Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on the Year of Mental Health
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities in the upcoming 2023-25 biennial budget to expand access to mental health services across the state, as announced during his 2023 State of the State address delivered last week. Hey
Dane County Exec Parisi: County grants over $1.6 million from Conservation Fund to improve water quality, increase local food production
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County will allocate over $1.6 million through its Conservation Fund to support projects that improve water quality and increase local food production. Dane County will allocate $1,004,900 to the Town of Westport to
Greater Whitewater Committee: Sen. Howard Marklein is set to be keynote speaker of the annual GWC meeting
tation from Senator and Co-Chair of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, Howard Marklein. This event will take place on Thursday, February 9th at 5:30 p.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190, banquet hall in Whitewater, WI. GWC would
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce $5.3 million in grants to seven projects promoting harbor maintenance
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced grants totaling $5.3 million for seven harbor maintenance and improvement projects to promote waterborne freight and economic development. “From the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River,
Sen. Hesselbein: Credit continues to cost more, deliver less to taxpayers and workers
Look who’s ten! Dropped into the 2011 State Budget without public hearing or discussion (and providing a cautionary tale for the budget ahead), the manufacturing tax credit took effect in 2013 and is alive and well—and an abject failure. Originally
Sen. Johnson, colleagues: Introduce resolution honoring 20th anniversary of Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and nine of their colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy on February 1, 2003
IBEW Local 494: Proudly endorses Judge Janet Protasiewicz for state Supreme Court Justice
Milwaukee, WI – Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is proud to join with its state representative body, the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference, in publicly endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz. “Our local union is pleased and excited that
Rep. Ratcliff: It is here…again! Sun Prairie celebrates Groundhog Day
(Sun Prairie) – Jimmy the Groundhog was once again the star of the show during Sun Prairie’s Groundhog Day celebration. Jimmy saw his shadow which predicts we will have a late spring. “It was a lot of fun to join
Dept. of Workforce Development: Equal rights division launches new online portal for case information
MADISON – A new online case portal to help consumers track their Equal Rights Division filings with the Department of Workforce Development is now available, part of a larger series of technology upgrades and customer service improvements at DWD. The
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Study focuses on Alzheimer’s disease treatment and prevention in the Black community
MADISON, Wis. – As the first of a new generation of Alzheimer’s disease drugs hit the market, some researchers are troubled by the lack of clinical data available on the effectiveness of these drugs in Black people.
Common Cause Wisconsin: Statement on Election observation guidelines for the WEC February 2, 2023 meeting
TO: Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Staff FROM: Jay Heck, Executive Director of Common Cause in Wisconsin DATE: February 1, 2023 (statement sent) RE: Statement from Common Cause Wisconsin on Election Observation Guidelines for the WEC February 2,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Top ten consumer complaints of 2022
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin’s primary consumer protection agency, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance and resources each year. In 2022, DATCP worked to resolve more than 11,000 consumer
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: End the income tax
Responding to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and his call to raise state spending, and increase shared revenue, by at least $1.3 Billion, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) Press Office issued a statement over the weekend, calling for cuts to
Rep. Stubbs: Mourning the death of Tyre Nichols
MADISON, WI – Today, the family and friends laid 29-year-old Tyre Nichols to rest. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am devastated by the recent murder of Tyre Nichols. Once again, law enforcement officials have killed an innocent
Rep. Stubbs: Reflections on Black History Month and tour of the Milton House Museum
MADISON, WI –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement as she kicked off Black History Month with a tour of the Milton House Museum and a roundtable discussion with the Milton City Government and Milton School District: “Each February,
WisDems: Honor Black History Month
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Black History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin: “Each February, we are proud to celebrate Black
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Thrilled to have Rep. Krishnamoorthi as ranking member of Select Committee on CCP
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the announcement that Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) will serve as the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. “I’m thrilled to have Rep. Krishnamoorthi as
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introducs the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), and Maxwell Frost (FL-10), introduced the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act. This bill aims to prevent House Republicans from cutting Medicare and Social Security by raising the vote threshold to two-thirds in both
Dorow campaign: Launches first TV ad in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Thrilled to have Rep. Krishnamoorthi as ranking member of Select Committee on CCP
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the announcement that Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) will serve as the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. “I’m thrilled to have Rep. Krishnamoorthi