The Dane County Dem chair tells WisPolitics.com he plans to run for a vacancy on the DNC this summer, while the head of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin said in an interview he’s weighing a bid. Dane County Chair Michael
Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling today said the 17-year-olds who voted illegally across the state in the spring presidential primaries should not be prosecuted. Earlier this week, the state Elections Commission identified at least 60 cases of 17-year-olds voting illegally
Daniel Zimmerman, whose appointment as Veterans Affairs secretary was approved unanimously, told a committee he set “a new tone” at the department on his first day. The agency has come under fire for reports on substandard care at its King Veterans
DOT Secretary Dave Ross today pushed back against an effort to bring in additional transportation dollars, saying the state has “a spending problem, not a revenue problem.” Ross spoke at a Senate Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs meeting today.
MADISON – Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) gave the Democratic Weekly Radio Address on the joint Democratic agenda: “We’re here today because we believe Wisconsin can do better. We believe in we can have an economy that works
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Attorney Matt Flynn, who served as Dem state chair in the 1980s and ran unsuccessfully for Congress four times, tells WisPolitics.com he’s considering a bid for guv next year, saying Scott Walker
Contact: Brian Rothgery, Public Information Manager 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – In response to County Executive Abele’s support of a proposal to transition the administration of Milwaukee County’s pension plan, known as the Employee’s Retirement System, to the State of Wisconsin, County
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, (414) 286-3763 The newly-created City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force will meet for the first time tomorrow (Friday, March 17) at City Hall. According to task force member Alderman Michael J. Murphy, the meeting will take place at 1 p.m. in room 301-B at City
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Location will be the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming budget office hours on Monday, March 20 at
MAYOR EMANUEL, MAYOR GARCETTI AND MAYOR DE BLASIO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN City of Madison involved in the local government effort against second executive order Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and New
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills): 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette): 1-608-266-2343 Madison – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, announced a series of agency briefings
Abby Kuranz Communications Specialist Cell: (262) 672-8857 President’s proposed budget cuts to environment threaten health of Milwaukee River Basin MILWAUKEE – Today, the president released a proposed budget that includes a 100% budget cut for Geat Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding,
Contact: Kristen Durst State Bar of Wisconsin (608) 250-6025 kdurst@wisbar.org Madison, WI – President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget eliminates funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), a move that would have profoundly negative effects on our most vulnerable citizens
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Wisconsin Tourism is a Big Deal.” Hi, Scott Walker here. Wisconsin’s tourism industry is a really big deal. Last year, it had more
CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 356-9695 Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) reintroduced AB 147, legislation to allow for the production of industrial hemp in Wisconsin. AB 147 would create a state registration process for hemp production through the Department
CONTACT: Gian Galassi,(608) 263-5561 ggalassi@uwhealth.org Madison—One of the few female full professors of orthopedic surgery in the country, Dr. Tamara Scerpella, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Woman in Science Award. The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
Stroebel: System President must determine if firing was over political speech Madison, WI – On Monday, UW – La Crosse fired a campus police dispatcher. Through an attorney, the dispatcher accused the university of firing her for political reasons. UW-L
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 Senator Baldwin to Governor Walker: “What is your plan to provide the funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that President Trump’s budget would eliminate?” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today wrote to Governor Scott
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 Madison – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following statement
The Dane County Dem chair tells WisPolitics.com he plans to run for a vacancy on the DNC this summer, while the head of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin said in an interview he’s weighing a bid. Dane County Chair Michael Basford and Young Democrats Chair Luke Fuszard could square off
Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling today said the 17-year-olds who voted illegally across the state in the spring presidential primaries should not be prosecuted. Earlier this week, the state Elections Commission identified at least 60 cases of 17-year-olds voting illegally last spring, due to social media posts in the election
Daniel Zimmerman, whose appointment as Veterans Affairs secretary was approved unanimously, told a committee he set “a new tone” at the department on his first day. The agency has come under fire for reports on substandard care at its King Veterans Home, which is currently undergoing a state audit. But Zimmerman
DOT Secretary Dave Ross today pushed back against an effort to bring in additional transportation dollars, saying the state has “a spending problem, not a revenue problem.” Ross spoke at a Senate Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs meeting today. The committee approved his appointment 3-2, with Dem Sens. Dave
MADISON – Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) gave the Democratic Weekly Radio Address on the joint Democratic agenda: “We’re here today because we believe Wisconsin can do better. We believe in we can have an economy that works for everyone in our state,” said Rep. Barca. “Our Wisconsin Way
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Attorney Matt Flynn, who served as Dem state chair in the 1980s and ran unsuccessfully for Congress four times, tells WisPolitics.com he’s considering a bid for guv next year, saying Scott Walker has “corrupted government in Wisconsin.” Flynn, 69, ticked off a
Contact: Brian Rothgery, Public Information Manager 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – In response to County Executive Abele’s support of a proposal to transition the administration of Milwaukee County’s pension plan, known as the Employee’s Retirement System, to the State of Wisconsin, County Board Chairman Lipscomb released the following statement: “Day to
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, (414) 286-3763 The newly-created City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force will meet for the first time tomorrow (Friday, March 17) at City Hall. According to task force member Alderman Michael J. Murphy, the meeting will take place at 1 p.m. in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St. The task force is charged with
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Location will be the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming budget office hours on Monday, March 20 at the Portage County Library branch in Stevens Point. Rep. Shankland
MAYOR EMANUEL, MAYOR GARCETTI AND MAYOR DE BLASIO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN City of Madison involved in the local government effort against second executive order Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the Cities of
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills): 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette): 1-608-266-2343 Madison – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, announced a series of agency briefings involving the 2017-19 State Budget: Tuesday, March 28th 9:00am Department
Abby Kuranz Communications Specialist Cell: (262) 672-8857 President’s proposed budget cuts to environment threaten health of Milwaukee River Basin MILWAUKEE – Today, the president released a proposed budget that includes a 100% budget cut for Geat Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding, a popular and beneficial bi-partisan program that accelerates efforts to
Contact: Kristen Durst State Bar of Wisconsin (608) 250-6025 kdurst@wisbar.org Madison, WI – President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget eliminates funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), a move that would have profoundly negative effects on our most vulnerable citizens and our justice system in Wisconsin. The LSC provides funding
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Wisconsin Tourism is a Big Deal.” Hi, Scott Walker here. Wisconsin’s tourism industry is a really big deal. Last year, it had more than a $19 billion – that’s right, billion with a
CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 356-9695 Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) reintroduced AB 147, legislation to allow for the production of industrial hemp in Wisconsin. AB 147 would create a state registration process for hemp production through the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Considine first introduced
CONTACT: Gian Galassi,(608) 263-5561 ggalassi@uwhealth.org Madison—One of the few female full professors of orthopedic surgery in the country, Dr. Tamara Scerpella, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Woman in Science Award. The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) will honor Scerpella at its 102nd annual meeting April 1,
Stroebel: System President must determine if firing was over political speech Madison, WI – On Monday, UW – La Crosse fired a campus police dispatcher. Through an attorney, the dispatcher accused the university of firing her for political reasons. UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow told La Crosse Tribune, “We always follow
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 Senator Baldwin to Governor Walker: “What is your plan to provide the funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that President Trump’s budget would eliminate?” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today wrote to Governor Scott Walker about President Trump’s proposed budget and plan to eliminate federal
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 Madison – On Thursday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following statement outlining the timeline for statewide public hearings on the 2017-19