UW Health: Med Flight expands coverage area with new base in Janesville
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is relocating a Med Flight helicopter and ambulance to a new site in Janesville. The move targets improving care for adult, pediatric and neonatal critically ill and injured patients during air and ground transport
Gov. Evers: Congratulates Class of 2023 graduates
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated high school seniors for their upcoming graduations in a video message that is available for use during commencement ceremonies here. A transcript of the message is available below. Hello, graduates! Governor Tony Evers here. Congratulations on your graduation
Cheese Makers Association: Applauds JFC action to boost dairy processing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are applauding action taken tonight by Wisconsin’s powerful Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to grow the state’s $46 billion dairy industry. A proposal approved by JFC members increases annual funding for the Dairy Processor Grant Program at
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Laud first step in addressing PFAS
MADISON – This evening, the Joint Finance Committee voted to allocate $125 million to a trust fund for PFAS, the harmful human-made chemicals that have been found in over 70 Wisconsin communities. These chemicals are tied to serious health impacts including
Sen. Wimberger: Champions establishment of PFAS Trust Fund
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) led his Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) colleagues in creating a dedicated PFAS Trust Fund to address contamination across the state. This $125 million fund is a part of the committee’s plan for
Sen. Felzkowski: Votes for monumental investment in clean water
Madison, WI – On Thursday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her Republican colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee approved a budget motion that would invest $125 million into clean water – specifically to treat PFAS contamination across the state. The plan
Reps. Goyke, Macguire, Sens. Johnson, Roys: Republicans punt: No urgency about PFAS harm
MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) took up budget items on the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. JFC Democrats voted in favor of Governor Evers’ plan to support sustainable farming
Farm Bureau Federation: Joint Committee on Finance supports agriculture in proposed budget
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supportive of the recent votes from the Joint Committee on Finance members on issues that impact the state’s farming community. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the work of the Joint Committee on Finance and
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on AB 245
MADISON, Wis.—Rep Stubbs released the following statement following the floor session on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 and the passing of AB 245: “On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, following a long and intense floor session, the Assembly passed the contentious shared revenue
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on proposed historic investment in expanding access and affordability of high-speed internet
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230518DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to expand high-speed internet across Wisconsin, including a historic investment of $750 million for the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. This historic proposal builds upon the governor’s previous
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Wimberger on Joint Finance Committee taking budget action on criminal justice
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230518GOPAddress.mp3 I’m State Senator Eric Wimberger from the 30th Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin with this week’s radio address on the important issues surrounding Criminal Justice. The Joint Finance Committee voted this week on a transformative plan to clear backlogs
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, May 24-25
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 24-25, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 24, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to
Wisconsin Women’s Council: Hmong women’s story cloth exhibit in Capitol for AANHPI Heritage Month
MADISON, WI – May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Women’s Council together with The Hmong Institute are celebrating and recognizing the culture and heritage of Hmong women with a story cloth exhibit in the
Public Service Commission: Awards $16.6 million in Broadband Expansion Grants for 24 projects
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Hagerty in reintroducing legislation to end government collusion with big tech to censor Americans’ speech
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and four of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Disclose Government Censorship Act. The legislation seeks to end government-directed speech suppression and viewpoint censorship by requiring basic transparency regarding when Americans’ government is attempting to control what
WisDems: JFC Republicans ignore water quality problems in their own districts
MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry
Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee: Ted Kellner Tapped as New CEO
Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announces that Steve King will step down as CEO. In his place, Ted Kellner – a Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist – will serve as the Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee’s new CEO. “I am
Rep. Rozar: Assembly passes historic funding for local governments
Madison, WI – Thursday, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 245, also known as the “shared revenue” Bill. “This spring, I frequently spoke with local officials across the 69th Assembly District to receive
Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on referral of SB 299
Madison, WI – On Thursday morning, SB 299, related to exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, was referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism. Sen. Felzkowski made the following statement: “I find this referral perplexing.
UW–Eau Claire: Summer Food Service Program
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the UW-Eau Claire Upward Boundannounces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of