UW–Madison: Introduces pathway to debt-free education for Pell-eligible state students
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin¬–Madison has long been committed to ensuring that an education at the state’s flagship public institution is affordable and accessible for Wisconsin residents. Today, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announces a significant strengthening of that commitment with
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard says child care is essential for the success of our workers and our economy
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230208Demaddress.m4a Hi this is Senator Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Child care is essential for the success of our workers and our economy. Without reliable, quality, safe child care options, working families in every community in Wisconsin
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Murphy talks about the UW System Free Speech Survey
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230208GOPaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, I’m State Representative Dave Murphy. I’m the chairman of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. I participated in a forum
Protasiewicz campaign: New ad highlights Protasiewicz’s career holding criminals accountable
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released a new ad today highlighting her work to hold criminals accountable as 25-year prosecutor and judge. The ad also compares Protasiewicz’s record with Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow’s
Habush Sinykin campaign: IBEW Local 494 endorsement
February 9, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8, saying she “will bring long overdue common sense leadership back to the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Feb. 22
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, originating from
Sen. Jacque, Rep. Edming: Bipartisan initiative on expanding disabled veteran property tax relief adopted by governor
MADISON… More disabled veterans would become eligible for property tax relief under bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday by two state lawmakers. Today, Governor Tony Evers’ office announced that this initiative would be included in his 2023-‘25 state budget proposal. Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Representative
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Announces Wisconsin corn promotion board election results
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on Feb. 1,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses Southwest Airlines’ executives about holiday meltdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Southwest Airlines’ executives about their operational failures that led to major travel disruptions in December 2022 that left Wisconsin families
Senate Dems: Renew call for Sen. LeMahieu to remove Bob Spindell from WEC
MADISON – Last week, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) joined Wisconsin Senate Democrats in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostberg), requesting that he remove his appointee Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Democrats had previously called for Spindell to
Dept. of Health and Services: New multimedia campaign focuses on 988 suicide & crisis lifeline
Following Gov. Evers’ declaration that 2023 is the Year of Mental Health, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Wisconsin is moving to its next phase—a year-long multimedia campaign
Sens. Spreitzer, Roys: Past time for Spindell to go
Madison – Today, Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Elections, and Consumer Protection renewed their call for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Three weeks ago, Senate Democrats and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Door County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Peninsula State Park Shore Road Replacement Project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
Sen. Jacque: Statement on Green Bay Mayor Genrich’s snooping scandal
DE PERE… Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in response to the startling revelation that Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s administration has been secretly recording conversations of residents, visitors, council members and staff at City Hall
Rep. Subeck: Attends Biden post-SOTU remarks at laborers job training facility
MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) attended President Joe Biden’s remarks at the Wisconsin Laborer’s Apprenticeship and Training Center in Deforest, Wisconsin. The speech, highlighting the president’s achievements on infrastructure and the economy, was Biden’s first stop following his
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Lupus much more likely to cause cardiovascular problems in Black patients
MADISON, Wis. – A population-based study of the autoimmune disease lupus in Black patients shows that the risk of cardiovascular disease is strikingly high in young patients –19 times higher than in non-Blacks in the first 12 years after diagnosis
Rep. Dallman: Wisconsin Dells and Portage listening sessions canceled
Green Lake, WI – Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement regarding his listening sessions in Wisconsin Dells and Portage. “Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, which is in place until 6:00 pm tonight, and the hazardous road conditions,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Lotts-A-Meat issues voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats
MADISON, Wis. — Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes:
Sen. Agard, Dem colleagues: Call on Sen. LeMahieu to remove WEC Commissioner Spindell
MADISON – Last week, Wisconsin Senate Democrats sent a letter to Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Ootsburg) requesting that he remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Senate Democrats previously called on Bob Spindell to resign after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts