(January 21, 2021, MILWAUKEE, WI) — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as President Biden issues an executive order calling on OSHA to immediately issue clear guidance on keeping workers safe from COVID-19 as well as
For Immediate Release Alicia Naleid, Director of Communications (608) 242-5151 ext. 13 Year-end numbers show encouraging data January 21, 2021 – The latest single-housing permit numbers show that new home construction is up ten percent at the end of 2020 compared
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly will convene Tuesday to take up the COVID-19 bill that the Senate amended earlier this month. Still, the notice Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, sent to members didn’t detail whether
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on vaccine eligibility for Wisconsinites 65 and older, which begins Mon., Jan. 25, 2021. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Wisconsinites across our state are ready and anxious to
Today the Democratic National Committee is announcing its first senior staff hires following President Biden’s inauguration and the selection of DNC Chair Jaime Harrison: Sam Cornale will serve as Executive Director, and Mary Beth Cahill will continue her service to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 335, a bill that would exempt General Lloyd Austin, President Biden’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense, from restrictions that prevent recently
Washington, DC— Today, Rep. Ron Kind opposed exempting General Lloyd Austin from the National Security Act of 1947, which requires the head of the Defense Department to be at least seven years past active duty. Because General Austin retired in 2016, he is
(Waukesha, Wisconsin) – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Waukesha County Circuit Court Judges unanimously selected and appointed Monica Paz to the position of Clerk of Circuit Court. Monica has been serving as the interim Clerk of Circuit Court since May
MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the presence of elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in surface water samples taken from Madison-area lakes and along the Yahara River. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Samba Baldeh
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded President Biden for taking executive action today to expand federal funding for the Wisconsin National Guard to support ongoing COVID-19 response efforts in the state. Today, the Biden administration announced that it
NEENAH, Wis. – This week marks another promising milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced adults over the age of 65, in addition to some other groups still being determined, will be
(Madison) — Two weeks ago, a violent insurrectionist mob attacked the United States Capitol resulting in the death of five Americans – including a Capitol Police office. Among the attackers was none other than failed congressional candidate, Derrick Van Orden,
MADISON —The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 28, 2021, to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps from constituents of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Although the Jan. 28 hearing will focus on the 7th Congressional District, all
The Department of Health Services (DHS) has released new and improved features to case activity metrics on the COVID-19 Disease Activity Dashboard. These updates are designed to help the public better understand important case activity metrics. DHS continues to look for ways
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is pleased to welcome two new health policy fellows, Amy Prunuske and Jeffrey W. Todd. Both will join WIPPS Research Partners, an arm of WIPPS that provides businesses, nonprofits and government with a full spectrum
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(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) – Happening TONIGHT at 4 pm CST, Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES!), the Latinx and multiraccial youth arm of Voces de la Frontera Action, hosts the Milwaukee Public School Board Candidate Town Hall. Tune in and hear
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced new Executive Orders utilizing the Defense Production Act (DPA) to rapidly increase the production and stockpiling of vaccine, medical and testing supplies, as well as personal
(January 21, 2021, MILWAUKEE, WI) — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as President Biden issues an executive order calling on OSHA to immediately issue clear guidance on keeping workers safe from COVID-19 as well as enforce worker health and safety requirements. “Wisconsin workers voted for
For Immediate Release Alicia Naleid, Director of Communications (608) 242-5151 ext. 13 Year-end numbers show encouraging data January 21, 2021 – The latest single-housing permit numbers show that new home construction is up ten percent at the end of 2020 compared to the end of 2019. The data, compiled by information
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly will convene Tuesday to take up the COVID-19 bill that the Senate amended earlier this month. Still, the notice Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, sent to members didn’t detail whether Assembly GOP leaders plan to sign off on the Senate’s
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on vaccine eligibility for Wisconsinites 65 and older, which begins Mon., Jan. 25, 2021. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Wisconsinites across our state are ready and anxious to get vaccinated and that’s great because that’s how we kick
Today the Democratic National Committee is announcing its first senior staff hires following President Biden’s inauguration and the selection of DNC Chair Jaime Harrison: Sam Cornale will serve as Executive Director, and Mary Beth Cahill will continue her service to the party as Senior Advisor. At the DNC, this leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 335, a bill that would exempt General Lloyd Austin, President Biden’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense, from restrictions that prevent recently retired military officers from leading the Pentagon. Since the National
Washington, DC— Today, Rep. Ron Kind opposed exempting General Lloyd Austin from the National Security Act of 1947, which requires the head of the Defense Department to be at least seven years past active duty. Because General Austin retired in 2016, he is precluded from serving as Defense Secretary without a Congressional waiver.
(Waukesha, Wisconsin) – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Waukesha County Circuit Court Judges unanimously selected and appointed Monica Paz to the position of Clerk of Circuit Court. Monica has been serving as the interim Clerk of Circuit Court since May 8, 2020 when the position was vacated by her predecessor
MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the presence of elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in surface water samples taken from Madison-area lakes and along the Yahara River. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statements regarding the DNR’s announcement and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded President Biden for taking executive action today to expand federal funding for the Wisconsin National Guard to support ongoing COVID-19 response efforts in the state. Today, the Biden administration announced that it will restore full federal funding to Wisconsin with a 100
NEENAH, Wis. – This week marks another promising milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced adults over the age of 65, in addition to some other groups still being determined, will be eligible for theCOVID-19 vaccine on Monday, January 25, which will
(Madison) — Two weeks ago, a violent insurrectionist mob attacked the United States Capitol resulting in the death of five Americans – including a Capitol Police office. Among the attackers was none other than failed congressional candidate, Derrick Van Orden, who is now desperately trying to whitewash his participation. In a recent op-ed in
MADISON —The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 28, 2021, to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps from constituents of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Although the Jan. 28 hearing will focus on the 7th Congressional District, all Wisconsin residents are encouraged to watch and participate. Anyone wishing
The Department of Health Services (DHS) has released new and improved features to case activity metrics on the COVID-19 Disease Activity Dashboard. These updates are designed to help the public better understand important case activity metrics. DHS continues to look for ways to improve our data visualizations and provide Wisconsinites with the
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is pleased to welcome two new health policy fellows, Amy Prunuske and Jeffrey W. Todd. Both will join WIPPS Research Partners, an arm of WIPPS that provides businesses, nonprofits and government with a full spectrum of academic and technical resources of the University of Wisconsin
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(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) – Happening TONIGHT at 4 pm CST, Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES!), the Latinx and multiraccial youth arm of Voces de la Frontera Action, hosts the Milwaukee Public School Board Candidate Town Hall. Tune in and hear from candidates as they answer questions from MPS student leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced new Executive Orders utilizing the Defense Production Act (DPA) to rapidly increase the production and stockpiling of vaccine, medical and testing supplies, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE). The executive actions also dramatically boost public transparency;