DNR: Seeking public comment for environmental review of village off Blue Mounds Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Blue Mounds is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction
NRSC: Sen. Ron Johnson leads Mandela Barnes in poll
Washington, D.C. – A new AARP poll is out in Wisconsin and Senator Ron Johnson is leading dangerous Democrat Mandela Barnes by 5 points. And it should come as no surprise that Barnes’ favorability is at -7. This comes on the heels of
Sen. Strobel: The more things change, the more they stay the same in Milwaukee
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the city of Milwaukee released text message records pursuant to the public records request of Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menominee Falls). A text chain between Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Sachin Chheda, a left-wing activist whose consulting website describes his roles in
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on failure to properly fund government for 25th straight year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution. “Congress has a responsibility to fully fund the government by September 30. But for 25 years, Congress has failed to accomplish this basic
Tammy Baldwin Press: Sen. Baldwin cosponsors bipartisan legislation to reauthorize key program aimed at improving rural health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Tina Smith (D-MN), in introducing bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a key program that supports state health facilities across the country to help improve health care in rural areas.
Milwaukee Press Club: Gov. Tony Evers to headline Newsmaker Luncheon at Rotary
MILWAUKEE – Gov. Tony Evers will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Tuesday, October 11, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and Rotary Club of Milwaukee. The event will be held at the Milwaukee Country War Memorial
Michels campaign: Tim Michels announces key dairy endorsements
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. – Today, the Michels for Governor campaign announced key endorsements by the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative, groups that advocate for Wisconsin’s dairy industry. “Dairy is a key part of Wisconsin’s history and its future,” said
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DCF announce $7.5 million investment in programming for children and youth with complex needs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, today announced the state will invest $7.5 million to enhance programming for children and youth with complex needs. “We want to make sure our kids
Human Rights Campaign: The Human Rights Campaign will be holding ‘saving democracy training’ in Madison
Madison, WI – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) will be holding a ‘Saving DemocracyTraining’ in Madison this Thursday night. HRC representatives will be on hand for mediainterviews.This hands-on crash course on saving democracy teaches everything you need to know aboutgetting
Rep. Allen: Recap of community marijuana discussion
On Tuesday, September 27th, Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) hosted a community engagement night at the Waukesha Public Library on the topic of marijuana and an audience of 20 gathered, including students from nearby Carroll University. Welcoming an audience
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats, LG nominee Sara Rodriguez, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, challenge Republicans for refusing to support abortion, voter referendum
MADISON, Wis. — Doubling down on their extreme, anti-choice agenda, Republicans have already promised to reject Governor Evers’ Special Session next Tuesday, which would give Wisconsinites the opportunity to vote on the state’s archaic restrictions on abortion access. The stakes are high this November with protecting
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources: Building a diverse workforce for the future of conservation
Summer 2022 interns, like Rahul Sabnis, wrapped up an active field season with the Wisconsin DNR. / Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wrapped up a successful 2022 summer field season thanks to more
DNR: Rule Change Directs Target Shooters In Columbia County To Designated Ranges
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County. The change regulates the use of
ACLU: Milwaukee Police Dept. continues to stop and frisk black people at a higher rate, report finds
MILWAUKEE — Four years into a settlement agreement, the latest monitor report shows that the Milwaukee Police Department continues to engage in racially biased stop-and-frisk practices. The report found that the Milwaukee Police Department was 4.8 times more likely to
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Sokaogon Chippewa Community sign compact amendment permitting event wagering
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman Robert VanZile Jr. of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community today announced they have signed an agreement allowing the Tribe to offer event wagering at its Mole Lake Casino & Lodge and other locations within its reservation.
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Bernier says Gov. Evers vetoed secure elections
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative organization, ranked Wisconsin 8th in the nation for election security. That is because we have always done our due diligence. There were multiple investigations into 2020 election, including those done by the Wisconsin Institute for
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard blasts Republicans for signaling they won’t take up Gov. Evers’ ballot initiative proposal
Hi, this is Senator Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. On the ceiling of the governor’s conference room in the east wing of the State Capitol is the phrase, “The will of the people is the law of the land.”