Wisconsin Policy Forum: The picture of health? Considering Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
Clean Lakes Alliance & Ho-Chunk Nation: Celebrate rive Telly Awards for Teejop video collaboration
MADISON, Wisconsin, October 1, 2024— The video “Our Past Can Shape Our Future,” produced by Clean Lakes Alliance and Ho-Chunk Nation, proudly brings five Telly awards home to Madison. Based out of New York, the Telly Awards is the premier
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly to deliver 2024 State of Education Address, renew call for investment in public education
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2024 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will renew her call for increased investment in public education, including a doubling of
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Clean Energy Week
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. I was proud to proclaim this week National Clean Energy Week as we celebrate and highlight the work we’re doing as a state to build a clean energy economy here in Wisconsin. This
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to give small businesses, entrepreneurs $50,000 tax break
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide tax relief to entrepreneurs looking to start a small business and reduce barriers for startups. The Tax Relief for New Businesses Act would increase the startup tax deduction from $5,000 to
Hovde campaign: New video – Tammy Baldwin hates Trump and Trump supporters.
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new video highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s disrespectful and dangerous comment about President Trump and Trump supporters. Sen. Baldwin states President Trump is “one of the most offensive, hateful, unacceptable presidential candidates we’ve ever had. So
Dept. of Agriculture Trade, and Consumer Protection: Announces key insights from producer survey
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the results of its 2024 Dairy Producer Survey. The survey found that 99% of respondent dairy farms identify as being family owned and 81% expect
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA to host Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Women’s Health program is staging a 2K walk to raise awareness of breast health resources available to Veterans and employees. The event will run 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Wheeler Pavilion, located
UW-Eau Claire: Pollinator conservation, education to be focus of Thursdays at the U
Do you like to eat? Of course you do. Did you know that insect pollinators are responsible for the success of more than 85% of plant species on the planet? That’s a lot of green, including much of the food
Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy: File brief with Wisconsin Supreme Court arguing against removal of WI Elections Chief
Yesterday, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy (WBLD) and The Leadership Now Project (Leadership Now) filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court backing the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and its Administrator, Megan Wolfe in Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Lemahieu. The brief argues the
Harris campaign: Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords campaigns for VP Harris in Bayside and Wauwatosa
Yesterday, in Bayside and Wauwatosa, former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords and local leaders campaigned for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, making clear the contrast between Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats’ vision for a more hopeful future and
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce over $10 million to support 11 projects aimed at improving air quality, reducing congestion through transportation projects
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $10 million in federal funding to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion inWisconsin. This announcement builds upon the Evers Administration’s investments in clean energy and infrastructure… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
WisDems: On Derrick Van Orden voting to shut down the government
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Derrick Van Orden voting to shut down the government, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Derrick Van Orden’s vote to shut down the government is a vote to force our men
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to avoid harmful shutdown, keep government open
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of a bill to keep the government funded until December: “American families suffer if we let the government shut down. It threatens to take
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to prevent government shutdown
“Instead of working with Democrats to advance bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding legislation, MAGA Republicans pulled political stunts and advanced extreme bills, which has only wasted time and caused chaos. That is not governance. Unlike House Republicans’ extreme full
Protect Our Care: Joint statement — New Consumer Coalition echoes Senator Shaheen, Senator Baldwin, and Representative Underwood’s call to make ACA tax credits permanent now
Washington, D.C. — This week, a new Consumer Coalition on ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits came together to urge Congress to act swiftly to prevent premiums from skyrocketing for nearly 20 million people and jeopardizing coverage for millions by making enhanced
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes to extend government funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through December 20th: “It’s a shame that the House Republicans are kicking the can down
Ballweg campaign: Endorsed by Volunteers for Agriculture
Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, incumbent senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, has been endorsed by Volunteers for Agriculture, the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The letter announcing Ballweg’s endorsement states that
Xiong campaign: Rep. Patrick Snyder silent on Mayor Diny’s improper tampering of City of Wausau absentee drop box
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
NAW-PAC: Endorses Wisconsin Senate Candidate Eric Hovde
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Political Action Committee (NAW-PAC) proudly endorses businessman Eric Hovde in his bid to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. Brian Wild, NAW-PAC Executive Director and NAW’s Chief of Government Relations, released the following