MADISON, Wis.— According to a new report released by the U.S. Treasury Department, Senator Ron Johnson’s obstruction of the American Rescue Plan could have blocked economic relief for nearly 3 million Badger State residents. These benefits included stimulus checks of up to $1,400
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MADISON — The ACLU of Wisconsin today said that this week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in the case of State of Wisconsin v. Burch, which allows unconstitutionally obtained cell phone data to be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding,
MADISON, Wis. — Rebecca Kleefisch made it clear that she is a candidate for governor, telling a reporter “you’re not wrong” when asked if she was running. But Kleefisch is missing one thing: a campaign committee. Instead, she’s running for governor
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, is pleased that the governor has signed into law his bill that helps to ensure local municipalities are receiving the correct amount of room tax revenue from short-term rental companies. “I am
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Small Business Committee Republicans were chosen by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on House Republican Task Forces. The seven issue-specific task forces are designed to identify and develop policy solutions surrounding issues facing Americans from coast to coast.
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County is now accepting applications for grant programs designed to support projects that improve, protect, and enhance Dane County’s land and water resources. The Dane County Environmental Council, Dane County Land & Water
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2021-22 school year. The estimate is based in part on
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Forensic Services (DFS) – the state’s crime laboratories – has voluntarily and successfully adopted industry-leading standards. Adopting these standards reaffirms the labs commitment
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting he postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January, 2022. This would be the second postal rate increase this year and would outpace the Consumer Price Index
ICYMI – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board: “Ron Johnson’s anti-science crusade sets back the drive to vaccinate more people in Wisconsin” “He is the most irresponsible representative of Wisconsin citizens since the infamous Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy in the 1950s.”
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours next week at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance
Disappointed that UW System is not receiving more GPR support, but pleased that tuition authority is being returned to regents and that funding for a pay plan along with support for Letters & Science building and building maintenance and repairs
Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports the bipartisan Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission Act introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today. This bill would establish a commission
Media contact: Luke Rudolph WIPPS lrudolph@uwsa.edu 715-212-0537 The Wausau Policing Task Force (WPTF) has released a community survey to gather input and feedback from Wausau residents and visitors concerning attitudes towards and experiences with the Wausau Police Department. The Wausau
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Republicans are still dealing with the fallout over their disaster of a GOP convention, which was derailed when Donald Trump scolded Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LaMahieu, and state Sen. Chris Kapenga for
Contact: DOAcommunications@wisconsin.gov ONEIDA RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers and Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill today signed a historic compact amendment that expands allowable gaming at Oneida Nation casinos and affiliate locations in the state of Wisconsin to include event wagering. This compact amendment
STORY TOPICS – White house – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Census – Civil liberties – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care –
Caution: The GOP’s tax cut proposal is a sleight of hand trick that is a lot less than meets the eye. It also includes a bombshell that will detonate in two years.
MADISON, Wis.— According to a new report released by the U.S. Treasury Department, Senator Ron Johnson’s obstruction of the American Rescue Plan could have blocked economic relief for nearly 3 million Badger State residents. These benefits included stimulus checks of up to $1,400 to over 163 million Americans and billions in funding for
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MADISON — The ACLU of Wisconsin today said that this week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in the case of State of Wisconsin v. Burch, which allows unconstitutionally obtained cell phone data to be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding, undermines digital privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. — Rebecca Kleefisch made it clear that she is a candidate for governor, telling a reporter “you’re not wrong” when asked if she was running. But Kleefisch is missing one thing: a campaign committee. Instead, she’s running for governor through her 1848 Project, a dark money, nonprofit group that
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, is pleased that the governor has signed into law his bill that helps to ensure local municipalities are receiving the correct amount of room tax revenue from short-term rental companies. “I am glad the governor recognizes the importance of my legislation and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Small Business Committee Republicans were chosen by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on House Republican Task Forces. The seven issue-specific task forces are designed to identify and develop policy solutions surrounding issues facing Americans from coast to coast. “As Lead Republican on the House Small Business Committee, setting
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County is now accepting applications for grant programs designed to support projects that improve, protect, and enhance Dane County’s land and water resources. The Dane County Environmental Council, Dane County Land & Water Resources Department, and Dane County Parks have partnered to simplify
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2021-22 school year. The estimate is based in part on the 2021-2023 state biennial budget recommendation approved by the Joint
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Forensic Services (DFS) – the state’s crime laboratories – has voluntarily and successfully adopted industry-leading standards. Adopting these standards reaffirms the labs commitment to conducting the highest quality, objective scientific analysis to evidence.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting he postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January, 2022. This would be the second postal rate increase this year and would outpace the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Grothman’s letter is co-led by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA).
ICYMI – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board: “Ron Johnson’s anti-science crusade sets back the drive to vaccinate more people in Wisconsin” “He is the most irresponsible representative of Wisconsin citizens since the infamous Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy in the 1950s.” Milwaukee, Wis. — Yesterday, in a blistering editorial The
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours next week at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note: Staff-led
Disappointed that UW System is not receiving more GPR support, but pleased that tuition authority is being returned to regents and that funding for a pay plan along with support for Letters & Science building and building maintenance and repairs are included July 1, 2021 Late yesterday evening, a 2021-23
Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports the bipartisan Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission Act introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today. This bill would establish a commission to analyze and review challenges facing dairy farmers. Recommendations will
Media contact: Luke Rudolph WIPPS lrudolph@uwsa.edu 715-212-0537 The Wausau Policing Task Force (WPTF) has released a community survey to gather input and feedback from Wausau residents and visitors concerning attitudes towards and experiences with the Wausau Police Department. The Wausau Policing Community Survey is available in an online format and will
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Republicans are still dealing with the fallout over their disaster of a GOP convention, which was derailed when Donald Trump scolded Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LaMahieu, and state Sen. Chris Kapenga for not doing enough to promote the Big Lie and accused
Contact: DOAcommunications@wisconsin.gov ONEIDA RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers and Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill today signed a historic compact amendment that expands allowable gaming at Oneida Nation casinos and affiliate locations in the state of Wisconsin to include event wagering. This compact amendment will be the first to allow event wagering, including sports
STORY TOPICS – White house – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Census – Civil liberties – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Philanthropy – Regulation –
Caution: The GOP’s tax cut proposal is a sleight of hand trick that is a lot less than meets the eye. It also includes a bombshell that will detonate in two years.