Rep. Nygren: Says Evers, Democrats Mislead Farmers

Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement after a new LFB memo shows the extent of the tax increase on the agriculture industry that Governor Evers proposed and Democrats continue to

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Public Charge Court Ruling

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of implementing President Trump’s “public charge” rule, which will encourage those immigrating to our country to achieve the American Dream. The

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TUE News Summary: Evers names new Wisconsin National Guard leader; Olsen announces retirement

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** March 3: WisPolitics DC breakfast: Congress after Impeachment Join WisPolitics.com for a breakfast with two members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation on Tuesday, March 3 from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Washington Hilton. The program with U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, and

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Rep. Nygren: Says Evers, Democrats Mislead Farmers

Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement after a new LFB memo shows the extent of the tax increase on the agriculture industry that Governor Evers proposed and Democrats continue to push: “Governor Evers’ special session on agriculture is a lesson

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Votes to support Pro-Life bills

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this Tuesday after voting to advance two bills that protect the right to life — specifically, in the case of babies who survive failed attempts at abortion and in that of babies far along enough toward birth that they are capable of feeling

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Public Charge Court Ruling

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of implementing President Trump’s “public charge” rule, which will encourage those immigrating to our country to achieve the American Dream. The rule that goes into effect this week was initially set

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Evers appoints Knapp to lead Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Brig. Gen. Paul Knapp to lead the Wisconsin National Guard. Knapp is a Wisconsin native and current Whitefish Bay resident who has not served in the Wisconsin National Guard but boasts more than 25 years of experience with the Air Force and Air Force Reserve.

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TUE AM Update: Senate Committee to take up community supervision mental health bill; Ethics Commission meets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate Health and Human Services Committee votes today on a bill that would expand mental health services to offenders under community supervision. SB 593 would require the Department of Corrections to expand telehealth mental health services to certain,

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DNR: Three People Die In Snowmobiling Accidents Over The Weekend

CONTACT: DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-3143 MADISON, Wis. – Three people died while snowmobiling in Wisconsin this weekend, bringing the total to 17 deaths for the season. With snow in the forecast and more still on the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is again reminding snowmobilers to sled safely. February is often the deadliest

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