Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq today praised a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and private dollars, the funding “will make it possible to achieve
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a $1.1 billion federal investment from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program created by the Infrastructure Law. “High-speed internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s
Office Established With Bipartisan Support In Response to School Shootings Madison, Wis. – Representative Deb Andraca, a former elementary school teacher, today joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and national school safety experts in urging Republican leaders to continue funding the Office
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary
Milwaukee, WI – This coming Friday, Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) will be transferring the duties of Business Manager and Financial Secretary over to current Assistant Business Manager John M. Jacobs. Starting July 1st, Dean A.
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Democrats called out Republicans for their radical, anti-freedom agenda, and emphasized that the way we’ll be able to prevent Republicans from passing a national abortion ban is by
The state Senate will take up the budget on Wednesday as the Legislature works to complete its work on the document this week.
Investment from the Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help accommodate growth and demand in Madison WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the City of Madison will receive nearly $38 million to improve public transportation, accommodate growth, and
MADISON – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq shared the following statement in response to the announcement that the state will receive more than $1 billion under the Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Program to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To mark the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Courage for America hosted a series of virtual press calls in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nebraska calling out Members of Congress for their anti-abortion extremism
BARABOO, Wis. — In an emotional and optimistic ceremony attended by family and friends, 94 cadets graduated from the residential phase of the Wisconsin Challenge Academy during a June 21 ceremony at Baraboo High School. The Wisconsin Challenge Academy began
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Troy Carter (D-LA) introduced the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023. If enacted, this bill would improve the federal government’s ability to safeguard Americans from threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin is receiving $1.05 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect more Wisconsinites to high-speed internet. Funding comes after Senator Baldwin successfully pushed the
Business advocates in the state are applauding the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for advancing a plan to cut income taxes by $3.5 billion, as well as the recent repeal of the personal property tax. Bill Smith, state director in Wisconsin
In one fell swoop, the 12 Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee voted to cut $32 million from the UW System’s budget to further their culture war against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts while enacting a tax cut that once again favors the very rich among us.
We need to do everything we can in to compete and create opportunity for workers in Wisconsin, and we need to alter the state tax code to do that — or see those high-earners move to other states and leave the rest of us to pay the bills.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq today praised a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and private dollars, the funding “will make it possible to achieve our goal of internet for all.” U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin,
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary Barca, who previously served as the FTA Board’s
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a $1.1 billion federal investment from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program created by the Infrastructure Law. “High-speed internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s a requirement. Nearly everything we do requires access to the
Office Established With Bipartisan Support In Response to School Shootings Madison, Wis. – Representative Deb Andraca, a former elementary school teacher, today joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and national school safety experts in urging Republican leaders to continue funding the Office of School Safety in the Wisconsin state budget. Established with
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. “President Biden’s Inflation Reduction
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary Barca, who previously served as the FTA Board’s First Vice
Milwaukee, WI – This coming Friday, Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) will be transferring the duties of Business Manager and Financial Secretary over to current Assistant Business Manager John M. Jacobs. Starting July 1st, Dean A. Warsh will be joining the IBEW 6th District International Representative
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Democrats called out Republicans for their radical, anti-freedom agenda, and emphasized that the way we’ll be able to prevent Republicans from passing a national abortion ban is by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin. Senator Baldwin is leading the fight
The state Senate will take up the budget on Wednesday as the Legislature works to complete its work on the document this week.
Investment from the Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help accommodate growth and demand in Madison WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the City of Madison will receive nearly $38 million to improve public transportation, accommodate growth, and further the City’s commitment to clean energy. The City will
MADISON – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq shared the following statement in response to the announcement that the state will receive more than $1 billion under the Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Program to connect every unserved home and business in the state to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To mark the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Courage for America hosted a series of virtual press calls in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nebraska calling out Members of Congress for their anti-abortion extremism and urging members to sign on to the discharge petition
BARABOO, Wis. — In an emotional and optimistic ceremony attended by family and friends, 94 cadets graduated from the residential phase of the Wisconsin Challenge Academy during a June 21 ceremony at Baraboo High School. The Wisconsin Challenge Academy began in 1998. This ceremony marked the conclusion of the program’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Troy Carter (D-LA) introduced the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023. If enacted, this bill would improve the federal government’s ability to safeguard Americans from threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by reauthorizing existing authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin is receiving $1.05 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect more Wisconsinites to high-speed internet. Funding comes after Senator Baldwin successfully pushed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to release an updated National Broadband
Business advocates in the state are applauding the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for advancing a plan to cut income taxes by $3.5 billion, as well as the recent repeal of the personal property tax. Bill Smith, state director in Wisconsin for the National Federation of Independent Business, noted the majority
In one fell swoop, the 12 Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee voted to cut $32 million from the UW System’s budget to further their culture war against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts while enacting a tax cut that once again favors the very rich among us.
We need to do everything we can in to compete and create opportunity for workers in Wisconsin, and we need to alter the state tax code to do that — or see those high-earners move to other states and leave the rest of us to pay the bills.