The committee voted 16-0 Tuesday to approve requiring DWD to approve an incentive grant program for school districts that create programs to train individuals for occupations as firefighters and emergency medical responders. Currently, the Department of Workforce Development must award
CONTACT: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Walker’s Health Care Stability Plan with bipartisan support. “Since Washington has failed to act, Wisconsin will lead. Our
CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters to bring an acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls for the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. “Most people already have the ID they
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to approve an additional $8 million in 2018-19 to increase child care subsidies under the Wisconsin Shares program. The program helps low-income working families cover the costs of quality child care when the
Milwaukee City Hall CONTACT: Robert Miranda, 414.469.4182 rmiranda@wi.rr.com We are a coalition of citizens and community organizations that are fighting for the removal of toxic lead infrastructure in our Milwaukee communities. We believe a more transparent city government that puts the
CONTACT: Carly Wilson 414.278.4212 Carly.Wilson@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proposing to cancel the Pay to Park program included in the approved 2018 Budget. Instead he is asking the County Board to fill the $1.6 million shortfall in the Parks
The Joint Finance Committee voted 13-3 Tuesday to change the guv’s plan to create a reinsurance program in the federal marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. That includes stripping out the state funding of $50 million for the $200 million
CONTACT: Rep. Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) announced that he has been selected by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) to serve as State Lead in Wisconsin for 2018. “I am excited to have
Hinterland Brewery, 1001 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative David Steffan with special guest Speaker Robin Vos Thursday, May 31st 5- 6:30 PM Hinterland Brewery 1001 Lombardi Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304 More Details to
Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative Pat Snyder Monday, April 23rd 5:30- 7 PM Jefferson Street Inn 201 Jefferson Street Wausau, WI 54403 More Details to Follow
CONTACT: George Althoff, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – Net income and total lending grew by double digits at Wisconsin’s 129 state-chartered credit unions in 2017 compared to 2016, according to data released today by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). In the
CONTACT: Jordan Krieger, (608) 266-5810 (MADISON) – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D – Milwaukee) and a group of bipartisan legislators introduced a comprehensive bill to address the serious allegations of abuse and mistreatment in Wisconsin’s juvenile corrections system. The crises were
CONTACT: Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414-272-4032 x 217, cbowers@aclu-wi.org Katy Otto, Juvenile Law Center, 215-625-0551×128, kotto@jlc.org Milwaukee, WI (February 12, 2018) – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly introduced bipartisan legislation in the Wisconsin Capitol to close Lincoln Hills and Copper
CONTACT: Gretchen Schuldt, WJI executive director 414-331-0724 gretchen@wjiinc.org Feb. 13, 2018 – Wisconsin Justice Initiative Executive Director Gretchen Schuldt released the following statement on the proposal to close Lincoln Hills and reform the state’s juvenile corrections system. The Wisconsin Justice Initiative
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 22: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senator Tammy Baldwin Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Feb. 22 with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, up for re-election this year.
CONTACT: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement attacking Scott Walker for his poor record on high-speed broadband Internet access in Wisconsin. “As of 2016, Wisconsin’s Internet speeds rank 49th in the
CONTACT: info@bolenforsenate.com 715.798.1825 Cable businessman James Bolen has announced his intention to run for Wisconsin’s 25 th SenateDistrict. Bolen recently made his announcement to supporters in Rice Lake and Phillips. “I’ve proven my ability to build relationships and to get things
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
The donation amount won’t make much of a difference in the campaign, but what does it say when the candidate’s own parents want him to fail?
The Campaign Workers Guild has negotiated its first collectively bargained contract, with the Democratic candidate challenging Paul Ryan.
The committee voted 16-0 Tuesday to approve requiring DWD to approve an incentive grant program for school districts that create programs to train individuals for occupations as firefighters and emergency medical responders. Currently, the Department of Workforce Development must award incentive grants to school districts in the amount of $1,000
CONTACT: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Walker’s Health Care Stability Plan with bipartisan support. “Since Washington has failed to act, Wisconsin will lead. Our plan will provide stability to people in Obamacare’s individual market
CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters to bring an acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls for the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. “Most people already have the ID they need to vote,” said Michael Haas, Wisconsin’s chief election official.
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to approve an additional $8 million in 2018-19 to increase child care subsidies under the Wisconsin Shares program. The program helps low-income working families cover the costs of quality child care when the parents are working or participating in another approved activity. The
Milwaukee City Hall CONTACT: Robert Miranda, 414.469.4182 rmiranda@wi.rr.com We are a coalition of citizens and community organizations that are fighting for the removal of toxic lead infrastructure in our Milwaukee communities. We believe a more transparent city government that puts the well-being of its citizens first and foremost is needed to
CONTACT: Carly Wilson 414.278.4212 Carly.Wilson@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proposing to cancel the Pay to Park program included in the approved 2018 Budget. Instead he is asking the County Board to fill the $1.6 million shortfall in the Parks Department budget via a one-time draw from the County’s contingency
The Joint Finance Committee voted 13-3 Tuesday to change the guv’s plan to create a reinsurance program in the federal marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. That includes stripping out the state funding of $50 million for the $200 million plan in 2018-19. Backers said that’s because a payment would
CONTACT: Rep. Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) announced that he has been selected by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) to serve as State Lead in Wisconsin for 2018. “I am excited to have been selected as the Wisconsin State Lead by NCEL,” Hebl
Hinterland Brewery, 1001 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative David Steffan with special guest Speaker Robin Vos Thursday, May 31st 5- 6:30 PM Hinterland Brewery 1001 Lombardi Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304 More Details to Follow
Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative Pat Snyder Monday, April 23rd 5:30- 7 PM Jefferson Street Inn 201 Jefferson Street Wausau, WI 54403 More Details to Follow
CONTACT: George Althoff, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – Net income and total lending grew by double digits at Wisconsin’s 129 state-chartered credit unions in 2017 compared to 2016, according to data released today by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). In the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2017: Net income totaled $372.4
CONTACT: Jordan Krieger, (608) 266-5810 (MADISON) – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D – Milwaukee) and a group of bipartisan legislators introduced a comprehensive bill to address the serious allegations of abuse and mistreatment in Wisconsin’s juvenile corrections system. The crises were exacerbated by a failure to implement best practices, resulting in
CONTACT: Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414-272-4032 x 217, cbowers@aclu-wi.org Katy Otto, Juvenile Law Center, 215-625-0551×128, kotto@jlc.org Milwaukee, WI (February 12, 2018) – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly introduced bipartisan legislation in the Wisconsin Capitol to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, two controversial and beleaguered youth correctional facilities. The move
CONTACT: Gretchen Schuldt, WJI executive director 414-331-0724 gretchen@wjiinc.org Feb. 13, 2018 – Wisconsin Justice Initiative Executive Director Gretchen Schuldt released the following statement on the proposal to close Lincoln Hills and reform the state’s juvenile corrections system. The Wisconsin Justice Initiative supports the proposed reforms as a good first step to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 22: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senator Tammy Baldwin Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Feb. 22 with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, up for re-election this year. Check-in and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with the program
CONTACT: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement attacking Scott Walker for his poor record on high-speed broadband Internet access in Wisconsin. “As of 2016, Wisconsin’s Internet speeds rank 49th in the nation. There are several counties where high-speed Internet access does
CONTACT: info@bolenforsenate.com 715.798.1825 Cable businessman James Bolen has announced his intention to run for Wisconsin’s 25 th SenateDistrict. Bolen recently made his announcement to supporters in Rice Lake and Phillips. “I’ve proven my ability to build relationships and to get things done and as your next state senator, I’ll bring this
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
The donation amount won’t make much of a difference in the campaign, but what does it say when the candidate’s own parents want him to fail?
The Campaign Workers Guild has negotiated its first collectively bargained contract, with the Democratic candidate challenging Paul Ryan.