth Meyers (D- Bayfield) and Nick Milroy (D-South Range) and Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing legislation to eliminate the personal property tax and hold
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), today introduced legislation repealing Wisconsin’s outdated personal property tax and creating a new state aid payment to compensate local governments for their lost
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. André Jacque, the De Pere Republican hospitalized in mid-August with COVID-19, was discharged today, a spokesman says. Spokesman Matt Tompach said the lawmaker is “doing much better” and is in
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** August 26: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with UW System interim President Tommy Thompson University of Wisconsin System interim President Tommy Thompson, former Republican governor of Wisconsin and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary, will
Madison- Today, the Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin, Opportunity Wisconsin, PRAWN and 9 to 5 are excited to release the following letter calling for swift passage of the American Families Plan which includes Paid Leave for All and investments in Childcare. We want to thank the leaders below,
**************************************** MONDAY: State Sens. Taylor and Wanggaard to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour on Policing Reforms Join the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com for a virtual Newsmaker Lunch Hour featuring state Sens. Lena Taylor and Van Wanggaard, who will discuss a
MILWAUKEE, WI – Days after launching her grassroots campaign for U.S. Senate, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is “already barnstorming the state” – kicking off her first statewide tour on Monday to meet people where they are and discuss the kitchen table
Quotes of the Week If they have money in their checking accounts, they’re not looking for a job. So I think the problem is not the suspension of the one-week waiting period. It’s getting more people into the workforce to
MADISON, WI— Main Street Alliance is thrilled that LRB-5904: Go Big for Small Business has been introduced by Representatives Robyn Vining, Francesca Hong, Kalan Haywood, Deb Andraca, Samba Baldeh, Senators Melissa Agard and Brad Pfaff. On the new portal, business owners will be able to access information on bidding opportunities, economic development
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin parents Rep. Robyn Vining, Chelsea Powell, Beth Cleary, and Amy Zimmerman slammed Senator Ron Johnson for his fierce opposition to lowering child care costs and for his self-serving agenda that has harmed Wisconsin families. The parents responded directly to Johnson’s recent comments dismissing the cost
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Illinois businessman Dick UIhlein today urged Kevin Nicholson to run for guv, saying the former Marine would have his “full support and commitment to win the primary and general elections.” Uihlein’s statement came the same day Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce endorsed Rebecca
MADISON – Today legislative Democrats introduced smart criminal justice legislation that will keep Wisconsin communities safer. While the GOP continue to rehash their failed “tougher on crime” measures, this evidence-based bill package will work to prevent crime, support victims, and provide much-needed resources to local governments to increase public safety.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The 3rd District Court of Appeals has rejected Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ request to stay a Dane County judge’s ruling that he can be deposed by a liberal group over its efforts to obtain records related to former
WEST ALLIS, WI — Angelito Tenorio announced today that he has earned the endorsement of 28 current and former elected officials from Milwaukee County in his campaign for State Treasurer, including County Executive David Crowley and eight state legislators. “Angelito Tenorio is uniquely qualified to be our next State Treasurer
WEST ALLIS, WI — West Allis Alderman and candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer Angelito Tenorio announced today that he has earned the endorsement of 19 current and former state legislators from all corners of the state. The group of endorsing state legislators include Sen. LaTonya Johnson, Rep. Jodi Emerson, and
MADISON – Today, the Democratic members of the Assembly Mental Health Committee — State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee), Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), and Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) — introduced a legislative package with five bills to support mental healthcare access for K-12 students, UW students,
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Today, Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin is demanding that Congress include paid leave for all in their final budget agreement as the bipartisan infrastructure package and Build Back Better budget gain momentum, joined by Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov Barnes, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, mayors from Madison, Green Bay, and Wausau, as well
Quotes of the Week This legislation will continue our efforts to support businesses and families as they bounce back from the pandemic while ensuring our local governments have the aid they need to remain whole. – Gov. Tony Evers on his proposal to repeal the personal property tax on businesses
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With a federal court already moving ahead on a redistricting trial, the state Supreme Court today agreed to take original action in a case asking the justices to draw Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional boundaries if Capitol leaders fail to reach a deal.
MADISON- Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Evers, Reps. Robyn Vining (D- Wauwatosa), Beth Meyers (D- Bayfield) and Nick Milroy (D-South Range) and Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing legislation to eliminate the personal property tax and hold municipalities harmless. Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), today introduced legislation repealing Wisconsin’s outdated personal property tax and creating a new state aid payment to compensate local governments for their lost revenue. “When I ran for governor, I promised I would
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. André Jacque, the De Pere Republican hospitalized in mid-August with COVID-19, was discharged today, a spokesman says. Spokesman Matt Tompach said the lawmaker is “doing much better” and is in touch with staff as well as friends and colleagues. While
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** August 26: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with UW System interim President Tommy Thompson University of Wisconsin System interim President Tommy Thompson, former Republican governor of Wisconsin and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary, will be the featured guest at a WisPolitics.com virtual lunch… Please
Madison- Today, the Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin, Opportunity Wisconsin, PRAWN and 9 to 5 are excited to release the following letter calling for swift passage of the American Families Plan which includes Paid Leave for All and investments in Childcare. We want to thank the leaders below, including Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov Barnes, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski
**************************************** MONDAY: State Sens. Taylor and Wanggaard to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour on Policing Reforms Join the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com for a virtual Newsmaker Lunch Hour featuring state Sens. Lena Taylor and Van Wanggaard, who will discuss a bipartisan proposal for a legislative package of policing reforms for
MILWAUKEE, WI – Days after launching her grassroots campaign for U.S. Senate, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is “already barnstorming the state” – kicking off her first statewide tour on Monday to meet people where they are and discuss the kitchen table issues that matter most to working families. At stops in
Quotes of the Week If they have money in their checking accounts, they’re not looking for a job. So I think the problem is not the suspension of the one-week waiting period. It’s getting more people into the workforce to fill the huge number of jobs that are going unresponsive