Public Service Commission: Accepting applications for the 2022 Energy Innovation Grant Program
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The program provides funding for innovative energy projects that reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy technologies, bolster
WisDems: Tim Michels’ family pours $1.5 million into his race for governor
MADISON, Wis. – New fundraising reports from Tim Michels and the Republican Party of Wisconsin show Michels’ brothers Pat and Kevin, who are CEO and Vice President of Michels Corp respectively, have poured over $1.5 million into the race – a
Rep. Shelton: Speaks in opposition to WPS rate hikes
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Rep. Shelton (D-Green Bay) spoke out at Wisconsin Public Service’s public hearing at the Neville Museum in regards to proposed utility rate hikes for this winter. Her statement is as follows: “In this public office,
Opportunity Wisconsin: Millions to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act expanded savings as ACA open enrollment begins today
MADISON, Wis.—The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces begins today and, thanks to the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats, high-quality health care coverage is more affordable than ever. Millions of Americans – including over 187,000 Wisconsinites
WisDems: ICYMI: Marvel cast assembles to save Democracy
MADISON, Wis. — Marvel superheroes are helping to turn out the vote for Democrats in Wisconsin. Marvel cast members unite on November 6 at 5 pm CT to fundraise and to recruit volunteers in the final stretch of the election for Mandela
SCOWIS: Chief Justice Ziegler to deliver State of the Judiciary on Nov. 2
Madison, Wisconsin (Nov. 1, 2022) – Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler will deliver the State of the Judiciary address in Elkhart Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the opening of the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. Following the chief justice’s
Dept. of Justice: Announces enforcement against two alleged illegal robocallers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice today announced the national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is bringing enforcement actions to further investigations into two voice service providers over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls. “Companies that facilitate illegal robocalls are
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Announces the lineup for this weekend’s Veterans Day Parade
MILWAUKEE, Wis — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced the lineup of parade unitsfor the Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade this Saturday, November 5th in downtown Milwaukee.This year, there will be over 600 people walking in the parade, along with
Dept. of Health Services: Gov. Evers, DHS announce grants to expand child telepsychiatry services, access to behavioral health care
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today awarded $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to five organizations to increase access to child telepsychiatry services. The one-year grants of $500,000 each will support
WisDems: Eric Toney vs. Eric Toney
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, Attorney General Josh Kaul and Republican candidate Eric Toney took to the debate stage in Madison, where Toney brazenly misled the public about his proposal to empower roving enforcers of Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Pressed
As feds warn of domestic violence around the 2022 election, GOP senate candidates continue to spread conspiracy theories
A new report from CNN found that the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, US Capitol Police and National Counterterrorism Center are warning “that perceptions of election fraud will likely result in heightened threats of violence.” Despite these warnings, Senate GOP candidates across
NGA Press: NextGen and MoveOn announce WI rallies with special guest Senator Bernie Sanders
The “Our Future is Now” tour to continue in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Madison Madison, WI — On Friday, November 4, NextGen America and MoveOn Political Action will host special guest Senator Bernie Sanders for youth voter mobilization rallies in
PSC accepting applications for the 2022 Energy Innovation Grant Program
MADISON, Wi – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The program provides funding for innovative energy projects that reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy technologies,
Barnes campaign: NEW: Poll shows Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes beating Ron Johnson in head to head matchup
MADISON — Today, the Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign released a new poll showing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, leading Ron Johnson 48-46. Mandela also leads Johnson with Independent voters 49-32. Read the polling memo here. The poll, conducted by Clarity Campaign Labs,
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the vital
WisDOT: November Law of the Month: Emergency responder safety
Emergency responders put their community first every day. Those who work on our highways directing traffic, providing critical care, or making repairs are risking their lives to ensure all travelers are safe on the roads. Since 2017, preliminary data shows
Democratic Elections Committee Members: Tim Michels is a Threat to Democracy
BELOIT, MADISON, and EAU CLAIRE – Today, after Republican Tim Michels was caught pledging to Republican activists that “Republicans will never lose another election in Wisconsin after I’m elected governor,” State Representatives Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit), Lisa Subeck (D
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DNR announce first ARPA Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant awards in Marathon, Portage, and Winnebago counties
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced the first grant awards for the new program announced by Gov. Evers in August to provide financial assistance to well owners to support the replacement, reconstruction, treatment, or
Schroeder campaign: Endorsements
Running for Secretary of State was an honor of a lifetime explaining the problems of elections in Wisconsin. On the campaign trail you get to know the candidates from a closer perspective. Candidates EARN my vote by actions not words. Having said
Dept. of Health Services: DHS Secretary-designee Timberlake and Insurance Commissioner Houdek celebrate the 10th Annual Open Enrollment period on HealthCare.gov
Today, Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake and Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek are celebrating the launch of the 10th annual Open Enrollment period on the individual health insurance marketplace. This period starts November 1, 2022 and lasts until