WisGOP: Invests in local candidates

MADISON, Wis. – With municipal elections only four days away, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has made it a top priority to prepare and support local candidates for public office. Since September of last year, the RPW has hosted 29 Farm

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Gov. Evers: Signs legislation to support holocaust education, expand emergency detention and urgent crisis care facilities statewide

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — In addition to vetoing Senate Bill 335 this morning, Gov. Tony Evers also took action on an additional 57 bills today. Gov. Evers today signed Senate Bill 833, now Wisconsin Act 248, which allocates $400,000 for the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) to support Holocaust education in Wi… Please log in to access

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AFP-WI: Supports NTEC, holds press conference with legislators

Superior, WI — On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) hosted a press conference in Superior to show support for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). The Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) is a proposed 625-megawatt natural

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 29

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.

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Rep. Behnke: Evers chooses trial lawyers over clean water, small businesses

MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Elijah Behnke, said

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IRG Action Fund: Gov. Evers vetoes tele-mental health legislation 

DELAFIELD, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 541 – the tele-mental health bill – which would have allowed Wisconsinites greater options to access services from telehealth providers from out of state. This bill had strong bipartisan support in both the Senate and the Assembly and would have dramatically expanded the pool

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Sen. Jacque: Evers chooses trial lawyers over clean water, small businesses

MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Elijah Behnke, said

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WisGOP: Invests in local candidates

MADISON, Wis. – With municipal elections only four days away, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has made it a top priority to prepare and support local candidates for public office. Since September of last year, the RPW has hosted 29 Farm Team Trainings for prospective local candidates to learn the ins

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Gov. Evers: Signs legislation to support holocaust education, expand emergency detention and urgent crisis care facilities statewide

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — In addition to vetoing Senate Bill 335 this morning, Gov. Tony Evers also took action on an additional 57 bills today. Gov. Evers today signed Senate Bill 833, now Wisconsin Act 248, which allocates $400,000 for the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) to support Holocaust education in Wi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here

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AFP-WI: Supports NTEC, holds press conference with legislators

Superior, WI — On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) hosted a press conference in Superior to show support for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). The Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) is a proposed 625-megawatt natural gas plant in Superior that would create economic opportunity and

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Rep. Novak: Bill to fund Office of School Safety signed into law

MADISON – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 1050 which continues funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) authored the bill with Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) to ensure the office continues to receive funding

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Rep. Plumer: Legislation funding Holocaust education signed into law

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 833, legislation co-authored by Rep. Plumer and Senator Dan Knodl, providing funding for Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools was signed into law. “Holocaust education is more important than ever to ensure current and future generations understand the devastating consequences of anti-Semitism and intolerance.” said Rep.

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Sen. James: Crisis pilot program and peer support bills signed

Madison –Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) proudly announced the signing into law of three bipartisan bills to aid first responders, with several police officers from different parts of the state in attendance for the signings. The bills include measures to establish best practices and training for first responder peer support

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 29

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes Republican bill to allow individuals with no qualifications or experience to become school district administrators

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no background check to become school district administrators and have direct contact with kids at school. Under current law, with

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