$119 million in unclaimed property returned to owners since 2013 The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is in the process of returning more than $2 million to Wisconsinites through its unclaimed property matching program. Some people will receive a check for their unclaimed
In his first joint address to Congress, last night President Trump laid out a path to success—including one toward our promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. Working with the Trump administration, Congress will introduce patient-centered reforms that will lower costs
Contact: Brit Schiel DrHoltz4Kids@kidservative.org (Beloit, WI) – Lowell Holtz, candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, made the following statement in regard to President Donald Trump’s call to fund school choice in America. “Last night in his address to Congress,
Ocwen’s commitment is contributing to City efforts in helping residents keep, renovate homes MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by representatives from Ocwen Financial Corporation, (NYSE: OCN), a leading financial services holding company, to highlight the 2016 results of
Sunday, March 5: Event: Juneau Town Hall Where: Juneau Community Center 500 Lincoln Drive, Juneau, WI 53039 When: 1:00pm CT
Saturday, March 4: Event: Delafield Town Hall Where: Delafield City Hall 500 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018 When: 9:00am CT Event: Lake Mills Town Hall Where: Lake Mills Community Center 200 Water Street Lake Mills, WI
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy,
The committee will hold a public hearing on the following items at the time specified below: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 2:30 PM 300 Southeast The informational hearing will include invited testimony only. John Hogan – Assistant Deputy Secretary, Department of
March 1, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – For too long, the debate over student achievement in public, charter, and private schools has been muddied by insufficient data and inappropriate apples-to-oranges comparisons. Not anymore. A new WILL study, for the first
Yes, says Sen. Tim Carpenter – if break it, you pay for it. If someone suffers damage from ill-maintained state highways, the state should be liable. Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill that allows
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has produced ads for members to oppose the guv’s plan to give state agencies the option to meet some official publishing requirements through online posting. In announcing the budget proposal, the guv’s office said the move
The state Elections Commission today warned local clerks the guv’s budget proposal would have “significant impacts on critical services” the agency provides such as delays in reviewing nomination papers. Federal funds through the Help America Vote Act now cover 22
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now is requesting two DAs investigate superintendent candidate Lowell Holtz’s email use following records the group released. But Holtz dismissed the group’s request and charged that One Wisconsin Now is “doing everything they can to
A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment, while Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, was the lone
The Assembly Committee on Health today signed off on the “right to try” bill that would help those with terminal illnesses access treatments that haven’t received FDA approval. The bill, authored by Rep. Pat Snyder, R-Wausau, would set up a
Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) received the “Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service” from the American Medical Association (AMA). Rep. Nygren received the award in recognition of his
Three GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would ban municipalities from ignoring a detainer order from federal immigration authorities for someone in local custody. The bill is similar to one introduced last session that sought to penalize municipalities that restrict
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on CNN’s New Day Wednesdaymorning to react to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. Excerpts of Sen. Johnson’s appearance are below, and the full interview can be found here.
President Trump lays out a path to success: March 1, 2017 | Speaker Ryan Press Office | http://spkrryan.us/2mKCEy8 Last night, President Trump delivered a bold, optimistic message to the American people. He laid out a path to keep the promises we have
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on President Trump’s joint address to Congress: “I was honored to be at President Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of
$119 million in unclaimed property returned to owners since 2013 The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is in the process of returning more than $2 million to Wisconsinites through its unclaimed property matching program. Some people will receive a check for their unclaimed property, while others with larger property value amounts will receive
In his first joint address to Congress, last night President Trump laid out a path to success—including one toward our promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. Working with the Trump administration, Congress will introduce patient-centered reforms that will lower costs and increase accessibility to quality plans that fit individual needs.
Contact: Brit Schiel DrHoltz4Kids@kidservative.org (Beloit, WI) – Lowell Holtz, candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, made the following statement in regard to President Donald Trump’s call to fund school choice in America. “Last night in his address to Congress, President Donald Trump called for an education bill that would
Ocwen’s commitment is contributing to City efforts in helping residents keep, renovate homes MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by representatives from Ocwen Financial Corporation, (NYSE: OCN), a leading financial services holding company, to highlight the 2016 results of the partnership between the City and Ocwen. Mayor Barrett, Alderman
Sunday, March 5: Event: Juneau Town Hall Where: Juneau Community Center 500 Lincoln Drive, Juneau, WI 53039 When: 1:00pm CT
Saturday, March 4: Event: Delafield Town Hall Where: Delafield City Hall 500 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018 When: 9:00am CT Event: Lake Mills Town Hall Where: Lake Mills Community Center 200 Water Street Lake Mills, WI 53551 When: 1:00pm CT
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy, Marquette Law pollster Charles Franklin and “Rewind” analysts JR Ross
The committee will hold a public hearing on the following items at the time specified below: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 2:30 PM 300 Southeast The informational hearing will include invited testimony only. John Hogan – Assistant Deputy Secretary, Department of Administration Dawn McCauley – Director, STAR Project Update on the
March 1, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – For too long, the debate over student achievement in public, charter, and private schools has been muddied by insufficient data and inappropriate apples-to-oranges comparisons. Not anymore. A new WILL study, for the first time using the most recent test score results, provides parents
Yes, says Sen. Tim Carpenter – if break it, you pay for it. If someone suffers damage from ill-maintained state highways, the state should be liable. Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill that allows people to sue the State of Wisconsin for damages resulting
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has produced ads for members to oppose the guv’s plan to give state agencies the option to meet some official publishing requirements through online posting. In announcing the budget proposal, the guv’s office said the move was aimed at creating new efficiencies, pointing out in fiscal
The state Elections Commission today warned local clerks the guv’s budget proposal would have “significant impacts on critical services” the agency provides such as delays in reviewing nomination papers. Federal funds through the Help America Vote Act now cover 22 of the agency’s 31.75 full-time-equivalent positions, according to the memo.
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now is requesting two DAs investigate superintendent candidate Lowell Holtz’s email use following records the group released. But Holtz dismissed the group’s request and charged that One Wisconsin Now is “doing everything they can to deflect from the fact that their candidate [incumbent State Superintendent
A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment, while Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, was the lone vote against. Dem Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, left the hearing
The Assembly Committee on Health today signed off on the “right to try” bill that would help those with terminal illnesses access treatments that haven’t received FDA approval. The bill, authored by Rep. Pat Snyder, R-Wausau, would set up a process for eligible patients to access such drugs, devices or
Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) received the “Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service” from the American Medical Association (AMA). Rep. Nygren received the award in recognition of his work sponsoring legislation to fight the growing opioid and heroin
Three GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would ban municipalities from ignoring a detainer order from federal immigration authorities for someone in local custody. The bill is similar to one introduced last session that sought to penalize municipalities that restrict their employees’ ability to ask about the immigration status of
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on CNN’s New Day Wednesdaymorning to react to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. Excerpts of Sen. Johnson’s appearance are below, and the full interview can be found here. “I think it’s a very aspirational speech and it was
President Trump lays out a path to success: March 1, 2017 | Speaker Ryan Press Office | http://spkrryan.us/2mKCEy8 Last night, President Trump delivered a bold, optimistic message to the American people. He laid out a path to keep the promises we have made and deliver on our agenda to improve people’s lives:
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on President Trump’s joint address to Congress: “I was honored to be at President Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress. “He hit the right combination of outreach, optimism and