Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Illinois businessman and GOP megdonor Dick Uihlein pumped $4.5 million into a PAC that was created to back Kevin Nicholson’s bid for guv, according to a new filing. The report, filed today,
By Common Council members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman
MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “My continued and unwavering efforts to seek closure of, by, and for the
In case you missed it, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that the Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the lowest level since January 2013. Additionally, small businesses owners expecting better business conditions
The head of the state’s Office of School Safety says digital facility mapping is expected to “save time and save lives” during violent incidents and medical emergencies. The office, part of the state Department of Justice, yesterday announced applications are
MILWAUKEE – Please join executives from all Wisconsin’s 11 local workforce boards and the Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management Council SHRM as they welcome a panle of experts to highlight success stories and share insights into ways employers can tap into Wisconsin’s hidden workforce.
Evers has launched two new TV ads that tout his efforts to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The ads are part of a previously announced $3.5 million buy that runs through the Aug. 9 primary. They are the
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, President Biden announced a new American Rescue Plan rule that will protect millions of Americans’ pensions – including more than 20,000 Wisconsinites who rely on their pensions today. Thanks to Wisconsin Democrats like Senator Tammy Baldwin,
Menomonie, Wis. — On the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s efforts to provide equal treatment for female athletes has passed a test from a national organization. ChampionWomen reviewed federal reporting data from more than
MADISON, Wis. – At the first stop of his “Freedom Tour”, Tim Michels “doesn’t rule out signing a bill that would attempt to overturn Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election results.” Michels’ comments come just days after Donald Trump called on Wisconsin Republicans to decertify the 2020
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to update parents and caregivers about new options available to provide nutrition for their babies as the nationwide shortage continues. “We know that the infant formula shortage has been very stressful for
In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential Election and the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, many election officials working at both the state and local levels have been subjected to harassment and violent threats. Indeed, recent surveys have
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 to protect every woman’s constitutional right to travel across state lines to receive abortion care—and the providers who care for
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – This week, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Wisconsin State Council and International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 82 announced their endorsements of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “I’ve had the opportunity to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access released its second annual report. Building on findings from the 2021 report, the 2022 report provides an update on efforts under Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration to expand access,
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, the president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and the National Right to Work Committee, Mark Mix, joined WSAU’s Meg Ellefson on Monday to discuss Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels’ company’s
MARSHFIELD – DispatchHealth, the nation’s first comprehensive in-home medical care provider, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, one of the country’s largest rural health care systems, today announced their partnership to bring patients on-demand, in-home medical care. The pioneering partnership will expand
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Candidates were nominated during a period that ended June 1, 2022. Cranberry
MILWAUKEE – Today, Supervisors Felesia A. Martin, Willie Johnson Jr., Ryan Clancy, Steven Shea, and Peter Burgelis announce the introduction of legislation in support of nonpartisan election administration in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. “This past Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that
MADISON, Wis. – Agrace has appointed Dr. Patricia Neuman to be its vice president of medical services. A nonprofit health care organization, Agrace provides hospice care, supportive (palliative) care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support across southern
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Illinois businessman and GOP megdonor Dick Uihlein pumped $4.5 million into a PAC that was created to back Kevin Nicholson’s bid for guv, according to a new filing. The report, filed today, provides the first look at how Fighting for Wisconsin was
By Common Council members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II Earlier today
MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “My continued and unwavering efforts to seek closure of, by, and for the people regarding the 2020 election, was once again vindicated now
In case you missed it, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that the Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the lowest level since January 2013. Additionally, small businesses owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased to a net negative
The head of the state’s Office of School Safety says digital facility mapping is expected to “save time and save lives” during violent incidents and medical emergencies. The office, part of the state Department of Justice, yesterday announced applications are being accepted for the 2021 Wisconsin Act 109 Digital Mapping
MILWAUKEE – Please join executives from all Wisconsin’s 11 local workforce boards and the Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management Council SHRM as they welcome a panle of experts to highlight success stories and share insights into ways employers can tap into Wisconsin’s hidden workforce. Register today to learn ways to connect to folks who
Evers has launched two new TV ads that tout his efforts to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The ads are part of a previously announced $3.5 million buy that runs through the Aug. 9 primary. They are the 10th and 11th ads he’s run so far in his
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, President Biden announced a new American Rescue Plan rule that will protect millions of Americans’ pensions – including more than 20,000 Wisconsinites who rely on their pensions today. Thanks to Wisconsin Democrats like Senator Tammy Baldwin, this new pension rule will protect more than 200 multiemployer
Menomonie, Wis. — On the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s efforts to provide equal treatment for female athletes has passed a test from a national organization. ChampionWomen reviewed federal reporting data from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer intercollegiate
MADISON, Wis. – At the first stop of his “Freedom Tour”, Tim Michels “doesn’t rule out signing a bill that would attempt to overturn Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election results.” Michels’ comments come just days after Donald Trump called on Wisconsin Republicans to decertify the 2020 election. WKOW reports that Michels only says that “he needs to
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to update parents and caregivers about new options available to provide nutrition for their babies as the nationwide shortage continues. “We know that the infant formula shortage has been very stressful for parents, and we want Wisconsin families to know that they
In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential Election and the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, many election officials working at both the state and local levels have been subjected to harassment and violent threats. Indeed, recent surveys have shown that election officials feel unsafe at work and have
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 to protect every woman’s constitutional right to travel across state lines to receive abortion care—and the providers who care for them. This legislation would make it crystal clear that it
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – This week, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Wisconsin State Council and International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 82 announced their endorsements of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “I’ve had the opportunity to meet Rebecca at several labor events and have been very
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access released its second annual report. Building on findings from the 2021 report, the 2022 report provides an update on efforts under Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration to expand access, adoption, and affordability of high-speed internet across the state and
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, the president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and the National Right to Work Committee, Mark Mix, joined WSAU’s Meg Ellefson on Monday to discuss Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels’ company’s opposition to right to work in Wisconsin. Mix also discussed
MARSHFIELD – DispatchHealth, the nation’s first comprehensive in-home medical care provider, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, one of the country’s largest rural health care systems, today announced their partnership to bring patients on-demand, in-home medical care. The pioneering partnership will expand access to care for patients in rural communities of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Candidates were nominated during a period that ended June 1, 2022. Cranberry growers will have until August 15, 2022 to vote on
MILWAUKEE – Today, Supervisors Felesia A. Martin, Willie Johnson Jr., Ryan Clancy, Steven Shea, and Peter Burgelis announce the introduction of legislation in support of nonpartisan election administration in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. “This past Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that ballot drop boxes are illegal under Wisconsin statutes, a disastrous
MADISON, Wis. – Agrace has appointed Dr. Patricia Neuman to be its vice president of medical services. A nonprofit health care organization, Agrace provides hospice care, supportive (palliative) care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support across southern Wisconsin. Neuman is board-certified in hospice and palliative care and