Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Robin Vos caves again
The Wisconsin Assembly Speaker announced on Tuesday that he was keeping Michael Gableman on, although Vos had vowed to shut down Galbleman’s office by the end of April. Actually, Vos initially said he hoped Gableman would wrap things up by
Kemp campaign: Chad Kemp (D-Verona) announces his candidacy for the 80th Assembly District
Chad Kemp, D-Verona, announces his candidacy for the 80th Assembly District seat, following the recent retirement of Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb). Chad would like to thank Representative Pope for her decades of public service. “Representative Pope has been a
State Treasurer Godlewski: Slams Speaker Vos’ decision to continue wasting taxpayer dollars on sham election investigation
This follows Godlewski’s October call for the baseless, partisan election inquiry led by former Justice Michael Gableman to be closed, and demanding the public disclosure of all financial records detailing how the wasteful probe has spent public money. MADISON, Wis. — Following Assembly
WCA: Counties applaud JCF approval of WisDOT’s plan to utilize federal transportation dollars
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending the Joint Committee on Finance for their approval today of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s plan to utilize an extra $283 million in federal transportation monies. “The majority of this extra money comes from
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Born: JFC approves $283 million road spending plan
MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve a $283 million transportation spending plan that will put more money into state highways and local roads. Following approval of the plan, the Co-Chairs of the Committee
Sen. Kooyenga: Statement on decision to not seek reelection
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WisDems: FACT CHECK-IVERSARY: Rebecca Kleefisch did not bring FatWallet.com to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Ten years ago this week, Politifact deemed Rebecca Kleefisch’s claim that her “cold call” to FatWallet.com persuaded the Illinois company to move to Wisconsin, as “false.” This is just one of many instances of the Walker-Kleefisch administration over-selling and under-delivering
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Launches national popular vote webinar series
MADISON, WI–The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is launching a series of informational webinars about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact throughout the summer. The first of this series is titled, “The National Popular Vote: What, Why and How?”
Sen. Stroebel: Federal windfall should not be ignored in transportation spending debate
Today, the Joint Committee on Finance voted to approve a slightly modified version of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s federal expenditure plan for the allocation of increased federal infrastructure funding. These additional funds stem from the federal infrastructure bill that
State Bar of Wisconsin: Announces election results
Madison, WI – Veteran Wausau attorney Dean R. Dietrich was elected April 22 as the next president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin, beginning July 1, 2022. In July 2023, he will take over as State Bar president. As president-elect
U.S. Sens. Johnson and Ossoff: Convene PSI hearing on mistreatment of military families in privatized housing
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, with Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, led a hearing in conjunction with the release of their bipartisan report examining the
WisDems: Republicans’ plan could raise Wisconsin’s medical bills
MADISON, Wis. – Despite almost 1.2 million Wisconsinites relying on Medicare for health care coverage and benefits, Republican politicians are running on an agenda that would sunset the legislation after five years. Republican politicians who have praised this plan – including Wisconsin’s own Ron
American Federation of Teachers Local 212: Vote to recertify union
Lasry campaign: Statement on Starbucks unionization efforts in Dane County
Milwaukee – This morning, Alex Lasry voiced his support for the workers at the three Dane County Starbucks stores that filed for union representation Monday, throwing his support behind local workers fighting to make things better at their workplace. “Since the very
Rep. Vos: Statement on Office of Special Counsel
Contact: Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding comments made about the Office of Special Counsel. “Media reports and the statement put out by Representative Brandtjen were incorrect. The Office of Special Counsel
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin receives USDA approval to provide food benefits in July for children under six not enrolled in school
At the 2022 Hunger and Health Summit in Wisconsin Dells yesterday, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that Wisconsin has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service for its plan to send out 2021-2022
Gov. Evers: Announces native shoreline restoration project moving forward at the executive residence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Executive Residence will be moving forward on a project to restore the property’s natural shoreline along Lake Mendota by planting native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees to provide erosion control, prevent runoff,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Takes action for rural Wisconsinites, responds to drinking water health concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced The Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, or The Healthy H2O Act, to provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individuals, non-profits and local governments in rural communities. Water quality improvement systems installed
WI Institute for Law and Liberty: WILL Applauds committee action to suspend burdensome red tape on rentals with pools
The News: The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), a legislative committee tasked with reviewing regulatory rules and guidance, suspended a Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) rule that effectively banned pools and hot tubs at