The Joint Finance Committee voted today to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to hire an outside contractor to study the troubled State Veterans Home at King to find ways to improve residents’ quality of life.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A co-author of a GOP shared revenue proposal today at a hearing encouraged compromise on the bill, while Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson called for lawmakers to eliminate provisions restricting diversity, equity and
The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines to increase state funding for youth apprenticeship grants and career and technical education programs in school districts to help address the state’s workforce shortage.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal
Madison for a World BEYOND War joins the Peace in Ukraine Coalition to fan out across Capitol Hill and congressional home district offices on Wednesday, May 24th, to deliver a petition that urges Presidents Biden, Putin and Zelensky to support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to a new task force on Agriculture and Nutrition. The task force will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 23, 2023 – Road America, the premier racetrack located in the heart of Wisconsin, is poised and ready to host the MotoAmerica Series at America’s National Park of Speed June 2-4. The weekend event promises to be an
The 2023 Acuity Health Challenge will be held Saturday, July 15, with proceeds supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Family Birth Center of Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan County. The Challenge features a 2-mile or 5K run/walk, with donation
Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grants. Funding for the two-year research project comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, according to a release from the
The Bucky’s Classroom program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is doing its part to inspire the next generation of college students in the Badger State. From its beginnings in 2016 serving seven schools and 300 students, the initiative has grown
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient. The award recognizes a small registered laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellent work. More than
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work
RACINE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil is feeling the pressure as his constituents join Opportunity Wisconsin in demanding that he fight for working families instead of the wealthy and big corporations. Over the weekend, Rep. Steil resorted to a misleading op-ed in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today, in advance of National Missing Children’s Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the implementation of the AMBER Alert program in Wisconsin. AMBER Alert programs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates
The latest round of campaign finance filings continued to detail the state Dem Party’s financial advantage over its GOP counterpart.
STORY TOPICS – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Education – Energy – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15
MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance had the opportunity to make consequential investments in Wisconsin families which will help businesses compete with neighboring states but Republicans have shown they have no interest in making family-friendly investments. This week, the
We stand at a historical moment for the future of our region. The consequences of doing nothing would be devastating for Milwaukee County. The time is now for a long-term fix.
The Joint Finance Committee voted today to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to hire an outside contractor to study the troubled State Veterans Home at King to find ways to improve residents’ quality of life.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A co-author of a GOP shared revenue proposal today at a hearing encouraged compromise on the bill, while Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson called for lawmakers to eliminate provisions restricting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, last week declared “we
The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines to increase state funding for youth apprenticeship grants and career and technical education programs in school districts to help address the state’s workforce shortage.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of people and violating the Telephone Consumer
Madison for a World BEYOND War joins the Peace in Ukraine Coalition to fan out across Capitol Hill and congressional home district offices on Wednesday, May 24th, to deliver a petition that urges Presidents Biden, Putin and Zelensky to support peace talks and a ceasefire in Ukraine. Here in Wisconsin,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to a new task force on Agriculture and Nutrition. The task force will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. “The Farm Bill is one of the
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 23, 2023 – Road America, the premier racetrack located in the heart of Wisconsin, is poised and ready to host the MotoAmerica Series at America’s National Park of Speed June 2-4. The weekend event promises to be an exciting one, featuring a range of races and activities that
The 2023 Acuity Health Challenge will be held Saturday, July 15, with proceeds supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Family Birth Center of Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan County. The Challenge features a 2-mile or 5K run/walk, with donation and virtual race alternatives. “The Acuity Health Challenge is a
Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grants. Funding for the two-year research project comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, according to a release from the university. Scientists working in UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds are
The Bucky’s Classroom program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is doing its part to inspire the next generation of college students in the Badger State. From its beginnings in 2016 serving seven schools and 300 students, the initiative has grown to a record-breaking 1,622 students during the 2022-23 school year.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient. The award recognizes a small registered laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellent work. More than 300 testing laboratories across Wisconsin provide compliance data to the
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work of Milwaukee County’s changemakers recognized by the National Association of
RACINE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil is feeling the pressure as his constituents join Opportunity Wisconsin in demanding that he fight for working families instead of the wealthy and big corporations. Over the weekend, Rep. Steil resorted to a misleading op-ed in the Kenosha News in an attempt to hide his repeated opposition
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today, in advance of National Missing Children’s Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the implementation of the AMBER Alert program in Wisconsin. AMBER Alert programs were put in place across the United States after Amber
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling and water fun activities heading
The latest round of campaign finance filings continued to detail the state Dem Party’s financial advantage over its GOP counterpart.
STORY TOPICS – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Education – Energy – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Regulation – Retail – Tourism – Transportation – Utilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails, 84,000 miles of rivers
MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance had the opportunity to make consequential investments in Wisconsin families which will help businesses compete with neighboring states but Republicans have shown they have no interest in making family-friendly investments. This week, the Joint Committee on Finance will be taking action on several
We stand at a historical moment for the future of our region. The consequences of doing nothing would be devastating for Milwaukee County. The time is now for a long-term fix.