Choice, charter and special needs students would be in line for significant boosts in the state-funded vouchers they receive, under legislation that cleared the Legislature late Thursday.
Legislation to pump an additional $275 million into state aid for local governments cleared a major hurdle today as six Dem senators joined 15 Republicans in backing a deal GOP leaders struck with Dem Gov. Tony Evers.
The state Senate this afternoon approved legislation to pump additional state aid into local governments after six Dems joined 15 Republicans in voting for the deal GOP leaders struck with Dem Gov. Tony Evers. Dems Melissa Agard, of Madison; LaTonya
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Senate was on track to pass a shared revenue bill late this afternoon after several Dem members indicated they planned to vote for the bill. Dems Brad Pfaff, of Onalaska;
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) gathered industry leaders and other experts today to support efficient freight movement and plan steps that will help stakeholders who participate in the Wisconsin Freight Advisory Committee. “The discussions that come from our Wisconsin
(MADISON) – The State Assembly has passed four bills, with bi-partisan support, aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis and the threat it poses to our workforce and ability to attract and retain students, families and workers. Representative Ratcliff was a
The Assembly today approved a slate of workforce housing bills to address Wisconsin’s housing shortage.
MADISON – Today, the Assembly passed a workforce and senior housing package, including Assembly Bills 39, 96, and 264-268. This legislation addresses the lack of affordable housing across the state with various programs to increase the supply. Representative Joers released
Madison, WI –Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s workforce housing crisis. The state’s historically low housing inventory coupled with rising housing costs has created a widening gap between
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online with stories to celebrate Wisconsin’s outdoors being open for all. The latest issue highlights organizations, people and resources
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein announced major money for local roads following Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) action on the Department of Transportation (DOT) budget on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. “Last night we passed a tremendous $1.55 billion transportation
Cottage Grove, Dane County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hammond Farmstead on the State Register of Historic Places. The Hammond Farmstead has been owned and operated by the Hammond family for over 175 years.
De Pere, Brown County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Edward F. and Jean Kohl House on the State Register of Historic Places. The Edward F. and Jean Kohl House is a two-story single-family residence
MILWAUKEE — Environmental justice leaders from the Wisconsin Environmental Justice & Infrastructure Initiative (EJII) hosted a press conference on Wednesday, June 14 to discuss the pressing need for alternative bill payment programs and Percentage of Income Payment Programs, or PIPPs,
Menomonie, Wis. — The path to a bachelor’s degree isn’t always a straight one from high school to four years at a university. Pheng Vue, of Eau Claire, and Ciera Selly, from Baldwin, can attest to that. Vue attended Chippewa
WASHINGTON – Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation that amends the Richard Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders to help recruit
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds residents who are BadgerCare Plus or Wisconsin Medicaid members that renewals are underway, and there is a “just right” time to renew to avoid delays or gaps in coverage. For example, on
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 40th annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. This recognition is sponsored by Wisconsin Women in Government. “For
Home sales in the greater Milwaukee area were down 21.1 percent over the year in May, continuing a trend seen throughout the first part of this year. According to the latest Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors report, 1,574 homes were
Choice, charter and special needs students would be in line for significant boosts in the state-funded vouchers they receive, under legislation that cleared the Legislature late Thursday.
Legislation to pump an additional $275 million into state aid for local governments cleared a major hurdle today as six Dem senators joined 15 Republicans in backing a deal GOP leaders struck with Dem Gov. Tony Evers.
The state Senate this afternoon approved legislation to pump additional state aid into local governments after six Dems joined 15 Republicans in voting for the deal GOP leaders struck with Dem Gov. Tony Evers. Dems Melissa Agard, of Madison; LaTonya Johnson, of Milwaukee; Brad Pfaff, of Onalaska; Jeff Smith, of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Senate was on track to pass a shared revenue bill late this afternoon after several Dem members indicated they planned to vote for the bill. Dems Brad Pfaff, of Onalaska; Mark Spreitzer, of Beloit; and Bob Wirch, of Pleasant Prairie,
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) gathered industry leaders and other experts today to support efficient freight movement and plan steps that will help stakeholders who participate in the Wisconsin Freight Advisory Committee. “The discussions that come from our Wisconsin Freight Advisory Committee help shape policy and plan infrastructure that
(MADISON) – The State Assembly has passed four bills, with bi-partisan support, aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis and the threat it poses to our workforce and ability to attract and retain students, families and workers. Representative Ratcliff was a co-sponsor of: – AB 264 which will establish a residential housing infrastructure
The Assembly today approved a slate of workforce housing bills to address Wisconsin’s housing shortage.
MADISON – Today, the Assembly passed a workforce and senior housing package, including Assembly Bills 39, 96, and 264-268. This legislation addresses the lack of affordable housing across the state with various programs to increase the supply. Representative Joers released the following statement: “As housing for working families and seniors
Madison, WI –Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s workforce housing crisis. The state’s historically low housing inventory coupled with rising housing costs has created a widening gap between the supply and demand within the housing industry. “Lack of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online with stories to celebrate Wisconsin’s outdoors being open for all. The latest issue highlights organizations, people and resources helping to ensure Wisconsin’s natural resources are available and accessible to
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein announced major money for local roads following Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) action on the Department of Transportation (DOT) budget on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. “Last night we passed a tremendous $1.55 billion transportation budget for Wisconsin with more than $362 million of our
Cottage Grove, Dane County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hammond Farmstead on the State Register of Historic Places. The Hammond Farmstead has been owned and operated by the Hammond family for over 175 years. Alexander Hammond was born in Ticonderoga, New York on June
De Pere, Brown County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Edward F. and Jean Kohl House on the State Register of Historic Places. The Edward F. and Jean Kohl House is a two-story single-family residence constructed in 1940. The L-shape plan residence is clad mostly
MILWAUKEE — Environmental justice leaders from the Wisconsin Environmental Justice & Infrastructure Initiative (EJII) hosted a press conference on Wednesday, June 14 to discuss the pressing need for alternative bill payment programs and Percentage of Income Payment Programs, or PIPPs, for electric customers in Wisconsin. The press conference directly preceded
Menomonie, Wis. — The path to a bachelor’s degree isn’t always a straight one from high school to four years at a university. Pheng Vue, of Eau Claire, and Ciera Selly, from Baldwin, can attest to that. Vue attended Chippewa Valley Technical College and Selly several two-year colleges before they
WASHINGTON – Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation that amends the Richard Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to serve whole milk as part of the National School Lunch
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders to help recruit and retain more volunteers, especially in rural and under-served communities.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds residents who are BadgerCare Plus or Wisconsin Medicaid members that renewals are underway, and there is a “just right” time to renew to avoid delays or gaps in coverage. For example, on May 15, DHS sent renewal packets to approximately 53,000 Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 40th annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. This recognition is sponsored by Wisconsin Women in Government. “For 40 years, the Virginia Hart Award has celebrated the accomplishments
Home sales in the greater Milwaukee area were down 21.1 percent over the year in May, continuing a trend seen throughout the first part of this year. According to the latest Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors report, 1,574 homes were sold last month in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties.