After a quarter century in uniform, one deployment, too many death notifications and dozens of Strong Bonds relationship events, Col. Doug Hedman — the Wisconsin National Guard’s state chaplain — is calling it a career. For the past 13 years
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, ranking member on the SFRC Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, (R-Wis.) along with Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the SFRC Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, (D-N.H.) and Jim Risch, SFRC ranking
According to a USA Today Network – Wisconsin article, it was announced today that Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 22 other Republican and Democratic attorneys general in launching a statewide investigation into the clergy abuse and cover-up crisis in
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP), highlighting the recent medical examiner ruling that Officer Sicknick died of natural causes. The Senator’s letter raises pertinent questions as
Chancellors for the UW System’s two largest campuses this afternoon warned that hundreds of millions in federal COVID relief money doesn’t even come close to making up for lost revenue. In a WisPolitics.com/Milwaukee Press Club virtual luncheon, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed 11 GOP-authored bills directing how to spend federal money from the latest COVID-19 relief package and announced how he plans to dole out another $420 million of
(MADISON) — Wisconsin has reached over 4 million COVID-19 vaccines administered, marking an important milestone in Wisconsin’s road to recovery. Wisconsin has consistently ranked among the top states in the nation for vaccine distribution. More than 70 percent of Wisconsites aged 65
(Madison)…Governor Tony Evers today vetoed a package of 11 bills put forth by the legislature asking him to direct the $3.2 million in new federal funding towards shared, responsible priorities. 2021 Senate Bills 271 through 281 direct this money to
Madison –Legislative leaders Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Joint Finance Co-Chairs Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of an 11-bill package which was
MILWAUKEE – The County Board of Supervisors adopted a proposal at today’s meeting to phase out single-use plastics and other non-biodegradable products from Milwaukee County facilities and parks. “Eliminating single-use plastics in county-owned facilities is essential in our commitment to sustainability,” said Chairwoman
MILWAUKEE – The County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted two proposals sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson aimed at combatting climate change at today’s meeting. “Becoming carbon neutral by 2050 is essential if we want to avoid a climate catastrophe,” said
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities’s recommendation to ban police chokeholds except in “life-threatening situations or in self defense” along with other recommendations. wispolitics · Task force backs limited ban on police chokeholds, penalties for
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank joined WisPolitics.com and the Milwaukee Press Club for a Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event on April 22, 2021. The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is underwritten
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Participating businesses to receive $5,000; grant program to potentially help approximately 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Financial Services Committee members Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced H.R. 2710, the Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act. H.R. 2710 requires the U.S. Treasury Department to regularly report to Congress any sanctions waivers provided to
WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR). The effort, funded by the American Rescue Plan
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire danger is very high and high across the state, and Wisconsinites should be on high alert as we head into the weekend. The forecast is expected to
WASHINGTON – In an interview with Newsmax on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the lack of transparency surrounding the growing crisis at our southern border and U.S. increasing debt as the Biden administration continues its reckless spending. A video of
After a quarter century in uniform, one deployment, too many death notifications and dozens of Strong Bonds relationship events, Col. Doug Hedman — the Wisconsin National Guard’s state chaplain — is calling it a career. For the past 13 years Hedman has been the full-time chaplain for the Wisconsin National
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, ranking member on the SFRC Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, (R-Wis.) along with Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the SFRC Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, (D-N.H.) and Jim Risch, SFRC ranking member (R-Idaho) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution in
According to a USA Today Network – Wisconsin article, it was announced today that Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 22 other Republican and Democratic attorneys general in launching a statewide investigation into the clergy abuse and cover-up crisis in faith-based organizations. “Survivors in Wisconsin have suffered and struggled for
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP), highlighting the recent medical examiner ruling that Officer Sicknick died of natural causes. The Senator’s letter raises pertinent questions as the official ruling from the medical examiner appears to be
Chancellors for the UW System’s two largest campuses this afternoon warned that hundreds of millions in federal COVID relief money doesn’t even come close to making up for lost revenue. In a WisPolitics.com/Milwaukee Press Club virtual luncheon, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone told viewers universities will
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed 11 GOP-authored bills directing how to spend federal money from the latest COVID-19 relief package and announced how he plans to dole out another $420 million of the funds. Appearing at a news conference in Wauwatosa, Evers
(MADISON) — Wisconsin has reached over 4 million COVID-19 vaccines administered, marking an important milestone in Wisconsin’s road to recovery. Wisconsin has consistently ranked among the top states in the nation for vaccine distribution. More than 70 percent of Wisconsites aged 65 and older have been fully vaccinated, and over 50 percent of
(Madison)…Governor Tony Evers today vetoed a package of 11 bills put forth by the legislature asking him to direct the $3.2 million in new federal funding towards shared, responsible priorities. 2021 Senate Bills 271 through 281 direct this money to small businesses affected by the pandemic, to nursing homes, to
Madison –Legislative leaders Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Joint Finance Co-Chairs Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of an 11-bill package which was crafted jointly by Assembly and Senate Republicans. They would have
MILWAUKEE – The County Board of Supervisors adopted a proposal at today’s meeting to phase out single-use plastics and other non-biodegradable products from Milwaukee County facilities and parks. “Eliminating single-use plastics in county-owned facilities is essential in our commitment to sustainability,” said Chairwoman Nicholson. “It also sets an example for our partners across
MILWAUKEE – The County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted two proposals sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson aimed at combatting climate change at today’s meeting. “Becoming carbon neutral by 2050 is essential if we want to avoid a climate catastrophe,” said Chairwoman Nicholson. “In many instances communities of color will be
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities’s recommendation to ban police chokeholds except in “life-threatening situations or in self defense” along with other recommendations. wispolitics · Task force backs limited ban on police chokeholds, penalties for ignoring excessive force
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank joined WisPolitics.com and the Milwaukee Press Club for a Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event on April 22, 2021. The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is underwritten by presenting sponsor Spectrum News 1. WisPolitics.com partners with the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Participating businesses to receive $5,000; grant program to potentially help approximately 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR). The effort, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Financial Services Committee members Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced H.R. 2710, the Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act. H.R. 2710 requires the U.S. Treasury Department to regularly report to Congress any sanctions waivers provided to allow transactions between financial institutions and targeted individuals. “If the
WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR). The effort, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), has the potential to help approximately 84,000
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire danger is very high and high across the state, and Wisconsinites should be on high alert as we head into the weekend. The forecast is expected to bring low humidity, breezy conditions and warmer temperatures. Vegetation is
WASHINGTON – In an interview with Newsmax on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the lack of transparency surrounding the growing crisis at our southern border and U.S. increasing debt as the Biden administration continues its reckless spending. A video of the interview can be found here, and excerpts are below. “I