Rep. Born: JFC approves investments in public safety

MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve the distribution of funds that will improve public safety operations throughout Wisconsin. The funds will support disaster relief, modernization of the state’s 911 systems, urban search and rescue,

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Sen. Wanggaard: Public safety bills receive funding

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Finance authorized funding two public safety programs championed by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). Two million dollars was released to allow schools to use interactive electronic mapping as part of their school safety

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Schmaling featured in Kleefisch spot

GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released a new spot featuring Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, who says politicians like Evers and Joe Biden are undermining law enforcement. Kleefisch’s campaign said the ads will run on TV and digital statewide but

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Gov. Evers: Announces $22 million investment to expand programs, fund emergency response initiatives

APPLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a stop on the Department of Health Services’ Thank You Tour for Public Health Workers, announced new investments for emergency response projects under the previously announced Neighborhood Investment Fund and Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant pandemic response programs. An additional $22 million investment will target support

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WisDems: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ plans for gun safety

MADISON, Wis. – In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, here is how Tim Michels’ responded to questions about his plan to keep kids safe and prevent gun violence: To The Cap Times: “Michels’ campaign did not respond to an email seeking comment.” To the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Tim

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: WSJ: Sen. Johnson plots a return to economic sanity

OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) detailing the actions needed to build a stable economic future in America and highlighting the economic failures of the Biden administration. The full letter can be found here and excerpts are below. “It starts with

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Requests Federal Review of Wisconsin State-Run Veterans Home at Union Grove Following Investigative Report

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Brooks-LaSure in response to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s investigative report on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. The letter reads: I write to share my

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Rep. Born: JFC approves investments in public safety

MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve the distribution of funds that will improve public safety operations throughout Wisconsin. The funds will support disaster relief, modernization of the state’s 911 systems, urban search and rescue, school safety planning, community-oriented police housing and the purchase of

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Sen. Wanggaard: Public safety bills receive funding

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Finance authorized funding two public safety programs championed by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). Two million dollars was released to allow schools to use interactive electronic mapping as part of their school safety plan. Another $1 million was released to help communities create

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Business owners tout COVID-19 aid in series of Evers ads

Tony Evers’ campaign released five new ads that feature business owners touting federal COVID-19 aid the guv has delivered, saying the money ensured their businesses could survive the pandemic. The ads are part of a $3.5 million buy through the August primary that Evers’ campaign had previously announced. The new

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Schmaling featured in Kleefisch spot

GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released a new spot featuring Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, who says politicians like Evers and Joe Biden are undermining law enforcement. Kleefisch’s campaign said the ads will run on TV and digital statewide but didn’t release other details. Schmaling has recommended charging five of

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Dept. of Children and Families: Announces Project Growth grant recipients

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the award of over $20 million in Project Growth grants to 28 cross-sector community teams and over 100 businesses to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the state’s economy. “We have seen in various communities

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Godlewski campaign: Sarah Godlewski delivered over 4,000 nomination signatures to appear on August primary ballot

MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski announced that last week, she delivered over 4,000 nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Election Commission to qualify for the August Democratic primary. “Today, I’m proud to say that our campaign has submitted enough signatures to be on the ballot this August.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Stonefield historic site opens June 1

Cassville, WI – Stonefield, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites and museums, opens for the season on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The historic site will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday throughout the season ending on Sunday, October 2, 2022. General admission

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Gov. Evers: Announces $22 million investment to expand programs, fund emergency response initiatives

APPLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a stop on the Department of Health Services’ Thank You Tour for Public Health Workers, announced new investments for emergency response projects under the previously announced Neighborhood Investment Fund and Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant pandemic response programs. An additional $22 million investment will target support toward fire station constr… Please log in to access subscriber

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