Wisconsin Elections Commission: Prepares to approve candidate ballot access
MADISON, Wis. – The six members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Tuesday will approve ballot access for the Spring Election and Special Election in Senate District 8 following an intensive staff effort in the document review process that involved
Rep. Brandtjen: Military ballots show no drop-off in ballot numbers, however concerns remain
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) released the following statement regarding the military ballot issue: “In November of last year, open records requests from the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), retrieved by an election integrity watchdog group, showed a
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County invests $2.5 million in affordable homeownership
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, Jan. 9, joined by leaders from Acts Housing, Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee community, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation formally allotting more than $2.5 million to the Acts Homeownership Acquisition Fund. This represents the most
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner makes leadership appointments
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) today announced appointments to the agency leadership and senior management team. Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Nathan Houdek as Commissioner of Insurance. Commissioner Houdek has served as Commissioner since January
Rep. Myers: Mourns the loss of Connecticut state Representative Quentin Williams
MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issues the following statement regarding the passing of Connecticut State Representative Quentin Williams. Myers said, “I was shocked and devastated when I read the news of Representative Williams’ passing. I had the pleasure of
Wisconsin Technology Council: Bolster your odds for startup business success; enter Governor’s Business Plan through Jan. 31
MADISON, Wis. – More than seven out of every 10 finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest since 2012 are still in business, a strong survival rate that speaks to the contest’s role in helping startup companies succeed over
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Wauzeka Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Wauzeka is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Collaborates with Marathon County’s district attorney’s office and Wisconsin Dept. of Justice to “map” victims’ journeys through the criminal justice process
WAUSAU, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Marathon County’s District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice this week to conduct a “mapping” exercise that will trace the path of a victim of crime through the
St. Norbert College: To host John McGivern’s “Main Streets” premiere featuring De Pere
De Pere, Wis.: A free community preview of “John McGivern’s Main Streets,” filmed in and spotlighting the De Pere community will be held at Walter Theatre in the Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts (315 Third St.) on the St. Norbert College
Forward Analytics: Warning: housing shortage likely to increase over next 10 years
(Madison, Wis.) – Due to unfavorable demographics and the recent slowdown in home construction, Wisconsin could be facing a severe workforce housing shortage in the next few years. A new Forward Analytics study, “A Housing Hurdle,” finds that Wisconsin needs
U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on House speaker vote
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement on the House Speaker vote. “Speaker McCarthy has worked hard to tackle the issues facing American families and has worked harder than anyone to end one-party rule by winning
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: It’s time to get to work
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after being sworn in to serve as a member of the 118th Congress. “The American people elected a House Republican majority to combat the threat posed by the Chinese Communist
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Sworn in to 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after being sworn in as a member of the 118th Congress: “It is an honor and a privilege to serve Wisconsin’s 5th District in the 118th Congress, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. I am grateful
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on election of Speaker Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the election of Rep. Kevin McCarthy to serve as Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress: “Tonight, after an arduous week of deliberation, the House of Representatives elected Rep.
U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on House Speaker election
“I voted 15 times against Kevin McCarthy, but he is my Speaker. I am very eager to see what he does to protect the rights and privileges of all members of Congress.”
U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on the Biden administration’s new immigration measures
“Immigration has become an increasingly divisive and politically charged issue, which has made it difficult to make needed reforms based on a bipartisan consensus. It’s hard to remember that it was only a decade ago, the U.S. Senate once found