Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Revised wolf plan fails farmers
MADISON — Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and Wisconsin Corn Growers Association are disappointed with the revised 2023 Wolf Management Plan released by the Department of Natural Resources on August 1. The plan is slated to go to
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on UW-Oshkosh $18 million deficit
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Today, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh announced their plans to adjust workforce to make up an $18 million dollar shortfall. This will include continued early retirement options, intermittent furloughs this fall, followed by a few hundred layoffs of
Sen. Roys: Condemns Republican priorities that have led to UW-Oshkosh cuts
MADISON — Today, UW-Oshkosh indicated it would have to lay off or furlough 200 non-faculty staff members on campus due to Republicans cutting $32 million from the state budget. In response, Sen. Roys issued the following statement: “The UW System
Rep. Emerson: Statement on UW-Oshkosh budget deficit, and furloughs
MADISON – Today, the University of Wisconsin System announced that due to a massive deficit at UW-Oshkosh, they will employ numerous measures to cut back on costs. These measures including periodic furloughs for the 23-24 academic year, incoming layoffs, potential changes
Door County Land Trust: Iconic artists’ works up for bid at Land Trust annual gathering auction
Sturgeon Bay, WI—Nature as represented by many iconic Door County fine artists will be up for bid at the Door County Land Trust’s (DCLT) Annual Gathering silent auction to be held at the Belgian Heritage Center in Namur on Friday,
DCCC: Wisconsinites have spoken: U.S. Rep. Van Orden is unfit for office
The reviews are in and it looks like Derrick Van Orden’s constituents are ready to send him packing after his *latest* temper tantrum, this time accosting and getting “physically aggressive” toward high school Senate pages. Keep reading to see what Wisconsinites are
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2023 bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations available for purchase Aug. 14
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, for the 2023 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting
Common Cause Wisconsin: Encouraged by strong legal challenge to long standing hyper partisan gerrymandered state legislative voting maps
On Wednesday morning, August 2nd, a day after Milwaukee Judge Janet Protaseiwicz was sworn in as Wisconsin’s most recent Supreme Court Justice, a long anticipated and expected legal action was filed by Law Forward and several other legal entities challenging the constitutionality
Rep. Bodden: Helps introduce gain of function legislation
Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding co-authoring the gain of function legislation that was introduced: “I would like to thank Rep. Behnke and Senator Jacque for leading the charge on this gain of function
Rep. Behnke: Introduces gain of function Legislation
Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation authored by Rep. Elijah Behnke, Sen. André Jacque, and Rep. Ty Bodden prohibiting institutions of higher education from conducting gain of function experimentation in Wisconsin: “Gain of function research
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Highlights benefits for veterans under the PACT Act
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement to highlight the benefits that veterans exposed to toxic substances can receive under the PACT Act and encourage veterans and their families to apply by an important
WILL: Coalition of free market groups urge lawmakers to oppose “wedding barn” legislation
The News: A coalition of free market groups including the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), Institute for Justice, Badger Institute, MacIver Institute, National Taxpayers Union, Americans for Tax Reform, and the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association have issued a new
Opportunity WIsconsin: Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit highlights the success of the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – As Vice President Kamala Harris visits southeast Wisconsin today, communities and families across the state are already seeing relief thanks to programs backed by the Biden-Harris administration that were opposed by Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation. “Thanks
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Announces Nick Ramos as Executive Director
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Board of Directors is excited to announce that Nicholas (Nick) Ramos will become the organization’s next Executive Director, effective August 21, 2023.Nick comes to Wisconsin Democracy Campaign with a wide range of relevant experience and
WisDems: Welcomes Vice President Harris, celebrates Biden-Harris accomplishments for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Harris’ visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the vice president back to the Badger State: “With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden-Harris Administration delivered
WPT: Announces Paul Rozeski as Director of Government Relations and Member Services
MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., the state’s largest taxpayer advocacy organization, has announced that Paul Rozeski was promoted to Director of Government Relations and Member Services. “We are excited about what Paul’s leadership and business experience will bring to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Peninsula State Park receives adaptive wheelchair donation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Peninsula State Park now has an all-terrain wheelchair that is available to loan. The outdoor wheelchair is a donation from local business Kinect M1. Peninsula State Park is
UW–Eau Claire: CENTERS to lead operations of County Materials Complex
IRG: Releases state of Wisconsin public debt overview
Delafield, WI – Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Wisconsin’s Finances: Debt and Borrowing. In the 2023-2025 budget, the Legislature chose to pay down existing debt obligations and reduce new borrowing compared to previous budgets. Despite the decrease in borrowing,
Wisconsin Senate Democrats: Launch new program to compete for Senate majority
MADISON, WI – In light of yesterday’s news that a lawsuit has been filed challenging the constitutionality of the Wisconsin legislative maps, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) launched a new program designed to put Senate Democrats in position