Public Service Commission: Awards nearly $10 million in Energy Innovation Grants for 32 projects
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded nearly $10 million in funding from the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The grants went to 32 energy-related projects to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Oshkosh, Wis.
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Oshkosh, Wis. that occurred in the early morning of Friday, March 17, 2023. At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers
Institute for Reforming Government: Releases memo on future of Wisconsin Supreme Court
Delafield, WI – For years, Wisconsin conservatives have held a majority in the state Supreme Court, issuing a number of landmark decisions. In a memo released today, IRG’s Chief Legal Counsel and Director of Oversight Anthony LoCoco breaks down how a changing composition
Rep. Tranel, Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Introduce bill placing anti-choking devices in schools
Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Appleton) introduced a bill placing anti-choking devices in schools. The Bruegmann family of Fennimore knows all too well the dangers posed by choking. In 2016,
Rep. McGuire: Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez visits Kenosha
KENOSHA – Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez joined Rep. Tip McGuire and community members in Kenosha today to get a first-hand look at the city’s economic progress, as well as a local healthcare facility. The Lt. Governor visited BLAK
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: No more deaths in Milwaukee County jails!
[MILWAUKEE,WI] – On Thursday, March 16th, 2023, there was another death inside Milwaukee County Jail. The victim is a 37 year-old male, who is yet to be identified. The press has reported that he was found unconscious in his cell
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Wanggaard talks about reforming Wisconsin’s broken bail system
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230316GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Van Waangard, representing most of Racine and Kenosha counties. If you’re like most people, you think that judges are considering the whole picture when setting bail for dangerous criminals. If you lived in another state,
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers touts his plan to create a statewide paid family and medical leave program
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230316DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiative, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, to create a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. Hey there, Governor Tony
Rep. Goeben, Sen. Cowles: To host listening session in Seymour on Monday, March 20th
SEYMOUR– Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) are pleased to announce an upcoming listening session in Seymour. The listening session will take place from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday, March 20th in the Muehl Public Library,
U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: Joint statement on TikTok divestment reports
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the following joint statement concerning reports that the Biden Administration will demand a full divestment
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard appoints new top warrant officer
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard (WING) appointed its 10th state command chief warrant officer during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in Madison, March 11, 2023. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Troy Bittner
Rep. Clancy: Community partners and legislators coalesce to introduce a new vision for pre-trial detention
MADISON – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19), Senator Chris Larson (D-7), and Representative Darrin Madison (D-10) stood with a diverse group of coalition partners to draw attention to the negative effects of the cash bail expansion constitutional amendment questions on
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces Veterans Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, honors Wisconsin family
GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the introduction of H.R. 1609, the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, at a press conference in Greendale, Wisconsin. The legislation would ensure the VA cannot demand families of beneficiaries pay back their monthly benefits in the event
Rep. Wichgers: Announces Listening Sessions
Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will hold four remaining listening sessions for his 82nd Assembly District constituents to offer insight into the 2023-25 biennial budget process and the new legislative session. He will answer questions and get feedback
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Democrats’ “bail reform” press conference
“Democrats unveiled talking points today. There’s no bill, there’s no proposal, there’s not even a press release. The fact of the matter is what they’re talking about today can be done and IS ALREADY DONE under current law. The Democrats’
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Baldwin: Renew bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that they have renewed their agreement establishing the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to provide recommendations for nominations during the 118th Congress for U.S. Attorneys and federal judicial
Udell campaign: Votes no on pay raises for Fitchburg alders and mayor
Contact: Melissa Mulliken, Campaign Manager 608-206-1818 Udell’s opponent in the Mayoral race supported the pay raise; Measure failed to win necessary three-fourths vote At its meeting on March 14, The Fitchburg City Council rejected a resolution that would have increased
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC Landfill
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC (DLS) Landfill starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The meeting will take
Marquette University: Law school to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21
MILWAUKEE — Four elected leaders from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County who bring a generational change to the offices they hold will be special guests for a conversation in an “On the Issues” program, Tuesday, March 21, at
Sen. Wanggaard: Delivers radio address on reforming Wisconsin’s broken bail system
MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) delivered the Republican Radio Address highlighting the proposed constitutional amendment on bail, which voters have an opportunity to ratify during the April Spring election. Hi, I’m State Senator Van Wanggaard, representing most of