Institute for Reforming Government: Announces court watch initiative
Gov. Walker, Rep. Tiffany, and Meg Ellefson praise IRG Court Watch, Citing Need for Oversight Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced its Court Watch Initiative on Thursday, an effort aimed at monitoring the activity of the
DCCC: Elon Musk calls for massive cuts to social security. How quickly will Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden cave to his demands?
Washington Post: “Social Security Administration leadership is under instruction to swiftly produce plans to cut its staff by half …” Just a day after Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden jeopardized health care coverage for millions of Americans with a cruel budget
Sen. Keyeski, Rep. McCarville: To hold Poynette budget listening session with Sen. Roys, Joint Finance Committee member
Event to be held at Poynette Village Hall on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and Representative Maureen McCarville (D-DeForest) will hold a budget listening session at Poynette Village Hall in the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Why do weights and measures matter to Wisconsin consumers?
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin consumers rely on accurate weights and measures every single day. Whether they are buying groceries, motor vehicle fuel, or any other number of products, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Bureau of
Wisconsin Tech Summit: Major firms seek innovation, collaboration from emerging companies; apply by Monday, March 3
MADISON, Wis. – Emerging companies may apply through March 3 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation as part of the Wisconsin Tech Summit produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The 12th annual conference will be Monday, March
Children’s Wisconsin: Introduces Rally Round
New Event on Sept. 13 Will Celebrate Kids, Evolves Al’s Run & Walk MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 27, 2025 — Today, Children’s Wisconsin announced a new event, Rally Round for Children’s Wisconsin, a celebratory pep rally for patients, families, teams, care providers and anyone
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about Green Bay walleye and musky management on March 3
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Monday, March 3, either virtually or in person at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the eighth meeting
Dept. of Transportation: Warm temperatures end frozen road declaration statewide
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending the frozen road declaration for the entire state (Zones 1 through 5) as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 28. Class II and posted road restrictions are temporarily on hold as field staff
Solarpunk PAC: Endorses Dr. Jill Underly to defend public education in Wisconsin
RHINELANDER, WI — With public education under attack nationwide, Solarpunk PAC is proud to endorse Dr. Jill Underly for re-election as Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Underly has strengthened Wisconsin’s schools, raising national rankings, improving graduation rates, and securing bipartisan wins for students
Fair Courts America: Launches multimillion TV campaign against radical Susan Crawford
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Fair Courts America is intensifying its campaign uncovering the truth about radical Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court with a new :30 TV ad that hit the airwaves Tuesday. The $2.5 million broadcast and cable buy will
Sen. Felzkowski: Expedites Wisconsin trades contracts
Madison, WI- Yesterday, the Joint Committee for Employment Relations recommended approval of contracts for unionized building trades employees working in Wisconsin State Government. Since the implementation of the current approval process, yesterday’s actions mark the earliest these contracts have ever
UW–Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U speaker to discuss artificial intelligence
Robin Miller is the featured speaker for the March 6 Thursdays at the Upresentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Miller, associate director for library collections and scholar services in UW-Eau Claire’s McIntyre Library, will present “Artificial Intelligence
Schimel campaign: Susan Crawford: An ally to child rapists & violent criminals
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Susan Crawford has failed to keep our children, schools, and communities safe. Susan Crawford is funded by George Soros, the biggest supporter of soft-on-crime prosecutors in America. As a judge, Susan Crawford has repeatedly delivered lenient sentences to child rapists, sexual predators, and violent
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Monroe County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial invertebrates, which may result from the Q-100 FAA Radio Power Project in Monroe County. Incidental take
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Opioid deaths drop as initial settlement funds are distributed
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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation targeting the regulatory state
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at reining in excessive regulatory burdens from the administrative state. Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act Congressman Scott Fitzgerald introduced the Making the CFPB Accountable to
DNC War Room: House Republicans pass budget bill that cuts health care, food assistance for Wisconsin families to give tax handouts to billionaires
Last night, House Republicans pushed forward their budget resolution bill that puts billionaires first and working families last. Trump and his congressional allies like Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07),
UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former Ambassador to the UN, to speak at UW–Madison on April 1
MADISON – Join the UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Union in Madison for a public presentation from Linda Thomas-Greenfield on The Art of Negotiation. In a moderated conversation with
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on U.S. House of Representatives budget resolution
MILWAUKEE – Following the U.S. House of Representatives approving a federal budget resolution last evening, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement. “At Milwaukee County, we greatly value the partnership of state and federal lawmakers in helping advance our
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: LCV releases 2024 National Environmental Scorecard
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ national affiliate the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has announced the scores for Wisconsin’s delegation in the 2024 National Environmental Scorecard. The scorecard highlights how some members of Congress supported environmental protection and democracy, while others failed to