(MADISON, WI) – Immigrants and allies in Madison, Wisconsin joined 10 other cities in a national day of civil disobedience actions called “11 Cities for 11 Million” to demand that Democrats fulfill their promise to pass a path to citizenship
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Cadott is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
Femrite Drive under Interstate 39/90 in Madison will be closed daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday (Nov. 8-11). Motorists must use alternate local routes. Crews will continue roadway grading and asphalt paving near the I-39/90 bridges.
(Madison) – The Survival Coalition of more than 20 disability organizations supports the work of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Governor Evers’ administration to share regularly updated data regarding the impacts of COVID-19 in Wisconsin’s Medicaid Adult
MILWAUKEE (November 4, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Benjamin Franklin School will move to virtual learning Friday, November 5, and return to in-person learning on Tuesday,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan, Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-04), and 143 of his Republican colleagues to introduce the Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act of 2021. This
On November 4, 2021, the City of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Jeffrey Norman as the next Chief of Police of the Milwaukee Police Department. Chief Norman has served as the Acting Chief of
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which will benefit every single neighborhood in Wisconsin. This unparalleled federal investment in Wisconsin’s physical and digital infrastructure will ensure that no matter
[Madison, WI] – Today, failed “education governor” Tony Evers attempted to quietly veto a bipartisan education bill. Senate Bill 454 would have helped educators identify and serve students who are struggling to read, while providing more information to parents. This comes as recent DPI data quantified
Madison – Governor Evers is offering no solution to help struggling readers. On Friday afternoon, the governor vetoed a crucial bill to improve our support and interventions around kids who struggle to become proficient in reading. The Chair of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the spirit of National Use Your Common Sense Day, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today encouraged House Democrats to pause their radical tax and spending plan to consider basic questions about the policies they’re proposing. In a
MADISON – Redistricting. It’s likely the most litigated issue in recent American history. And it can get complicated, very complicated, as anyone who has been following the news can attest. But it also can be very simple. While it might
As a life-long resident of Milwaukee, I know that public safety is the top priority for our residents, and that we must all work collaboratively and creatively to address the current issues we are facing. A key component of addressing
A new provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs has been named at UW-Stout. Glendali Rodriguez was announced Thursday, Nov. 4, by Chancellor Katherine Frank, culminating a national search process. Rodriguez has been serving as interim provost since August 2019.
The Common Council will complete its redistricting process by the end of the month, according to a schedule announced today by Alderman Ashanti Hamilton. Alderman Hamilton, chair of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, said the process will include public meetings (including a
Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs is asking the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Audit Committee to delay a Tuesday hearing on LAB’s look at the 2020 election until after the body meets Dec. 1 to discuss the report. The co-chairs have
MADISON – A bill to add the teaching of Wisconsin’s Safe Haven laws for health classes in schools authored by Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) and State Sen. Joan Ballweg (Markesan) has been signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 90 by Governor
PESHTIGO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the temporary closure of its Peshtigo shooting range in Marinette County due to a staffing shortage. The department is recruiting personnel to staff the facility to ensure a safe and
(MADISON, WI) – Immigrants and allies in Madison, Wisconsin joined 10 other cities in a national day of civil disobedience actions called “11 Cities for 11 Million” to demand that Democrats fulfill their promise to pass a path to citizenship this year. In Madison, they shut down the street in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Cadott is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines in the Village of Cadott. Activities
Femrite Drive under Interstate 39/90 in Madison will be closed daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday (Nov. 8-11). Motorists must use alternate local routes. Crews will continue roadway grading and asphalt paving near the I-39/90 bridges. The work activities and road closure are weather dependent and
(Madison) – The Survival Coalition of more than 20 disability organizations supports the work of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Governor Evers’ administration to share regularly updated data regarding the impacts of COVID-19 in Wisconsin’s Medicaid Adult Home and Community-Based Services system. People with disabilities and older
MILWAUKEE (November 4, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Benjamin Franklin School will move to virtual learning Friday, November 5, and return to in-person learning on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Franklin School’s students, families, and staff were
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan, Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-04), and 143 of his Republican colleagues to introduce the Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act of 2021. This legislation was introduced in response to reports that the Biden
On November 4, 2021, the City of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Jeffrey Norman as the next Chief of Police of the Milwaukee Police Department. Chief Norman has served as the Acting Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department since December 23, 2020. During this
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which will benefit every single neighborhood in Wisconsin. This unparalleled federal investment in Wisconsin’s physical and digital infrastructure will ensure that no matter where you live or what you do, you can remain
[Madison, WI] – Today, failed “education governor” Tony Evers attempted to quietly veto a bipartisan education bill. Senate Bill 454 would have helped educators identify and serve students who are struggling to read, while providing more information to parents. This comes as recent DPI data quantified Evers’ failure to support kids, revealing that English language arts proficiency is
Madison – Governor Evers is offering no solution to help struggling readers. On Friday afternoon, the governor vetoed a crucial bill to improve our support and interventions around kids who struggle to become proficient in reading. The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Alberta Darling, says she is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the spirit of National Use Your Common Sense Day, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today encouraged House Democrats to pause their radical tax and spending plan to consider basic questions about the policies they’re proposing. In a video highlighting some of the many nonsensical provisions in the
MADISON – Redistricting. It’s likely the most litigated issue in recent American history. And it can get complicated, very complicated, as anyone who has been following the news can attest. But it also can be very simple. While it might be technically legal for a legislative majority to create maps
As a life-long resident of Milwaukee, I know that public safety is the top priority for our residents, and that we must all work collaboratively and creatively to address the current issues we are facing. A key component of addressing crime throughout Milwaukee is our police department. I am proud
A new provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs has been named at UW-Stout. Glendali Rodriguez was announced Thursday, Nov. 4, by Chancellor Katherine Frank, culminating a national search process. Rodriguez has been serving as interim provost since August 2019. She has worked at UW-Stout since 2005 in various capacities,
The Common Council will complete its redistricting process by the end of the month, according to a schedule announced today by Alderman Ashanti Hamilton. Alderman Hamilton, chair of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, said the process will include public meetings (including a public hearing held before the Judiciary and Legislation Committee) where
Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs is asking the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Audit Committee to delay a Tuesday hearing on LAB’s look at the 2020 election until after the body meets Dec. 1 to discuss the report. The co-chairs have asked Administrator Meagan Wolfe, who’s faced calls from GOP lawmakers
MADISON – A bill to add the teaching of Wisconsin’s Safe Haven laws for health classes in schools authored by Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) and State Sen. Joan Ballweg (Markesan) has been signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 90 by Governor Evers. “I am glad to see the Governor take action
PESHTIGO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the temporary closure of its Peshtigo shooting range in Marinette County due to a staffing shortage. The department is recruiting personnel to staff the facility to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users. While this facility is temporarily