Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council Nominations due February 19
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) until February 19, 2023. Seats are available in each of the following categories: non-profit organization, organic business,
Rep. Duchow: Responds to State of the State address
Madison, WI—Last night, Governor Evers delivered his State of the State Address to the Wisconsin Legislature. Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement: “In every State of the State Address since Gov. Evers came to office, I’ve always looked for
Dept. of Public Instruction: What’s best for our state
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State Address: “In his State of the State Address, Governor Evers laid out a robust plan to support our children’s mental
Rep. Pronschinske: Responds to the State of the State
Governor Evers gave his State of the State on the evening of January 24th, 2023. Throughout his speech there were various points that I disagreed with. Governor Evers seemed to give more of a budget address than a state of
WILL: Fifth edition of Apples to Apples once again reports school choice performance advantage
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued its fifth edition of the Apples to Apples report, an assessment of the state of education in Wisconsin. After a two-year pause due to COVID, the policy report resumed last year and
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: 2022 secretary of state race sets $1.1M+ spending record
Candidates and special interest groups spent a record $1.16 million in the race for Wisconsin secretary of state in 2022, a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign review shows. The race drew seven candidates, including three Republicans, two Democrats, and two minor party
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Groups Outspent candidates in record $14M AG race
Outside electioneering groups outspent the candidates in last fall’s record $14 million race for Wisconsin attorney general, a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign review found. Nineteen special interest groups doled out $7.58 million (see Table below), including $4.18 million to support Republican
Dorow campaign: Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee endorses Judge Dorow
Waukesha, Wis. (January 25, 2023) – Judge Jennifer Dorow’s campaign is pleased to announce today that the Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee has endorsed her candidacy for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. According to Gracie Skogman,
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host virtual listening session for proposed wolf management plan
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public listening session for the proposed Wolf Management Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 as part of the public review and comment period. This listening session is an
Rep. Armstrong: Responds to State of the State address
MADISON, WI – Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his fellow legislators at the State Capitol Tuesday night to hear Gov. Tony Evers’ annual State of the State address. “This is the third State of State address Governor Evers has
Common Cause: Critical Wisconsin Supreme Court election and vital local elections demand your attention
In these first four months of 2023, there are two important election dates: Tuesday, February 21st and Tuesday, April 4th. Make a note on your calendar (paper, like mine, or online) and prepare now to be ready to vote in these upcoming, important
Marquette Law School: New national survey finds overall approval of U.S. Supreme Court has ticked up from post-Dobbs low six months ago
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 47% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 53% disapprove. Approval of the Court has been rising from a recent low point
Local government groups: Laud sustainable funding source for services
The Wisconsin Counties Association, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, and the Wisconsin Towns Association have been working closely with state leaders to craft a proposal that would provide one cent of the state’s five-cent sales tax to increase aid that
Rep. August: Reacts to Evers’ State of the State address
MADISON…Assembly Republican Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement following the annual State of the State address given by Governor Tony Evers: “While the legislature looks forward to working with Governor Evers on items we can mutually
Sen. Wimberger: Statement on Governor’s State of the State address
Madison, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s State of the State Address: “I am glad that after four years in office the Governor is finally able to celebrate the benefits
Sen. Wanggaard: Reaction to Evers’ State of The State Address
“Not one word of Governor Evers’ State of the State address was spent on the top issue facing Wisconsin families – inflation. Not a single, solitary word. And, although he used the words “public safety,” he had absolutely no game
Rep. Stubbs: Governor Evers delivers 2023 State of the State address
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his fifth annual State of the State Address, highlighting his administration’s hard work over the last four years and discussing his plans for the next four. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the
Rep. Green: Statement on the State of the State address
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grandview) issued the following statement about the governor’s annual State of the State address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature on Tuesday night. “Wisconsin has made a lot of progress, but there is
Sen. Felzkowski: Comments on State of the State address
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Legislature convened in the Assembly Chambers to receive Governor Evers’ State of the State Address. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was in attendance for the address and made the following comments: “For the last five years,