WisDems: Tim Michels stands by 2004 opposition to gay marriage
MADISON, Wis. – When asked today whether he supports same-sex marriage or believes it should be banned, Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said he believes “marriage should be between a man and a woman.” This comes two weeks after Governor Tony Evers raised
Sen. Marklein: A meeting of fiscal minds
I recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Regional Fiscal Leaders meeting in Washington, DC. This conference was designed to gather, connect and educate fiscal leaders in state legislatures to provide information, best practices and opportunities to connect
U.S. Sen. Johnson: HSGAC Republicans demand hearing on Disinformation Governance Board
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and five of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman
Evers Campaign: The majority of Wisconsinites support safe and legal access to abortion
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin legislators prepare to convene next Wednesday for Governor Tony Evers’ special session on reproductive healthcare, the majority of Wisconsinites — 61% — support safe and legal access to abortion. Reproductive healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and their
U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Ferguson: Introduce the Student Loan Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) recently introduced H.R. 8006, the Student Loan Accountability Act. This legislation prohibits the Biden Administration from canceling student loan debt on a mass scale. Additionally, this bill prevents forgiven loans from being
Godlewski Campaign: Slams Ron Johnson for saying it’s “Too Soon” to support bipartisan gun safety deal
MADISON – Yesterday, Ron Johnson said it was too soon to support the bipartisan gun safety framework that would put the safety of Wisconsin families before the gun lobby. Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski is urging Wisconsin voters to tell
USDA: Makes available $200 million to strengthen U.S. food supply chain
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., June 14, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that the Department has made $200 million available to strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for small
UW-Madison: Ellen Hartenbach named chair of obstetrics and gynecology
Dr. Ellen M. Hartenbach, a gynecologic oncologist and expert in gynecologic cancer clinical trials, will become the next chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a faculty member in the department since 1995, Hartenbach has held numerous leadership
WisDems: President Biden blasts GOP for wanting to raise taxes and putting Social Security, Medicare on the chopping block
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, during a speech at the AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, President Biden laid out what Republican control could mean for Americans across the country – higher taxes for working people, lower taxes for the ultra-wealthy,
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Applauds passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today applauded passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by the House of Representatives. The bill approved Monday, now headed to President
Dept. of Administration: New webinar series to support Wisconsin small business owners
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld has announced a new webinar series to help established and aspiring Wisconsin small business owners and organizations to grow their skills and business, learn about contracting with the State of
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Milwaukee VAMC data shows the ineffectiveness of Biden vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough highlighting first-hand accounts from VA employees who fear the Biden administration’s coercive COVID-19 vaccine mandates will exacerbate VA workforce shortages
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers announces $400,000 TEA grant for Pleasant Prairie manufacturing
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $400,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to build a rail spur in Pleasant Prairie that will help Balcan Innovations, Inc. add 80 manufacturing jobs. “Balcan
Dept. of Natural Resources: Updates information on proposed Aquatic Plant Management rules
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Program has completed its final edits to the proposed administrative rule chapter NR 107, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the chemical, mechanical and manual
Milwaukee Public Schools: Announces early dismissal for students due to weather forecast
MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it will close schools early on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, due to the weather forecast of extreme heat. All schools will start at their regular times with dismissals as follows:
Madison and Dane County Public Health: Heat advisory
Dane County is under a heat advisory until 8pm tomorrow. This excessive heat comes less than 24 hours after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Dane County area and caused damage. Dane County, in partnership with Madison College and the American
Donovan Campaign: I’m endorsing Bob Donovan for State Assembly
I’ve often made clear on my show who I support for a political office (like Ron Johnson’s reelection) but I have never actually used the word “endorsement” and made a public formal endorsement of a candidate. Until today. I am
Milwaukee Supervisor Burgelis: Encourages residents to attend I-94 East-West Corridor study public involvement meeting
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will host two open house style public involvement meetings to provide the opportunity for greater input on the I-94 East-West Corridor project. “Public involvement in the East-West I-94 freeway project has helped shape and
Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD and DATCP secretaries tour farms assisted by DVR program
AUBURNDALE, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek recently hit the road to highlight the DWD Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). At the
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Accepting applications for ninth annual Pressure Chamber competition
MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today it is accepting applications for this year’s Pressure Chamber startup initiative, which returns on Aug. 16 during Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival. The popular program includes participation