Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Update on 2025 budget process
Madison agencies have submitted proposals for the 2025 budget that include options for a 5 percent reduction in services. If all proposals were adopted, they would eliminate 147 positions from the City’s workforce. This is in addition to 144 currently
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden’s Weird Weekend
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Rested and rejuvenated after his first week of summer vacation, Derrick Van Orden spent the weekend doing what he does best: hiding from his constituents, acting weird, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Derrick Van
Alliance for Retired Americans: 4.4 million-member Alliance for Retired Americans endorses Democrat Katrina Shankland for Congress
Organization of retired union members joins historic labor coalition for Shankland STEVENS POINT, WI – The Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), a national organization of 4.4 million retired union members, has endorsed Democratic State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s
Rep. O’Connor: Congratulates FDL icon Gilles Frozen Custard on 75 years of exemplary service
FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement congratulating FDL icon Gilles Frozen Custard on 75 years of exemplary service: “Gilles Frozen Custard has been a local, family-owned and operated treasured fixture of Fond
ABC of Wisconsin: Enrolls a record number of apprentices
Madison, August 5, 2024 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is celebrating a new record: More than 2,475 apprentices are now enrolled into the association’s apprenticeship program. Of those, 600 apprentices are beginning their first year. This number
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Administrator Wolfe receives Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award
On Friday, Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was formally presented with an Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award by the American Bar Association at a luncheon in Chicago. According to the ABA, the award “recognizes those individuals and organizations who
Former Gov. Thompson: Statement regarding the Constitutional Amendment ballot questions
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WisDems: ICYMI: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski—don’t give do-nothing legislature more power
MADISON, Wis. — In a new Cap Times op-ed, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski lays out why Wisconsinites must vote ‘NO’ on questions one and two on August 13. These congressional amendments would give the Legislature that was the least active governing body
Gov. Evers: DNR announce new outreach grant program for lead service line replacement
Federally funded grants will promote community outreach and engagement in efforts to ensure clean, safe drinking water for Wisconsinites MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced a new grant program that will provide
Harris campaign: Bon Iver to campaign with Harris ticket in hometown Eau Claire
Eau Claire-founded band to continue legacy uplifting their hometown as they campaign in support of Harris for President during this week’s battleground state tour On Wednesday, Bon Iver will join Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate in Eau
Dept. of Health Services: First confirmed West Nile Virus activity in Wisconsin
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Wisconsin Congressional delegation introduce bipartisan resolution to honor Twelfth Anniversary of Sikh Gurdwara tragedy
Milwaukee, WI (August 05, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced a bipartisan resolution joined by members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to honor the twelfth anniversary of the horrific attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara and remember the victims
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, Aug. 8-9
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Aug. 8-9, via written releases. This will follow a separate release, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, of the poll’s survey
WMC: Inflation and high interest rates drive sustained economic pessimism
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses shows a sustained negative outlook for the economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, only 23 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong – nearly identical to the results six months ago.
U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads WI Congressional delegation in urging Air National Guard Director to select Milwaukee 128th ARW as home for KC-46 tanker
Milwaukee, WI (August 05, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today led Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in urging Air National Guard Director Michael Loh to give the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) his full consideration when selecting the next home for
Jacque campaign: The National Association of Police Organizations endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of the National Association of Police Organizations. “On behalf of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), I am very pleased to formally
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Local government entity wrongfully seizes property from family-owned business
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) demands that the Winnebago County State’s Attorney Office return a truck that was wrongfully seized following an accident. In January 2024, First Supply fell victim to a reckless driver. Subsequently, the
WMC Litigation Center: Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to review appellate decision striking down illegal transportation utility tax
MADISON – On Friday, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin denied a petition from the Village of Pewaukee seeking review of a Court of Appeals decision that struck down its transportation utility tax. The case was filed by the WMC Litigation Center
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: It’s moving season! DATCP issues tips on top complaint category
MADISON, Wis. – August is here, which means landlords and tenants throughout Wisconsin – especially in college communities – are busy with rental housing move-ins and move-outs. In 2023, disputes between landlords and tenants resulted in 2,208 complaints to the
Cooke campaign: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez endorses Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). A freshman member widely known for her stunning upset victory against Joe Kent in a Republican district and currently serving as Co-Chair of the