As we navigate this global pandemic together, we invite you to subscribe to our new COVID-19 Update newsletter, designed to keep you up to date on COVID-19 news, resources and research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. See the first newsletter
MADISON – Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation today urged support for the proposed crime victims’ constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. The bipartisan victims’ rights legislation was approved in 2019 for placement on the April 2020 ballot after passing
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions for Zones 4 and 5 on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions remain in place for Zones 1, 2 and 3 until
State Senator Janis Ringhand thanks Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) for her leadership and service to the state of Wisconsin. “Over the last twenty years, Jen Shilling has served as an inspiration and mentor to many women, including
MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has filed a lawsuit against WMC Issues Mobilization Council and the Republican State Leadership Committee after the groups continue to air knowingly false statements in television ads across the state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Congress worked to expand unemployment insurance for laid-off American workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation are calling on Wisconsin State legislative leaders to eliminate
On the newest episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss the decision to shift the Democratic National Convention to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic, issues concerning the April 7 election and new polling numbers from Wisconsin.
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are racking up Wisconsin endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Biden recently won the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, former Gov. Jim Doyle and former U.S. Sen.
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La Crosse, WI— Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the Wisconsin delegation in writing to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar in calling on the department to ensure emergency funding authorized by the CARES Act is fairly distributed
Today, Joe Biden released the following statement endorsing Judge Jill Karofsky for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judges must be committed to the rule of law and fair – Judge Jill Karofsky has followed these principles her entire career. As a
[Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement: “We’re pleased to see the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals uphold the rule of law by requiring witness signatures on absentee ballots to prevent fraud, and we
As the state and national Republican parties moved to appeal a federal judge’s ruling pushing back the deadline for absentee ballots to be received and counted, the state Elections Commission deadlocked in a late-night meeting on whether to do the
Dear Secretary Perdue: Thank you for your work supporting American farmers as our nation grapples with the COVID19 outbreak. As you are aware, the pandemic and resulting economic fallout has put tremendous strain on agricultural producers. I am particularly concerned
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During a difficult time for all voters but especially for Latinx voters, Voces de la Frontera Action has so far helped over 1,200 Wisconsin voters obtain absentee ballots. “The pandemic meant we couldn’t reach people door-to-door, so we
STEVENS POINT, Wis., APRIL 2, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $65 million to improve critical community facilities to benefit more than 600,000 rural residents in 14 states. “Access to
Milwaukee, Wis. – The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers. First, it was fake masks, then fake government grants, and now it’s fake COVID-19 tests. In the past few days, BBB Scam Tracker (BBB.org/ScamTracker) has gotten numerous reports of phony text messages
MADISON, Wis. – At the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued emergency guidance today on annual meeting requirements for businesses formed under statues administered by DFI in Wisconsin. “Among our many duties, DFI serves as
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new poll taken from March 25 – 28, 2020 and released today from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) say they are two months or less from closing
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MADISON – Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation today urged support for the proposed crime victims’ constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. The bipartisan victims’ rights legislation was approved in 2019 for placement on the April 2020 ballot after passing the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions for Zones 4 and 5 on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions remain in place for Zones 1, 2 and 3 until meltwater drains sufficiently. Class II roads include about 1,400 miles
State Senator Janis Ringhand thanks Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) for her leadership and service to the state of Wisconsin. “Over the last twenty years, Jen Shilling has served as an inspiration and mentor to many women, including myself. She served as leader of the Senate Democrats with
MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has filed a lawsuit against WMC Issues Mobilization Council and the Republican State Leadership Committee after the groups continue to air knowingly false statements in television ads across the state. “We’ve given Dan Kelly’s allies enough time to pull these
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Congress worked to expand unemployment insurance for laid-off American workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation are calling on Wisconsin State legislative leaders to eliminate the one-week waiting period, currently required under state law for
On the newest episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss the decision to shift the Democratic National Convention to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic, issues concerning the April 7 election and new polling numbers from Wisconsin.
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are racking up Wisconsin endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Biden recently won the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, former Gov. Jim Doyle and former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. He also boasts the endorsement of Senate Minority
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Reach prospective absentee voters NOW on WisPolitics.com. WisPolitics.com is an efficient and effective way to reach prospective voters — now more so than ever. Due to heightened interest in the COVID-19 impact on Wisconsin, we are seeing audience increases of well over 200% on the
La Crosse, WI— Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the Wisconsin delegation in writing to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar in calling on the department to ensure emergency funding authorized by the CARES Act is fairly distributed to Wisconsin hospitals, healthcare systems, and healthcare providers. The Wisconsin
Today, Joe Biden released the following statement endorsing Judge Jill Karofsky for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judges must be committed to the rule of law and fair – Judge Jill Karofsky has followed these principles her entire career. As a trial court judge, a prosecutor, and victim advocate, Judge Karofsky
[Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement: “We’re pleased to see the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals uphold the rule of law by requiring witness signatures on absentee ballots to prevent fraud, and we accept that clerks need more time to count ballots. We
As the state and national Republican parties moved to appeal a federal judge’s ruling pushing back the deadline for absentee ballots to be received and counted, the state Elections Commission deadlocked in a late-night meeting on whether to do the same. Instead, the commissioners plan to ask Judge William Conley
Dear Secretary Perdue: Thank you for your work supporting American farmers as our nation grapples with the COVID19 outbreak. As you are aware, the pandemic and resulting economic fallout has put tremendous strain on agricultural producers. I am particularly concerned about the impact of this outbreak on Wisconsin dairy producers,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During a difficult time for all voters but especially for Latinx voters, Voces de la Frontera Action has so far helped over 1,200 Wisconsin voters obtain absentee ballots. “The pandemic meant we couldn’t reach people door-to-door, so we focused on getting absentee ballots to our multi-racial and Latinx
STEVENS POINT, Wis., APRIL 2, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $65 million to improve critical community facilities to benefit more than 600,000 rural residents in 14 states. “Access to modern community facilities and essential services is critical for growth
Milwaukee, Wis. – The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers. First, it was fake masks, then fake government grants, and now it’s fake COVID-19 tests. In the past few days, BBB Scam Tracker (BBB.org/ScamTracker) has gotten numerous reports of phony text messages claiming to be from a government agency. How the Scam
MADISON, Wis. – At the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued emergency guidance today on annual meeting requirements for businesses formed under statues administered by DFI in Wisconsin. “Among our many duties, DFI serves as the filing office for organizational documents and reports for most
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new poll taken from March 25 – 28, 2020 and released today from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) say they are two months or less from closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.