U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on unclassified UAP report
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a congressionally-mandated unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). “The DNI’s most recent UAP report
Americans for Prosperity: Backs flat tax legislation
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support of the LeMahieu/Brooks flat tax proposal, a bill that would transition Wisconsin’s progressive personal income tax system to a flat tax. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott released the following statement:
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Export Expansion Grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that nine projects have been selected to receive Export Expansion Grants. Through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), more than $1.2 million has been granted
Better Business Bureau: BBB Tip: Spot misleading ads and subscription traps for weight loss products
Milwaukee, Wis. – When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, scammers know that losing weight and getting in shape is one of the most popular goals. This popularity has led to a slew of scams involving vitamins, supplements, and weight loss formulas,
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to prevent SPR sales to China
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted to prevent the Biden Administration from selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China or Chinese companies. “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant to help
WisGOP: Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates violate judicial ethics
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, during the Wispolitics Supreme Court forum, the liberal Supreme Court candidates, Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell showed they intend to be rubber stamps for the liberal agenda on the Court. While Wisconsinites
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Hutton says Republican focus will remain on taxpayers and families
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230112GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, I want to thank the people of the 5th Senate District for the trust you’ve placed in me. It’s an honor to represent you. This session features
Weekly Dem radio address: Lt. Gov. Rodriguez highlights inauguration, background
Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting her inauguration, her background as a nurse and public health professional, and her commitment to partnering with Gov. Evers to build a better future for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Statement on GOP vote to block statewide ban on conversion therapy
MADISON – The state legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) voted today to suspend an administrative rule banning conversion therapy in Wisconsin, preventing the rule from going into effect. The administrative rule – which would prohibit the
Reps. Conley, Baldeh, Sen. Larson: Republicans bring back “conversion therapy” child abuse by counselors and therapists
MADISON – Today, Republicans voted to suspend a rule preventing state-licensed counselors and therapists from subjecting youth to so-called “conversion therapy,” a discredited and abusive practice that purports to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Sen. Kelda Roys: “‘Conversion
WMC: Top finalists announced for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MADISON – Twenty-six Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 34th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. As part of the state’s largest industry, Wisconsin’s 9,000 manufacturing companies employ nearly a half million people. Manufacturers produce $68 billion
Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior: Asks court to recognize that it is religious
WASHINGTON – Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior just asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to affirm that their mission of feeding the poor, helping the elderly, and caring for the disabled is a religious one. Under state law, religious employers in
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson: Named a 2023 Milwaukee area power broker
MILWAUKEE – County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson has been named a “Milwaukee-area power broker” for 2023 by the Milwaukee Business Journal. “Thank you to the Milwaukee Business Journal for recognizing my work alongside so many accomplished individuals making a difference in
Sens. Taylor, Roys, Larson: Democrats on Senate Judiciary Committee issue joint statement regarding vote on cash bail
MADISON –Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Senator Chris Larson (D- Milwaukee) issued the following joint statement regarding the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety’s vote on cash bail and changes to the Wisconsin State
Sen. Agard: Statement on GOP’s refusal to protect LGBTQ youth
MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) voted to suspend an administrative rule that would ban conversion therapy in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “As legislators, we have the
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture NASS: Wisconsin ag news – crop production
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Legal Action Wisconsin: Receive $50,000 each from Green Bay Packers
MADISON – The Green Bay Packers have announced that the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund and one of the three nonprofit civil legal aid organizations WEJF supports, Legal Action of Wisconsin, will each receive a $50,000 donation in 2023. The generous