Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims College Savings Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages Wisconsinites to save for higher education using the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and its college savings plans. “We’re
Milwaukee Area Labor Council: Our future, our lives, our democracy, is better in a union
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Labor Day is a time to celebrate working people, the labor movement, and all union members who came before us and fought for the 8-hour workday, safety protections, and many more workplace norms that we take for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Early goose hunting season now open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2023 early goose season opened today, Sept. 1. This early opportunity is available to hunters in every part of the state and will remain open through Sept.
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on the Milwaukee County Jail conditions
[MILWAUKEE, WI] – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression was made aware about charges against 27 individuals housed inside the Milwaukee County Jail. These charges pertain to an incident of civil disobedience that occurred on August 12th.
A Better Wisconsin Together: First lady visits Wisconsin to highlight life saving healthcare investments
MADISON, Wis. — First Lady Jill Biden visited the Badger State today to showcase the Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent and conquer cancer, by delivering practical solutions and closing gaps in healthcare access and affordability. This afternoon, the First Lady highlighted
Rep. Anderson: Appointed to Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
MADISON, Wis. -Today Rep. Clinton Anderson was appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. “AI has the capacity to change many aspects of our lives, and our laws need to keep up. This task force has the ability
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: New child care legislation does nothing to address long-term challenges of the field, jeopardizes child care safety and quality
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association says the package of child care bills released into circulation this week completely fails to address the needs and challenges of providers, our youngest children, families and communities in terms of access, quality
Rep. Jacobson: Assigned to Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy
MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) was assigned to the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. Representative Jacobson issued the following statement: “I am honored to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. As a mother of school-aged children,
Rep. Conley: Named to Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking
MADISON –Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) was named to serve on Speaker Robin Vos’ Task Force on Human Trafficking. The Task Force consists of fifteen Assembly members appointed by Speaker Robin Vos. The Task Force will meet in the coming months
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on welcoming Wisconsin students back to school
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address welcoming students, parents, families, educators, and school staff across Wisconsin back to school for the 2023-2024 school year. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Across our state, kids, parents, and families
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Testin on getting the job done
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin is in a competition for workers with forty-nine other states; that’s a competition we can’t afford to lose. Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. Labor Day celebrates the dignity in all work; it also reminds
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum: Adults explore their inner child at annual FUNdraiser
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (August 31, 2023) – Above & Beyond Children’s Museum hosts this year’s signature adults-only fundraiser Tastefully Childish with a new spin. The 7th annual fete will be themed “Explore Your Inner Child”. This year guests are encouraged to dress
Rep. Sinicki, Sen. Wirch: Worker Misclassification Package to be reintroduced
Today two legislative members of the Task Force on Employee Misclassification announced four bills that combat worker misclassification will be reintroduced this session. State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) sent out a cosponsorship request to the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands accountability from CDC on censorship efforts
WASHINGTON – OnMonday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requesting information related to CDC’s coordination with social
Rep. Dittrich: Named to Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking
Madison – Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) is honored to be named as a member of the Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking. The goal of the newly created, bipartisan taskforce is to create a society where the safety and well-being of
City of Madison: Far Westside flooding project earns major federal funding
Rep. Joers: Appointed to Task Force on Childhood Obesity
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was appointed to the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity. “I appreciate the opportunity to work on an issue that I care deeply about – ensuring that all kids can live active, happy,
WisDems: ICYMI: The death of child care in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, 19th News profiled how the closure of a child care center in Lancaster, Wisconsin reverberated throughout the rural community, creating a crisis in care that will be felt across Wisconsin without continued funding for the Child Care Counts program.
National Guard: Raining gauntlet points Red Arrow toward future challenges
FORT MCCOY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently completed eXportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in preparation for taking on the more challenging four-week exercise next summer