White House: Highlights infrastructure progress in Wisconsin
In Case You Missed It, the Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is already delivering results for the people of Wisconsin. To date, $218 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been
Green County Sheriff: Village of Brooklyn incident stabilized/suspect in custody
At approximately 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Green County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in the downtown area of the Village of Brooklyn and were notified shortly thereafter that a shot had been fired by an
End Abuse: Commends Gov. Evers for historical investment in statewide domestic violence victim services and prevention
Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse), the state coalition supporting domestic violence service providers, applauds Governor Evers for an historical investment in domestic violence victim services and prevention. The 2023-25 Executive Budget released by Governor Evers on February 15 centers the
Black Voters Matter: Supports efforts to boost voter turnout for Supreme Court race
WISCONSIN — Today, Black Voters Matter (BVM) and its local partners plan for a final push to increase voter turnout in the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary. Voters will decide which candidates for state supreme court justice will face off in
RENEW Wisconsin: Appoints Beata Wierzba as Government Affairs Director
RENEW Wisconsin has appointed Beata Wierzba as Government Affairs Director following the retirement of Jim Boullion. Wierzba has been involved in government affairs for over 20 years, with previous positions at Nsight, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Wisconsin
IRG Report: Modernizing and decentralizing state government
Delafield, WI – Today the Institute for Reforming Government released a brand new report – Reimagining Wisconsin Government for the 21st Century – that presents a clear roadmap for modernizing and strengthening state government, removing its inefficiencies, and shrinking its size and footprint
Gov. Evers: Visits Racine, Eau Claire and Wausau touting plan to send 20 percent of state’s sales tax back to local communities, fund essential services like public safety
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Peter Barca, yesterday visited Racine, Eau Claire, and Wausau to highlight the historic investment in shared revenue included in the governor’s 2023-25 biennial budget. As Gov. Evers announced last week during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, his budget proposal will
American Legion, DAV and VFW: Applaud inclusion of their legislative priorities in proposed state budget
(Madison, WI) – The State’s three largest veterans service organizations – American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – applaud the inclusion of key veteran provisions in the proposed 2023-2025 state budget. These include the
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on the passing of Chancellor Blank
MADISON – Rep. Shelia Stubbs released the following statement on the passing of former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank: “Chancellor Blank was a good friend of mine, and I am very sorry to hear of her untimely passing. She
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Endorses Judge Jennifer Dorow for Wisconsin State Supreme Court
(Fond du Lac, WI) – Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman endorsed Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday. “Over the last several weeks, many people have approached me asking me how I’m going to vote
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Election Day Reminders for February 21, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters to be ready for Tuesday’s Spring Primary Election. Here’s what to know: 1. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at MyVote.wi.gov. Voters planning to go
Rep. Sortwell: NextEra Point Beach welcomes Miss America, discusses Wisconsin’s future nuclear energy policy
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today following a nuclear energy reception with Miss America, Grace Stanke, at Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers: “It was a joy welcoming Miss America to Point Beach Nuclear
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association: Appreciates governor’s proposed investments for assisted living providers
The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks Governor Evers for his 2023-25 biennial budget proposals that would help assisted living providers. WALA believes theGovernor’s recommendations are an important first step toward helping with the workforce crisis and reforming Wisconsin’s Family
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads colleagues in constitutional check on Iran deal
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led 22 of his Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act, which requires the president to submit any renewed nuclear deal with Iran to the Senate as a treaty. The
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Ding dong the dark store is dead
In a decision representing a major victory for Wisconsin municipalities and their taxpayers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court resoundingly rejected a big box commercial retailer’s attempt to demonstrate its tax assessment was “excessive” by using sales of dark and distressed properties
Dept. of Workforce Development: Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council to accept testimony Feb. 23
MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council is inviting public comments regarding recommended legislative changes to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act. Comments and testimony will be taken at the council’s next meeting, set for Thursday, Feb. 23. The hybrid public meeting
Sen. Cowles: Saddened to learn of passing of Chancellor Rebecca Blank
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank: “I was disheartened to learn the news that former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank passed away over the weekend. Throughout
Rep Vos: Statement on passing of Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank: “I am saddened to hear of Rebecca’s passing. Chancellor Blank was a true leader and has left a lasting impact
Dept. of Justice: OSS offers crisis intervention course to Wisconsin schools
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is now offering training on how to respond to an acute traumatic stressor, to all Wisconsin Schools. The PREPaRE 2 Crisis Intervention Course, works to develop
Gena campaign: Municipal Judge Candidate Molly Gena responds to Gov. Evers’ budget proposals
MILWAUKEE, WI – Civil legal aid attorney and candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Judge Molly Gena has released the following statement in response to proposals that Governor Evers announced during his budget address last week. “I applaud Governor Evers’ recent proposals