Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today signed an executive order creating a “lead czar” to coordinate efforts by state agencies to address the risks of lead contamination in drinking water. Along with creating the
Contact: Rep. McGuire, 608-266-5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from State Representative Tip McGuire on the signing of Executive Order 36 by Gov. Tony Evers at Every Child’s Place in Kenosha: “I want to thank Gov. Evers for
CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org KENOSHA – Today Gov. Tony Evers took a step toward protecting children from the devastating effects of lead exposure by signing an executive order that creates
Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Assembly Speaker Refuses Workplace Accommodation for Paralyzed State Legislator MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos is refusing to make a simple workplace accommodation for a fellow state legislator who was paralyzed
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order 36 to address the issue of lead exposure in drinking water. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Jeanne Ayers from Department of Health Services,
Contact: Sarah Mattes (608) 243-0482 smattes@publichealthmdc.com Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites Mosquitoes found in Dane County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) monitors mosquito traps across the county during summer months. This
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Kimberly-Clark hires three new lobbyists. Dane Co. Dem Chair will not seek reelection.
Contact: Carly Michiels, Government Relations Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 30 or cmichiels@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org New lead appointee tasked with tackling lead poisoning KENOSHA — Clean Wisconsin praises Gov. Tony Evers for signing
MADISON, Wis. — On July 29, 2016 a decision from federal Judge James Peterson delivered a big win for Wisconsin voters, undoing a series of Republican-adopted laws making casting a ballot more complicated and less convenient. Testimony in the case
The MKE Plays initiative has received a generous gift of $500,000, the largest single contribution MKE Plays has ever been presented, from The Burke Foundation to support neighborhood playground reconstruction projects throughout Milwaukee, Alderman Michael J. Murphy said today. This is the second large donation
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to a press conference in Kenosha by Governor Evers and his Administration related to actions on lead abatement: “2017 Wisconsin Act 137, better known as the Leading
Madison, Wis.- Batman, Spiderman and Captain America will be washing windows tomorrow, July 30, at American Family Children’s Hospital starting at 11 a.m. Al’s Window Cleaning company will be cleaning the windows and to boost the spirits of the kids, the workers
DOT Secretary Craig Thompson recently announced the administration will create a committee that includes agency staff and representatives of local government to evaluate applications for the use of $75 million in GPR for transportation projects. Thompson said possible uses of
Wisconsin congressional Democrats have a different approach than Trump and Republicans: pass bread-and-butter legislation, while standing up for farmers and middle and working-class folks.
Trump’s approval rating in Wisconsin is already a couple points higher than it is nationally, and there’s reason to suspect that some of his voters just sat out the 2018 midterms as opposed to being won over by the Democrats.
As many state pension plans struggle with severe underfunding, the Wisconsin Retirement System stands out with a funded ratio above 100 percent.
While there surely are examples of government bungling — our immigration crisis is one of them — the truth is government programs typically work for all Americans.
Wisconsin is a state with a growing tech-based economy, something people outside its borders enthusiastically grasp once they see and touch it.
Contact: Donna Gilson, Communication Specialist, (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov MADISON – Six public hearings are scheduled around the state Aug. 15-Sept. 5 to explain proposed changes to Wisconsin’s livestock facility siting rule and gather public comment on the proposal. Written comments will also be
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today signed an executive order creating a “lead czar” to coordinate efforts by state agencies to address the risks of lead contamination in drinking water. Along with creating the position at the Department of Health Services, the order charges
Contact: Rep. McGuire, 608-266-5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from State Representative Tip McGuire on the signing of Executive Order 36 by Gov. Tony Evers at Every Child’s Place in Kenosha: “I want to thank Gov. Evers for his leadership in tackling the problem of lead contamination in
CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org KENOSHA – Today Gov. Tony Evers took a step toward protecting children from the devastating effects of lead exposure by signing an executive order that creates a new interagency coordinator. The coordinator will direct resources aimed
Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Assembly Speaker Refuses Workplace Accommodation for Paralyzed State Legislator MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos is refusing to make a simple workplace accommodation for a fellow state legislator who was paralyzed as a result of being struck by a drunk driver.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order 36 to address the issue of lead exposure in drinking water. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Jeanne Ayers from Department of Health Services, Mark Melotik from Kenosha County Public Health Department, and Department
Contact: Sarah Mattes (608) 243-0482 smattes@publichealthmdc.com Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites Mosquitoes found in Dane County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) monitors mosquito traps across the county during summer months. This is the first positive test for West Nile virus in
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Kimberly-Clark hires three new lobbyists. Dane Co. Dem Chair will not seek reelection.
Contact: Carly Michiels, Government Relations Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 30 or cmichiels@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org New lead appointee tasked with tackling lead poisoning KENOSHA — Clean Wisconsin praises Gov. Tony Evers for signing an executive order that creates a new interagency coordinator to
MADISON, Wis. — On July 29, 2016 a decision from federal Judge James Peterson delivered a big win for Wisconsin voters, undoing a series of Republican-adopted laws making casting a ballot more complicated and less convenient. Testimony in the case revealed Republican lawmakers’ intent in passing restrictions on voting was
The MKE Plays initiative has received a generous gift of $500,000, the largest single contribution MKE Plays has ever been presented, from The Burke Foundation to support neighborhood playground reconstruction projects throughout Milwaukee, Alderman Michael J. Murphy said today. This is the second large donation to MKE Plays by The Burke Foundation, as it donated
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to a press conference in Kenosha by Governor Evers and his Administration related to actions on lead abatement: “2017 Wisconsin Act 137, better known as the Leading on Lead Act, is an important achievement that I authored
Madison, Wis.- Batman, Spiderman and Captain America will be washing windows tomorrow, July 30, at American Family Children’s Hospital starting at 11 a.m. Al’s Window Cleaning company will be cleaning the windows and to boost the spirits of the kids, the workers will dress up as classic superheroes and rappel outside down
DOT Secretary Craig Thompson recently announced the administration will create a committee that includes agency staff and representatives of local government to evaluate applications for the use of $75 million in GPR for transportation projects. Thompson said possible uses of the money could include transit and indicated the city of
Wisconsin congressional Democrats have a different approach than Trump and Republicans: pass bread-and-butter legislation, while standing up for farmers and middle and working-class folks.
Trump’s approval rating in Wisconsin is already a couple points higher than it is nationally, and there’s reason to suspect that some of his voters just sat out the 2018 midterms as opposed to being won over by the Democrats.
As many state pension plans struggle with severe underfunding, the Wisconsin Retirement System stands out with a funded ratio above 100 percent.
While there surely are examples of government bungling — our immigration crisis is one of them — the truth is government programs typically work for all Americans.
Wisconsin is a state with a growing tech-based economy, something people outside its borders enthusiastically grasp once they see and touch it.
Contact: Donna Gilson, Communication Specialist, (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov MADISON – Six public hearings are scheduled around the state Aug. 15-Sept. 5 to explain proposed changes to Wisconsin’s livestock facility siting rule and gather public comment on the proposal. Written comments will also be accepted through Sept. 13. The administrative rule, formally referred to