Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway regarding council approval of Madison’s Complete Green Streets policy
This week, the Madison Common Council approved the new Complete Green Streets policy. The Complete Green Streets approach provides a consistent process for planning, designing, building, and operating streets in a way that better reflects our community values while increasing safety and equity.
Rep. Steffen, Sen. James: Sexual assault kit requirements proposed
Rep. Stubbs: Governor Tony Evers sworn in
MADISON – On January 3rd, Governor Tony Evers began his second term as the 46th governor of Wisconsin. Following the inauguration, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I have had the great honor of serving alongside Governor Evers for the
Wisconsin Farmer’s Union: To host Farm and Rural Lobby Day January 18th
Protasiewicz campaign: Announces endorsement of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE—Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced she’s earned the support of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the state of
Opportunity Wisconsin: Wisconsin seniors and working families seeing big savings thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
MADISON, Wis.—Thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats, as of January 1, 2023 Wisconsin seniors and working families are now saving big thanks to key programs in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that are now in effect. These programs will
Gov. Evers: To continue statewide ‘Doing the Right Thing’ listening session tour to hear directly from Wisconsinites
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced upcoming locations and dates to continue his statewide ‘Doing the Right Thing’ listening session tour, including another virtual listening session, as well as visits to Wausau, Superior, and Eau Claire. As announced last month, the governor is hosting listening sessions across
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Open enrollment reminder: deadline to sign up for health coverage is ten days away
Madison, Wis. —With only ten days to go, Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek urges Wisconsinites that need health insurance coverage to visit WisCovered.com to get connected with an insurance expert before the annual Open Enrollment Period ends. Right now, Wisconsinites are eligible
Pro-Life Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court
(Brookfield, WI) – The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) has endorsed Daniel Kelly’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Appointed by former Governor Walker to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2016, former Justice Kelly served for four years and is now
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act to safeguard presidential elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the second anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, legislation that reforms and modernizes the
Dept. of Health Services: Urges Wisconsinites to test their homes for radon
During National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging residents and business owners to test their homes and buildings for radon. Exposure to radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer nationally, and easy-to-use tests are widely
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on second inauguration
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his second inauguration and his commitment to building a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I am jazzed to tell you that this
Racine Mayor Mason: Launches GROW Racine Mini-Grants to meet unmet community needs
RACINE—Mayor Mason, through the GROW (Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth) Racine initiative is pleased to announce GROW Racine Mini-Grants for local nonprofits. This program will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to provide one-time, quick turnaround, financial support for eligible nonprofits
WisDems: U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher and WI GOP deliver ringing endorsement of chaos and gridlock
MADISON, Wis. — Led by Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin’s GOP delegation in the House delivered a ringing endorsement of Congressional gridlock yesterday, continuing to back Kevin McCarthy’s seemingly doomed bid for Speaker. Despite the best efforts of Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Providing $50,000 in grants to rural counties for recycling electronics
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant for projects that will host an electronics collection site or event in 2023 or the beginning of 2024. Financial support for
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of the Biennial Report
The Bureau announces the release of the Biennial Report (report 23-1). The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818 • Hotline: 1‑877‑FRAUD‑17
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly showboat anti-democracy stances in panel discussion on election oversight, potential Supreme Court cases
MADISON, Wis. — Early last month, conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly voiced their extreme stances on Wisconsin election laws and election oversight, with Dorow going as far as endorsing a right-wing tactic that would bring highly