Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — An Assembly panel today threw bipartisan support behind two tax cuts targeted largely to farmers while pumping more money into one of the Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals to help the struggling ag
CONTACT: Matt Sande, Legislative Director P: 262.352.0890 E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – The Assembly Committee on Health will hold a public hearing on Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 130, known as the Wisconsin Personhood Amendment, this Thursday at the State Capitol. The legislation would amend
The Assembly today passed a bill that would establish mandatory punishments for UW System students who “materially or substantially disrupt the free expression of others.” But Dems quickly decried the bill as unnecessary, saying it would have a chilling effect
The Trump Administration unveiled a budget for the 2021 fiscal year that includes severe cuts to critical programs and initiatives that Americans rely on. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Trump’s budget exposes his lies to the American
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Assembly Republicans roll out bills designed to boost WI’s Ag Industry.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has submitted a request for a federal disaster declaration for three southeastern Wisconsin counties damaged by severe winter storms that occurred Jan. 10-12. The request, made in a letter Monday to President Donald Trump, could make Milwaukee,
MADISON, Wis. – A new episode of Protect Kids Online, a podcast by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, featuring Attorney General Josh Kaul was released today. February 11, 2020 is Safer Internet Day and
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO released the following statement, thanking Senator Mark Miller for fighting for union families while in office. “Senator Mark Miller has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of working people in Wisconsin. Workers will
MADISON – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage of two key dairy industry bills through the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. Special Session Assembly Bill 6, as proposed by Governor Tony Evers, boosts state dairy export endeavors
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) called on Republican leadership in the State Assembly to immediately schedule a vote on Assembly Bill 214/Senate Bill 200 (AB 214/SB 200) to prevent future backlogs of testing of sexual assault kits. Wisconsin
Contact: Erik Hoyer (920) 366-1396 ewhoyer@hotmail.com Allouez, WI — Today four-term Brown County Supervisor Dr. Erik Hoyer announced his candidacy as a Democrat for the 4th Wisconsin Assembly District. “I am running because I have the combination of collaborative leadership skills
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has officially opened the new admissions unit at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh. The new unit is part of a series of investments being implemented this year across the state’s mental
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 20: WisPolitics Luncheon on the April Presidential Primary Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Feb. 20 with top pundits talking about the results of the
Union members speak out in favor the 2020 “Buy American” Legislative Package, two bills that seek to reform Wisconsin’s state procurement laws to be better able to use our taxpayer dollars to buy local, made-in-the USA products. LRB-3753 and LRB-3779
Statement by Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale announcing the endorsement of Tricia Zunker for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the May 12, 2020 general special election. Zunker is running to fill an open seat left vacant with the resignation of former Congressman Sean
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) today announced a $150,000 statewide grant program to encourage Wisconsin’s K-12 school districts to incorporate personal finance education into their curricula. “The
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — An Assembly panel today threw bipartisan support behind two tax cuts targeted largely to farmers while pumping more money into one of the Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals to help the struggling ag industry. The most expensive piece of the Assembly GOP package
CONTACT: Matt Sande, Legislative Director P: 262.352.0890 E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – The Assembly Committee on Health will hold a public hearing on Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 130, known as the Wisconsin Personhood Amendment, this Thursday at the State Capitol. The legislation would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to apply personhood rights to preborn children
The Assembly today passed a bill that would establish mandatory punishments for UW System students who “materially or substantially disrupt the free expression of others.” But Dems quickly decried the bill as unnecessary, saying it would have a chilling effect on free speech guaranteed under the First Amendment. Rep. Jimmy
The Trump Administration unveiled a budget for the 2021 fiscal year that includes severe cuts to critical programs and initiatives that Americans rely on. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Trump’s budget exposes his lies to the American people, his cruelty towards our most vulnerable, and his stunning
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Assembly Republicans roll out bills designed to boost WI’s Ag Industry.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has submitted a request for a federal disaster declaration for three southeastern Wisconsin counties damaged by severe winter storms that occurred Jan. 10-12. The request, made in a letter Monday to President Donald Trump, could make Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties eligible for federal disaster assistance to
MADISON, Wis. – A new episode of Protect Kids Online, a podcast by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, featuring Attorney General Josh Kaul was released today. February 11, 2020 is Safer Internet Day and aims to increase awareness of emerging online issues and advocate
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO released the following statement, thanking Senator Mark Miller for fighting for union families while in office. “Senator Mark Miller has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of working people in Wisconsin. Workers will never forget that as Minority Leader during the Act 10
MADISON – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage of two key dairy industry bills through the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. Special Session Assembly Bill 6, as proposed by Governor Tony Evers, boosts state dairy export endeavors with an investment of $1 million, with an amendment from
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) called on Republican leadership in the State Assembly to immediately schedule a vote on Assembly Bill 214/Senate Bill 200 (AB 214/SB 200) to prevent future backlogs of testing of sexual assault kits. Wisconsin recently eliminated a longstanding backlog with the help of a
Contact: Erik Hoyer (920) 366-1396 ewhoyer@hotmail.com Allouez, WI — Today four-term Brown County Supervisor Dr. Erik Hoyer announced his candidacy as a Democrat for the 4th Wisconsin Assembly District. “I am running because I have the combination of collaborative leadership skills and common-sense fiscal insight needed in Madison and the drive
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has officially opened the new admissions unit at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh. The new unit is part of a series of investments being implemented this year across the state’s mental health services system to ensure people have access to a
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 20: WisPolitics Luncheon on the April Presidential Primary Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Feb. 20 with top pundits talking about the results of the Feb. 18 primary and the outlook for the presidential primary
Union members speak out in favor the 2020 “Buy American” Legislative Package, two bills that seek to reform Wisconsin’s state procurement laws to be better able to use our taxpayer dollars to buy local, made-in-the USA products. LRB-3753 and LRB-3779 will ensure Wisconsin taxpayer dollars are being used to support
Statement by Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale announcing the endorsement of Tricia Zunker for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the May 12, 2020 general special election. Zunker is running to fill an open seat left vacant with the resignation of former Congressman Sean Duffy. “As a daughter of proud union members, Tricia Zunker
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) today announced a $150,000 statewide grant program to encourage Wisconsin’s K-12 school districts to incorporate personal finance education into their curricula. “The Financial Literacy Innovation Grants are an exciting opportunity for schools