DCCC: Derrick Van Orden & Bryan Steil are failing Wisconsinites
Wisconsinites are blasting Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for embracing the extremists in their party, undermining democracy, and failing to get anything done for families. With a government shutdown looming and the Farm Bill expiring 27 days ago, Van
Secretary of State Godlewski: Wisconsin Secretary of State delivers new website in first phase of modernization project
Madison, Wi. – The Office of the Secretary of State relaunched the agency’s website (sos.wi.gov) for the first time in over 10 years today. Secretary Godlewski has made a key priority modernizing the State office for Wisconsin. After taking office earlier
Sen. Agard: Introduces firearm safety bills with legislative Democratic colleagues
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing two firearm safety bills to implement a 48 hour waiting period on handgun purchases and create a voluntary self-exclusion program in Wisconsin. These
Rep. Sinicki: Cudahy Officer Madeline Ohm named 20th District First Responder of the Year
State Rep. Sinicki issued this statement: “I am honored to have presented Officer Madeline Ohm of the City of Cudahy Police Force with the First Responder of the Year Award for the 20th Assembly District, at the First Responder recognition
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Manufacturing Month
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Manufacturing Month! Wisconsin is a global leader in manufacturing, and when people buy a product made in Wisconsin,
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Petryk on October being Manufacturing Month
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Petryk (R – Town of Washington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. On behalf of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we’re here to celebrate Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin.
Secretary of State: Delivers New Website in First phase of Modernization Project
Madison, Wi. – The Office of the Secretary of State relaunched the agency’s website (sos.wi.gov) for the first time in over 10 years today. Secretary Godlewski has made a key priority modernizing the State office for Wisconsin. After taking office
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on energy and water appropriations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 4394. “The House is open for business and we’re picking right back up on passing appropriations bills. Speaker
Rep. Subeck, Sens. Taylor, Larson: Introduce legislation to promote safe storage of firearms
MADISON – Today Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released “Safe Storage for Gun Safety” legislation to keep firearms inaccessible to children, away from individuals legally prohibited from possessing firearms, and out of
Shankland Campaign: New Poll: Katrina Shankland top pick for Democrats
STEVENS POINT, Wis—The Katrina Shankland for Congress campaign today released a new poll showing that Democratic primary voters overwhelmingly prefer Katrina Shankland after learning about each of the candidates. The poll was conducted by Blueprint Polling on October 20-23 of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Pushes DOJ to help address steep decline for Crime Victims Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Justice to help address steep cuts to a critical fund that assists victims of crime. The Crime Victims Fund (CVF) is used to provide services to
Marquette University: College of Nursing first in nation to collaborate with Epic to integrate electronic health records software into curriculum
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing has entered into a collaboration with Epic, the industry leader in electronic health records software, to integrate the company’s new Lyceum platform for electronic health records into the college’s nursing curriculum. Marquette
U.S. Rep. Steil: Advocates to save Milwaukee taxpayers thousands of dollars
Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to waive a federal grant requirement that mandates Milwaukee’s streetcar “the Hop” begin service on October 31. As it stands, “the Hop” will be operating on a non-viable route to satisfy the gran… Please
SSDC: Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard: Sen. Howard Marklein is failing his district and community
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard issued the following statement in response to the news that UW-Platteville would be cutting more than 110 positions to balance its budget. “Senator Howard Marklein is asleep at the wheel and
Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 30 members to the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and set the first public task force meeting for Mon., Oct. 30, 2023. Administered by the Wisconsin Department
Wisconsin Historical Society: Villa Louis presents a historical Christmas celebration
Prairie du Chien, Wis. – For two December weekends, guests can step back in time and enter a Victorian-era holiday experience at Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Formerly home of the Dousman family, this Wisconsin Historical site recreates a Christmas
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Watertown, Wis.
WATERTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Watertown, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 18, 2023. At approximately 11:17
Opportunity Wisconsin: “Van Orden is silent on Republican plans to cut $50 billion from the Farm Bill”
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Up North News detailed Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s silence on proposed cuts to the next Farm Bill as the legislation remains stalled in Congress. The Farm Bill, which expired at the end of
Wisconsin Historical Society: Come “Home for the Holidays” at Old World Wisconsin
Eagle, Wis. – For three December weekends, “Home for the Holidays” will take place at Old World Wisconsin. Celebrating holiday traditions, from near and far, this historic village will present a bounty of activities that showcase the spirit of the season. Old
PSC: Commissioner Tyler Huebner elected OMS Board President
MADISON – On Thursday, October 26, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) Board of Directors elected Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner as its new President beginning in January 2024. Established in 2003, the OMS represents the