Contact: Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) 608-266-8546 MADISON, WI – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) offered the Democratic weekly radio address on Governor Evers’ pro-worker budget proposal. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: A written
Alderman Donovan asks one simple question: ‘Where’s the money?’ Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan For many, this is a really good time to live in Milwaukee. There are billions of dollars in new construction going on throughout the downtown, we
MADISON – The Dane County Cities and Villages Association (DCCVA) announces its 2019-20 Executive Committee, which was elected during the membership annual meeting held on Wednesday evening, May 1, in the City of Sun Prairie. They are: • President: Robert
Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON – Imagine: Mother’s Day is nearly here, and you still need to buy a gift. A quick online search lands you a handful of flower shops in your mother’s hometown. You
Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 MADISON – This week, the Department of Health Services (DHS) released county-by-county data on the impacts of Medicaid expansion. Statewide, expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would cover an additional 82,000 individuals, save state taxpayers $324
CONTACT: Shannon Powell 262-636-9266 City and RUSD partner on location to promote wrap around services for Community School Model Racine – Today, City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason was joined by Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Racine Unified School District (RUSD)
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on the shooting that took place at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue in California: “It goes without saying that the shooting in the Chabad
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 Photos here and here. Video here and here. The Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda during the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants. Photo: Voces de la Frontera, 5/1/2019. MADISON, WISCONSIN – On Wednesday, May 1st, thousands of people marched on
Budget decisions made by lawmakers have an enormous potential to help or harm the well-being of Wisconsin families and communities. But we know that following the budget process can be time-consuming and a lot to take in. That’s why we’ve prepared
CONTACT: Craig Czarnecki, 608-267-3137. MADISON – Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in celebrating Clean Air Month. Throughout the month of May, the department’s Air Program is highlighting ongoing air quality improvements across the state. Clean Air Month is held
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics –
CONTACT: Rachel Mann, (202) 740-4020, Rachel.Mann@SEIU.org MILWAUKEE- Today Marquette University non-tenure track (NTT) faculty and graduate workers rallied to demand that the administration issue a written commitment to a fair process to form their union and avoid procedural challenges, delays,
Legislation would add e-cigarettes and marijuana to existing indoor smoking prohibition Madison, WI – Today, Representatives Debra Kolste (Janesville) and Jeffrey Mursau (Crivitz) joined Senators Fred Risser (Madison) and André Jacque (De Pere), to introduce a bill that would add vapor products,
Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, co-chairs of the Middle Class Jobs Caucus, Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), held their first roundtable discussion titled Investing in America’s Workforce. “I’ve heard from job creators in Southeast Wisconsin about the need
Bill to Create Grant Program for ROPS Ready to Advance to a Vote of the Full Senate Madison, WI – Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of death on farms, but that could change in the near future if Senate Bill
Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Dane Arts Awards 69 Grants Supporting Arts and Cultural Activities Countywide with Public-Private Funds Dozens of local organizations that promote community arts, history, and culture are receiving “Dane Arts” grants, County Executive Joe Parisi and the Dane
Contact: Jamie Mara, director of public relations Dairy Business Association (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com State bill would boost investment in world-class research MADISON, Wis. — Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state
CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) pledged support for Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz’s (D-Oshkosh) proposal to eliminate the personal conviction exemption for immunizations. The proposal was unveiled during World Immunization Week (April 24-30), a
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Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in Districts 3, 4
Contact: Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) 608-266-8546 MADISON, WI – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) offered the Democratic weekly radio address on Governor Evers’ pro-worker budget proposal. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: A written transcript of the address is below: https://sen32-shilling.cms.legis.wisconsin.gov/media/1260/smith-radio-address.mp3 “Hello, I’m State
Alderman Donovan asks one simple question: ‘Where’s the money?’ Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan For many, this is a really good time to live in Milwaukee. There are billions of dollars in new construction going on throughout the downtown, we are scheduled to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention, and
MADISON – The Dane County Cities and Villages Association (DCCVA) announces its 2019-20 Executive Committee, which was elected during the membership annual meeting held on Wednesday evening, May 1, in the City of Sun Prairie. They are: • President: Robert Wipperfurth, Village of Windsor president • Vice President: Judd Blau,
Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON – Imagine: Mother’s Day is nearly here, and you still need to buy a gift. A quick online search lands you a handful of flower shops in your mother’s hometown. You pick one, fire off an order and payment, and bask
Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 MADISON – This week, the Department of Health Services (DHS) released county-by-county data on the impacts of Medicaid expansion. Statewide, expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would cover an additional 82,000 individuals, save state taxpayers $324 million over the biennium, and draw down an additional $1.6
CONTACT: Shannon Powell 262-636-9266 City and RUSD partner on location to promote wrap around services for Community School Model Racine – Today, City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason was joined by Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Superintendent Dr. Eric Gallien, Gateway Technical College President Dr. Bryan
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on the shooting that took place at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue in California: “It goes without saying that the shooting in the Chabad of Poway Synagogue should be condemned in the strongest possible
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 Photos here and here. Video here and here. The Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda during the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants. Photo: Voces de la Frontera, 5/1/2019. MADISON, WISCONSIN – On Wednesday, May 1st, thousands of people marched on the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison as part of the
Budget decisions made by lawmakers have an enormous potential to help or harm the well-being of Wisconsin families and communities. But we know that following the budget process can be time-consuming and a lot to take in. That’s why we’ve prepared summaries that explain in plain language what the governor’s proposed budget
CONTACT: Craig Czarnecki, 608-267-3137. MADISON – Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in celebrating Clean Air Month. Throughout the month of May, the department’s Air Program is highlighting ongoing air quality improvements across the state. Clean Air Month is held annually each May. This year the Air Program offers a
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Foxconn – Health care – Iowa
CONTACT: Rachel Mann, (202) 740-4020, Rachel.Mann@SEIU.org MILWAUKEE- Today Marquette University non-tenure track (NTT) faculty and graduate workers rallied to demand that the administration issue a written commitment to a fair process to form their union and avoid procedural challenges, delays, or union-busting tactics. In a display of overwhelming support, the
Legislation would add e-cigarettes and marijuana to existing indoor smoking prohibition Madison, WI – Today, Representatives Debra Kolste (Janesville) and Jeffrey Mursau (Crivitz) joined Senators Fred Risser (Madison) and André Jacque (De Pere), to introduce a bill that would add vapor products, such as e-cigarettes, and marijuana to the state’s indoor smoking
Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, co-chairs of the Middle Class Jobs Caucus, Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), held their first roundtable discussion titled Investing in America’s Workforce. “I’ve heard from job creators in Southeast Wisconsin about the need to give our workers the resources and skills to fill
Bill to Create Grant Program for ROPS Ready to Advance to a Vote of the Full Senate Madison, WI – Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of death on farms, but that could change in the near future if Senate Bill 35 (SB 35) continues to gain traction. The bill, which
Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Dane Arts Awards 69 Grants Supporting Arts and Cultural Activities Countywide with Public-Private Funds Dozens of local organizations that promote community arts, history, and culture are receiving “Dane Arts” grants, County Executive Joe Parisi and the Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission announced today. Sixty-five project
Contact: Jamie Mara, director of public relations Dairy Business Association (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com State bill would boost investment in world-class research MADISON, Wis. — Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at
CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) pledged support for Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz’s (D-Oshkosh) proposal to eliminate the personal conviction exemption for immunizations. The proposal was unveiled during World Immunization Week (April 24-30), a week to promote the use of vaccines to protect people
Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.
Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Communications Specialist 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in Districts 3, 4 and 5 are eligible to nominate producers or to be