U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Scott, colleagues in effort to protect charter schools from Biden admin’s attacks
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 20 of their Republican colleagues in introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify new rules proposed by the Biden administration which would add burdensome requirements to
Milwaukee County Supervisor Burgelis: Celebrates Near West Side Week September 11-17
MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners—a nonprofit working to make the Near West Side a great place to live, work, play and stay—will hold its second annual Near West Side Week from September 11-17. “The near west side is one of Milwaukee County’s great up-and-coming success stories, and much of the
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Johnson slams Vos and LeMahieu for disagreeing with Gov. Evers’ education spending proposal
Hi, this is Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic radio address. I bet if you stopped people on the street and asked them what the most important thing in their lives was, the overwhelming majority would say their family,
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Mary Felzkowski celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Hi, I’m State Senator Mary Felzkowski of Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. This September I’m excited tocelebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Throughout the school year, librarians and library staff across Wisconsin help parents and caregiverssave hundreds of dollars on educational
Mitchell campaign: Responds to Dan Kelly entering the race
Windsor, WI – In response to Dan Kelly entering the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Judge Mitchell for Justice Campaign Manager Sean Elliott released the following statement: “Dan Kelly is a reckless and failed Trump-Walker politician who would use
Dept. of Workforce Development: Strengthening Wisconsin Agriculture: DWD releases SFY 2022 Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council report
MADISON – From adding new agricultural career pathways to preparing students through agricultural education programs, the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) highlights the importance of agri-business in Wisconsin in its 2022 annual report. The report showcases agriculture
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff continues district farm tour with stop in Stoddard
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to a local farm in Stoddard as the second stop in his district farm tour to meet with Wisconsin farmers and discuss the challenges that they are
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights $4 million state investment for Wisconsin Rapids businesses
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser and leaders from the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to tour downtown businesses as part of a visit to highlight
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of 9/11 and state Day of Service and Remembrance
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #174 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning on Fri., Sept. 9, 2022, through sunset on Sun., Sept. 11, 2022, out of respect for
Rep. Meyers: Joint Committee on Finance approves the allocation of $6 million in opioid settlement funds to Wisconsin tribes
Madison, WI – Recently, after significant delays and alterations by the committee’s Republican members, the JointCommittee on Finance approved the Wisconsin Department of Health’s (DHS) plan to disburse opioid settlement funds. Rep. Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) released the following statement: “While
Rep. Brandtjen: The Electronic Registration Information Center violates federal law
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, held an informational hearing Thursday morning regarding Wisconsin’s voter database that is currently maintained by an outside non-partisan entity. Erick Kaardal, a
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Line 5 relocation project supporters join Safest Way Tour in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, small businesses, labor leaders and tribal members gathered at the Steamfitters Local 601 Training Center in Milwaukee on Thursday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland,
DATCP: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2022 Contact: Morgan Brandenburg, Market Orders Specialist, (608) 807-7106, morgan.brandenburg@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through November 1, 2022 for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board.
Kelly campaign: Daniel Kelly launches his campaign to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Today Daniel Kelly is launching his campaign to serve again on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, saying nothing less than the rule of law is at stake. Voters will decide in April 2023 who should fill the seat of retiring Justice
Sen. Marklein: JFC improves opioid settlement plan to battle drug epidemic statewide
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement related to the JFC improvements for the opioid settlement plan: “The legislature improved the
Wisconsin Counties Association: Counties applaud approval of allocation of opioid settlement funds
The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) is commending the Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) for their approval today of an initial plan that would allocate opioid settlement funds to counties toward abatement efforts. “The state of Wisconsin and today’s action by
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sens. Johnson, Hawley letter on whistleblower allegations leads Pentagon watchdog to open review into Biden administration Afghan vetting failures
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) received a response to their August 4, 2022 letter from the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announcing a review into whistleblower allegations that the
DNR: Seeking public comment on proposed electronic charter fishing harvest reporting system
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing on Sept. 19 for a proposed rule that would require daily electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior charter fishers, meaning those required
WisDems: Tim Michels to headline fundraiser with Michael Gableman
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, Tim Michels plans to attend a fundraiser headlined by Michael Gableman, the man who wasted over $1 million taxpayer dollars on Republicans’ sham investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin and suggested the legislature should consider illegally decertifying President Biden’s victory in the state.
Toney campaign: Eric Toney praises Wisconsin legislators for approving funds from an opioid settlement to assist law enforcement
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Today, the legislature approved the allocation of funds from an opioid settlement with bipartisan support – including redirecting $3 million to assist law enforcement – after working diligently with partners from across the state. Fond du Lac County District