WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) traveled to Washington, D.C. with his Republican veteran colleagues to demand President Biden and Speaker Pelosi take action related to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Congressman Fitzgerald issued the statement below: “President
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Minority Leader Gordon Hintz slammed his GOP colleagues for going “full QAnon, full conspiracy theory” with the $325,000 they plan to spend on a data analyst contractor to review the 2020 election.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Associated Press reported the legislature has set aside $25,000 in taxpayer funds to reimburse special counsel Michael Gableman for “travel” as he conducts an Arizona-style Cyber Ninja circus in Wisconsin. Gableman has already attended MyPillow CEO Mike
(MADISON, WI) Wisconsin leads the nation in deadly falls among people age 65 and older – a distinction that has the attention of aging advocates and public health officials and has prompted a new statewide falls prevention initiative. Governor Evers
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County’s 2022 – 2026 Capital Projects Plan focuses on essential infrastructure projects that support safety and economic development in the community. Residents will benefit from quality-of-life improvements to County parks, vital transportation corridors, and safer, more accessible courthouse facilities during
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee voted on an amendment to increase the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act by an additional $23.9 billion: “The House Armed Services Committee’s vote to increase
WASHINGTON—Eight state department of transportation projects in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin earned regional recognition in the America’s Transportation Awards for projects that quickly restored safe access to a fire-damaged bridge, used drones to increase staff safety while also improving
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County’s Independent Redistricting Committee is encouraging the public to attend the committee’s Friday, September 3 meeting and provide input on the process of redrawing the 18 Supervisory districts of Milwaukee County. “Public input is essential to the
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced two bills that will significantly increase career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act and the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act. These
MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the first day of College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program are celebrating the annual occurrence by encouraging Wisconsinites to start saving for higher education with the resources and tools
MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Susan Turney, who is often ranked as one of the nation’s top healthcare executives, will speak Sept. 30 at the annual W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison. Dr. Turney is the first chief executive officer of the Marshfield Clinic
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced its continued partnership with Wisconsin Girl Scout councils for the third-annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks event, Sept. 11-12, 2021. The weekend celebrates Wisconsin State Parks and the Girl Scouts of
MADISON, Wis. — Wednesday morning, the nation’s strictest abortion law went into effect in Texas after the Supreme Court failed to act. The law, S.B. 8, bans abortion at six weeks — before most people even know they are pregnant.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rebecca Kleefisch released her self-described policy “manifesto.” outlining her radical agenda for the Badger State. Mere hours later, it was revealed that Kleefisch had also filed paperwork to run for governor in 2022. If there was any
STURGEON BAY, Wisc. – Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding hosted U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin yesterday as she toured the shipyard to see recent infrastructure improvements and speak with men and women who work in one of the most capable Great Lakes shipyards.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) traveled to Washington, D.C. with his Republican veteran colleagues to demand President Biden and Speaker Pelosi take action related to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Congressman Fitzgerald issued the statement below: “President Biden has lied to Americans. He promised he would leave
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Minority Leader Gordon Hintz slammed his GOP colleagues for going “full QAnon, full conspiracy theory” with the $325,000 they plan to spend on a data analyst contractor to review the 2020 election. The earmark is the largest planned expense in the $676,000
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Associated Press reported the legislature has set aside $25,000 in taxpayer funds to reimburse special counsel Michael Gableman for “travel” as he conducts an Arizona-style Cyber Ninja circus in Wisconsin. Gableman has already attended MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s QAnon bonanza and jetted off to Arizona to get some inspiration for
(MADISON, WI) Wisconsin leads the nation in deadly falls among people age 65 and older – a distinction that has the attention of aging advocates and public health officials and has prompted a new statewide falls prevention initiative. Governor Evers recently declared September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month but recognizes
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County’s 2022 – 2026 Capital Projects Plan focuses on essential infrastructure projects that support safety and economic development in the community. Residents will benefit from quality-of-life improvements to County parks, vital transportation corridors, and safer, more accessible courthouse facilities during this time period if the current proposal is adopted. The
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee voted on an amendment to increase the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act by an additional $23.9 billion: “The House Armed Services Committee’s vote to increase NDAA spending by an additional $23.9 billion over an already
WASHINGTON—Eight state department of transportation projects in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin earned regional recognition in the America’s Transportation Awards for projects that quickly restored safe access to a fire-damaged bridge, used drones to increase staff safety while also improving travel efficiency, and expanded a picturesque pedestrian and bike path
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County’s Independent Redistricting Committee is encouraging the public to attend the committee’s Friday, September 3 meeting and provide input on the process of redrawing the 18 Supervisory districts of Milwaukee County. “Public input is essential to the democratic process of redrawing Milwaukee County’s political districts, and we
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced two bills that will significantly increase career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act and the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act. These bills are endorsed by A-Team USA, a grassroots organization that
MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the first day of College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program are celebrating the annual occurrence by encouraging Wisconsinites to start saving for higher education with the resources and tools to help them be financially secure. “College Savings Month reminds
MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Susan Turney, who is often ranked as one of the nation’s top healthcare executives, will speak Sept. 30 at the annual W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison. Dr. Turney is the first chief executive officer of the Marshfield Clinic Health System, which serves major parts of Wisconsin through 1,200-plus
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced its continued partnership with Wisconsin Girl Scout councils for the third-annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks event, Sept. 11-12, 2021. The weekend celebrates Wisconsin State Parks and the Girl Scouts of the USA’s (GSUSA) focus on outdoor adventures. The National Association of
MADISON, Wis. — Wednesday morning, the nation’s strictest abortion law went into effect in Texas after the Supreme Court failed to act. The law, S.B. 8, bans abortion at six weeks — before most people even know they are pregnant. In effect, this law makes it nearly impossible to access
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rebecca Kleefisch released her self-described policy “manifesto.” outlining her radical agenda for the Badger State. Mere hours later, it was revealed that Kleefisch had also filed paperwork to run for governor in 2022. If there was any doubt left about her intentions, Kleefisch made it clear yesterday
STURGEON BAY, Wisc. – Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding hosted U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin yesterday as she toured the shipyard to see recent infrastructure improvements and speak with men and women who work in one of the most capable Great Lakes shipyards. “Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is an industry leader in the construction,