The Joint Finance Committee late Thursday approved investing $125 million to combat PFAS — but left the details of how to spend the money for a trailer bill introduced just this week.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said today his caucus will likely drop a requirement that Milwaukee County and the city approve a new sales tax via referendum as part of the GOP shared revenue bill.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said today his caucus will likely drop a requirement that Milwaukee County and the city approve a new sales tax via referendum as part of the GOP
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 24-25, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 24, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to
MADISON, WI – May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Women’s Council together with The Hmong Institute are celebrating and recognizing the culture and heritage of Hmong women with a story cloth exhibit in the
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and four of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Disclose Government Censorship Act. The legislation seeks to end government-directed speech suppression and viewpoint censorship by requiring basic transparency regarding when Americans’ government is attempting to control what
MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry
Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announces that Steve King will step down as CEO. In his place, Ted Kellner – a Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist – will serve as the Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee’s new CEO. “I am
Madison, WI – Thursday, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 245, also known as the “shared revenue” Bill. “This spring, I frequently spoke with local officials across the 69th Assembly District to receive
Madison, WI – On Thursday morning, SB 299, related to exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, was referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism. Sen. Felzkowski made the following statement: “I find this referral perplexing.
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the UW-Eau Claire Upward Boundannounces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of
Madison, WI — Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session and Assembly Bill 245: “When the legislature receives a bill or amendment an hour before a vote is held, I question if it is truly
Madison – Yesterday, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245 which dramatically reforms how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities. Rep. Donovan said: “It really is remarkable to stand here
Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was proud to testify before the Assembly Consumer Protection Committee today on Assembly Bill 14, legislation relating to the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. “I have always said that good legislation
Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly was brought into session to vote on Assembly Bill (AB) 245. This bill is a large omnibus bill that would amend the shared revenue formula, address the retirement systems of Milwaukee, eliminate the personal property tax, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) today introduced legislation to improve access to maternity care
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, and H. Con Res. 40, a resolution expressing support for
MADISON – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest investment in clean drinking water in American history, including the first-ever dedicated federal funding to replace lead service lines and address dangerous PFAS chemicals. Today, the Joint Finance Committee will vote
Prairie du Chien, Wis. – Villa Louis – one of the most authentically furnished Victorian houses in America – reopens for the season on May 24, offering guests an up-close look at the gilded age lifestyle of the fur trader and land
The Joint Finance Committee late Thursday approved investing $125 million to combat PFAS — but left the details of how to spend the money for a trailer bill introduced just this week.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said today his caucus will likely drop a requirement that Milwaukee County and the city approve a new sales tax via referendum as part of the GOP shared revenue bill.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said today his caucus will likely drop a requirement that Milwaukee County and the city approve a new sales tax via referendum as part of the GOP shared revenue bill. That prompted Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 24-25, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 24, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court. The survey looks at
MADISON, WI – May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Women’s Council together with The Hmong Institute are celebrating and recognizing the culture and heritage of Hmong women with a story cloth exhibit in the State Capitol (first floor rotunda). The exhibit is on display
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business locations that are underserved. The projects receiving awards will impact
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and four of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Disclose Government Censorship Act. The legislation seeks to end government-directed speech suppression and viewpoint censorship by requiring basic transparency regarding when Americans’ government is attempting to control what they can say or read. It also places restrictions on
MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about the water their kids are drinking. That’s why Gov.
Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announces that Steve King will step down as CEO. In his place, Ted Kellner – a Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist – will serve as the Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee’s new CEO. “I am confident that what we have started at the Host Committee
Madison, WI – Thursday, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 245, also known as the “shared revenue” Bill. “This spring, I frequently spoke with local officials across the 69th Assembly District to receive their input on issues affecting their communities. Nearly all expressed
Madison, WI – On Thursday morning, SB 299, related to exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, was referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism. Sen. Felzkowski made the following statement: “I find this referral perplexing. It disappoints me that the Senate President doesn’t trust his
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the UW-Eau Claire Upward Boundannounces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and isadministered by the Wisconsin Department of Public
Madison, WI — Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session and Assembly Bill 245: “When the legislature receives a bill or amendment an hour before a vote is held, I question if it is truly listening to the people of Wisconsin. This bill is no
Madison – Yesterday, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245 which dramatically reforms how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities. Rep. Donovan said: “It really is remarkable to stand here as a member of the Assembly today. I spent plenty
Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was proud to testify before the Assembly Consumer Protection Committee today on Assembly Bill 14, legislation relating to the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. “I have always said that good legislation does not come from a bunch of politicians sitting around
Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly was brought into session to vote on Assembly Bill (AB) 245. This bill is a large omnibus bill that would amend the shared revenue formula, address the retirement systems of Milwaukee, eliminate the personal property tax, and much more. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) today introduced legislation to improve access to maternity care and grow and diversify the perinatal health workforce. The Perinatal Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, and H. Con Res. 40, a resolution expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or
MADISON – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest investment in clean drinking water in American history, including the first-ever dedicated federal funding to replace lead service lines and address dangerous PFAS chemicals. Today, the Joint Finance Committee will vote on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) funding, the state
Prairie du Chien, Wis. – Villa Louis – one of the most authentically furnished Victorian houses in America – reopens for the season on May 24, offering guests an up-close look at the gilded age lifestyle of the fur trader and land speculator, Hercules Dousman. An Italianate style mansion built in 1871,