Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has appointed Sen. Dan Knodl to lead a new committee as he reworks membership on others to reflect the GOP’s new supermajority in the chamber. Knodl, who was
GOP lawmakers are seeking cosponsors for a bill to standardize the process for granting reciprocal credentials to those with professional licenses from outside Wisconsin. According to a cosponsorship memo from Sen. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond and Rep. Nate Gustafson
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 12 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), expressing concerns over “unprecedented attacks” on the Supreme Court,
On April 27th, Reverend James E. Connell, J.C.D., a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and former Vice-chancellor, filed an open records request asking for communications between the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Catholic dioceses and religious orders. Thus far, Father Connell has
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and six of her colleagues called on ten of the largest credit card issuers to answer questions about their late fee practices following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to limit
To: Dane County Board of Supervisors Fr: County Executive Joe Parisi Re: Human Services Transition/Recruitment I think we can all agree we are saddened and frustrated by the manner in which the recent nomination process for Director of the Department
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has 1,938 incoming students committed to join the Class of 2027 as of National Decision Day, May 1. Brian Troyer, dean of undergraduate admissions, attributes the success, in part, to his team’s mission-based, personalized approach to
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a group of 43 Republican senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter expresses a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms.
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator André Jacque (R-DePere) released two bills for co-sponsorship (LRB-0423 and LRB-0522) that address the matter of obscene materials in schools. LRB-0522 prohibits schools from using the tax-payer funded common school fund
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced, H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities cheered the roll-out of three bills that will help produce more workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin. The League, which represents the interests of all of Wisconsin’s cities and villages, says the lack of housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie
MADISON, Wis. — After months of preparation and training, a group of Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), headquartered in Madison, are deploying to Eastern Europe to support the Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce mission. The mission
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, May 8th, 2023, Democratic legislators from across Wisconsin observed a “Day Without Child Care” and stressed the importance of Governor Tony Evers’ successful Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers keep their
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue voted on legislation which would eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in support of the bill and released the following statement on his vote: “The
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
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MEQUON -Wisconsin Assembly District 24 voters want their representative in Madison to listen to their needs and to work creatively to serve them. In announcing his candidacy today for the Special Election called for July 18 for the 24th Assembly
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has appointed Sen. Dan Knodl to lead a new committee as he reworks membership on others to reflect the GOP’s new supermajority in the chamber. Knodl, who was sworn in last week, will chair the newly created Shared
GOP lawmakers are seeking cosponsors for a bill to standardize the process for granting reciprocal credentials to those with professional licenses from outside Wisconsin. According to a cosponsorship memo from Sen. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond and Rep. Nate Gustafson of Neenah, the legislation would replace existing credential-specific standards with
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 12 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), expressing concerns over “unprecedented attacks” on the Supreme Court, including Sen. Wyden’s April 24, 2023 letter to Harlan Crow requesting tax
On April 27th, Reverend James E. Connell, J.C.D., a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and former Vice-chancellor, filed an open records request asking for communications between the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Catholic dioceses and religious orders. Thus far, Father Connell has received no response from the DOJ. Below is his video
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and six of her colleagues called on ten of the largest credit card issuers to answer questions about their late fee practices following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to limit exorbitant late fees and the banking lobby’s strong pushback against
To: Dane County Board of Supervisors Fr: County Executive Joe Parisi Re: Human Services Transition/Recruitment I think we can all agree we are saddened and frustrated by the manner in which the recent nomination process for Director of the Department of Human Services unfolded. While no one can undo what’s occurred,
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has 1,938 incoming students committed to join the Class of 2027 as of National Decision Day, May 1. Brian Troyer, dean of undergraduate admissions, attributes the success, in part, to his team’s mission-based, personalized approach to working with students and families. “I am proud of the
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a group of 43 Republican senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter expresses a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms. The letter is signed by U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah),
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator André Jacque (R-DePere) released two bills for co-sponsorship (LRB-0423 and LRB-0522) that address the matter of obscene materials in schools. LRB-0522 prohibits schools from using the tax-payer funded common school fund to purchase obscene materials. LRB-0423 removes the exemption for school
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced, H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This bill will prevent federal prosecutors from using indefinite, and often
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities cheered the roll-out of three bills that will help produce more workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin. The League, which represents the interests of all of Wisconsin’s cities and villages, says the lack of housing inventory is a critical problem in Wisconsin; a problem that
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on
MADISON, Wis. — After months of preparation and training, a group of Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), headquartered in Madison, are deploying to Eastern Europe to support the Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce mission. The mission is part of the United States’ commitment to the international
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, May 8th, 2023, Democratic legislators from across Wisconsin observed a “Day Without Child Care” and stressed the importance of Governor Tony Evers’ successful Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers keep their doors open and their rates affordable. Events: · Kenosha – put on
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue voted on legislation which would eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in support of the bill and released the following statement on his vote: “The personal property tax is a tremendous burden on small businesses
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health. “I’m working
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same
STORY TOPICS – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Media – Minnesota – Public health and safety – Real estate – Small business – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes
MEQUON -Wisconsin Assembly District 24 voters want their representative in Madison to listen to their needs and to work creatively to serve them. In announcing his candidacy today for the Special Election called for July 18 for the 24th Assembly District, Bob Tatterson, a Democrat, presents his real-world experience as
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.