AFP-WI: Applauds Legislature for protecting taxpayers against future unilateral tax hikes
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauds the Wisconsin State Senate’s passage of AJR 112, the first consideration of a Constitutional Amendment that prohibits any Governor from exercising partial veto power to increase any tax or fee. This amendment protects
Sen. Hesselbein: Denounces Republicans rejecting more qualified-appointees
MADISON, Wis – Today, Senate Republicans rejected eight more well-qualified appointees from serving the State of Wisconsin. The total number of executive appointments rejected by the State Senate this session is now 20. For context, since 1981 only 5 executive
Dept. of Health Services: Community health workers help Wisconsinites thrive
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the impact of community health workers (CHWs) across Wisconsin with a new multi-media campaign designed to raise awareness about their contributions and highlight the benefits of supporting community health workers for
Sen. Spreitzer, Rep. Anderson: Statement on passage of bipartisan legislation to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence in elections
MADISON – Today, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) to provide important safeguards against the misuse of new artificial intelligence technologies in Wisconsin elections passed the Wisconsin State Senate. 2023 Assembly Bill 664
Sen. Agard: Statement on VOCA funding bill reaching the Senate floor
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate took up Senate Bill 877, relating to funding for victim services and domestic abuse services, training for grant recipients, grants to child advocacy centers, and making an appropriation. As the lead Democratic Senate
Sen. James: Celebrates passage of $10 million for crime victim services
Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) celebrated the passage of Assembly Bill 940 Tuesday, a bill he authored which secures $10 million to continue crucial crime victim services. It was announced late last year that Wisconsin will be facing a 40% cut in
UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics: NBC News investigation of missing people buried in a pauper’s graveyard wins 2024 Anthony Shadid Award for journalism ethics
A team of three NBC News reporters has won the 2024 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics for their work exposing America’s failed death notification system. Jon Schuppe, Mike Hixenbaugh and Rich Schapiro showed how authorities in Hinds County, Mississippi,
WMC: Applauds Legislature’s passage of EV charging legislation, encourages Evers to sign bill
MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a final version of SB 791, a bill allowing private business to offer electric vehicle charging by the kilowatt-hour to customers for a fee, while providing safeguards against unfair competition from government-owned
Pearls for Teen Girls: To host annual gala April 11
MILWAUKEE – MARCH 2023 – PEARLS for Teen Girls, a nonprofit with the mission of improving quality of life and strengthening our community one girl at a time, is hosting their annual gala fundraiser on April 11 at Discovery World
Sen. Knodl: Preserving fairness and safety in sports
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Clean Wisconsin: Bipartisan EV charging bills unlock $78 million in critical federal funds for Wisconsin
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WILL: Reacts to State legislative votes on constitutional amendments
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) praises the Wisconsin state legislature for its first round of votes for Assembly Joint Resolutions (AJR) 112 and 109. The bills would strengthen our separation of powers, protect taxpayers, and
Gov. Evers: Blasts Senate Republicans for baselessly firing six more gubernatorial appointees
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today blasted Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate for once again voting to baselessly fire six of the governor’s appointees, respectively, to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board, and the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse. Senate Republicans today also voted to fire&nbs… Please
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Applauds bipartisan approach to EV infrastructure
MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition applauds the bipartisan passage of SB 791, which if signed by Governor Evers along with SB 792, will enable the buildout of Wisconsin’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the state and allows access
U.S. Sen. Steil, Foxx: Blast ‘Bidenbucks’, new policy aimed to tilt the scales and federalize elections
WASHINGTON (March 12, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) sent a letter today blasting the Biden administration’s new policy allowing Federal Work-Study funds to be used to support the Biden-Harris campaign efforts during the 2024 election
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Reacts to state Legislative votes on constitutional amendments
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) praises the Wisconsin state legislature for its first round of votes for Assembly Joint Resolutions (AJR) 112 and 109. The bills would strengthen our separation of powers, protect taxpayers, and
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on State Senate rejection of Regent appointees
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, a Regent on the University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents, published the following statement today in response to the Wisconsin State Senate voting to reject the appointments of John Miller and former Rep. Dana
Gov. Evers: Slams Senate Republicans for continuing unprecedented efforts to baselessly fire gubernatorial appointees
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate for once again voting to baselessly fire two of the governor’s appointees to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents who voted against a deal
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Judicial Commission nominees
“The only way Wisconsinites can keep faith in the judicial process is to ensure that judges and justices follow the rules when campaigning and deciding cases. The Wisconsin Judicial Commission’s sole duty is to enforce the Judicial Rules of Conduct
Dept. of Natural Resources: New walleye tag reward study begins in Green Bay and its tributaries
MADISON, Wis. – Together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the implementation of a walleye reward tag study for Green Bay and its major tributaries. Green Bay and its tributaries support a world-class fishery boasting a