State lawmakers have signed redistricting contracts with four law firms that will likely put taxpayers on the hook for another seven-figure payout in a fight over Wisconsin’s legislative lines, according to records obtained by WisPolitics.
Three people considered as possible candidates for the Dem nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, for the 3rd CD are opting against bids.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State lawmakers have signed redistricting contracts with four law firms that will likely put taxpayers on the hook for another seven-figure payout in a fight over Wisconsin’s legislative lines, according to records
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (August 31, 2023) – Above & Beyond Children’s Museum hosts this year’s signature adults-only fundraiser Tastefully Childish with a new spin. The 7th annual fete will be themed “Explore Your Inner Child”. This year guests are encouraged to dress
Today two legislative members of the Task Force on Employee Misclassification announced four bills that combat worker misclassification will be reintroduced this session. State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) sent out a cosponsorship request to the
WASHINGTON – OnMonday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requesting information related to CDC’s coordination with social
Madison – Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) is honored to be named as a member of the Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking. The goal of the newly created, bipartisan taskforce is to create a society where the safety and well-being of
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was appointed to the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity. “I appreciate the opportunity to work on an issue that I care deeply about – ensuring that all kids can live active, happy,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, 19th News profiled how the closure of a child care center in Lancaster, Wisconsin reverberated throughout the rural community, creating a crisis in care that will be felt across Wisconsin without continued funding for the Child Care Counts program.
FORT MCCOY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently completed eXportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in preparation for taking on the more challenging four-week exercise next summer
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), announced new efforts to continue improving professional license processes at the state’s lead credentialing and licensing agency. The move builds upon the Evers Administration’s
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to audit report 23-11, which is a statutorily-required biennial audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is announcing the members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence; the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity; the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy in K-12 Education; and the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking.
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation. McElroy will serve for the remainder of
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke announced that experienced campaign veteran Eric LaGesse will serve as Campaign Manager for her campaign in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Eric brings a diverse array of campaign expertise, trusted relationships
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Washburn County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames,
WEST ALLIS – In an opinion piece published today on the website for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, School Choice Wisconsin President Nicholas Kelly highlighted research that showed schools in Wisconsin’s private choice programs delivered exceptional bang for the buck when compared to public
State lawmakers have signed redistricting contracts with four law firms that will likely put taxpayers on the hook for another seven-figure payout in a fight over Wisconsin’s legislative lines, according to records obtained by WisPolitics.
Three people considered as possible candidates for the Dem nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, for the 3rd CD are opting against bids.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State lawmakers have signed redistricting contracts with four law firms that will likely put taxpayers on the hook for another seven-figure payout in a fight over Wisconsin’s legislative lines, according to records obtained by WisPolitics. Republican lawmakers have retained three firms, including
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (August 31, 2023) – Above & Beyond Children’s Museum hosts this year’s signature adults-only fundraiser Tastefully Childish with a new spin. The 7th annual fete will be themed “Explore Your Inner Child”. This year guests are encouraged to dress up as their favored explorers with costumes resembling exploration. Unproblematic
Today two legislative members of the Task Force on Employee Misclassification announced four bills that combat worker misclassification will be reintroduced this session. State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) sent out a cosponsorship request to the entire Legislature in hopes of robust support for the bills.
WASHINGTON – OnMonday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requesting information related to CDC’s coordination with social media companies to censor posts connected to the Vaccine Adverse
Madison – Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) is honored to be named as a member of the Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking. The goal of the newly created, bipartisan taskforce is to create a society where the safety and well-being of every person are paramount and where exploitation has no place.
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was appointed to the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity. “I appreciate the opportunity to work on an issue that I care deeply about – ensuring that all kids can live active, happy, and healthy lives. As a community, we have a great
MADISON, Wis. — Today, 19th News profiled how the closure of a child care center in Lancaster, Wisconsin reverberated throughout the rural community, creating a crisis in care that will be felt across Wisconsin without continued funding for the Child Care Counts program. Gov. Evers called a Special Session to give Wisconsin Legislative
FORT MCCOY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently completed eXportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in preparation for taking on the more challenging four-week exercise next summer at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). XCTC is the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), announced new efforts to continue improving professional license processes at the state’s lead credentialing and licensing agency. The move builds upon the Evers Administration’s previous work to improve licensing efficiency at the department through
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to audit report 23-11, which is a statutorily-required biennial audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) financials and economic development programs. “Despite being provided similar
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is announcing the members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence; the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity; the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy in K-12 Education; and the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Chair: Rep. Nate Gustafson
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation. McElroy will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. “Matt McElroy has
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke announced that experienced campaign veteran Eric LaGesse will serve as Campaign Manager for her campaign in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Eric brings a diverse array of campaign expertise, trusted relationships across western Wisconsin, and the talent and determination necessary to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Washburn County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 3-year-old doe. The
WEST ALLIS – In an opinion piece published today on the website for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, School Choice Wisconsin President Nicholas Kelly highlighted research that showed schools in Wisconsin’s private choice programs delivered exceptional bang for the buck when compared to public schools. The study can be found here. Excerpts from the op-ed