Gov. Evers: Delivers Radio Address on plans to expand access to affordable child care and create a statewide Paid Family Leave Program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, to expand access to affordable child care and create a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family Leave Program. Hey
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Bare: To hold listening sessions
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) announced that they will be hosting three listening sessions. These listening sessions will be an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts about the 2023-2025
Dept. of Military Affairs: Federal grant opportunity now available for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations facing security risks
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Gov. Evers: Urges FDA to reconsider anti-dairy guidance, expresses support for DAIRY PRIDE Act
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) in defense of Wisconsin dairy farmers and sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the department to reconsider its position on Docket No. FDA-2023-D-0451 for Labeling of Plant-based
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Daniel Kelly to speak at Newsmaker luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Former Justice Daniel Kelly, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 14 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Kelly’s opponent,
Protasiewicz campaign: New ads highlight Dan Kelly’s extreme record on democracy and reproductive healthcare
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two additional TV ads, which are airing across the state. The ads highlight Dan Kelly’s extreme political positions, including his involvement in the fake elector scheme and opposition
Sen. Felzkowski, Rep. Callahan, Mursau and Swearingen: Announce budget listening sessions
Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk), Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), and Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) announced dates, times, and locations for budget listening sessions throughout the 12th Senate District and the Representatives’ respective Assembly Districts. These legislators
Rep. Moore: To host press conference to highlight re-introduction of legislation that uplifts American workers and recognizes unpaid work
Washington D.C. – TOMORROW, March 9th at 10 AM ET, Congresswoman Moore, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, will hold a press conference to highlight the re-introduction of the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act. Her legislation will enhance and modernize the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds poultry owners of increasing threat of avian influenza
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding poultry owners of the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The spring migratory period for wild birds brings an increased risk of infection
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host second public meeting on Lake Michigan lake trout population
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the second meeting in a series of four public meetings of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback
Dept. of Administration: Celebrates women’s history with investments and roundtable series
Milwaukee, Wis. – In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld held a roundtable discussion with Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) leaders and stakeholders from the Wisconsin Women’s Council and women-led businesses on strategies to help advance women across the
Sen. Testin, Cabral-Guevara, Roys and Rep. Magnafici: Propose bill to empower advanced practice nurses, expand access to quality health care
MADISON – If enacted, a newly re-introduced legislative proposal would add Wisconsin to the growing list of states that have eliminated unnecessary restrictions on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) – nurses with advanced degrees and hundreds of hours of clinical
Sen. Agard: Reflects on International Women’s Day
MADISON – Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. On this day, we also re-commit ourselves to accelerating women’s equality worldwide. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Bipartisan legislators introduce DAIRY PRIDE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined Reps. John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act, which will prevent non-dairy products from using a dairy
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads 47 Members in introducing legislation to restore and protect Americans’ right to an abortion nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 47 members of the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, federal legislation to guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right
Dept. of Corrections: Monitor notes “significant progress” at Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake
Madison — The court-appointed Monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) filed an encouraging report on conditions at the facilities today, which included increased classroom time for youth, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) doubling the number of consent decree
MoveOn: Members endorse Judge Protasiewicz
(Madison, WI) – Today, MoveOn Political Action announced its members are backing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, with 98% of participating members casting a vote in Wisconsin in favor of endorsing.
Milwaukee Bar Association: Hosting Wisconsin Court of Appeals candidates Wednesday, March 15
MILWAUKEE, WIS., March 8, 2023 – The Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) will host a forum with the two candidates running for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I on Wednesday, March 15, from noon – 1:00 pm. The moderated forum
Dept. of Military Affairs: Spring forward safely this weekend with tips from ReadyWisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – As the state prepares to spring forward this weekend with the beginning of daylight saving time, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the opportunity to conduct safety checks around their home and review emergency plans. “As you change