Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers said today he was compelled to sue the state Legislature after GOP lawmakers decided to “stick it” to UW employees by holding up their pay raises over a
Milwaukee, WI: In Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s 2024budget he’s proposed to move the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Office of Violence Prevention under the control of the Department of Administration. We are against the moves as Mayor Johnson has been
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the frivolous lawsuit filed by Governor Evers this morning: “The Governor is working to diminish the voice of Wisconsinites by limiting the authority of the legislature and unduly strengthening
Five Wisconsin communities will receive a total of $985,718 in federal discretionary funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This competitive grant program aims to help communities identify solutions to improve road
MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican-led committees of the Wisconsin state legislature today advanced reckless bills that would cause real harm to local Wisconsin families, including constitutional amendments that hinder Wisconsinites’ ability to have their voices heard in elections and a scheme
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican Legislature. “Today’s lawsuit by Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul is an attempt to eliminate the 4% raises given to all state employees by the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announces a $150,000 settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of the company’s air pollution control permit at the toll chemical manufacturing facility in
Halloween is upon us, and Derrick Van Orden is making sure to give Wisconsinites — and their pocketbooks — a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Wisconsin farmers and families, the fear of milk
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline reached a significant milestone this month – five years of connecting state residents experiencing substance use concerns with local services and support. This free and confidential service supported by a grant from the Department Health Services (DHS) and managed
MADISON, WIS – Elizabeth Koehler, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, released the following statement today regarding the announcement of a lawsuit by Gov. Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul against the Legislature for violating the Wisconsin constitution:
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to address the rising costs of prescription medicine, create a BadgerCare public option for childless individuals earning between 133-200% of the FPL, and expand Medicaid coverage to thousands of Wisconsinites. Senate Democratic Leader
MADISON, Wis. — 1st Lt. Thomas E. Wortham IV was inducted into the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor during a joint ceremony Oct. 27 at the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Wortham was a combat veteran as
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced legislation to create the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Under this bill, the state of Wisconsin would focus on
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers said today he was compelled to sue the state Legislature after GOP lawmakers decided to “stick it” to UW employees by holding up their pay raises over a policy dispute. The suit, which asks the state Supreme Court
Milwaukee, WI: In Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s 2024budget he’s proposed to move the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Office of Violence Prevention under the control of the Department of Administration. We are against the moves as Mayor Johnson has been less than open with the citizens of Milwaukee concerning issues
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the frivolous lawsuit filed by Governor Evers this morning: “The Governor is working to diminish the voice of Wisconsinites by limiting the authority of the legislature and unduly strengthening his own administration. The Senate will continue to defend the
Five Wisconsin communities will receive a total of $985,718 in federal discretionary funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This competitive grant program aims to help communities identify solutions to improve road safety in their area. “We applaud U.S. DOT’s commitment to
MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican-led committees of the Wisconsin state legislature today advanced reckless bills that would cause real harm to local Wisconsin families, including constitutional amendments that hinder Wisconsinites’ ability to have their voices heard in elections and a scheme that leaves average working families behind in favor of a
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican Legislature. “Today’s lawsuit by Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul is an attempt to eliminate the 4% raises given to all state employees by the legislature. In a time of unprecedented inflation brought on by
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announces a $150,000 settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of the company’s air pollution control permit at the toll chemical manufacturing facility in Marinette, Wisconsin. “Companies with air pollution control permits must live
Halloween is upon us, and Derrick Van Orden is making sure to give Wisconsinites — and their pocketbooks — a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Wisconsin farmers and families, the fear of milk prices more than doubling or dairy farmers losing out on critical monthly stipends is
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline reached a significant milestone this month – five years of connecting state residents experiencing substance use concerns with local services and support. This free and confidential service supported by a grant from the Department Health Services (DHS) and managed by 211 Wisconsin debuted in October 2018 as part of
MADISON, WIS – Elizabeth Koehler, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, released the following statement today regarding the announcement of a lawsuit by Gov. Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul against the Legislature for violating the Wisconsin constitution: “For many years, The Nature Conservancy and our partners have
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to address the rising costs of prescription medicine, create a BadgerCare public option for childless individuals earning between 133-200% of the FPL, and expand Medicaid coverage to thousands of Wisconsinites. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Every person in
MADISON, Wis. — 1st Lt. Thomas E. Wortham IV was inducted into the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor during a joint ceremony Oct. 27 at the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Wortham was a combat veteran as well as a member of the Chicago Police Department, president
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced legislation to create the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Under this bill, the state of Wisconsin would focus on bringing awareness and transparency to prescription drug prices. The legislation