TPC approves removing three current highway project studies Wisconsin’s Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met today, for the first time in five years. The commission received updates on major transportation projects across the state. “The TPC meeting can play an important
Quotes of the Week “I still support them. I’m a realist also. I witnessed what happened last time around. But if the Legislature wants to take them up, I’ll be more than happy to help get them passed. But in
(Madison) –A report from the Environmental Integrity Project, as reported in the Wisconsin State Journal, shows that from 2008-2018 Wisconsin cut funding for environmental protections more than any other state in the nation- with almost all of the cuts occurring from 2011-2018.
Madison, WI — In the midst of Governor Evers’ attempts to stifle work requirements in the state of Wisconsin, Senator Chris Kapenga praised President Trump’s administration today for announcing the closing of a loophole in the current food stamp program. This rule,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Sec.-designee Preston Cole, welcomed students and members of the public to the Capitol today for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. They were joined by 5th grade students from
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the open enrollment deadline for health insurance quickly approaches on December 15, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) delivers this week’s Weekly Democratic Address. In the address, Senator Baldwin outlines how Congressional Democrats are fighting to provide quality,
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(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement regarding the Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: “I was happy to attend the ceremonial lighting of the State Capital Holiday Tree by Governor Tony Evers on St. Nicholas Day today, December 6th.
WASHINGTON – Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are seeking records from and transcribed staff interviews with two individuals reportedly involved in an
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is expanding opportunities for adult learners. At today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-Whitewater, the regents heard about the education options that are available, or will soon be available, to nontraditional adult
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Evers will release report detailing WI National Guards’ handling of sexual assault allegations. WI Manufacturing sector has gained thousands of jobs this year. Transportation Projects Commission meets today for
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss elected officials’ reactions to recent school violence incidents, the 7th CD special election, former Gov. Scott Walker’s WisPolitics.com/Milwaukee Press Club luncheon appearance, and the Elections Commission’s request for legislative guidance on handling voters who may have moved.
(Hudson, WI) – Jason Church received several important national and local endorsements in his run to be the next representative of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Church for Wisconsin announced its campaign leadership with Kevin Hermening and Charlotte Rasmussen serving as
State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa briefly served on the board of directors for the host committee overseeing the 2020 Democratic National Convention before deciding it was too much of a time commitment while she was running for the Common Council and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 7, 2019, in honor of the more than 2,400 Americans, including 54 servicemembers from Wisconsin, who
Minocqua, Wis. — On Thursday, the Daily Reporter wrote that Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, a well-known free-market association for the construction industry, endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for U.S. Congress. ABC of Wisconsin President John Mielke cited Tiffany’s record of achievement and ability
TPC approves removing three current highway project studies Wisconsin’s Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met today, for the first time in five years. The commission received updates on major transportation projects across the state. “The TPC meeting can play an important role in fostering stronger communication between the Legislature, transportation stakeholders,
Quotes of the Week “I still support them. I’m a realist also. I witnessed what happened last time around. But if the Legislature wants to take them up, I’ll be more than happy to help get them passed. But in the meantime, we’re focusing on issues that we can find
(Madison) –A report from the Environmental Integrity Project, as reported in the Wisconsin State Journal, shows that from 2008-2018 Wisconsin cut funding for environmental protections more than any other state in the nation- with almost all of the cuts occurring from 2011-2018. Today, Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie), the ranking Democrat on
Madison, WI — In the midst of Governor Evers’ attempts to stifle work requirements in the state of Wisconsin, Senator Chris Kapenga praised President Trump’s administration today for announcing the closing of a loophole in the current food stamp program. This rule, which will take effect April of 2020, ensures that those
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Sec.-designee Preston Cole, welcomed students and members of the public to the Capitol today for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. They were joined by 5th grade students from Elvehjem Elementary, La Follette High School STEM students Taylor Fibikar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the open enrollment deadline for health insurance quickly approaches on December 15, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) delivers this week’s Weekly Democratic Address. In the address, Senator Baldwin outlines how Congressional Democrats are fighting to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans while Congressional Republicans and
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(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement regarding the Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: “I was happy to attend the ceremonial lighting of the State Capital Holiday Tree by Governor Tony Evers on St. Nicholas Day today, December 6th. Which for me marks the beginning of the Holiday Season.
WASHINGTON – Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are seeking records from and transcribed staff interviews with two individuals reportedly involved in an effort by Ukrainian embassy officials to undermine the Trump campaign
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is expanding opportunities for adult learners. At today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-Whitewater, the regents heard about the education options that are available, or will soon be available, to nontraditional adult learners across the UW System. “Throughout Wisconsin and the nation,
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Evers will release report detailing WI National Guards’ handling of sexual assault allegations. WI Manufacturing sector has gained thousands of jobs this year. Transportation Projects Commission meets today for the first time in five years.
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss elected officials’ reactions to recent school violence incidents, the 7th CD special election, former Gov. Scott Walker’s WisPolitics.com/Milwaukee Press Club luncheon appearance, and the Elections Commission’s request for legislative guidance on handling voters who may have moved.
(Hudson, WI) – Jason Church received several important national and local endorsements in his run to be the next representative of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Church for Wisconsin announced its campaign leadership with Kevin Hermening and Charlotte Rasmussen serving as chairs. Hermening is the immediate past chair of the Marathon
State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa briefly served on the board of directors for the host committee overseeing the 2020 Democratic National Convention before deciding it was too much of a time commitment while she was running for the Common Council and serving as a state lawmaker. Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee, was replaced by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 7, 2019, in honor of the more than 2,400 Americans, including 54 servicemembers from Wisconsin, who lost their lives in the attack on the United States
Minocqua, Wis. — On Thursday, the Daily Reporter wrote that Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, a well-known free-market association for the construction industry, endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for U.S. Congress. ABC of Wisconsin President John Mielke cited Tiffany’s record of achievement and ability to get to work on Day One as reasons for