Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State agencies plan to save millions by lapsing money that otherwise would’ve gone to cover the costs of student assessments and services for drunken drivers, among other things, according to a DOA
Contact: Rep. John Nygren, (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement: “After claiming that he would cut state operations spending by 5%, the plan released by Governor Tony Evers
MADISON, Wis. – With a 45% increase in turtle crossing reports in the last year and a growing number of landowners taking action to protect turtle nests from raccoons, state conservation biologists are hopeful for the next generation of these hard-shelled
Darlington, WI (May 19, 2020) – On Tuesday, May 19th, the Lafayette Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for a resolution that supports an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment would overturn the Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. FEC, so that
CRIVITZ, WI – State Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) turned in his nomination papers today seeking re-election to the 36th Assembly District. The northern assembly district consists of communities in Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto and Shawano Counties. “I am extremely
Pewaukee — Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Elections Commission voting to misappropriate millions of tax dollars on election: “If Wisconsin is going to spend millions more tax dollars on the
Madison, WI – In response to the Wisconsin State Fair Board’s decision to cancel the 2020 State Fair Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “I am very disappointed by the Wisconsin State Fair Board’s decision to cancel the
This week’s episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features a chat with Maurice Thomas, founder and executive director of the Milwaukee Excellence Charter School. As students and teachers alike gear up for summer learning experiences, Thomas
(Sun Prairie) – On May 27, precisely two weeks after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin overturned Governor Evers’ safer-at-home extension, Wisconsin reported the most single day new COVID-19 cases as well as single day new COVID-19 deaths. Rep. Gary Hebl
MADISON – Today, the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Representative Melissa Sargent in her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th State Senate District. In her seven years serving in the State Assembly and time on the Dane County Board before that, Representative
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Grant Silva, associate professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, is the recipient of the Helen Way Klinger Sabbatical Award. The award allows Silva to conclude his book, “Liberation is
MADISON – A scientific programmer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Science and Engineering Center is working to make scientific data easier to picture, from creating images of spiral galaxies based on theoretical data to visualizing satellite imagery. David Hoese
Madison, WI — Boys and Girls from across the state will benefit from a $20,000 donation made by the WEA Trust and intended to combat learning loss from school closings, provide more access to online learning and address youth mental
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at its Thursday, May 28 meeting to allow individuals who have demonstrated personal growth after certain criminal convictions to be able to provide care and services to youth. The goal is
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced $10 million in funding for health care providers serving the state’s most underserved populations. The funds, provided through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will reimburse clinics
(WISCONSIN) — President of the Wisconsin Alliance of the Association of Retired Americans Gary Mitchell, and 79 year-old Christy Mougin, slammed Trump’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it has put older Wisconsinites and Americans in great danger, as well
STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 27, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Frank Frassetto announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico. USDA is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to write to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Inspector General requesting
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State agencies plan to save millions by lapsing money that otherwise would’ve gone to cover the costs of student assessments and services for drunken drivers, among other things, according to a DOA summary. DOA late yesterday released an overview of the nearly
Contact: Rep. John Nygren, (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement: “After claiming that he would cut state operations spending by 5%, the plan released by Governor Tony Evers today shows actual cuts to operations spending of less than
MADISON, Wis. – With a 45% increase in turtle crossing reports in the last year and a growing number of landowners taking action to protect turtle nests from raccoons, state conservation biologists are hopeful for the next generation of these hard-shelled reptiles. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ biologists are asking
Darlington, WI (May 19, 2020) – On Tuesday, May 19th, the Lafayette Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for a resolution that supports an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment would overturn the Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. FEC, so that limits could be placed on the vast amount of money
CRIVITZ, WI – State Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) turned in his nomination papers today seeking re-election to the 36th Assembly District. The northern assembly district consists of communities in Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto and Shawano Counties. “I am extremely grateful to all the volunteers who helped gather signatures,” said
Pewaukee — Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Elections Commission voting to misappropriate millions of tax dollars on election: “If Wisconsin is going to spend millions more tax dollars on the election, which is what the Elections Commission voted to do
Madison, WI – In response to the Wisconsin State Fair Board’s decision to cancel the 2020 State Fair Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “I am very disappointed by the Wisconsin State Fair Board’s decision to cancel the 2020 Fair. The Wisconsin State Fair is an important institution
This week’s episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features a chat with Maurice Thomas, founder and executive director of the Milwaukee Excellence Charter School. As students and teachers alike gear up for summer learning experiences, Thomas explains how the pandemic has impacted the educational model and
(Sun Prairie) – On May 27, precisely two weeks after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin overturned Governor Evers’ safer-at-home extension, Wisconsin reported the most single day new COVID-19 cases as well as single day new COVID-19 deaths. Rep. Gary Hebl released the following statement in response: While we obviously don’t
MADISON – Today, the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Representative Melissa Sargent in her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th State Senate District. In her seven years serving in the State Assembly and time on the Dane County Board before that, Representative Melissa Sargent has been a vocal supporter for first responders,
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Grant Silva, associate professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, is the recipient of the Helen Way Klinger Sabbatical Award. The award allows Silva to conclude his book, “Liberation is to the Americas what the Enlightenment is to Europe.” The
MADISON – A scientific programmer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Science and Engineering Center is working to make scientific data easier to picture, from creating images of spiral galaxies based on theoretical data to visualizing satellite imagery. David Hoese is leading a project to build upon and expand the
Madison, WI — Boys and Girls from across the state will benefit from a $20,000 donation made by the WEA Trust and intended to combat learning loss from school closings, provide more access to online learning and address youth mental health issues related to COVID-19. The WEA Trust, which provides
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at its Thursday, May 28 meeting to allow individuals who have demonstrated personal growth after certain criminal convictions to be able to provide care and services to youth. The goal is to give “credible messengers” the opportunity to help at-risk youth
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced $10 million in funding for health care providers serving the state’s most underserved populations. The funds, provided through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will reimburse clinics for expenses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The clinics eligible for
(WISCONSIN) — President of the Wisconsin Alliance of the Association of Retired Americans Gary Mitchell, and 79 year-old Christy Mougin, slammed Trump’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it has put older Wisconsinites and Americans in great danger, as well as emphasized the necessity for mail-in ballots. This comes on
STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 27, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Frank Frassetto announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico. USDA is funding the projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to write to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Inspector General requesting an audit of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA)