Ceremonies at King, Spooner and Union Grove Contact: Carla Vigue, Director at (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced Memorial Day observances at the state’s three Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. The theme of this year’s
Contact: Joe Scialfa or Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) – In recognition of Foster Care Month, Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson honored foster parent Joan Klang for her incredible commitment to the children of Dane County who
Contact: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved $320,000 in State Trust Fund Loans to support three community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Village of
[Madison, WI]—Historic victories last year have Wisconsin Republicans engaged and ready to build on their success. Last weekend in Wisconsin Dells, Republican elected officials and grassroots leaders gathered to celebrate their recent electoral successes while organizing for the future. Governor
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinInstitute.org (608) 444-3483 Senators Swore Oath to Uphold U.S. Constitution, Not Aid and Abet Destruction of Democratic Institutions MADISON, Wis. — To protect the integrity of the federal judiciary, the U.S. Senate should delay action on Donald
GOP members of the Joint Finance Committee nixed the guv’s call to create a refundable tax credit for young adults who “age out” of placement in the state’s foster care program, as well as young adults with disabilities who are
Rev. Lennox Yearwood to Speak at Group’s 15th Anniversary MADISON – On June 8, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters will celebrate its 15th Anniversary and host one of the most inspiring conservation events of the year, featuring Reverend Lennox Yearwood
Joint Finance voted 13-3 to overhaul how violent sex offenders are released back into the community to stop counties from sending them elsewhere. The motion would give counties more flexibility in housing released offenders to make it easier to find
The committee shot down along party lines Dem motions to again require the disclosure of a donor’s employer on campaign finance reports, details any time a campaign committee moves money to a legal defense fund and to repeal voter ID. Republicans
The committee also approved 12-4 cutting in half the per diems for members of the Elections and Ethics commissions. The guv had wanted to reduce them by nearly 90 percent. The $454.11 they now receive matches the pay for reserve
The committee approved 12-4 continuing to fund 21 positions at the Elections Commission, five more than the guv proposed, but one fewer than the agency wanted. Federal funds through the 2002 Help America Vote Act have been used for 22
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘In the Face of Impeachable Offenses by Trump, Johnson & Walker Are Silent’ MADISON, Wis. — In 2015 and 2016, Gov. Scott Walker and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson raised public concerns about the
Joint Finance unanimously approved Department of Children and Families’ request to increase its expenditure authority by $3.3 million through its federal child care and development block grant despite concerns from Dem members the agency wasn’t there to answer questions. The
Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the US Supreme court refused to re-instate North Carolina’s Voter ID restrictions, deemed unconstitutional in a ruling by a 9th circuit court judge that declared African Americans “were targeted with surgical precision”
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – On Sunday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel broke the news that hedge fund manager and DC millionaire Eric Hovde sold millions in stock. The huge sale raises eyebrows and questions about when he plans to announce his second
Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.
Ceremonies at King, Spooner and Union Grove Contact: Carla Vigue, Director at (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced Memorial Day observances at the state’s three Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. The theme of this year’s Memorial Day ceremonies is Remembering WWI in observation of the centennial of
Contact: Joe Scialfa or Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) – In recognition of Foster Care Month, Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson honored foster parent Joan Klang for her incredible commitment to the children of Dane County who have needed a temporary, safe place to call home by
Contact: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved $320,000 in State Trust Fund Loans to support three community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Village of Elmwood, Pierce County / Finance road construction / $52,000 Town
[Madison, WI]—Historic victories last year have Wisconsin Republicans engaged and ready to build on their success. Last weekend in Wisconsin Dells, Republican elected officials and grassroots leaders gathered to celebrate their recent electoral successes while organizing for the future. Governor Walker, Speaker Ryan, Senator Johnson, and company engaged attendees to
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinInstitute.org (608) 444-3483 Senators Swore Oath to Uphold U.S. Constitution, Not Aid and Abet Destruction of Democratic Institutions MADISON, Wis. — To protect the integrity of the federal judiciary, the U.S. Senate should delay action on Donald Trump’s nominees until mounting questions about his administration are resolved.
GOP members of the Joint Finance Committee nixed the guv’s call to create a refundable tax credit for young adults who “age out” of placement in the state’s foster care program, as well as young adults with disabilities who are working. The co-chairs said their respective houses instead plan to
Rev. Lennox Yearwood to Speak at Group’s 15th Anniversary MADISON – On June 8, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters will celebrate its 15th Anniversary and host one of the most inspiring conservation events of the year, featuring Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus. Called
Joint Finance voted 13-3 to overhaul how violent sex offenders are released back into the community to stop counties from sending them elsewhere. The motion would give counties more flexibility in housing released offenders to make it easier to find a place for them while also cutting off the option
The committee shot down along party lines Dem motions to again require the disclosure of a donor’s employer on campaign finance reports, details any time a campaign committee moves money to a legal defense fund and to repeal voter ID. Republicans repealed the requirement that campaign committees list employer information for
The committee also approved 12-4 cutting in half the per diems for members of the Elections and Ethics commissions. The guv had wanted to reduce them by nearly 90 percent. The $454.11 they now receive matches the pay for reserve judges and is a carryover from the old Government Accountability
The committee approved 12-4 continuing to fund 21 positions at the Elections Commission, five more than the guv proposed, but one fewer than the agency wanted. Federal funds through the 2002 Help America Vote Act have been used for 22 positions, including just more than $3 million in 2016-17. But
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘In the Face of Impeachable Offenses by Trump, Johnson & Walker Are Silent’ MADISON, Wis. — In 2015 and 2016, Gov. Scott Walker and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson raised public concerns about the potential release of classified information regarding the Democratic candidate for
Joint Finance unanimously approved Department of Children and Families’ request to increase its expenditure authority by $3.3 million through its federal child care and development block grant despite concerns from Dem members the agency wasn’t there to answer questions. The money would be used to modify IT systems and meet
Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the US Supreme court refused to re-instate North Carolina’s Voter ID restrictions, deemed unconstitutional in a ruling by a 9th circuit court judge that declared African Americans “were targeted with surgical precision” and that it “impose[s] cures for problems that did not
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – On Sunday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel broke the news that hedge fund manager and DC millionaire Eric Hovde sold millions in stock. The huge sale raises eyebrows and questions about when he plans to announce his second attempt at buying a Wisconsin Senate seat after failing in
Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.