WASHINGTON, DC – Chairmen Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Mark E. Green (R-TN) seek immediate compliance from DHS Secretary Mayorkas. Mayorkas failed to respond to the Committee’s April 3, 2023 letter that requested information on DHS’ plans to combat threats posed by
Quotes of the Week Do you think it’s a little weird that you’re pushing a ban on advisory referenda at the local level, but, yet, the Legislature pushed a statewide advisory referendum in the April election? – Rep. Clinton Anderson,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Baldwin and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that two Wisconsin organizations are receiving funding through the Regional Innovation Engines program to boost Wisconsin’s water, agriculture, and energy innovation ecosystem. The awardees, the Milwaukee 7
Dan Rossmiller, who has served as the WASB’s director of government relations since 2006, has been chosen unanimously by the WASB Board of Directors to be the association’s next executive director. “I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve
MADISON– On Monday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 13 into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 6. This legislation to eliminate the defunct Land Recycling Loan Program, which was authored by Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus), was passed
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss new laws Gov. Tony Evers signed to crack down on reckless driving and carjacking, committee shuffling with the new Senate GOP supermajority, shared revenue negotiations, the UW System eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion statements for employment, and more.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Marquise Jackson, age 26, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Alexus Jackson-Milton, age 21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were sentenced to Wisconsin State Prison for discharge of firearms on the evening of May
“Doulas are vital maternal health professionals who support the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and improve birth outcomes. I am so pleased to join my sister and colleague, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, in lifting up their important impact and pledge
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-Chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), are urging President Joe Biden to nominate a new National Cyber Director (NCD). In a letter to the President, Gallagher and King lay out the importance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sponsoring the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the signature items each party hopes to include in the 2023-24 biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, says that while the ultra-MAGA Legislature opposes Gov. Tony Evers’ straightforward budget proposal, regular people, both red and blue, support it.
We cannot afford to continue ignoring the needs of our state. With a $7 billion surplus, our state can and should do more to support the people that live here.
Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is proud to announce the honorees who will be celebrated at its Annual Scholarship and Recognition Gala. The Gala will recognize the Legacy Award, Rising Star Award, and scholarship recipients,
In the latest Federal Transit Administration numbers, The Hop cost $15.03 per ride in operating expenses, never mind the cost of rails and wires — not a dime of it paid by passengers. It’s why the Legislature is doing Milwaukee a favor when it says, “enough.”
I’m proud to have been a part of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, I’m proud of the work we’ve done and the work we do, and I’m proud of the pro-democracy coalitions we’re a part of.
National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.
Some people are telling us that moms do not exist.
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairmen Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Mark E. Green (R-TN) seek immediate compliance from DHS Secretary Mayorkas. Mayorkas failed to respond to the Committee’s April 3, 2023 letter that requested information on DHS’ plans to combat threats posed by Chinese cargo cranes at American ports.” In part, the lawmakers
Quotes of the Week Do you think it’s a little weird that you’re pushing a ban on advisory referenda at the local level, but, yet, the Legislature pushed a statewide advisory referendum in the April election? – Rep. Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit, in an Assembly Local Government Committee hearing on the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Baldwin and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that two Wisconsin organizations are receiving funding through the Regional Innovation Engines program to boost Wisconsin’s water, agriculture, and energy innovation ecosystem. The awardees, the Milwaukee 7 Water Council and WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc., will receive up
Dan Rossmiller, who has served as the WASB’s director of government relations since 2006, has been chosen unanimously by the WASB Board of Directors to be the association’s next executive director. “I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve Wisconsin school board members in this new capacity,” said Rossmiller,
MADISON– On Monday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 13 into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 6. This legislation to eliminate the defunct Land Recycling Loan Program, which was authored by Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus), was passed by the State Senate on a voice vote in March
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss new laws Gov. Tony Evers signed to crack down on reckless driving and carjacking, committee shuffling with the new Senate GOP supermajority, shared revenue negotiations, the UW System eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion statements for employment, and more.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Marquise Jackson, age 26, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Alexus Jackson-Milton, age 21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were sentenced to Wisconsin State Prison for discharge of firearms on the evening of May 13, 2022, following a Milwaukee Bucks NBA playoff game, when
“Doulas are vital maternal health professionals who support the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and improve birth outcomes. I am so pleased to join my sister and colleague, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, in lifting up their important impact and pledge to keep working to ensure more women have access to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-Chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), are urging President Joe Biden to nominate a new National Cyber Director (NCD). In a letter to the President, Gallagher and King lay out the importance of the National Cyber Director role and stress that the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sponsoring the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation to combat the opioid crisis by combatting the flow of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction and restoration of watermain and sanitary sewer lines along
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the signature items each party hopes to include in the 2023-24 biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, says that while the ultra-MAGA Legislature opposes Gov. Tony Evers’ straightforward budget proposal, regular people, both red and blue, support it.
We cannot afford to continue ignoring the needs of our state. With a $7 billion surplus, our state can and should do more to support the people that live here.
Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is proud to announce the honorees who will be celebrated at its Annual Scholarship and Recognition Gala. The Gala will recognize the Legacy Award, Rising Star Award, and scholarship recipients, in addition to the graduates of the Leadership Seminar. The
In the latest Federal Transit Administration numbers, The Hop cost $15.03 per ride in operating expenses, never mind the cost of rails and wires — not a dime of it paid by passengers. It’s why the Legislature is doing Milwaukee a favor when it says, “enough.”
I’m proud to have been a part of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, I’m proud of the work we’ve done and the work we do, and I’m proud of the pro-democracy coalitions we’re a part of.
National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.
Some people are telling us that moms do not exist.