Competing proposals would protect “innocent landowners” — those who didn’t knowingly cause pollution — from liability. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally … [Read more...]
Tony Evers to Propose $500 Million Prison Overhaul, Closing Green Bay Facility by 2029
The plan would complete a Dane County youth facility, convert Lincoln Hills from juveniles to adults and renovate Waupun’s troubled prison By Jack Kelly and Hallie Clafin Wisconsin Watch This … [Read more...]
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Investing in Our Children Matters
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This past week, Governor Evers outlined a budget proposal that provides a clear path to … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Announces “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” Initiative to End School Meal Debt, Provide Healthy Breakfast and Lunch to Wisconsin Students
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2025 State of the State address, announced his plan to address student hunger through the “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” initiative in his 2025-27 … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide
MADISON — On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers, joined by violence prevention advocates, local law enforcement, elected officials, students, and community members, signed Executive Order #254, creating a … [Read more...]
Why Were State Legislative Districts Redrawn for 2024, but Congressional Districts Remain Unchanged?
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to reconsider the congressional maps after tossing out the state legislative maps last December By Hallie Claflin Wisconsin Watch This story was produced … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Governor on School Funding
By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tony Evers’ last-minute budget maneuver increasing funding for Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Governor Tim Walz Campaigns at Milwaukee’s Laborfest
By Karen Stokes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz celebrated Labor Day with the working people of Milwaukee at Laborfest 2024 held at Maier Festival Park on Monday. The annual event is to acknowledge the … [Read more...]
Northcott Neighborhood House Receives Governor’s Tourism Award for Juneteenth Organization
By Karen Stokes Northcott Neighborhood House received the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Award at the 2024 Governor’s Dinner and Awards Celebration held at Geneva Resort on … [Read more...]
Governor Evers Signs Legislation to Protect Wetlands, A Bipartisan Victory for Birds and Communities
SB 222 empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events occur WISCONSIN – (April, 2024) Wisconsin has lost up to 50 percent of its historic wetlands. Today, Governor Evers … [Read more...]
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