Dave Cieslewicz: Better uses for $3M
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022
Reject Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s proposal to give one-time payments of $1,000 to county staffers.
Reject Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s proposal to give one-time payments of $1,000 to county staffers.
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday Alderman José G. Pérez was unanimously elected President of the Milwaukee Common Council, becoming the first Latino to hold this position. Milwaukee County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Felesia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Liz Sumner, Steve F.
A newly approved cybersecurity program at UW-Stout aims to help meet rising demand for workers in this field. Enrollment is now open for the fall 2022 bachelor’s degree program, which was approved April 7 by the UW System Board of
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today published an op-ed on the importance of schools being welcoming places. Dr. Underly’s message stresses the need for all students to feel supported, with welcome and with belonging. Excerpt: “Many Wisconsin educators are doing incredible work to
Citing her dedication to a government that works for everyone, Jenna Jacobson announced her candidacy for Representative to the 43rd Assembly District April 20, 2022. Jacobson believes that no matter who we are or where we live in the 43rd
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) met with small business owners in Wisconsin who spoke about the impact of burdensome regulations, skyrocketing prices, supply chain issues, and not being able to find enough people to hire. Watch the video here. Excerpts from Sen. Johnson
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Wisconsin to highlight how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will make a once-in-a-generation investment in the state’s infrastructure. Over the next five years, Wisconsin is expected to receive over $5 billion from
MADISON, Wis. — In a transparent political ploy, Wisconsin Republicans today held a hearing on Senate Bill 1034 (SB 1034) – a medical marijuana bill that conservatives have guised as a progressive piece of legislation, but in actuality would be highly
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cedarburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Management – Media – Public
Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Pewaukee) today announced her bid for re-election to the State Assembly. Duchow is seeking her fourth term, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015. “Serving the constituents of the 99th Assembly District is an honor,” said
This Earth Month, Dane County is launching a new grant that seeks to provide funding for community composting projects that help reduce the amount of organics (food scraps, yard waste) being sent to landfills, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. All
MADISON, Wis. – In an op-ed for the Milwaukee Courier, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley outlines how Governor Evers is doing the right thing on public safety for Wisconsinites. In 2022 alone, Gov. Evers has invested more than $50 million to help
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) today announced a new fact sheet “Healthy Screen Time in a Digital World” to help parents and guardians learn about the impact of excessive screen time use, especially social media, and to provide tips
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced his intent to run for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein has begun circulating nomination papers and is prepared to run.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that they have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at Wisconsin state parks throughout the month. Earth Day was
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow introduced four policy proposals that will revamp the Department of Justice, help restore law and order in our communities, and Make Wisconsin Safe Again. The announcement builds on Jarchow’s plans to Back the Badge and
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Andrew Thomsen, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th State Senate District today. A small business owner and fourth generation Wisconsinite with strong roots in the Fox Valley, Thomsen has the experience and understanding to
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 1034 relating to medical marijuana. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) will testify against the bill and released the following statement:
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces that as part of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continued effort to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault, DOJ is offering regional sexual assault training courses for prosecutors across
Reject Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s proposal to give one-time payments of $1,000 to county staffers.
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday Alderman José G. Pérez was unanimously elected President of the Milwaukee Common Council, becoming the first Latino to hold this position. Milwaukee County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Felesia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Liz Sumner, Steve F. Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Dyango Zerpa, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson released
A newly approved cybersecurity program at UW-Stout aims to help meet rising demand for workers in this field. Enrollment is now open for the fall 2022 bachelor’s degree program, which was approved April 7 by the UW System Board of Regents. According to a release from the university, graduates will
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today published an op-ed on the importance of schools being welcoming places. Dr. Underly’s message stresses the need for all students to feel supported, with welcome and with belonging. Excerpt: “Many Wisconsin educators are doing incredible work to affirm and welcome students through social emotional learning, through choosing
Citing her dedication to a government that works for everyone, Jenna Jacobson announced her candidacy for Representative to the 43rd Assembly District April 20, 2022. Jacobson believes that no matter who we are or where we live in the 43rd Assembly District, we all want quality, affordable housing, strong public
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) met with small business owners in Wisconsin who spoke about the impact of burdensome regulations, skyrocketing prices, supply chain issues, and not being able to find enough people to hire. Watch the video here. Excerpts from Sen. Johnson below. “The concerns expressed by business people are pretty uniform.
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Wisconsin to highlight how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will make a once-in-a-generation investment in the state’s infrastructure. Over the next five years, Wisconsin is expected to receive over $5 billion from the Biden-Harris administration, which will rebuild Wisconsin’s roads and bridges,
MADISON, Wis. — In a transparent political ploy, Wisconsin Republicans today held a hearing on Senate Bill 1034 (SB 1034) – a medical marijuana bill that conservatives have guised as a progressive piece of legislation, but in actuality would be highly regressive for Wisconsinites. The GOP-backed bill, among other things, would
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cedarburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Cedarburg. Activities
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Management – Media – Public health and safety – Real estate – Taxes – Technology
Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Pewaukee) today announced her bid for re-election to the State Assembly. Duchow is seeking her fourth term, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015. “Serving the constituents of the 99th Assembly District is an honor,” said Rep. Duchow. “Helping people with questions on jobs, criminal justice,
This Earth Month, Dane County is launching a new grant that seeks to provide funding for community composting projects that help reduce the amount of organics (food scraps, yard waste) being sent to landfills, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. All Dane County businesses, institutions, municipalities, Native American tribal governments and
MADISON, Wis. – In an op-ed for the Milwaukee Courier, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley outlines how Governor Evers is doing the right thing on public safety for Wisconsinites. In 2022 alone, Gov. Evers has invested more than $50 million to help make our communities safer. These funds will go to every
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) today announced a new fact sheet “Healthy Screen Time in a Digital World” to help parents and guardians learn about the impact of excessive screen time use, especially social media, and to provide tips to improve children’s mental and physical health. OCMH encourages cultivating
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced his intent to run for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein has begun circulating nomination papers and is prepared to run. “It is an honor to work for – and represent
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that they have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at Wisconsin state parks throughout the month. Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin native Gov. Gaylord Nelson to
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow introduced four policy proposals that will revamp the Department of Justice, help restore law and order in our communities, and Make Wisconsin Safe Again. The announcement builds on Jarchow’s plans to Back the Badge and stand proudly with law enforcement in reversing the rise in
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Andrew Thomsen, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th State Senate District today. A small business owner and fourth generation Wisconsinite with strong roots in the Fox Valley, Thomsen has the experience and understanding to promote the conservative values that make the Fox Valley and
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 1034 relating to medical marijuana. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) will testify against the bill and released the following statement: “The most dangerous thing about cannabis in Wisconsin is that
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces that as part of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continued effort to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault, DOJ is offering regional sexual assault training courses for prosecutors across the state. The trainings will equip prosecutors with the knowledge