Protasiewicz campaign: U.S. Reps Moore and Pocan endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz today announced the endorsement of Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “The Wisconsin Supreme Court has a duty to follow the law and uphold our constitutional rights,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, AG Kaul: Push Meta to answer for inadequate customer service to Wisconsin small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul called on Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, to answer for its poor customer service to Wisconsin small business owners attempting to regain access to their
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ney’s Natural Premium Meats and Sweets issues voluntary Class I recall of pizzas
MADISON, Wis. — Ney’s Natural Premium Meats and Sweets in Slinger, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for packaged pizzas sold at retail. The affected products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 177 and include: The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Defendant sentenced in Wisconsin electronics recycling federal fraud case
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the end of a multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and related firms. On Feb. 21, 2023, Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson sentenced Kevin
Public Service Commission: Receives 74 applications requesting more than $73 million from state Broadband Expansion Grant Program
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) announced today that it received 74 applications requesting $73.7 million for the state Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission is expected to award up to $14.1 million to help
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces e-Governance: A Digital Reboot of the Democratic State
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce its sponsorship of e-Governance: A Digital Reboot of the Democratic State. This conversation with Kaspar Korjus will be at UW-La Crosse in the Student Union or virtually
A Better Wisconsin Together: Dan Kelly’s opinion: It’s OK to lie in judicial campaigns
MADISON, Wis. — In a column he co-authored, Dan Kelly opposed cracking down on candidates for judicial office that lie and campaigns benefitting from misleading attacks from outside groups. Kelly panned an effort, led by the state organization for lawyers, to
Kids Forward: Nadiyah Groves joins as Policy Director
Kids Forward is thrilled to announce Nadiyah Groves as Policy Director. Nadiyah will oversee all policy & advocacy at Kids Forward, working to ensure that public policy in Wisconsin lifts up children and families of color and those furthest from
UW Health: Heart disease a leading cause of death for women, despite perception that it primarily affects men
MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Illinois and across the United States approximately 60 million women are affected by heart disease, even though it is often thought of as primarily impacting men. In fact, one in five women dies of heart
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking input on proposed Wolf Management Plan through Feb. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to provide input on the proposed Wolf Management Plan before the public review and comment period comes to an end on Feb. 28. The proposed plan was developed in consideration
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Backs Daniel Kelly in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement for former Justice Dan Kelly in his bid to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The grassroots group will use a variety of tactics to reach voters and highlight Kelly’s qualifications as
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces an evening with Sarah Smarsh
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce its sponsorship of An Evening with Sarah Smarsh on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7 p.m. for a virtual event. Pre-registration is required. UW Oshkosh’s Director of
Dept. of Transportation: New Rustic Road highlights western Dane County trout streams and rock formations
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Rustic Road 124, which winds along a western Dane County trout stream to Donald County Park’s rock formations and historic settlements. “There are endless ways to explore
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Lake Mills Fire Chief Todd Yandre
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Feb. 26, 2023, in honor of Fire Chief Todd J. Yandre of the Lake Mills Fire
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on shared revenue budget priorities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on bodycam footage and murder of Herman Lucas
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 16, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held a special session to discuss the Policies and Standards Committee’s proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP pertains to the public release of footage related to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights his shared revenue budget priorities
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230223DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey there,
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Kitchens: Explains the Legislature’s role in the budget process
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/220223GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, this is Representative Joel Kitchens. I attended Governor Evers’ budget address where he laid out his proposal for
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces endorsements for spring election
MADISON – Following the historic high turnout in the February primary election, Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce our next slate of endorsements and to launch our biggest spring program in the organization’s history ahead of the spring election
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Provides tuition reimbursement for Wisconsin meat processing school
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a Wisconsin Meat Processing School from March 21-23, 2023. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is offering tuition reimbursement for qualifying participants who reside in Wisconsin through