Gov. Evers: Announces Microsoft makes major investment in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Microsoft will invest billions of dollars to expand its data center footprint in Mount Pleasant. This move will bring significant benefits to both the local community and the entire state. “We are thrilled to
Rep. Sinicki: Releases patient safety bills
Rep. Christine Sinicki released this statement about the package of patient safety bills she is coauthoring with Sen. Johnson and Sen. Taylor: “We are reintroducing a trio of bills that propose to increase transparency around surgical procedures and to ease
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Former Supervisor sues Town of Grant for records
Former Town of Grant Supervisor Heather Grys-Luecht, with representation from Wisconsin Transparency Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Town and four current officials alleging 22 counts of violating the Open Records Law. Most of the violations occurred while Grys-Luecht was
Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes election integrity legislation
Madison — Yesterday, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a series of bills to strengthen election integrity in Wisconsin. “I always say voting should be easy, but it should be difficult to cheat. After passing these bills
Citizens Utility Board: Alliant Energy profits pared as rate hike approved, PSC agrees with CUB, wants more savings when coal plants shut down
Madison – Wisconsin utility regulators on Thursday approved a sizable increase in electric rates for customers of Alliant Energy but sent a strong message that they want to see more savings in the years ahead on coal plants that are
Gov. Evers: Celebrates forensic science and protective medicine facility breaking ground
MILWAUKEE — Today, a groundbreaking was held for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility that will serve as a new state-of-the-art home for the state of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Milwaukee
Dept. of Justice: AG. Kaul celebrates groundbreaking of new Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory located in the Milwaukee area. This new crime lab replaces an outdated, small laboratory that has not met the needs of current
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, Nov. 15-16
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release over two days the results of its national survey of public opinion, Nov. 15-16, via written releases. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public
Rep. Vining: “We can do better, and we should.”
MADISON–The Assembly was in session twice this week, but spent much of the People’s time engaging in fighting culture wars, and amplifying false narratives. Rep. Robyn Vining [D-Wauwatosa] released the following statement: “Wisconsinites are experiencing a mental health crisis that has
Citizens Utility Board: Electric rate increase pared back as PSC rejects Xcel bid to hike profits
MADISON – Customers of Xcel Energy will see a much smaller increase on electric bills come January after state regulators sided with CUB Thursday and voted to block the company’s request to hike its profits. The Public Service Commission could
Rep. Subeck: Antisemitism has no place here
MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement in response to reports that Madison and UW Police are investigating an incident involving a group of students who reported having a rock thrown at them from a building on State
Dept. of Health Services: Announces new accountability measures for Medicaid providers to ensure families receive critical, effective post-birth care services
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Rep. Gundrum: Votes yes on election integrity
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted on a series of bills to restore confidence in Wisconsin’s election system during yesterday’s floor session. These bills include requiring identification for indefinitely confined voters; text message notification for voters when absentee
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers and First Lady invite military families to share ornaments for 2023 Tribute to Our Troops tree at executive residence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence. “Kathy and I are glad to continue this important tradition of recognizing and honoring our nation’s heroes during the holidays at
Rep. Krug: Vital bills on campaigns and elections approved in Madison
Today the State Assembly debated and passed numerous bills that will strengthen and improve the processes of campaigns and elections in Wisconsin. As the chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, I have been leading a concerted, organized,
Rep. Callahan: Statement on election integrity legislation
[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin State Assembly addressed election integrity during yesterday’s floor session. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly colleagues in supporting these bills to strengthen Wisconsin’s elections, while protecting the right to vote. Rep. Callahan released the
Gov. Evers: Honors Wisconsin veterans on Veterans Day
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized and celebrated Veterans Day with a video message honoring the 300,000 veterans who live across Wisconsin, thanking them for their service to the country, and reaffirming his commitment to supporting veterans and their
Rep. Duchow: Assembly passes election reform bills
Madison – On Thursday Assembly Republicans approved a package of election reform bills to strengthen the integrity of our election process, and boost the confidence citizens have in election results. Among these bills is Assembly Bill 494, which I introduced
Sen. Hesselbein: Support our veterans this Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a time we pause as a nation to recognize and honor those who served and sacrificed to defend our nation and way of life. We owe them so very much. It is not enough to simply salute
Rep. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus statement on passage of Assembly Bill 554
MADISON – In response to the passage of Assembly Bill 554 during the Assembly Floor Session on November 7, 2023, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Yesterday evening, Wisconsin Republicans yet again chose to take a stand