Rep. Bodden: Thanks Wisconsin congressional leaders for Sturgeon help
Madison, WI – Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) expresses gratitude to the bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin Congressional leaders for advocating on behalf of Sturgeon Spearers and Wisconsin’s sporting traditions. Congressman Mike Gallagher led the effort in drafting the letter sent to the
Gov. Evers: Applauds WHEFA for helping Wisconsin nonprofit organizations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. “Supporting nonprofit organizations in all 72 counties has been a priority for our administration since Day One, and
City of Madison: Awarded $6.3 million in federal funding for Vision Zero Project
The City of Madison was awarded 6.3 million dollars in federal funding from the US Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to fund Forward to Vision Zero: Safe System for Vulnerable Roadway Users projects. The
State Bar: Statement on appointment of new Director of State Courts
MADISON, WI ‒ The State Bar of Wisconsin is excited to be working with Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski in her new role as Director of State Courts, effective Dec. 31, 2023. “The State Bar has always maintained a positive
PROFS: Statement on Regent approval of UW-GOP deal
At Wednesday evening’s Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting, the Regents voted to approve an agreement between the Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The agreement will see the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approve
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi call for sanctions after Hong Kong officials put bounty on American
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released the below statement after Hong Kong authorities placed bounties on five
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on the Year of Mental Health
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony
Weekly GOP radio address: Board of Regents approves DEI deal with universities
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215gopaddress.wav MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Burlington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, this is Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Wisconsin got some big wins this week as a compromised deal was struck
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Awards $150,000 in veteran mental health grants to Trauma Life Consulting in Waunakee
WAUNAKEE—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond presented Jennifer Sluga, psychotherapist and owner of Trauma Life Consulting in Waunakee, with $150,000 in grants for emergency and ancillary veteran mental health care. “I’m thankful to organizations like Trauma Life
Red Cross: Day of Donations Blood Drive set to take place on Dec. 26
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Dec. 14, 2023) – This holiday season, give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life, through a blood or platelet donation. Join the American Red Cross at the 12th Annual Day of Donations Blood Drive
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Wisconsin Examiner sues Wauwatosa PD for records
Wisconsin Examiner, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site, sued the Wauwatosa Police Department this week, challenging its response to numerous record requests. The suit, filed by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, alleges the department has failed to respond to record requests in a prompt
WILL: Challenges DEI mandates at University of Wisconsin campus
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are preparing a legal challenge against the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse for denying a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization designation.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement after voting against closed-door NDAA
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY24. “After voting for the bipartisan House NDAA earlier this year that gave our troops a well-deserved pay raise, the final version we considered today was unfortunately crafted
Dept. of Transportation: New website delivers improved accessibility, mobile optimization
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) launched its new website this week, wisconsindot.gov, as the agency’s go-to source for information. In addition to a fresh new look, the website features enhanced ADA accessibility and a mobile-responsive design for streamlined access to
Protect Our Care WI: “A dark cloud over U.S. drug approval” – how FDA approvals could be thrown into chaos post-mifepristone case
Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration next term, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report that describes what
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Congress should celebrate NDAA passage by staying in DC and passing defense approps
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, secured major wins in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in bipartisan fashion and is on
WMC: Lawsuit: Department of Justice unlawfully delayed public records request for 18 months
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for unlawfully delaying and denying a public records request first filed more than a year
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bill to increase access to lifesaving cancer screenings advances in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) advanced bipartisan legislation in the Senate this week to expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings. The Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act reauthorizes
SCOWIS: Announces Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski as the next Director of State Courts
MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced today that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the next Director of State Courts, a position she has filled in an interim capacity since August 3rd,
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Backs FY24 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense and serves as the legislative guide