Gun sales in Wisconsin have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, a new analysis found. In an analysis of FBI background checks, the organization Everytown For Gun Safety said the estimated number of guns sold in the state rose by 44 percent in
A total of 15 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are now operational across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The teams, comprised of
MADISON – Nine local food projects have been selected to receive grants through the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) program, a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s food industries by helping farms and businesses more efficiently process, market and
With state tax revenues plummeting and many small businesses on the brink of failure, the WisOpinion Insiders, Jensen & Chvala, examine how state and local governments will cope during the pandemic.
“As a long-time advocate for the WIC program, I’m so pleased to work with Rep. Levin and my colleagues to push for the federal government to permit online or phone purchases for WIC recipients, which will lessen the burden on
Three weeks ago, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) publicly asked Governor Evers for his “rationale” in keeping the entire state under his Safer-At-Home order.1 Two weeks ago, State Senate Republicans followed up with Governor Evers with the same question about regionalization.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Wednesday: New Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Newly-elected Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Wednesday, May 13. This Newsmaker
UW-Madison expert Dietram Scheufele talks about how decisions on civil rights, economic rights and how we live our lives must be informed by the best available science.
The Trump campaign sued a northern Wisconsin television station over this add, contending the president never called the novel coronavirus a hoax. Such lawsuits, including legal action brought by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect Jill Karofsky during her successful campaign, threaten free speech.
One type of business that’s been especially impressive in taking the lead on implementing ways to reopen their doors are smaller, franchised athletic clubs.
Today, when both the physical health and economic health of our community are at risk from COVID-19, business as usual and politics as usual is no longer an option.
NextGen Wisconsin knows that moms need more than brunch and hollow platitudes this Mother’s Day. We need comprehensive, equitable and universal paid family leave, and we need it now.
The White House’s slow response of not recognizing the grave health risks posed by the virus, along with not putting the full force of the federal government behind the mass production of needed items for doctors and nurses, has now brought dismay to both ends of the political spectrum.
Wisconsin farmers are unwilling to support a mandate to keep meatpacking plants open at the expense and endangerment of plant workers.
Is Patrick Cudahy safe for workers? Are Cudahy officials protecting the community?
On February 23rd Ahmaud Arbery was killed for going on a run as a black man. National movement will honor his life with 2.23 mile run.
(MADISON, WI) — Today, due to Trump’s chaotic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate nationwide rose to 14.7%. In Wisconsin, over half a million people have filed for unemployment insurance. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Philip Shulman released
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues, led by Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), in introducing bicameral legislation to provide a historic investment in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Gun sales in Wisconsin have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, a new analysis found. In an analysis of FBI background checks, the organization Everytown For Gun Safety said the estimated number of guns sold in the state rose by 44 percent in April 2020 when compared to last year (43,033 to 29,981).
A total of 15 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are now operational across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The teams, comprised of more than 500 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in total, established
MADISON – Nine local food projects have been selected to receive grants through the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) program, a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s food industries by helping farms and businesses more efficiently process, market and distribute locally grown food products. Administered by the Wisconsin Department
With state tax revenues plummeting and many small businesses on the brink of failure, the WisOpinion Insiders, Jensen & Chvala, examine how state and local governments will cope during the pandemic.
“As a long-time advocate for the WIC program, I’m so pleased to work with Rep. Levin and my colleagues to push for the federal government to permit online or phone purchases for WIC recipients, which will lessen the burden on mothers and children and help keep them safe,” Congresswoman Moore said. “This
Three weeks ago, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) publicly asked Governor Evers for his “rationale” in keeping the entire state under his Safer-At-Home order.1 Two weeks ago, State Senate Republicans followed up with Governor Evers with the same question about regionalization. As of this morning, Governor Evers still hasn’t provided any
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Wednesday: New Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Newly-elected Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Wednesday, May 13. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership among the Milwaukee
UW-Madison expert Dietram Scheufele talks about how decisions on civil rights, economic rights and how we live our lives must be informed by the best available science.
The Trump campaign sued a northern Wisconsin television station over this add, contending the president never called the novel coronavirus a hoax. Such lawsuits, including legal action brought by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect Jill Karofsky during her successful campaign, threaten free speech.
One type of business that’s been especially impressive in taking the lead on implementing ways to reopen their doors are smaller, franchised athletic clubs.
Today, when both the physical health and economic health of our community are at risk from COVID-19, business as usual and politics as usual is no longer an option.
NextGen Wisconsin knows that moms need more than brunch and hollow platitudes this Mother’s Day. We need comprehensive, equitable and universal paid family leave, and we need it now.
The White House’s slow response of not recognizing the grave health risks posed by the virus, along with not putting the full force of the federal government behind the mass production of needed items for doctors and nurses, has now brought dismay to both ends of the political spectrum.
Wisconsin farmers are unwilling to support a mandate to keep meatpacking plants open at the expense and endangerment of plant workers.
Is Patrick Cudahy safe for workers? Are Cudahy officials protecting the community?
On February 23rd Ahmaud Arbery was killed for going on a run as a black man. National movement will honor his life with 2.23 mile run.
(MADISON, WI) — Today, due to Trump’s chaotic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate nationwide rose to 14.7%. In Wisconsin, over half a million people have filed for unemployment insurance. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Had Donald Trump taken the coronavirus seriously
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues, led by Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), in introducing bicameral legislation to provide a historic investment in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Nurse Corps programs to cover graduate education costs for more