U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to rein in private equity in health care
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Health Over Wealth Act, legislation that would require greater transparency for private equity firms and for-profit companies that own health care entities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and mental or behavioral health
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Introducing Vel Phillips Observance Day
MILWAUKEE–State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-17) plans to introduce legislation that will make February 18th, Vel R. Phillips’s birthday, a special observance day in Wisconsin public schools. If passed, this bill would make Vel Phillips the first Black woman to
Shankland campaign: Rebecca Cooke caught lying about her background as a political fundraiser, backs out of debate, and begs for dark money help against Shankland
STEVENS POINT, WI – Wisconsin voters in the 3rd Congressional District yesterday learned a lot about the real Rebecca Cooke. Cooke has fashioned herself as “just a waitress,” a “small business owner,” and a “nonprofit leader,” but it turns out that
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bobcat and fisher application permit deadline is Aug. 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that the deadline to apply for a bobcat or fisher permit is Aug. 1, 2024. The DNR regulates the harvest of bobcat and fisher through a permitting
Gov. Evers: Appoints Douglas Hoffer to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Douglas Hoffer to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Michael A. Schumacher’s resignation. Hoffer will complete a term ending
Dept. of Natural Resources: Boaters: Share the water and slow down to keep waters safe for all
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to monitor their speed and control their wake while underway, as it can negatively affect other boaters and aquatic ecosystems and cause shoreline erosion. “Wake responsibility is not
Gov. Evers: Appoints Theresa Beck to the Jefferson County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Theresa Beck to the Jefferson County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge William F. Hue’s resignation. Beck will complete a term ending July
Dept. of Administration: Announces 100 applications and nearly $300 million in funding requests received for the flexible facilities program
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the receipt of 100 applications for digital connectivity projects through the Flexible Facility Program (FFP), totaling $297 million in funding requests, more than double the amount that Wisconsin was awarded for the program. Applications were submitted by 97 local and tribal governments, representing 57 counties thro… Please log in to access subscriber
A Better Wisconsin: Applauds recent efforts to make voting accessible to all on 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
MADISON, Wis. — 34 years ago today, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), marking one of the first ever federal protections to ensure equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities and what is
Gov. Evers: Appoints Lukas Steiner as Crawford County Circuit Court Judge, seeks applicants for Crawford County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Lukas Steiner to the Crawford County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Judge Lynn M. Rider’s retirement. He will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “With more than a
Wied campaign: Bombshell report reveals Roger Roth is being funded by largest anti-gun group in America
In case you missed it, Conservative news outlet Breitbart reported yesterday that Roger Roth is being extensively funded by Billionaire Democrat Michael Bloomberg and his anti-gun group Everytown for Gun Safety. Everytown for Gun Safety wants to ban assault weapons
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Wisconsin Cherry Board election results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Barry Peterson of Green Bay and Terry Sorenson of Sturgeon Bay began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Cherry
Dept. of Natural Resources: Search Wisconsin’s waters for invasive species Aug. 10
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to help search for aquatic invasive species across the state on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Snapshot Day is a statewide effort to
128 ARW Community Council: KC-46 to appear at Air and Water Show as 128th Air Refueling Wing works to secure new aircraft
[MILWAUKEE, WI] – The 128th Air Refueling Wing is gearing up to highlight the future possibilities for Southeast Wisconsin with the KC-46A Pegasus at this year’s WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show. The annual event, which attracts spectators from across Wisconsin and
WisDems: Hiding Hovde: This Wednesday, Eric Hovde’s bank will be forced to reveal if it is still accepting deposits from foreign governments
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Eric Hovde’s bank will be forced to reveal how much money it’s been taking from foreign governments since April. Earlier this month, a report from Heartland Signal broke the news that since 2017, Hovde’s bank has been taking millions of dollars
MTEA: Files ethics complaint against secretive “Recall Collaborative” after recall organizers admit to “Anonymous Donors”
MILWAUKEE – At a press conference held by the MPS School Board “Recall Collaborative” on Wednesday, July 24, recall organizers were asked by members of the media if they are paying canvassers for positions they had advertised and if so,
Gov. Evers: Announces release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ fourth annual report. Building upon findings from the previous task force reports, the 2024 report provides an update on achievements under Gov. Evers
Jacque campaign: U.S. Rep. Grothman endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-6). “I wholeheartedly endorse André Jacque for Congress. Our country is in deep
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden’s endless summer vacation
MADISON, Wis. — After dysfunction and division forced House Republicans to yank their own bills from the floor this week, Derrick Van Orden and the Republican-led House of Representatives threw in the towel and headed home early for their August vacation.
Weekly GOP address: Constitutional questions on your August ballot
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240726gopaddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I represent the 17th Senate District in southwestern Wisconsin. When you vote in the August 13th election you will be asked to vote on two State of Wisconsin referendum questions that are