Contact: Scott Fitzgerald (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement today, after Governor-elect Tony Evers’ announcement that he plans to raise taxes on Wisconsin small business owners and farmers: “While it’s encouraging that Governor-elect Evers has decided
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who said during the campaign he wanted to reduce the state’s prison population, will put “building blocks” in his budget to work toward that goal. But he told WisPolitics.com
Media Contact: Emily Feagles Director, Marketing & Communications (920) 734-7101 efeagles@foxcitieschamber.com Local survey participation open January 2 through January 11 APPLETON, Wis. (January 2, 2019) – The Fox Cities Regional Partnership, the economic development division of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, is
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MADISON, WISCONSIN – In an interview published on Wednesday, Wisconsin Governor-elect Tony Evers told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he planned to include provisions restoring access to driver licenses and in-state college tuition for Wisconsin immigrant families in
Contact: Donna Gilson, (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – A new version of Wisconsin’s Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast will debut Feb. 1, offering farmers a much more detailed and localized look at the threat of runoff before
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Scott J. Nordstrand to serve as a judge on the St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany to the position of Ashland County District
Contact: Ald. Cavalier Johnson (414) 286-3787 Alderman Cavalier Johnson invites qualified real estate developers to submit proposals for a mixed-use project to replace the Capitol Library at 3969 N. 74th St. The City of Milwaukee, acting through the Board of Trustees of the
Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist, richard.hummell@wi.gov, 608-224-5041 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, William2.Coch@wi.gov, 608-224-5020 MADISON – As one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland educates Wisconsin children and adults about the value, economic impact and
Contact: Stephanie Ohlfs Vice President – Marketing Manager (262) 549-8540 sohlfs@waukeshabank.com Prairie Financial Group Repositions Brands to Prairie Trust and Waukesha State Bank Wealth Management WAUKESHA, Wis. (January 2, 2019) – Waukesha State Bank, a full-service community bank with 13 locations in
Contact: Rick Reyer, Central Regional Manager rick.reyer@wpr.org 715.261.6391 About Wisconsin Public Radio For over 100 years, Wisconsin Public Radio has served the people of Wisconsin with quality news, music, talk and entertainment. On air, online and in the community –
Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) has received his Assembly committee appointments for the 2019-2020 legislative session. In addition to his role as chairman of the Committee on the Environment, Kitchens
Click here to view this release MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council was honored with two national awards for its work in 2018. The organization was presented with the awards at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress Chapter Meeting Awards Luncheon in
At a time when more veterans are expressing interest in becoming entrepreneurs, the 16th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2019 competition through 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Six veterans made it to the
MILWAUKEE – Jeanette Kowalik, Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner, will be the featured speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, January 16. Kowalik, who was confirmed to her position in September, returned to Milwaukee after working as associate director of the Association of
Contact: Scott Laeser, Water Program Director, (608) 251-7020 x13 or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Manager, (608) 251-7020 x28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Results yet another cause for concern about state’s well water quality MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin released the following statement on the first round of
Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who during the campaign said he wanted to scrap the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., says in a new interview he won’t propose doing away with the agency in his first budget. He also hopes to propose changes
For Further Information Contact: State Senator Dan Feyen (608) 266-5300 Madison — State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) will be hosting a Town Hall meeting in the Town of Empire on Wednesday, January 9th. The Senator will be available
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison- Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) is pleased to announce that Beloit resident Pastor Dannie Evans from The House of God Church in Janesville will be offering the invocation at the 2019 Inauguration Ceremony for
(262) 372-6866 info@judgehagedorn.com Court of Appeals Judge Brian Hagedorn turned in nomination signatures from over 5,000 Wisconsinites on Wednesday to secure his place on the ballot for Supreme Court. Judge Hagedorn issued the following statement: “I am overwhelmed by the
Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Statewide radio and digital ad campaign to support push for second consideration of crime victims constitutional amendment in upcoming legislative session MADISON – The grassroots organization pushing to strengthen the constitutional rights of crime victims has launched a
Contact: Scott Fitzgerald (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement today, after Governor-elect Tony Evers’ announcement that he plans to raise taxes on Wisconsin small business owners and farmers: “While it’s encouraging that Governor-elect Evers has decided not to do away with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who said during the campaign he wanted to reduce the state’s prison population, will put “building blocks” in his budget to work toward that goal. But he told WisPolitics.com it’s unlikely his budget will include a target for reducing
Media Contact: Emily Feagles Director, Marketing & Communications (920) 734-7101 efeagles@foxcitieschamber.com Local survey participation open January 2 through January 11 APPLETON, Wis. (January 2, 2019) – The Fox Cities Regional Partnership, the economic development division of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, is preparing its annual Economic Outlook Report which will be unveiled
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MADISON, WISCONSIN – In an interview published on Wednesday, Wisconsin Governor-elect Tony Evers told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he planned to include provisions restoring access to driver licenses and in-state college tuition for Wisconsin immigrant families in his proposed 2019-2021 state budget. Voces de la Frontera issued
Contact: Donna Gilson, (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – A new version of Wisconsin’s Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast will debut Feb. 1, offering farmers a much more detailed and localized look at the threat of runoff before they plan to spread manure. The runoff forecast, available at manureadvisorysystem.wi.gov, provides
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Scott J. Nordstrand to serve as a judge on the St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany to the position of Ashland County District Attorney. Nordstrand will fill the vacancy created by the retirement
Contact: Ald. Cavalier Johnson (414) 286-3787 Alderman Cavalier Johnson invites qualified real estate developers to submit proposals for a mixed-use project to replace the Capitol Library at 3969 N. 74th St. The City of Milwaukee, acting through the Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL), is accepting the submittals until 4
Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist, richard.hummell@wi.gov, 608-224-5041 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, William2.Coch@wi.gov, 608-224-5020 MADISON – As one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland educates Wisconsin children and adults about the value, economic impact and future of the state’s $88 billion agricultural industry. Individuals interested
Contact: Stephanie Ohlfs Vice President – Marketing Manager (262) 549-8540 sohlfs@waukeshabank.com Prairie Financial Group Repositions Brands to Prairie Trust and Waukesha State Bank Wealth Management WAUKESHA, Wis. (January 2, 2019) – Waukesha State Bank, a full-service community bank with 13 locations in Waukesha County, is dividing theirPrairie Financial Group division into two separate
Contact: Rick Reyer, Central Regional Manager rick.reyer@wpr.org 715.261.6391 About Wisconsin Public Radio For over 100 years, Wisconsin Public Radio has served the people of Wisconsin with quality news, music, talk and entertainment. On air, online and in the community – we work for Wisconsin. WPR is a service of the
Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) has received his Assembly committee appointments for the 2019-2020 legislative session. In addition to his role as chairman of the Committee on the Environment, Kitchens will continue to serve as vice chairman of the Committee
Click here to view this release MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council was honored with two national awards for its work in 2018. The organization was presented with the awards at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress Chapter Meeting Awards Luncheon in Houston, Texas. Chapters were recognized for making significant contributions to
At a time when more veterans are expressing interest in becoming entrepreneurs, the 16th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2019 competition through 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Six veterans made it to the finalist rounds of the Governor’s Business Plan Contest in 2017
MILWAUKEE – Jeanette Kowalik, Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner, will be the featured speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, January 16. Kowalik, who was confirmed to her position in September, returned to Milwaukee after working as associate director of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs in Washington, D.C. She had
Contact: Scott Laeser, Water Program Director, (608) 251-7020 x13 or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Manager, (608) 251-7020 x28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Results yet another cause for concern about state’s well water quality MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin released the following statement on the first round of private well water data collected through the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater
Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who during the campaign said he wanted to scrap the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., says in a new interview he won’t propose doing away with the agency in his first budget. He also hopes to propose changes to WEDC that he said would bring more transparency to
For Further Information Contact: State Senator Dan Feyen (608) 266-5300 Madison — State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) will be hosting a Town Hall meeting in the Town of Empire on Wednesday, January 9th. The Senator will be available to talk with constituents from the 18th Senate District about
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison- Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) is pleased to announce that Beloit resident Pastor Dannie Evans from The House of God Church in Janesville will be offering the invocation at the 2019 Inauguration Ceremony for the Wisconsin State Assembly. Date: Monday, January 7, 2019 Time:
(262) 372-6866 info@judgehagedorn.com Court of Appeals Judge Brian Hagedorn turned in nomination signatures from over 5,000 Wisconsinites on Wednesday to secure his place on the ballot for Supreme Court. Judge Hagedorn issued the following statement: “I am overwhelmed by the support we’ve received since announcing our campaign, and I want
Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Statewide radio and digital ad campaign to support push for second consideration of crime victims constitutional amendment in upcoming legislative session MADISON – The grassroots organization pushing to strengthen the constitutional rights of crime victims has launched a full court press in the hopes that the new rights