https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/230105DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address reflecting on accomplishments over the past year, including the governor’s annual travel to all 72 counties. Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, 2023 was a big
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/230105GOPAddress.mp3 With the holiday season now in the rear-view mirror, students and teachers are headed back to the classroom for the 2nd half of the school year. Hi. This is Senator Julian Bradley. I’d like to talk with you about
Two consultants hired by the state Supreme Court to aid in selecting new legislative maps can be paid up to $100,000 each, including their costs, according to their contracts.
From WisPolitics … — Two consultants hired by the state Supreme Court to aid in selecting new legislative maps can be paid up to $100,000 each, including their costs, according to their contracts. Those costs will be covered by parties
A reminder for veteran advocates across Wisconsin – applications are now being accepted for three Veteran Mental Health Grants with the deadline of January 11. Please share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare providers, nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations
Just days before the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Derrick Van Orden is cozying up to fellow extremist and election denier Scott Presler. Presler organized “stop the steal” rallies and, like Van Orden, was present on Capitol grounds during the insurrection. Presler even
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is seeking applicants for the director of the Wisconsin Reading Center, a new position created through 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. The position will lead work in implementing the law — which reimagined how reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, today released the following statement on a recently released Department of Defense study that shows the Biden administration’s claims of extremism in the
MILWAUKEE — Veterans in treatment for homelessness, post-traumatic stress and other issues will display their photography work at the War Memorial Center as part of their recreation therapy and healing from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. “Veterans in Focus” features
MADISON, Wis., – As U.S. governments continue to grapple with how to address the millions of lead water pipes still in service, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison is the first to connect lead pipe
WHAT HAPPENED Today the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means approved legislation that will provide a tax credit for employers that provide child care programs for their employees. Introduced by Representatives Armstrong and Hurd, and Senator Feyen, this bill as
MADISON – On Thursday, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 18 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “In Senator Melissa Agard we find a true advocate who understands the vital
MADISON, Wis. — Back for another season featuring a fresh lineup of inspiring guest speakers, the Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to announce the annual Ojibwe Storytelling Series will return this January. The annual series is a popular, four-part virtual
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 31 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Biden-Baldwin border crisis has hit Whitewater, Wisconsin, as the unchecked wave of migrants overwhelms communities far north the Rio Grande. From Fox 11 (WLUK-TV): “In a letter to the president, Whitewater Police Chief
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund applauds the work of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee after the approval of Assembly Bill 660 – legislation to create a child care tax credit for employers working to solve the child care shortage.
After falling in 2022 to its lowest level in more than a half century, the share of Wisconsinites’ incomes that they paid in state and local taxes effectively held steady last year, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
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MADISON WI – Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the League of Women Voters – WI, Souls to the Polls – WI, Power to the Polls – WI, the Wisconsin Working Families Party, and SEIU – WI joined retired Navy Rear Admiral Michael Smith
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/230105DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address reflecting on accomplishments over the past year, including the governor’s annual travel to all 72 counties. Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, 2023 was a big year. I kicked off 2023 by declaring it the Year
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/230105GOPAddress.mp3 With the holiday season now in the rear-view mirror, students and teachers are headed back to the classroom for the 2nd half of the school year. Hi. This is Senator Julian Bradley. I’d like to talk with you about the positive impact school choice is having – and the
Two consultants hired by the state Supreme Court to aid in selecting new legislative maps can be paid up to $100,000 each, including their costs, according to their contracts.
From WisPolitics … — Two consultants hired by the state Supreme Court to aid in selecting new legislative maps can be paid up to $100,000 each, including their costs, according to their contracts. Those costs will be covered by parties in the redistricting lawsuit as determined by the court in
A reminder for veteran advocates across Wisconsin – applications are now being accepted for three Veteran Mental Health Grants with the deadline of January 11. Please share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare providers, nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations that provide veteran mental health support services to apply: The Emergen…
Just days before the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Derrick Van Orden is cozying up to fellow extremist and election denier Scott Presler. Presler organized “stop the steal” rallies and, like Van Orden, was present on Capitol grounds during the insurrection. Presler even dismissed the deadly insurrection as a “civil rights protest.” Presler’s extremism&n… Please
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is seeking applicants for the director of the Wisconsin Reading Center, a new position created through 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. The position will lead work in implementing the law — which reimagined how reading is taught and promotes strengthening literacy learning — across the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, today released the following statement on a recently released Department of Defense study that shows the Biden administration’s claims of extremism in the military were unfounded. “Last week the Pentagon released … Please
MILWAUKEE — Veterans in treatment for homelessness, post-traumatic stress and other issues will display their photography work at the War Memorial Center as part of their recreation therapy and healing from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. “Veterans in Focus” features the work of 14 Veterans exploring the Milwaukee community through
MADISON, Wis., – As U.S. governments continue to grapple with how to address the millions of lead water pipes still in service, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison is the first to connect lead pipe installation in the early 20th century to reductions in the American
WHAT HAPPENED Today the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means approved legislation that will provide a tax credit for employers that provide child care programs for their employees. Introduced by Representatives Armstrong and Hurd, and Senator Feyen, this bill as amended would provide a one-time non-refundable tax credit of up
MADISON – On Thursday, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 18 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “In Senator Melissa Agard we find a true advocate who understands the vital role we play in shaping not only the infrastructure of
MADISON, Wis. — Back for another season featuring a fresh lineup of inspiring guest speakers, the Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to announce the annual Ojibwe Storytelling Series will return this January. The annual series is a popular, four-part virtual event celebrating winter storytelling season by showcasing the voices and
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 31 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators.
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Biden-Baldwin border crisis has hit Whitewater, Wisconsin, as the unchecked wave of migrants overwhelms communities far north the Rio Grande. From Fox 11 (WLUK-TV): “In a letter to the president, Whitewater Police Chief Daniel Meyer reportedly said an estimated 800 to 1,000 migrants
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund applauds the work of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee after the approval of Assembly Bill 660 – legislation to create a child care tax credit for employers working to solve the child care shortage. IRG Action CEO, CJ Szafir, released the following statement on behalf
After falling in 2022 to its lowest level in more than a half century, the share of Wisconsinites’ incomes that they paid in state and local taxes effectively held steady last year, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. This ratio, the state and local tax burden, rose slightly
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
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MADISON WI – Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the League of Women Voters – WI, Souls to the Polls – WI, Power to the Polls – WI, the Wisconsin Working Families Party, and SEIU – WI joined retired Navy Rear Admiral Michael Smith in remembrance of the events that took place on January