MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bill 424 was passed by the State Senate on a voice vote. This legislation, which is one of two bills in the Supporting Children’s Health by Ousting
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bills 296 and 297 were signed into law. These two bills are part of the ‘Bite Back’ package to combat Lyme disease in Wisconsin which Senator Cowles
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced that the state agencies will be working with the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) to increase
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a petition today asking the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to review the stay issued by the Court of Appeals in a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). Known as a
Madison, WI — Senator Chris Kapenga (R – Delafield) announced today that Emma Kuehn has successfully completed the 2020 Senate Scholar Program. High school juniors and seniors from around the State of Wisconsin participated in a week-long, intensive program at the
MADISON, WI – Senate Republicans once again blocked action to close the “Dark Store” loophole that allows large corporate retailers to shift their property tax liability onto homeowners and small businesses. All across Wisconsin, large corporate retailers have challenged their
MADISON– Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement commending Senator Mark Miller (D-Madison) on his retirement: “Senator Mark Miller is the epitome of compassionate, fierce, and dedicated leadership. Today, with his announcement of retirement from the State Senate, the
The state Senate voted to place new limits on the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAs over the objections of Dems who said the bill didn’t go far enough. SB 310 cleared on a voice vote. But Sen. Dave
(Hudson, WI) – Wisconsin Right to Life PAC today endorsed Jason Church to represent Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District. Wisconsin Right to Life PAC supports candidates who will defend the right to life and promote a culture that values the sanctity
The state Senate today unanimously confirmed Gov. Tony Evers’ picks to lead the Department of Workforce Development and to head the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Caleb Frostman at DWD and Joaquin Altoro at WHEDA cleared the chamber unanimously.
Madison – Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington), Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls), and Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) along with other local elected officials, were pleased that the governor signed Senate Bill 233 into law today. SB 233 was in
State Sen. Mark Miller, a Monona Dem who served as minority leader during the protests over Act 10, announced today on the Senate floor he will not seek reelection this fall. Miller, who was elected to the Assembly in 1998
Madison – Sen. Mark Miller today announced that he will not run for re-election in November. Sen. Miller served in the state legislature 22 years, beginning in 1999 in the Wisconsin Assembly and in the Wisconsin State Senate since 2005.
MADISON, WI – In an effort to address the vaping epidemic among Wisconsin middle and high school students, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) are introducing LRB-5169 that would require a license to sell e-cigarette and
(MADISON) –Today, Senator Patty Schachtner (D- Somerset) introduced legislation aimed at reducing youth vaping. Governor Tony Evers and his administration have also taken executive action to address consumer protection, healthcare, and law enforcement concerns around e-cigarette use. In Wisconsin, one
Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11am – 3pm in the Broadway District, Green Bay, WI The Winterfest on Broadway Activity Map can be found here: https://downtowngreenbay.com/_files/docs/activity-map.pdf For more information about Winterfest on Broadway, visit https://downtowngreenbay.com/explore/broadway-events/winterfestonbroadway For more information about On Broadway, Inc, visit https://downtowngreenbay.com/
The Wisconsin Right to Life PAC is proud to endorse both Tom Tiffany and Jason Church as they contend to represent the 7th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Both candidates will staunchly defend the right to life and work to build
The campaign of Dem presidential hopeful Elizabeth opened its first Wisconsin office Tuesday in Madison. Dem state Rep. Greta Neubauer, who has endorsed Warren, was a special guest at the opening. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
Madison–Today State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) announced a partnership with insurers, members of the recovery community, healthcare providers and other members of the legislature to expand access to medication-assisted treatment: “Today, we are proud to announce that medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with AG Josh Kaul Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Jan. 23 with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul to discuss his work fighting
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bill 424 was passed by the State Senate on a voice vote. This legislation, which is one of two bills in the Supporting Children’s Health by Ousting Outdated Lead (SCHOOL) Acts which Senator Cowles authored with Representatives
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bills 296 and 297 were signed into law. These two bills are part of the ‘Bite Back’ package to combat Lyme disease in Wisconsin which Senator Cowles authored with Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Nick Milroy (D-South
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced that the state agencies will be working with the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) to increase understanding within the convenience store industry about human trafficking. January
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a petition today asking the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to review the stay issued by the Court of Appeals in a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). Known as a petition for supervisory writ, WILL is asking the Supreme Court
Madison, WI — Senator Chris Kapenga (R – Delafield) announced today that Emma Kuehn has successfully completed the 2020 Senate Scholar Program. High school juniors and seniors from around the State of Wisconsin participated in a week-long, intensive program at the State Capitol. While in the program, Emma was introduced to
MADISON, WI – Senate Republicans once again blocked action to close the “Dark Store” loophole that allows large corporate retailers to shift their property tax liability onto homeowners and small businesses. All across Wisconsin, large corporate retailers have challenged their property taxes by arguing that the value of their new
MADISON– Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement commending Senator Mark Miller (D-Madison) on his retirement: “Senator Mark Miller is the epitome of compassionate, fierce, and dedicated leadership. Today, with his announcement of retirement from the State Senate, the Wisconsin Legislature has truly lost a progressive champion and advocate.
The state Senate voted to place new limits on the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAs over the objections of Dems who said the bill didn’t go far enough. SB 310 cleared on a voice vote. But Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, said it doesn’t address clean-up costs for
(Hudson, WI) – Wisconsin Right to Life PAC today endorsed Jason Church to represent Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District. Wisconsin Right to Life PAC supports candidates who will defend the right to life and promote a culture that values the sanctity of life. “Protecting the unborn is one of the most
The state Senate today unanimously confirmed Gov. Tony Evers’ picks to lead the Department of Workforce Development and to head the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Caleb Frostman at DWD and Joaquin Altoro at WHEDA cleared the chamber unanimously. There was no debate on Frostman, a former Dem senator
Madison – Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington), Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls), and Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) along with other local elected officials, were pleased that the governor signed Senate Bill 233 into law today. SB 233 was in response to the former Eau Claire County Treasurer and Deputy
State Sen. Mark Miller, a Monona Dem who served as minority leader during the protests over Act 10, announced today on the Senate floor he will not seek reelection this fall. Miller, who was elected to the Assembly in 1998 and the state Senate in 2004, bemoaned the partisanship that
Madison – Sen. Mark Miller today announced that he will not run for re-election in November. Sen. Miller served in the state legislature 22 years, beginning in 1999 in the Wisconsin Assembly and in the Wisconsin State Senate since 2005. “I will miss this place,” said Miller. “I will miss
MADISON, WI – In an effort to address the vaping epidemic among Wisconsin middle and high school students, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) are introducing LRB-5169 that would require a license to sell e-cigarette and vapor products. As part of the Vaping Awareness Prevention Enforcement
(MADISON) –Today, Senator Patty Schachtner (D- Somerset) introduced legislation aimed at reducing youth vaping. Governor Tony Evers and his administration have also taken executive action to address consumer protection, healthcare, and law enforcement concerns around e-cigarette use. In Wisconsin, one in three high school students have tried e-cigarettes and one
Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11am – 3pm in the Broadway District, Green Bay, WI The Winterfest on Broadway Activity Map can be found here: https://downtowngreenbay.com/_files/docs/activity-map.pdf For more information about Winterfest on Broadway, visit https://downtowngreenbay.com/explore/broadway-events/winterfestonbroadway For more information about On Broadway, Inc, visit https://downtowngreenbay.com/ Questions can be directed to Chelsea Kocken at 920-437-2531 or chelsea@onbroadway.org
The Wisconsin Right to Life PAC is proud to endorse both Tom Tiffany and Jason Church as they contend to represent the 7th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Both candidates will staunchly defend the right to life and work to build a culture that recognizes the value of all life. State
The campaign of Dem presidential hopeful Elizabeth opened its first Wisconsin office Tuesday in Madison. Dem state Rep. Greta Neubauer, who has endorsed Warren, was a special guest at the opening. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial
Madison–Today State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) announced a partnership with insurers, members of the recovery community, healthcare providers and other members of the legislature to expand access to medication-assisted treatment: “Today, we are proud to announce that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) will be expanded across Wisconsin through the elimination of prior
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with AG Josh Kaul Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Jan. 23 with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul to discuss his work fighting drug addiction, gun violence, water pollution and more. Kaul, a