Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Marquette County register of deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bette Krueger, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The new register of
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Announces 7th Annual Veteran Business Conference
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it will host the 7th annual Veterans Business Conference on October 10, 2023 at the Baird Conference Center in downtown Milwaukee. The Veterans Business Conference is the largest convening of
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on the 2023 World Dairy Expo in Madison
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to bolster and support Wisconsin’s farmers and our state’s dairy and agricultural industries. Earlier this week, the governor joined Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Rep. Joers: Power to the People Legislative Package released
MADISON – Today, a group of Legislative Democrats released the Power to the People Legislative Package, a package of 4 bills aimed at making Wisconsin’s state government more open and accessible to all Wisconsinites. These bills strengthen access to direct
Dept. of Natural Resouces: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Junction City Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Junction City is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes a looping water main
Dept. of Workforce Development: Marks Manufacturing Month, promotes careers
MADISON – October is Manufacturing Month and Gov. Evers has marked the occasion with a proclamation highlighting an industry that generates $66 billion in economic output and accounts for nearly 19% of the state’s domestic product. “Here in Wisconsin, manufacturing has long
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeks hunter participation in statewide Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to participate in this year’s Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. This survey is an opportunity for hunters to report which animals they observe while deer hunting. Data from these reports helps
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Holds roundtable with Wisconsin tribal leaders to discuss tackling opioid and fentanyl epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) held a virtual roundtable with Tribal leaders from across Wisconsin to discuss their work combatting the opioid and fentanyl crisis and what more can be done to help Tribal communities save lives. “Too
Rep. Murphy: Statement of Representative Dave Murphy regarding masturbating protestors disrupting Black Conservative event at UW-Madison
MADISON – Last Saturday, liberal protestors shouted obscenities, exposed themselves and even masturbated on camera in an attempt to shut down an event on the UW-Madison campus entitled “Black Conservatism: The Past, Present, and Future.” As Chairman of the Assembly
WisDems: Biden Administration takes action to lower drug costs & provide student loan relief
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Wisconsinites got more welcome news from Washington as the Biden-Harris Administration continued to take action to lower costs, announcing the next steps in Medicare drug price negotiation and an additional $9 billion in student debt relief.
Gov. Evers: Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Oct. 7, 2023, and Sat., Oct. 14, 2023, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Wisconsin to acknowledge the vital role people with disabilities play in supporting and enhancing the state economy.”Wisconsin employers that recruit, retain, and support the success of workers
Dept. of Administration: Secretary Blumenfeld celebrates public infrastructure awards with visit to Village of West Baraboo
West Baraboo, Wis. – On Thursday, October 5, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by West Baraboo Village President Mike Arndt, presented a $1 million award to the Village as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public
Weekly GOP radio address: Wisconsin can’t afford the Biden-Evers economy
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231006gopaddress.mp3 Like many families across the state, as prices have gone up, my family’s budget has been stretched thin by failed, Biden-Evers economic policies. Hi, I’m Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, representing Wisconsin’s 19th Senate District. Over the past 5 years, prices
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on the 2023 World Dairy Expo in Madison
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231006demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to bolster and support Wisconsin’s farmers and our state’s dairy and agricultural industries. Earlier this week, the governor joined Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul encourages update to Americans with Disabilities Act to improve access to state, local government websites and mobile apps
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general encouraging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt proposed rules that would require state and local governmental websites and mobile applications to be more accessible to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in call to keep Senate in session until all spending bills get debated and passed
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and 12 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to keep the U.S. Senate in session until all 12 appropriations
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on House Speaker
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement: “I’ve worked very closely with Chairman Jim Jordan on the Judiciary Committee since coming to Congress. His passion is unmatched and his work has always been laser-focused on transparency, accountability, and
Assembly Dems Class of 2023: Introduce Automatic Voter Registration bill
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Dems Class of 2023, along with Senator Jeff Smith, introduced LRB-4200, which creates an Automatic Voter Registration system in Wisconsin. “The heart of our democracy rests on the ability of all citizens to participate
Dept. of Financial Institutions: 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award nominations open today
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through December 1, 2023. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and