Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers plan to legalize and tax recreational marijuana as well as expand medicaid, which could pass even with a Republican-controlled Legislature that has members on record opposing it.
M-WERC Member Engagement and Networking Event Keynote Maria Redmond serves as the Director of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy. She lead the development of the State Energy Plan. Redmond has worked for the State of Wisconsin for
(MADISON) — Ahead of election day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement to encourage Wisconsin voters to go out and make their voices heard in the Spring primary: “Today’s Wisconsin spring primary is the first statewide
Thursday, March 4, from 6:00–7:30 pm The concept of democracy is constantly evolving. The framers of the U.S. Constitution had surprisingly diverse visions for American democracy, and found inspiration in multiple sources, including classical scholars from ancient Greece and the Roman Republic and
Madison, Wisconsin, February 15, 2021 Public Service Commission Chair Rebecca Valcq recently announced that the PSC will begin requiring each utility it regulates provide information regarding its diversity policies and metrics as part of the PSC’s Annual Reporting requirements.
MADISON — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to use special federal unemployment funds to fix her city’s budget mess — while thousands of out-of-work Wisconsinites have struggled to collect on promised unemployment benefits. “Gov. Tony Evers’ failed Department of Workforce
Wisconsin families, workers, and potential workers should be able to support themselves and fully participate in their communities. That’s the goal of our new budget agenda, Reimagine Wisconsin, which calls for transformative change with the goal of constructing a new,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to
Evers budget plan for $100-million fund to encourage entrepreneurship enthusiastically supported by StartingBlock Madison Madison, WI – February 15, 2021 On February 14, 2021 Governor Tony Evers announced that his 2021-2023 executive state budget will include the following highlights to
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a $1 million statewide TV ad campaign calling on Senator Ron Johnson to stop blocking relief checks for Wisconsin families as part of COVID relief legislation being considered by the Senate. The ads will blanket most
Madison, WI – Wisconsin agricultural producers, processors, and business leaders are applauding Governor Tony Evers’ focus on broadband accessibility and affordability in the 2021-23 state budget process. Tonight, Evers is expected to deliver his budget address, proposing broadband investments of
MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Judge Shelley Grogan announces the support of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, a grassroots organization that represents business leaders and concerned citizens across the second appellate district. “Judge Shelly Grogan understands the critical importance of private property rights,
MADISON – Today, Rep. Tip McGuire, along with Democratic colleagues in the Assembly, released a substitute amendment to Assembly Bill 2. The amendment consists of two parts: 1) a deduction for expenses paid with PPP loan funds that is capped at
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s appointment to serve as Chair of the federal Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. In this role,
Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced LRB 0656 and LRB 1941 relating to the regulation of physician assistants (PAs). He is co-author of this bill with Representatives VanderMeer (R-Tomah) and Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senators Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls), Kooyenga
Madison, WI – On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Governor Evers announced that his 2021-23 budget will include more than $29 million for workforce development initiatives, including $1 million in the Fast Forward program specifically to train workers in green jobs. RENEW Wisconsin strongly supports
We call on Gov. Evers to stand beside essential workers to restore our voice in the workplace. The time has never been better to honor our sacrifices by honoring our voices.
The Public Service Commission for the first time will require utility companies to publish workforce diversity numbers in annual reports. The PSC yesterday announced all utility companies will be required to publish demographic figures on their employees in the annual
Keep government at bay, even during a pandemic, is the mantra. Keep it at bay, of course, unless it’s to spend money in certain favorite places.
One issue that has seemed to rise above politics is the understanding that you can’t shut down our economy without helping small businesses. Little did we know that Gov. Evers would come knocking this year and demand the state gets its cut of that help.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers plan to legalize and tax recreational marijuana as well as expand medicaid, which could pass even with a Republican-controlled Legislature that has members on record opposing it.
M-WERC Member Engagement and Networking Event Keynote Maria Redmond serves as the Director of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy. She lead the development of the State Energy Plan. Redmond has worked for the State of Wisconsin for 19 years and is accountable for planning, administration and oversight
(MADISON) — Ahead of election day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement to encourage Wisconsin voters to go out and make their voices heard in the Spring primary: “Today’s Wisconsin spring primary is the first statewide election of the Biden presidency, and it’s fitting that it’s
Thursday, March 4, from 6:00–7:30 pm The concept of democracy is constantly evolving. The framers of the U.S. Constitution had surprisingly diverse visions for American democracy, and found inspiration in multiple sources, including classical scholars from ancient Greece and the Roman Republic and the theoretical work of Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke
Madison, Wisconsin, February 15, 2021 Public Service Commission Chair Rebecca Valcq recently announced that the PSC will begin requiring each utility it regulates provide information regarding its diversity policies and metrics as part of the PSC’s Annual Reporting requirements. Upon this announcement, Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus
MADISON — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to use special federal unemployment funds to fix her city’s budget mess — while thousands of out-of-work Wisconsinites have struggled to collect on promised unemployment benefits. “Gov. Tony Evers’ failed Department of Workforce Development hurt so many Wisconsin families. Now his liberal ally
Wisconsin families, workers, and potential workers should be able to support themselves and fully participate in their communities. That’s the goal of our new budget agenda, Reimagine Wisconsin, which calls for transformative change with the goal of constructing a new, more equitable economy. The new economy must value every resident
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Evers budget plan for $100-million fund to encourage entrepreneurship enthusiastically supported by StartingBlock Madison Madison, WI – February 15, 2021 On February 14, 2021 Governor Tony Evers announced that his 2021-2023 executive state budget will include the following highlights to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation for all Wisconsinites: -$100M new venture
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a $1 million statewide TV ad campaign calling on Senator Ron Johnson to stop blocking relief checks for Wisconsin families as part of COVID relief legislation being considered by the Senate. The ads will blanket most of the state for the next several weeks leading up
Madison, WI – Wisconsin agricultural producers, processors, and business leaders are applauding Governor Tony Evers’ focus on broadband accessibility and affordability in the 2021-23 state budget process. Tonight, Evers is expected to deliver his budget address, proposing broadband investments of $200 million. Evers dubbed 2021 the “Year of Broadband Access”
MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Judge Shelley Grogan announces the support of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, a grassroots organization that represents business leaders and concerned citizens across the second appellate district. “Judge Shelly Grogan understands the critical importance of private property rights, political free speech, and making sure that legal issues are
MADISON – Today, Rep. Tip McGuire, along with Democratic colleagues in the Assembly, released a substitute amendment to Assembly Bill 2. The amendment consists of two parts: 1) a deduction for expenses paid with PPP loan funds that is capped at $250,000 and 2) a $214.7 million grant program for struggling
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s appointment to serve as Chair of the federal Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. In this role, Baldwin (D-WI) will have oversight of legislation directing federal funds
Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced LRB 0656 and LRB 1941 relating to the regulation of physician assistants (PAs). He is co-author of this bill with Representatives VanderMeer (R-Tomah) and Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senators Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls), Kooyenga (R-Brookfield), and Pfaff (D-Onalaska). Rep. Considine issued the following statement
Madison, WI – On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Governor Evers announced that his 2021-23 budget will include more than $29 million for workforce development initiatives, including $1 million in the Fast Forward program specifically to train workers in green jobs. RENEW Wisconsin strongly supports this proposal to help alleviate the shortage of trained workers
We call on Gov. Evers to stand beside essential workers to restore our voice in the workplace. The time has never been better to honor our sacrifices by honoring our voices.
The Public Service Commission for the first time will require utility companies to publish workforce diversity numbers in annual reports. The PSC yesterday announced all utility companies will be required to publish demographic figures on their employees in the annual reports they submit to the agency. The reports will include
Keep government at bay, even during a pandemic, is the mantra. Keep it at bay, of course, unless it’s to spend money in certain favorite places.
One issue that has seemed to rise above politics is the understanding that you can’t shut down our economy without helping small businesses. Little did we know that Gov. Evers would come knocking this year and demand the state gets its cut of that help.