Gov. Tony Evers told WisPolitics.com he’s “leery” about calls to dedicate a portion of the state’s sales tax revenues to local governments, saying he would prefer an approach that would provide municipalities a more stable increase each year.
Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer has three goals for the upcoming session: promoting a visionary and inclusive policy agenda, continuing to find opportunities to work across the aisle and upholding Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Part of accomplishing goal No. 3
With a significant winter storm forecasted to impact much of Wisconsin this week, everyone in the state is encouraged to take steps now to ensure they are prepared. The National Weather Service is forecasting several states in the Midwest will
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today announced the city is challenging the 2020 census count, arguing the U.S. Census Bureau underreported its population – especially the Black and Hispanic/Latino populations. A local analysis
Madison, Wis. – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement after being named theChairman of the Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight:“I am honored to have the opportunity to chair this important committee again. Holding our unelectedpublic officials
Madison, Wis. – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism, Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges, Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business, Senate Committee on Transportation and
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement: “Shame on Ascension for announcing the closure of the only Labor and Delivery Unit on Milwaukee’s southside at St. Francis Hospital just days before Christmas. This abrupt and short-sighted decision will
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senator-Elect Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) was appointed by Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) as the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Health and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Hesselbein was also appointed to the Senate
Madison, Wis. – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement after being named the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight: “I am honored to have the opportunity to chair this important committee again. Holding our
Madison, Wis. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced committee appointments for members of the Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. Note: The member listed first for each committee is designated as the ranking member Standing
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ahead of the holidays County Executive David Crowley reflects on the accomplishments of the last year. After months of major investments in equity, milestones met on noteworthy County initiatives, and a robust community outreach schedule, Crowley is now
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin for the 2022-2023 season. Nationwide, 30 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported. DHS encourages all Wisconsinites, especially children, to get vaccinated against the flu as
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A National Basketball Association (NBA) point guard brought a little holiday warmth and cheer to families of deployed service members on a cold wintry Dec. 17 day. George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks, along with his wife,
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) sent a letter to the United States Census Bureau in support of the City of Milwaukee’s challenge to the 2020 Census of the city. Milwaukee submitted an official
Madison, WI – Representative Treig E. Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) released the following statement regarding his appointment as Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage. “I am beyond thankful and excited to serve as the Chairman of the Committee on Sporting Heritage
WisPolitics.com is hosting a forum with all four state Supreme Court candidates Jan. 9 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. It will be one of the first major forums ahead of the Feb. 21 primary featuring: Waukesha County
The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is spotlighting roadway deaths as a major safety concern for Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. The institute’s National Farm Medicine Center partners with the UW-Madison Division of Extension to produce the Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities Reports. Six
For Lucille Smith, a senior biochemistry/molecular biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a unique chemistry research project in the community has strangely turned out to be both surprising and oddly familiar. Smith’s fall-semester chemistry lab course with Dr. Scott
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Wednesday, December 21 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the regions as Zone 1 and Zone 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with
Milwaukee, WI – Barely one week before Christmas, Ascension Health informed caregivers at the labor and delivery unit at Saint Francis Hospital that they had two choices – take a job at a new facility, without the benefit of union representation
Gov. Tony Evers told WisPolitics.com he’s “leery” about calls to dedicate a portion of the state’s sales tax revenues to local governments, saying he would prefer an approach that would provide municipalities a more stable increase each year.
Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer has three goals for the upcoming session: promoting a visionary and inclusive policy agenda, continuing to find opportunities to work across the aisle and upholding Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Part of accomplishing goal No. 3 is making sure her members show up. Dems won 35
With a significant winter storm forecasted to impact much of Wisconsin this week, everyone in the state is encouraged to take steps now to ensure they are prepared. The National Weather Service is forecasting several states in the Midwest will be impacted by a winter storm beginning on Wednesday evening
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today announced the city is challenging the 2020 census count, arguing the U.S. Census Bureau underreported its population – especially the Black and Hispanic/Latino populations. A local analysis by city staff found counting errors resulted in an undercount
Madison, Wis. – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement after being named theChairman of the Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight:“I am honored to have the opportunity to chair this important committee again. Holding our unelectedpublic officials accountable is one of the most important issues facing our
Madison, Wis. – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism, Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges, Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business, Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government, Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, and Senate
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement: “Shame on Ascension for announcing the closure of the only Labor and Delivery Unit on Milwaukee’s southside at St. Francis Hospital just days before Christmas. This abrupt and short-sighted decision will leave expecting families on the southside without a safe and
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senator-Elect Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) was appointed by Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) as the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Health and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Hesselbein was also appointed to the Senate Committees on Agriculture & Tourism; Financial Institutions & Sporting Heritage;
Madison, Wis. – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement after being named the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight: “I am honored to have the opportunity to chair this important committee again. Holding our unelected public officials accountable is one of the most important
Madison, Wis. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced committee appointments for members of the Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. Note: The member listed first for each committee is designated as the ranking member Standing Committees Senate Committee on Agriculture & Tourism Senator Brad PfaffSenator
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ahead of the holidays County Executive David Crowley reflects on the accomplishments of the last year. After months of major investments in equity, milestones met on noteworthy County initiatives, and a robust community outreach schedule, Crowley is now looking ahead to the opportunities to further advance the County’s
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin for the 2022-2023 season. Nationwide, 30 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported. DHS encourages all Wisconsinites, especially children, to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Early data show this year’s flu vaccine
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A National Basketball Association (NBA) point guard brought a little holiday warmth and cheer to families of deployed service members on a cold wintry Dec. 17 day. George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks, along with his wife, children and friends, brought Christmas gifts for more than 50
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) sent a letter to the United States Census Bureau in support of the City of Milwaukee’s challenge to the 2020 Census of the city. Milwaukee submitted an official 2020 Census Count Question Resolution Housing Count Case today, and
Madison, WI – Representative Treig E. Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) released the following statement regarding his appointment as Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage. “I am beyond thankful and excited to serve as the Chairman of the Committee on Sporting Heritage for another legislative session. I look forward to working with
WisPolitics.com is hosting a forum with all four state Supreme Court candidates Jan. 9 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. It will be one of the first major forums ahead of the Feb. 21 primary featuring: Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow; former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly;
The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is spotlighting roadway deaths as a major safety concern for Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. The institute’s National Farm Medicine Center partners with the UW-Madison Division of Extension to produce the Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities Reports. Six of the 40 ag-related deaths in 2019 and five of
For Lucille Smith, a senior biochemistry/molecular biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a unique chemistry research project in the community has strangely turned out to be both surprising and oddly familiar. Smith’s fall-semester chemistry lab course with Dr. Scott Bailey-Hartsel, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, conducted color analysis research at
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Wednesday, December 21 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the regions as Zone 1 and Zone 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 10. The
Milwaukee, WI – Barely one week before Christmas, Ascension Health informed caregivers at the labor and delivery unit at Saint Francis Hospital that they had two choices – take a job at a new facility, without the benefit of union representation they currently enjoyed, or find a new place to work.