MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers took a strong stand to protect the health and well-being of people in Wisconsin by vetoing five bills that would have added restrictions to abortion and birth control access – the very means women rely on
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers defended access to reproductive health care with his veto pen. The bills, passed by Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly, are a part of a national effort to ban abortion and interfere with a
MADISON, WI… The most vulnerable members of our society will receive stronger protections under State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) legislation signed into law by Gov. Evers today. Sen. Jacque said the measure (Assembly Bill 100/Senate Bill 92), co-authored with Rep.
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statements after a bill they authored, 2021 Senate Bill 489, was signed into law today as 2021 Wisconsin Act 112: “The amount of planning that
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed several anti-abortion bills proposed and passed by the Republican majority this session. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Abortion is healthcare. I applaud Governor Evers and his dedication to protecting and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to Wisconsin Act 92 signed earlier today, took action on an additional 29 bills. The bills include: Assembly Bill 99, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 93: Provides a new exemption for municipal or county dredging and disposal of the dredged
MADISON — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five Republican bills which would have further restricted access to abortion care and interfered with patient access to reproductive health care. The bills vetoed today include SB 16, SB 503, SB 591, SB
MADISON – Yesterday, through attorneys with the Institute for Free Speech and Michael D. Dean, LLC, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) filed a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping a massive expansion of the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) donor disclosure mandates for nonprofit groups that advocate
Quotes of the Week By starting with current maps, the conservatives on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court won’t simply be blessing a partisan gerrymander, they will be actively engaging in partisan gerrymandering. – Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, on
MADISON, Wis. — From his first day in the Oval Office, President Biden has delivered big for Wisconsin. From the American Rescue Plan to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Badger State will see billions in federal funds flowing into the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss staffers working on former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election probe, the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s response to the Legislative Audit Bureau election audit; the state Supreme Court’s decision on how to approach drawing new district lines, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck’s entry into the secretary of state race and the Republican push for tougher bail laws in the wake of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
This week, Democrats across the country continued to tout the many benefits of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will create good-paying jobs while repairing and rebuilding the nation’s roads and bridges, making reliable high-speed internet more accessible, and more.
MADISON – On Friday, Dec. 3, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 314, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, investing five million dollars to export Wisconsin agricultural goods. Under Wisconsin Act 92, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – With this morning’s announcement of another month fo job creation that falls far below expectations, it’s clear that Joe Biden’s economic policies are failing American families. High prices, supply crises, and stymied job creation make
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Last night, Voces de la Frontera sent a letter to Mayor Barrett on behalf of Voces’ Redistricting Commission that included nine proposed ward maps that all increase the Latinx population in Aldermanic District 13 to either a plurality or absolute majority,
A survey of Madison-area businesses shows labor shortages having a big impact on future growth. In the survey, nearly one-third of respondents said they were held back from expanding their workforce this year due to talent shortages. The Fall 2021
The City of Madison’s Traffic Engineering team recently received international distinction and the 2021 Transportation Systems Management & Operations Council Organization Award by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). ITE is a professional association of more than 16,000 members working
This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Brian Kilmeade on Fox and Friends to discuss the Women’s Tennis Association’s actions following the disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shaui, and the need for the US to boycott the Beijing Olympics
STORY TOPICS – Rittenhouse trial – Coronavirus – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Media – Michigan – Public health
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 314, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, relating to promoting the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural and agribusiness products. Under Wisconsin Act 92, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Center for International Agribusiness Marketing will work with
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers took a strong stand to protect the health and well-being of people in Wisconsin by vetoing five bills that would have added restrictions to abortion and birth control access – the very means women rely on to prevent unintended pregnancy and abortion. Abortion in Wisconsin is already
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers defended access to reproductive health care with his veto pen. The bills, passed by Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly, are a part of a national effort to ban abortion and interfere with a person’s ability to make their own health care decisions. Gov.
MADISON, WI… The most vulnerable members of our society will receive stronger protections under State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) legislation signed into law by Gov. Evers today. Sen. Jacque said the measure (Assembly Bill 100/Senate Bill 92), co-authored with Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), requires training for guardians of incapacitated
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statements after a bill they authored, 2021 Senate Bill 489, was signed into law today as 2021 Wisconsin Act 112: “The amount of planning that goes into major projects by our local water and wastewater
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed several anti-abortion bills proposed and passed by the Republican majority this session. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Abortion is healthcare. I applaud Governor Evers and his dedication to protecting and preserving a woman’s right to make their own reproductive healthcare
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to Wisconsin Act 92 signed earlier today, took action on an additional 29 bills. The bills include: Assembly Bill 99, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 93: Provides a new exemption for municipal or county dredging and disposal of the dredged materials from the bed of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior. Assembly Bill
MADISON — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five Republican bills which would have further restricted access to abortion care and interfered with patient access to reproductive health care. The bills vetoed today include SB 16, SB 503, SB 591, SB 592, and SB 593. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined Governor
MADISON – Yesterday, through attorneys with the Institute for Free Speech and Michael D. Dean, LLC, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) filed a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping a massive expansion of the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) donor disclosure mandates for nonprofit groups that advocate for the election or defeat of federal candidates. WFA filed
Quotes of the Week By starting with current maps, the conservatives on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court won’t simply be blessing a partisan gerrymander, they will be actively engaging in partisan gerrymandering. – Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Republican-backed
MADISON, Wis. — From his first day in the Oval Office, President Biden has delivered big for Wisconsin. From the American Rescue Plan to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Badger State will see billions in federal funds flowing into the state to support small businesses, expand access to broadband, fix
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss staffers working on former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election probe, the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s response to the Legislative Audit Bureau election audit; the state Supreme Court’s decision on how to approach drawing new district lines, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck’s entry into the secretary of state race and the Republican push for tougher bail laws in the wake of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
This week, Democrats across the country continued to tout the many benefits of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will create good-paying jobs while repairing and rebuilding the nation’s roads and bridges, making reliable high-speed internet more accessible, and more. Here’s a look at what voters in states across the
MADISON – On Friday, Dec. 3, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 314, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, investing five million dollars to export Wisconsin agricultural goods. Under Wisconsin Act 92, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Center for International Agribusiness Marketing will work with the
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – With this morning’s announcement of another month fo job creation that falls far below expectations, it’s clear that Joe Biden’s economic policies are failing American families. High prices, supply crises, and stymied job creation make it clear that a change is needed in Washington DC
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Last night, Voces de la Frontera sent a letter to Mayor Barrett on behalf of Voces’ Redistricting Commission that included nine proposed ward maps that all increase the Latinx population in Aldermanic District 13 to either a plurality or absolute majority, ranging from 47% up to 53%. These maps would all
A survey of Madison-area businesses shows labor shortages having a big impact on future growth. In the survey, nearly one-third of respondents said they were held back from expanding their workforce this year due to talent shortages. The Fall 2021 Business Survey, which got responses from 305 businesses in the
The City of Madison’s Traffic Engineering team recently received international distinction and the 2021 Transportation Systems Management & Operations Council Organization Award by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). ITE is a professional association of more than 16,000 members working in 78 countries, including transportation engineers, planners, consultants, educators, technologists
This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Brian Kilmeade on Fox and Friends to discuss the Women’s Tennis Association’s actions following the disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shaui, and the need for the US to boycott the Beijing Olympics as a result of the Chinese Communist Party’s human rights
STORY TOPICS – Rittenhouse trial – Coronavirus – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Media – Michigan – Public health and safety – Race relations – Real estate – Small
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 314, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, relating to promoting the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural and agribusiness products. Under Wisconsin Act 92, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Center for International Agribusiness Marketing will work with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation on a plan to increase