A dozen GOP attorneys general and the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty have filed briefs joining state Republican legislative leaders in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision throwing out the Assembly’s district map. The AGs,
The Legislature’s top two GOP leaders have signed off on a substitute amendment for the REINS Act. It would allow lawmakers to permanently object to a proposed rule to prevent the agency from going forward with it. Currently, if the
President Trump’s favorable rating is upside down in Wisconsin three month into his term, according to a new poll. The survey of 713 likely midterm voters in Wisconsin found 40 percent have a favorable view of the president, while 47
The Assembly transportation committee today voted 11-2 for a bill that would require DOT to account for inflation in future road project cost estimates. The bill would also specify other requirements for project cost estimates, including the expected date of
Gov. Scott Walker today announced the state will give better terms on loan guarantees for eligible dairy farmers and milk processors as the trade dispute with Canada continues. Walker also said he spoke with President Trump by phone today and
Contact: Patrice Harris, 414.906.2702 pharris@cr-sdc.org The Board of Commissioners and staff of the Social Development Commission (SDC) are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank González. He was a tremendous and giving man. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker today announced the state will give better terms on loan guarantees for eligible dairy farmers and milk processors as the trade dispute with Canada continues. Walker also said he
Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg, (888) 534-0041 (Madison)…State Representative Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grant Bill (AB 192) had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development. CTE Grants are designed for schools to offer
Contact: Susan Lampert Smith, (608) 890-5643 ssmith5@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. — A University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center researcher found that women who had access to online educational materials came to their first meetings with their breast-cancer surgeons better prepared to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region will hold a public information meeting to preview the upcoming reconstruction project on WIS 69 in the Village of Belleville. The meeting will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on May 10 at
The Joint Finance Committee will take up the court system, Insurance and Employment Relations when it meets Monday for its first executive session on the budget. That includes the Judicial Commission, which Gov. Scott Walker wants to put under the
Contact: State Rep. Rob Swearingen, (608) 266-7141 Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) traveled throughout the 34thAssembly District today with state leaders to highlight “Fab Lab Day” in Wisconsin and announced the next round of Fab Lab grant funding for
Contact: Lynn Vollbrecht, (608) 313-3375 (phone), (952) 393-5824 (cell) lvollbrecht@chsofwi.org BELOIT, Wis.—On Monday (April 24) morning, Community Health Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Julie Sprecher presented the 2016 Community Health Centers Friend award to Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, of Wisconsin’s 31st District. Each year, the Wisconsin
Contact: Craig Thompson, 608-256-7044 craigthompson@tdawisconsin.org [MILWAUKEE…] Recognizing that the efficient movement of goods and people is at the heart of a vibrant economy, states across the country, including some of the most fiscally conservative, are investing in transportation infrastructure. That’s the
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is proud to announce the recipients of awards that will recognize two outstanding women in careers interacting with public service. The awards will be presented at WWIG’s 30th
Contact: Toni Morrissey, (608) 263-3223, (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org MADISON– The simple practice of using a checklist can promote better care for hospitalized children, according to a study published today in Pediatrics. Elements of a checklist used in family-centered rounds (FCR) increased family engagement
A dozen GOP attorneys general and the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty have filed briefs joining state Republican legislative leaders in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision throwing out the Assembly’s district map. The AGs, all but one of whom are from states with Legislatures
The Legislature’s top two GOP leaders have signed off on a substitute amendment for the REINS Act. It would allow lawmakers to permanently object to a proposed rule to prevent the agency from going forward with it. Currently, if the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules objects to
President Trump’s favorable rating is upside down in Wisconsin three month into his term, according to a new poll. The survey of 713 likely midterm voters in Wisconsin found 40 percent have a favorable view of the president, while 47 percent do not. It was part of a research project
The Assembly transportation committee today voted 11-2 for a bill that would require DOT to account for inflation in future road project cost estimates. The bill would also specify other requirements for project cost estimates, including the expected date of completion and the effects of unexpected costs on the overall
Gov. Scott Walker today announced the state will give better terms on loan guarantees for eligible dairy farmers and milk processors as the trade dispute with Canada continues. Walker also said he spoke with President Trump by phone today and yesterday as Trump’s administration announced the latest salvo in the
Contact: Patrice Harris, 414.906.2702 pharris@cr-sdc.org The Board of Commissioners and staff of the Social Development Commission (SDC) are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank González. He was a tremendous and giving man. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his loving family. Frank served as a member of the Social
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker today announced the state will give better terms on loan guarantees for eligible dairy farmers and milk processors as the trade dispute with Canada continues. Walker also said he spoke with President Trump by phone today and yesterday as
Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg, (888) 534-0041 (Madison)…State Representative Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grant Bill (AB 192) had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development. CTE Grants are designed for schools to offer work-based learning programs in industries or occupations with workforce shortages.
Contact: Susan Lampert Smith, (608) 890-5643 ssmith5@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. — A University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center researcher found that women who had access to online educational materials came to their first meetings with their breast-cancer surgeons better prepared to make decisions. Dr. Heather Neuman, associate professor of surgical oncology,
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region will hold a public information meeting to preview the upcoming reconstruction project on WIS 69 in the Village of Belleville. The meeting will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on May 10 at the Sugar River Senior Center, 21 S. Vine Street, Belleville.
The Joint Finance Committee will take up the court system, Insurance and Employment Relations when it meets Monday for its first executive session on the budget. That includes the Judicial Commission, which Gov. Scott Walker wants to put under the control of the state Supreme Court, and the Judicial Council,
Contact: State Rep. Rob Swearingen, (608) 266-7141 Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) traveled throughout the 34thAssembly District today with state leaders to highlight “Fab Lab Day” in Wisconsin and announced the next round of Fab Lab grant funding for local school districts. Similarly, Governor Scott Walker and Lt. Governor
Contact: Lynn Vollbrecht, (608) 313-3375 (phone), (952) 393-5824 (cell) lvollbrecht@chsofwi.org BELOIT, Wis.—On Monday (April 24) morning, Community Health Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Julie Sprecher presented the 2016 Community Health Centers Friend award to Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, of Wisconsin’s 31st District. Each year, the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association presents a small number of bi-partisan
Contact: Craig Thompson, 608-256-7044 craigthompson@tdawisconsin.org [MILWAUKEE…] Recognizing that the efficient movement of goods and people is at the heart of a vibrant economy, states across the country, including some of the most fiscally conservative, are investing in transportation infrastructure. That’s the main takeaway from the Transportation Development Association’s Economic Forum, held
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is proud to announce the recipients of awards that will recognize two outstanding women in careers interacting with public service. The awards will be presented at WWIG’s 30th Annual Gala, taking place May 9, 2017, at the Monona Terrace Community
Contact: Toni Morrissey, (608) 263-3223, (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org MADISON– The simple practice of using a checklist can promote better care for hospitalized children, according to a study published today in Pediatrics. Elements of a checklist used in family-centered rounds (FCR) increased family engagement and the safety of hospitalized children from the perspective of