Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from Molly Grupe

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Monona Alder Molly Grupe for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce an endorsement from Alder Molly Grupe,” said Sargent. “Molly has

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Rep. Quinn fundraiser

A fundraiser in honor of Representative Romaine Quinn With cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by “40 Fingers” Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:00pm-Midnight (Music begins at 8:00pm) Turtleback Golf Course 1985 18 ½ Street Rice Lake, Wi 54868 Host Levels

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Senate confirms DNR, Children and Families secretaries

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole and Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson The vote on Cole was unanimous, while Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, was the only member to oppose Amundson. Taylor said she has long

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Rep. Tittl: Honors organ donors

Madison…Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and other legislators introduced a joint resolution recognizing organ donors. The resolution proclaims April of 2020 as Donate Life Month in Wisconsin.  “I was happy to join my legislative colleagues to bring awareness to organ donations,”

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WED PM Update: Senate Dems delay vote on GOP tax package

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Dems used a procedural move late this afternoon to put off a final vote on a $392 million GOP package that would reduce income taxes, expand a property tax break for businesses and pay down debt. Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau,

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from Molly Grupe

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Monona Alder Molly Grupe for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce an endorsement from Alder Molly Grupe,” said Sargent. “Molly has continued to fight for what is right in Monona, and

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Rep. Quinn fundraiser

A fundraiser in honor of Representative Romaine Quinn With cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by “40 Fingers” Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:00pm-Midnight (Music begins at 8:00pm) Turtleback Golf Course 1985 18 ½ Street Rice Lake, Wi 54868 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution: $50

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Republicans reject Dem effort to extend bar hours during DNC

Dems sought unsuccessfully today to get the Senate to sign off on extending bar hours to 4 a.m. during the party’s national convention in Milwaukee this summer. An Assembly committee signed off on the proposal last week. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, indicated earlier today that momentum for

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Senate confirms DNR, Children and Families secretaries

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole and Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson The vote on Cole was unanimous, while Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, was the only member to oppose Amundson. Taylor said she has long believed the agency has problems and doesn’t believe Amundson has

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Rep. Tittl: Honors organ donors

Madison…Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and other legislators introduced a joint resolution recognizing organ donors. The resolution proclaims April of 2020 as Donate Life Month in Wisconsin.  “I was happy to join my legislative colleagues to bring awareness to organ donations,” said Rep. Tittl. “We all know somebody who has either

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers honors 14 recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in Capitol ceremony

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today honored 14 individuals, businesses, and organizations as recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. “Financial literacy training is something we all need throughout our lives from elementary school to the workplace to retirement,” Evers said.

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WI Land+Water: Commends unanimous assembly vote in support of AB 790, looks forward to passage in senate

MADISON – The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) released the following statement in support of the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous 97-0 passage of AB 790 on Tuesday, which provides $2.9 million to county land and water conservation departments. “Our professional county land and water conservation department staff are

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