Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Oct. 25
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the September board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, originating from
UW–Stout: Panel discussion Oct. 18 will address free speech issues on campus
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Committee to Protect Health Care: More than 250 WI medical professionals call on Assembly Republican Leaders to cease impeachment threats against Justice Protasiewicz
MADISON — As the Wisconsin State Legislature’s October floor period proceeds and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos refuses to confirm or deny whether he’ll move to impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, more than 250 medical professionals across the state have signed a letter calling on
PSC: Governor’s Broadband Access Task Force kicks off fourth year
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access held its first meeting to kick off the fourth year of work to improve broadband access in Wisconsin. In its fourth year, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access
Milwaukee Press Club: Journal Sentinel Editor Greg Borowski to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Greg Borowski, executive editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Wednesday, October 18, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Borowski, who recently was named to the board of directors for
Dept. of Workforce Development: Equal Rights Division expands online research portal to include reports on lost wages collected for Wisconsin workers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has expanded its online resources to include data on lost wages that DWD’s Equal Rights Division collects on behalf of Wisconsin workers. The wage collection report shows DWD has collected more
Wisconsin Conservation Voices: Event at Forest County Potawatomi will create opportunities for Native youth to be civically engaged
CRANDON, Wis. – Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) and Wisconsin Native Vote (a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices) will co-host an event to engage Native youth on topics relating to civic engagement, democracy, and environmental stewardship. Young people hold the strength
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice: Leaders oppose anti-transgender legislation
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and the undersigned congregations, organizations, clergy, and people of faith, stand together to affirm the dignity and worth of the LGBTQ+ community and to oppose dangerous legislation that causes harm to members of the community.
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired: Leaders across Wisconsin and the U.S. proclaim October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”
People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians with vision loss have been around
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads bipartisan call for President Biden to re-freeze funds released to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As reported by Fox News, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led nearly 100 of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to take specific actions that would prevent Iran from accessing billions of dollars to further
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Expresses concerns as Senate leaders advance SB 312, citing limited DNR authority
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Yesterday Senate leaders in the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy voted to move forward with SB 312. As currently written, including the amendment released two days ago, Wisconsin Farmers Union is concerned SB 312 does not give the Department
WisDems: Illinois Gov. Pritzker rallies Wisconsin Democrats at Founders Day
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin was proud to welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the 2023 WisDems Founders Day Celebration in Milwaukee. In his remarks, Gov. Pritzker reflected on Democratic victories in Wisconsin, Illinois, and across
Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Condemns continued Republican action on bills attacking transgender and nonbinary youth
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement condemning continued Republican action on bills attacking transgender and nonbinary youth: “This morning, the Senate Committee on Health is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Every child deserves to know they are unconditionally loved
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) issued the following statement ahead of the Senate Committee on Health public hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 12. “The issues raised by Senate Bill 480 are challenging, particularly for me as a health
Sen. Jacque: Bill facilitating in-demand job training clears committee
MADISON… To help develop skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers, a Senate committee yesterday afternoon unanimously passed a bipartisan measure advancing apprenticeship learning under the “Tools of the Trade” program. State Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere), co-author of the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Highlights investments in climate smart agriculture and support for manufacturers in Fox Valley and Menomonee Falls
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Brickstead Dairy, a five-generation family-run dairy farm in Greenleaf to highlight the federal investments she helped deliver to allow more Wisconsin farmers, producers, and growers to mitigate the impacts of climate change
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Baldwin and climate leaders celebrate federal investments in climate-smart agriculture at Wisconsin’s Brickstead Dairy
(Greenleaf, Wisconsin) – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and local climate leaders toured Brickstead Dairy — a fifth generation family owned farm — to celebrate federal investments in climate-smart agriculture that will benefit Wisconsin family farms here and across the nation. The event highlighted the Inflation
A Better Wisconsin Together: Statements on Senate Republicans continuing obstruction on workforce package
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a Republican-controlled state Senate committee held a public hearing on a progressive-led workforce package that would bolster local economies and provide real solutions to issues facing Wisconsin families and local businesses. The bill would support affordable child
WisDems: RATING CHANGE: Reports reveal Cabral-Guevara opposes impeachment
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed that a member of Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara told a member of the public that the Sen. Cabral-Guevara “does not support impeachment.” Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara’s rating on the WisDems
Sen. Pfaff: Urges action on Child Care Counts
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) met with the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges for a hearing on Governor Evers’ special session bill that includes funding for Child Care Counts and workforce development. The Child