Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Lake Mills Fire Chief Todd Yandre
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Feb. 26, 2023, in honor of Fire Chief Todd J. Yandre of the Lake Mills Fire
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on shared revenue budget priorities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on bodycam footage and murder of Herman Lucas
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 16, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held a special session to discuss the Policies and Standards Committee’s proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP pertains to the public release of footage related to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights his shared revenue budget priorities
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230223DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey there,
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Kitchens: Explains the Legislature’s role in the budget process
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/220223GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, this is Representative Joel Kitchens. I attended Governor Evers’ budget address where he laid out his proposal for
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces endorsements for spring election
MADISON – Following the historic high turnout in the February primary election, Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce our next slate of endorsements and to launch our biggest spring program in the organization’s history ahead of the spring election
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Provides tuition reimbursement for Wisconsin meat processing school
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a Wisconsin Meat Processing School from March 21-23, 2023. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is offering tuition reimbursement for qualifying participants who reside in Wisconsin through
Gov. Evers and U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announce Wisconsin to receive nearly $80 million to support small businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced Wisconsin will receive nearly $80 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Gov. Evers and U.S. Sen. Baldwin, joined by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Cheese Makers Association: Connecticut aged Gouda named 2023 U.S. champion cheese
GREEN BAY, WI – After two days of intense competition, an Aged Gouda has been named the 2023 United States Champion Cheese. The cheese, called Europa, is made by the team at Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut. With an
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues and reintroduces bipartisan bill to tackle military hunger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined more than a dozen of her Senate colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Military Family Nutrition Access Act to support active duty military families experiencing food insecurity and prevent hunger in these families. The legislation
Rep. Lisa Subeck: Mourns loss of former Gov. Tony Earl
MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement in response to the death of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl. “Governor Earl led Wisconsin with passion and understanding, and his loss will be felt around the state he served
Committee to protect health care: Wisconsin doctors warn what’s at stake for women’s health, freedom in state Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. – Following Tuesday’s primary election, Wisconsin physicians today spoke out regarding the high stakes for women’s medical freedom and health in the upcoming election to fill a seat on the state Supreme Court. Wisconsin voters will fill that
Gov. Evers: Appoints Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Ellen Nowak, effective March 1, 2023. This appointment is effective
Rep. Gwen Moore: statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl. His legacy as one of Wisconsin’s fiercest advocates left a lasting impact on our state. He worked with both parties to pass meaningful legislation, and
Rep. Lisa Subeck: Praises formation of reproductive freedom alliance of governors
MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement in response to the recent announcement that Governor Tony Evers and 19 other governors are forming of a Reproductive Freedom Alliance. Members of the Alliance, led by California Governor Gavin
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Recruiting students for next agriculture youth council
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. High school students who will be seniors during the 2023 – 2024 school year should apply now
Sen. Cowles: On the passing of former Gov. Tony Earl
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of Tony Earl, the 41st Governor of Wisconsin: “I was saddened to hear that former governor Tony Earl passed away this morning. Governor Earl was a
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Backs legislation to incentivize investments in employees, not enrich wealthy shareholders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to restore fairness to the tax code and encourage long-term investments over short-sighted maneuvers to boost wealthy shareholders and executives’ pay, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ron Wyden
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on passing of Gov. Tony Earl
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl. “Governor Tony Earl was a mentor and friend to me, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. From
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces Abortion & Social Justice: A Debate
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased our Abortion & Social Justice: A Debate on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall in Memorial Union. We will be hosting Erin