The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee approved a $2.3 billion capital budget this evening, greatly scaling back what Dem Gov. Tony Evers had proposed.
The state would spend an additional $45.5 million to promote the state and try to land major events over the next two years, under a motion the Joint Finance Committee approved. That pot of money includes $2 million to help the Green Bay Packers put on the 2025 NFL draft.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee passed today on putting new state money into broadband expansion grants as majority Republicans said they planned to rely on coming federal dollars instead for the work. The
The Joint Finance Committee passed today on putting new state money into broadband expansion grants as majority Republicans said they planned to rely on coming federal dollars instead for the work.
Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Melster House in the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2023. Between 1950 and 1960, the population of Waukesha grew approximately 30%; among those moving
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Underwriters Exchange Building in the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2023. The Underwriters Exchange Building was constructed in 1924 with a 1926 ninth
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Milwaukee Protestant Home for the Aged in the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2023. The Milwaukee Protestant Home for the Aged continues to
MADISON, Wis. – June Dairy Month is a special time in Wisconsin. As summer starts, we celebrate the many hardworking Wisconsin farmers and processors who make our state a leading source for quality dairy products across the U.S. and worldwide.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday concluded his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour that included seven stops across Wisconsin to repair potholes and discuss the governor’s proposed biennial budget investments in local roads and highways. The week-long tour marked the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help protect Wisconsin’s rivers, streams and lakes during this weekend’s Drain Campaign. The annual Drain Campaign, June 2-4, focuses on the importance for boaters and anglers
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, sent letters to Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, and President of Alfred University, Mark Zupan, with concern that Alfred University continues to host a
In Wisconsin and across the country, gun violence has devastated family after family and terrorized whole communities. In fact, more than 44,000 people died last year in the United States from gun violence, according to the Gun Violence Archive. “That is
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dan Hereth talks about how his agency has been working to address a backlog of license approvals that arose during the pandemic. Hereth says DSPS has implemented
MADISON, June 1, 2023 — Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency[1]. As a result, less than half of all people who need this lifesaving skill receive CPR from
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck testified to the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety in support of AB 129, which would close a loophole in state law relating to sexual assault by a health care provider. Also
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus joined Governor Tony Evers to raise the Progress Pride Flag over the Capitol and introduced a resolution honoring LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The members released the following statement: “It is a great day
MADISON, Wis. — June marks the start of Pride Month, and Wisconsinites are going to hold potential GOP Senate candidates accountable for their record of opposing marriage equality. What to know about potential Senate candidates’ anti-marriage equality record:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, alongside several Senate colleagues, sent letters to nine companies that contracted with the Wisconsin-based Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI), which the Department of Labor (DOL) found were unlawfully employing migrant child labor at these
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural and Tribal areas buy, build and repair affordable
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is in the midst of its annual unclaimed property awareness campaign, publishing in major newspapers statewide thousands of names of people with cash and other property waiting to be claimed. “This is an exciting
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee approved a $2.3 billion capital budget this evening, greatly scaling back what Dem Gov. Tony Evers had proposed.
The state would spend an additional $45.5 million to promote the state and try to land major events over the next two years, under a motion the Joint Finance Committee approved. That pot of money includes $2 million to help the Green Bay Packers put on the 2025 NFL draft.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee passed today on putting new state money into broadband expansion grants as majority Republicans said they planned to rely on coming federal dollars instead for the work. The committee’s motion on the Public Service Commission, which passed 12-4,
The Joint Finance Committee passed today on putting new state money into broadband expansion grants as majority Republicans said they planned to rely on coming federal dollars instead for the work.
Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Melster House in the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2023. Between 1950 and 1960, the population of Waukesha grew approximately 30%; among those moving to the city during this period was the John Melster
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Underwriters Exchange Building in the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2023. The Underwriters Exchange Building was constructed in 1924 with a 1926 ninth floor addition by the architectural firm of Rosman & Wierdsma.
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Milwaukee Protestant Home for the Aged in the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2023. The Milwaukee Protestant Home for the Aged continues to serve as one of Milwaukee’s oldest operating senior housing facilities.
MADISON, Wis. – June Dairy Month is a special time in Wisconsin. As summer starts, we celebrate the many hardworking Wisconsin farmers and processors who make our state a leading source for quality dairy products across the U.S. and worldwide. Wisconsin’s dairy industry gives us much to be proud of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday concluded his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour that included seven stops across Wisconsin to repair potholes and discuss the governor’s proposed biennial budget investments in local roads and highways. The week-long tour marked the governor’s fourth “Patrol Patrol” circuit since taking office, including in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help protect Wisconsin’s rivers, streams and lakes during this weekend’s Drain Campaign. The annual Drain Campaign, June 2-4, focuses on the importance for boaters and anglers to always drain their livewells and fish buckets before leaving boat
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, sent letters to Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, and President of Alfred University, Mark Zupan, with concern that Alfred University continues to host a Confucius institute on campus and retain close ties with a
In Wisconsin and across the country, gun violence has devastated family after family and terrorized whole communities. In fact, more than 44,000 people died last year in the United States from gun violence, according to the Gun Violence Archive. “That is why on June 2nd and 3rd, we are joining with caring
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dan Hereth talks about how his agency has been working to address a backlog of license approvals that arose during the pandemic. Hereth says DSPS has implemented several technology and process improvements to speed the process along
MADISON, June 1, 2023 — Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency[1]. As a result, less than half of all people who need this lifesaving skill receive CPR from bystanders before professional help arrives[2]. On this first day of National CPR
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck testified to the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety in support of AB 129, which would close a loophole in state law relating to sexual assault by a health care provider. Also testifying in support were Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett and
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus joined Governor Tony Evers to raise the Progress Pride Flag over the Capitol and introduced a resolution honoring LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The members released the following statement: “It is a great day to be a Wisconsinite. “As we raise the Pride Flag
MADISON, Wis. — June marks the start of Pride Month, and Wisconsinites are going to hold potential GOP Senate candidates accountable for their record of opposing marriage equality. What to know about potential Senate candidates’ anti-marriage equality record:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, alongside several Senate colleagues, sent letters to nine companies that contracted with the Wisconsin-based Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI), which the Department of Labor (DOL) found were unlawfully employing migrant child labor at these host companies’ facilities. In the letters, the senators ask each
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural and Tribal areas buy, build and repair affordable homes and to pay their rent in America’s smallest towns
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is in the midst of its annual unclaimed property awareness campaign, publishing in major newspapers statewide thousands of names of people with cash and other property waiting to be claimed. “This is an exciting time of year for us as we see a precipitous