WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced two major successes for Wisconsin farmers and agriculture workers in the government funding agreement for Fiscal Year 2020. Baldwin worked to secure $20 million for her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, as
MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its audit of School Safety Grants and Plans (report 19‑28). 2017 Wisconsin Act 143 appropriated $100 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in fiscal year 2018-19 for awarding school safety grants
2017 Wisconsin Act 143 appropriated $100.0 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in fiscal year 2018-19 for awarding school safety grants to school districts, private schools, independent charter schools, and tribal schools. In 2018, DOJ awarded $94.5 million in
EAU CLAIRE, WI — Yesterday, State Senator Jeff Smith joined Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Dr. Rita Simon—a retired family physician, and Protect Our Care to call for President Donald J. Trump and Senate Republicans to act on the Lower Drug
MADISON – WPT, Inc. announced today that Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) has been named a 2019 Property Taxpayer Champion. “Our members are proud to once again name Senator Stroebel a Property Taxpayer Champion,” John Jacobson, Government & Member Relations Director
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: DOJ asking District Court of Appeals to stay the ruling of an Ozaukee Co. judge that would deactivate over 200,000 voters.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of State notifying the federal government of Wisconsin’s intent to continue supporting refugee resettlement in the state. This announcement follows an executive order issued by President Trump
The Second Chance Initiative would provide certified job and entrepreneurial tools, and life-skills training to prisoners who have both the desire and the will to succeed. Along with life-skills training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, we have the opportunity to change the trajectory of many people’s lives.
Mine on Wisconsin border would use approach that has resulted in 46 catastrophic failures in last 20 years.
What good is it to have access to health care if you can’t afford it? This is why some doctors are beginning to offer direct primary care (DPC) services.
Report shows how Republicans in Wisconsin, four other states can kill bills most voters support.
Throughout his adult life, Skornicka was one of the UW’s biggest champions, if not its biggest. From his days as a student to when he became an assistant chancellor before stepping down to run for mayor, he saw the university as a Wisconsin gem — a job creator, an economic engine for the entire state and a molder of a solid citizenry.
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Nuclear weapons seem to get less attention than other critical issues like climate change and healthcare. But, given the President’s sole authority over nuclear weapons, we really should be hearing more from the candidates.
MADISON, WI — Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Trump administration and Republicans in Texas vs. United States, striking down as unconstitutional the ACA’s individual mandate and remanding to the lower court judge a final decision
Contact: Tim Hanna, 920-832-6400 Tim Hanna has been named the Executive Director of the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin (LGI). His focus will be on building trust to affect change. “The foundation of the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin is
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– A report that was recently released by the state Public Service Commission (PSC) titled Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Program Activities in Wisconsin, January-December 2018 highlighted the successes of the state’s Focus
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced two major successes for Wisconsin farmers and agriculture workers in the government funding agreement for Fiscal Year 2020. Baldwin worked to secure $20 million for her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, as well as $10 million to provide our nation’s farmers and
MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its audit of School Safety Grants and Plans (report 19‑28). 2017 Wisconsin Act 143 appropriated $100 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in fiscal year 2018-19 for awarding school safety grants to school districts, private schools, independent charter schools, and tribal
2017 Wisconsin Act 143 appropriated $100.0 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in fiscal year 2018-19 for awarding school safety grants to school districts, private schools, independent charter schools, and tribal schools. In 2018, DOJ awarded $94.5 million in 1,325 school safety grants. We reviewed all 779 school safety
EAU CLAIRE, WI — Yesterday, State Senator Jeff Smith joined Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Dr. Rita Simon—a retired family physician, and Protect Our Care to call for President Donald J. Trump and Senate Republicans to act on the Lower Drug Prices Now Act (H.R. 3), which passed the U.S. House
MADISON – WPT, Inc. announced today that Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) has been named a 2019 Property Taxpayer Champion. “Our members are proud to once again name Senator Stroebel a Property Taxpayer Champion,” John Jacobson, Government & Member Relations Director said. “Through his work on the Joint Finance Committee as
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: DOJ asking District Court of Appeals to stay the ruling of an Ozaukee Co. judge that would deactivate over 200,000 voters.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of State notifying the federal government of Wisconsin’s intent to continue supporting refugee resettlement in the state. This announcement follows an executive order issued by President Trump requiring states and localities provide written consent for refugee resettlement. “In Wisconsin,
The Second Chance Initiative would provide certified job and entrepreneurial tools, and life-skills training to prisoners who have both the desire and the will to succeed. Along with life-skills training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, we have the opportunity to change the trajectory of many people’s lives.
Mine on Wisconsin border would use approach that has resulted in 46 catastrophic failures in last 20 years.
What good is it to have access to health care if you can’t afford it? This is why some doctors are beginning to offer direct primary care (DPC) services.
Report shows how Republicans in Wisconsin, four other states can kill bills most voters support.
Throughout his adult life, Skornicka was one of the UW’s biggest champions, if not its biggest. From his days as a student to when he became an assistant chancellor before stepping down to run for mayor, he saw the university as a Wisconsin gem — a job creator, an economic engine for the entire state and a molder of a solid citizenry.
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Nuclear weapons seem to get less attention than other critical issues like climate change and healthcare. But, given the President’s sole authority over nuclear weapons, we really should be hearing more from the candidates.
MADISON, WI — Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Trump administration and Republicans in Texas vs. United States, striking down as unconstitutional the ACA’s individual mandate and remanding to the lower court judge a final decision on what parts of the ACA should be eliminated –
Contact: Tim Hanna, 920-832-6400 Tim Hanna has been named the Executive Director of the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin (LGI). His focus will be on building trust to affect change. “The foundation of the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin is collaboration and partnerships. We want to build on that foundation;
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– A report that was recently released by the state Public Service Commission (PSC) titled Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Program Activities in Wisconsin, January-December 2018 highlighted the successes of the state’s Focus on Energy program. The structure of this unique energy efficiency
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