While the governor repeats his dire warning that Wisconsin will be in trouble after December 31, the fact is that Wisconsin is currently in a positive place financially.
As we continue to grapple with the devastating impacts of COVID-19 in our state and nation, we must also acknowledge that this remains a critical time to keep people connected in an effort to keep them safe.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 3: Virtual luncheon on the state of local budgets Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion about the state of local budgets with Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Wausau
Presidential election recounts will begin gearing up today in the state’s two largest Dem strongholds. But Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell says his jurisdiction won’t actually start tallying votes until tomorrow. McDonell told reporters that’s because he’s required to give
The Wisconsin Hospital Association urged Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders to cooperate and quickly implement a new mitigation strategy to slow COVID-19 spread. Evers and top Republicans are set to meet today. WHA President Eric Borgerding suggested yesterday Evers
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, has reappointed Rep. Evan Goyke to the Joint Finance Committee and added Rep. Greta Neubauer. It will be the second session for
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New “We’re All In” grants investment includes $70 Million for second round MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today an additional $70 million in the second round of “We’re All In” grants, bringing the second round total to $120 million
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement about the communication from the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA). “I agree with the Wisconsin Hospital Association that more must be done to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Wisconsin needs more COVID
The 14 Soldiers of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 924th Engineer Facilities Detachment landed safely at airports across Wisconsin Nov. 18 after a 10-month mobilization to Kuwait. The Milwaukee-based unit flew returned to Fort Bliss, Texas earlier this month where
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil spoke at the Major County Sheriffs of America’s Legislative Horizon in 2021 Regional Virtual Conference. Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas hosted the event. “It was great to speak with our nation’s sheriffs and host,
On November 3, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision to remove protection of wolves in the lower 48 states from the federal Endangered Species Act. Now the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is laying the groundwork for
Madison- Senators Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement following the news that IKEA’s US Community Foundation is donating $947,000 in grants to address workforce needs in southeastern Wisconsin, with a focus on improving racial equality in employment: “I want to
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that IKEA US Community Foundation donated $947,000 to address workforce needs in southeastern Wisconsin with a focus on improving racial equality in employment. The Foundation’s donation reflects the amount IKEA employees
BALDWIN, Wis. — There is a purpose behind the grass waterways and berms people see in fields and ditches when driving through farm country. Those conservation practices by farmers in western Wisconsin are proving to be valuable in the Kinnickinnic,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of a group of parents, schools, and membership associations, filed an original action petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court urging the Court to accept a legal challenge to the City
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of October 2020. The data shows that Wisconsin total non-farm jobs decreased by 14,700 and 2,700 private-sector
While the governor repeats his dire warning that Wisconsin will be in trouble after December 31, the fact is that Wisconsin is currently in a positive place financially.
As we continue to grapple with the devastating impacts of COVID-19 in our state and nation, we must also acknowledge that this remains a critical time to keep people connected in an effort to keep them safe.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 3: Virtual luncheon on the state of local budgets Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion about the state of local budgets with Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg, and Jason Stein research director at the
Presidential election recounts will begin gearing up today in the state’s two largest Dem strongholds. But Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell says his jurisdiction won’t actually start tallying votes until tomorrow. McDonell told reporters that’s because he’s required to give 48-hours notice before publicly testing the electronic voting equipment set
The Wisconsin Hospital Association urged Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders to cooperate and quickly implement a new mitigation strategy to slow COVID-19 spread. Evers and top Republicans are set to meet today. WHA President Eric Borgerding suggested yesterday Evers and lawmakers consider a statewide mask policy and taking steps
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, has reappointed Rep. Evan Goyke to the Joint Finance Committee and added Rep. Greta Neubauer. It will be the second session for Goyke, D-Milwaukee, on the committee. Neubauer, D-Racine, fills the vacancy
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New “We’re All In” grants investment includes $70 Million for second round MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today an additional $70 million in the second round of “We’re All In” grants, bringing the second round total to $120 million to be invested in Wisconsin small businesses. Today’s announcement brings
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement about the communication from the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA). “I agree with the Wisconsin Hospital Association that more must be done to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Wisconsin needs more COVID testing, contact tracers and other solutions to help ease the
The 14 Soldiers of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 924th Engineer Facilities Detachment landed safely at airports across Wisconsin Nov. 18 after a 10-month mobilization to Kuwait. The Milwaukee-based unit flew returned to Fort Bliss, Texas earlier this month where its Soldiers completed demobilization requirements before returning to Wisconsin just
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil spoke at the Major County Sheriffs of America’s Legislative Horizon in 2021 Regional Virtual Conference. Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas hosted the event. “It was great to speak with our nation’s sheriffs and host, Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. To strengthen our communities, we must
On November 3, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision to remove protection of wolves in the lower 48 states from the federal Endangered Species Act. Now the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is laying the groundwork for a barbaric wolf trophy hunting and trapping season as soon
Madison- Senators Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement following the news that IKEA’s US Community Foundation is donating $947,000 in grants to address workforce needs in southeastern Wisconsin, with a focus on improving racial equality in employment: “I want to thank IKEA for being a good corporate citizen and addressing
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that IKEA US Community Foundation donated $947,000 to address workforce needs in southeastern Wisconsin with a focus on improving racial equality in employment. The Foundation’s donation reflects the amount IKEA employees collected in Wisconsin unemployment insurance benefits when the company closed
BALDWIN, Wis. — There is a purpose behind the grass waterways and berms people see in fields and ditches when driving through farm country. Those conservation practices by farmers in western Wisconsin are proving to be valuable in the Kinnickinnic, Rush and Willow river watersheds. Western Wisconsin Conservation Council (WWCC)
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of a group of parents, schools, and membership associations, filed an original action petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court urging the Court to accept a legal challenge to the City of Racine’s school closure order issued on November 12. The legal challenge
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of October 2020. The data shows that Wisconsin total non-farm jobs decreased by 14,700 and 2,700 private-sector jobs in the month of October. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate for