Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Neubauer says it’s past time to invest state surplus funds back into our communities
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/221122DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Representative Greta Neubauer with this week’s Democratic radio address. Thanksgiving is a great time to take stock of all that is going well in our state. Wisconsin currently finds itself in one of the strongest economic
The Tower Heritage Center: Achievement Hall of Fame class of 2022 exhibit opening
The Tower Heritage Center – 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend, WI 53095Friday, December 2, 2022Free for members or with regular museum admission The newest incarnation of the Achievement Hall of Fame exhibit will open to the public on Friday, December 2,
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul Announces $328,000 settlement with American Tax Solutions
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a settlement with Los Angeles-based American Tax Solutions requiring the company to pay more than $328,000 in consumer restitution and forfeitures. The Consent Judgment resolves allegations that American Tax sent tens
Marquette University: To host Civic Dialogues conversation on “The Future of the GOP” with National Review’s Rich Lowry, Nov. 29
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Civic Dialogues program will host Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review, to discuss “The Future of the GOP,” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union Room 227, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The
Sen. Marklein: Statement on UW Platteville – Richland transition
MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System announcement to transition UW Platteville – Richland away from in person instruction: “I am saddened to hear that the UW Board of
Wisconsin Women in Government: Hosting holiday headshot event
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, nonpartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is hosting a Holiday Headshot event on Tuesday, December 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wisconsin Counties Association offices.
Sen. Cowles: Thanks Sec. Preston Cole for service to Wisconsin
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), both of which are chairmen of their houses’ natural resources/environment committee, released the following statement in response to the news that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary
UW-Madison: UW researchers working to improve and simplify models for how PFAS flows through the ground
MADISON – As a growing number of communities are forced to confront PFAS contamination in their groundwater, a key hurdle in addressing this harmful group of chemicals lies in unraveling how they move through a region of the environment called
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2022 preliminary gun deer harvest totals and license sales now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the 2022 gun deer season. The regular gun deer season continues through Nov. 27, followed by the
RENEW Wisconsin: Announces Sam Dunaiski as executive director
Madison, WI – RENEW Wisconsin has named Sam Dunaiski as Executive Director. Mr. Dunaiski was hired as RENEW Wisconsin Program Manager in July 2018 and moved into the Distributed Resources Director position in October 2020. Before joining RENEW, he served
Venture Dairy Cooperative, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance: Member converting manure into jet fuel
As originally reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance member Larry Dufek of Dairyland Farms is working towards converting manure into diesel and jet fuel. The move is a win-win as it reduces methane pollution and would provide an
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Says extension on student loan moratorium “gross abuse of executive power”
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Biden announced he was extending the pause on student loan repayments. “The pandemic is over and President Biden has said as much. Continuing to use emergency authorities to
HEMAD campaign: Region’s leaders take a stand against human trafficking
MADISON, Wis. (Nov.21, 2022) – State and local government leaders, law enforcement and business leaders announced a united front in actively opposing a growing industry from expanding in the region and across the state. “Usually, when MadREP and community leaders
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Celebrate “shop small Wisconsin,” encourage Wisconsinites to shop local this holiday season
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. For the second consecutive year, Gov. Evers this year proclaimed Nov. 26,
Dept. of Justice, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, AG Kaul: Announce settlement of enforcement action against extended vehicle warranty telemarketer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a settlement with N.C.W. C., Inc., resolving the State’s claims against the company for violations of Wisconsin telemarketing laws in marketing extended vehicle service plans to automobile owners
Institute for Reforming Government: As surplus grows, now is the time to eliminate personal income tax
Madison, Wis. – As announced by the Wisconsin Department of Administration earlier today, the state’s projected surplus is set to grow to a record $6.6 billion by the end of fiscal year 2023. In light of this news, Chris Reader, Executive Vice President of
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces civil environmental enforcement action against Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has filed a civil environmental enforcement action against Didion Milling, Inc., and Didion Ethanol, LLC, for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits at corn milling and