Two state lawmakers say pending federal legislation would accelerate efforts in Wisconsin to develop modern infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations and broadband internet, while creating thousands of new jobs in the state. But a lack of Democratic unity
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. André Jacque, the De Pere Republican hospitalized in mid-August with COVID-19, was discharged today, a spokesman says. Spokesman Matt Tompach said the lawmaker is “doing much better” and is in
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Mental Health held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 564, which would require the Governor to allocate $100 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to school mental health programs. The federal
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the System has returned to pre-pandemic levels of in-person undergraduate instruction for Fall 2021 while prioritizing the health and safety of the campus community. Systemwide, 85 percent of undergraduate
MILWAUKEE— Sachin Chheda, director of the Fair Elections Project, issued the following statement in response to the Tuesday’s hearing in ongoing federal redistricting litigation: “The legislature and the governor should work together to pass a fair map that reflects the
by Vaughn R. Larson MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard inducted three outstanding members — retired Col. David Romuald, retired Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Cullen, and retired Col. Christopher Charney — into its Hall of Fame during a
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the System has returned to pre-pandemic levels of in-person undergraduate instruction for Fall 2021 while prioritizing the health and safety of the campus community. Systemwide, 85 percent of undergraduate
MADISON — State Superintendent Jill Underly today commended eight Wisconsin public schools for receiving National Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education. “These schools have gone above and beyond in their support for students,” Dr. Underly said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined House Republican Leadership for its weekly press conference. In his remarks, he discussed the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and House Democrats’ failure to hold the administration accountable. He also addressed comments from
This morning during a special ceremony in the Council Chamber at City Hall, we had the high honor of commending the organizers and participants of the nine-day March on Madison for Immigrants’ Rights that took place in June. Organized and
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following letter from former U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Chief Rodney Scott, who wrote to members of Congress regarding his concerns for
Law enforcement leader and lifelong Milwaukee resident Brian Barkow issued the following statement after filing his candidacy for Milwaukee County Sheriff in the August 9, 2022 Democratic primary: “Our community is coming together to reduce violent crime, curb reckless driving,
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Attorney General Josh Kaul was endorsed today by the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, where the Attorney General was speaking at the Wisconsin delegation meeting for the 2021 Laborers’ International Union of North America’s virtual convention. “The Wisconsin
$11,163 Awarded to 10 Projects to Help With Local Environmental Conservation, Restoration, and Education Efforts Today, County Executive Parisi announced the Dane County Environmental Council’s Community Partners and Capital Equipment grant programs will award $11,163 to 10 projects to help
48 Democrats in the Senate and 188 in the House filed a bicameral amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 47 other Democrats in the Senate and 188 in the House in filing
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE —A Marquette University Law School poll of adults nationwide finds approval of the U.S. Supreme Court fell to 49% in September, down from 60% in July.
MADISON, Wis. — This week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited several schools in Wisconsin as he affirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to building back better in the Badger state. This latest visit by a Biden-Harris administration official comes
MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), a member of the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB), released the following statement regarding the re-installation of the statutes of Forward and Colonel Heg: “It’s exciting to see these historic pieces have
MADISON — Over the weekend, President Joe Biden met with Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Krysten Sinema (AZ) regarding their ongoing obstruction preventing Congress from passing legislation that would bring much-needed relief to working families. However, Senators Manchin and Sinema are doubling down on
Two state lawmakers say pending federal legislation would accelerate efforts in Wisconsin to develop modern infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations and broadband internet, while creating thousands of new jobs in the state. But a lack of Democratic unity among federal lawmakers and GOP opposition to the high cost
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. André Jacque, the De Pere Republican hospitalized in mid-August with COVID-19, was discharged today, a spokesman says. Spokesman Matt Tompach said the lawmaker is “doing much better” and is in touch with staff as well as friends and colleagues. While
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Mental Health held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 564, which would require the Governor to allocate $100 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to school mental health programs. The federal ARPA dollars have all been allocated to COVID-19 relief and
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the System has returned to pre-pandemic levels of in-person undergraduate instruction for Fall 2021 while prioritizing the health and safety of the campus community. Systemwide, 85 percent of undergraduate courses are being delivered in person, he said. That exceeds
MILWAUKEE— Sachin Chheda, director of the Fair Elections Project, issued the following statement in response to the Tuesday’s hearing in ongoing federal redistricting litigation: “The legislature and the governor should work together to pass a fair map that reflects the will of the voters. If they fail to do so,
by Vaughn R. Larson MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard inducted three outstanding members — retired Col. David Romuald, retired Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Cullen, and retired Col. Christopher Charney — into its Hall of Fame during a formal ceremony Sept. 16 at the 115th Fighter Wing.
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the System has returned to pre-pandemic levels of in-person undergraduate instruction for Fall 2021 while prioritizing the health and safety of the campus community. Systemwide, 85 percent of undergraduate courses are being delivered in person, he said. That exceeds
MADISON — State Superintendent Jill Underly today commended eight Wisconsin public schools for receiving National Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education. “These schools have gone above and beyond in their support for students,” Dr. Underly said. “I applaud the hard work and commitment of both teachers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined House Republican Leadership for its weekly press conference. In his remarks, he discussed the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and House Democrats’ failure to hold the administration accountable. He also addressed comments from President Biden about whether the U.S. is in a New Cold
This morning during a special ceremony in the Council Chamber at City Hall, we had the high honor of commending the organizers and participants of the nine-day March on Madison for Immigrants’ Rights that took place in June. Organized and coordinated by Voces de la Frontera, the march featured dedicated
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following letter from former U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Chief Rodney Scott, who wrote to members of Congress regarding his concerns for the disaster at our southern border, the risks it poses
Law enforcement leader and lifelong Milwaukee resident Brian Barkow issued the following statement after filing his candidacy for Milwaukee County Sheriff in the August 9, 2022 Democratic primary: “Our community is coming together to reduce violent crime, curb reckless driving, and achieve law enforcement that earns the trust of every
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Attorney General Josh Kaul was endorsed today by the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, where the Attorney General was speaking at the Wisconsin delegation meeting for the 2021 Laborers’ International Union of North America’s virtual convention. “The Wisconsin Laborers are proud to endorse Josh Kaul for another term
$11,163 Awarded to 10 Projects to Help With Local Environmental Conservation, Restoration, and Education Efforts Today, County Executive Parisi announced the Dane County Environmental Council’s Community Partners and Capital Equipment grant programs will award $11,163 to 10 projects to help with local environmental conservation, restoration, and education efforts. “By partnering
48 Democrats in the Senate and 188 in the House filed a bicameral amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 47 other Democrats in the Senate and 188 in the House in filing a bicameral amicus brief in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE —A Marquette University Law School poll of adults nationwide finds approval of the U.S. Supreme Court fell to 49% in September, down from 60% in July. Disapproval rose to 50% in September, up from 39% in
MADISON, Wis. — This week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited several schools in Wisconsin as he affirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to building back better in the Badger state. This latest visit by a Biden-Harris administration official comes just a week after First Lady Jill Biden spoke with
MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), a member of the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB), released the following statement regarding the re-installation of the statutes of Forward and Colonel Heg: “It’s exciting to see these historic pieces have been restored and reinstalled at the State Capitol. I’m grateful
MADISON — Over the weekend, President Joe Biden met with Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Krysten Sinema (AZ) regarding their ongoing obstruction preventing Congress from passing legislation that would bring much-needed relief to working families. However, Senators Manchin and Sinema are doubling down on their obstructionism unless it becomes watered down enough to keep