Mobley campaign: Opens new campaign headquarters, launches new website
THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 3, 2023 – Candidate for the 8th State Senate District Special Election Van Mobley opened a Thiensville campaign headquarters and launched a new website this week. He cites his growing campaign infrastructure as a sign that
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 31, 2023 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Producers who grow and sell potatoes in the following districts are
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Adopts 1st Vice Chair Taylor resolution declaring November National Runaway Prevention Month
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Yesterday the County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authored by 1st Vice-Chair Sequanna Taylor and Supervisor Ryan Clancy declaring November National Runaway Prevention Month in Milwaukee County. “Our youth are always close to my heart, and it is
WisDems: New audio reveals Trump’s Wisconsin campaign staff encouraged spread of election lies
MADISON, Wis. — In new audio released last night by the Associated Press, top Trump campaign operatives in Wisconsin were revealed to have had plans to “fan the flame” of election misinformation — despite recognizing they had lost the state fair and
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Martinez decries house resolution condemning “horrors of socialism”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed a resolution denouncing the “horrors of socialism” in a 328-86 vote. Supervisor Juan Miguel-Martinez made the following statement: “I am beyond saddened by the actions of the US House of Representatives this week. This nationhas moved far
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Old 73 Bridge project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Voting equipment audit finds no mechanical errors
MADISON, Wis. – The largest post-election voting equipment audit in state history found no mechanical errors and that all audited voting equipment performed to certification standards. At their Feb. 2 meeting, Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) members unanimously determined the effective
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Applaud federal grants for safer roads
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced more than $6 million in federal grants will be distributed to eight Wisconsin counties and municipalities to help develop comprehensive plans to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Biden administration awards $800,000 grant to Milwaukee County to address reckless driving
MILWAUKEE, WI – This week, the United States Department of Transportation announced awarding Milwaukee County $800,000 in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funds. Milwaukee County will use the funds to create an SS4Aaction plan in collaboration with the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of Mayville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the
Family Friendly Wisconsin: Calls for paid family medical leave on 30th anniversary of Family Medical Leave Act
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and calling for a more permanent, paid and job-protected paid leave policy. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State
Common Cause Wisconsin: Once again calls for Sen. LeMahieu to rescind the appointment of Robert Spindell as a Wisconsin Elections Commissioner for his vicious anti-voter statements and actions
Last month, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI), the state’s largest non-partisan citizens reform advocacy organization with more than 8,000 member and activists, called on State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) to rescind his appointment of Robert Spindell of Milwaukee as a
UW-Green Bay: ‘Level Up’ your leadership impact with UW-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership “Lessons in Leadership”
Green Bay, WI — The Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay is offering a new online-only day of learning for anyone ready to hone their skills and increase their impact as a leader but find themselves short on time. This session
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Vernon County herd depopulated following CWD detection
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Vernon County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in September 2022 has been depopulated. Of the 32 animals depopulated, four
Reps. Madison, Clancy: Wisconsin Socialist Caucus responds to US House resolution on socialism
MADISON – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to “condemn the horrors of socialism.” The resolution passed 328-86 with unanimous Republican support and a split Democratic caucus. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “Republicans in the US
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers talks about the year of mental health
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230202DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities in the upcoming 2023-25 biennial budget to expand access to mental health services across the state, as announced during his 2023 State of the State address delivered last week. Hey there, Governor Tony
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Wittke talks about the Institute for Reforming Government’s ESSER funding audit
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230202GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Robert Wittke (R – Racine) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Good afternoon this is Robert Wittke, 62nd Assembly District. We’re here this afternoon to talk about the just-released report by
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Joint statement on suspected CCP spy balloon
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today released the following statement regarding the suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. “The Chinese Communist Party should not have on-demand