Primary Elections Fast Approaching

Primary Elections Fast Approaching On Tuesday, August 14, Wisconsinites head to the polls for the 2018 primary elections. The elections pit Republicans against Republicans and Democrats against Democrats. Candidates hope to come out of the election as their party’s nominee in the November general election. For the winners, the primary results signify a passing grade … Read more

Walker Delivers Budget Directives to State Agencies

On May 11, Governor Scott Walker sent a letter to all state agencies providing directives for preparing their budget request for the 2019-21 biennial budget. It’s an effort to guide the state budget in achieving goals set by the administration. Specifically, Walker set goals to attract and retain millenials and retirees, create better access to … Read more

Voters Select Candidates in Special Election Primaries

On May 15, voters in the 1st Senate District and 42nd Assembly district went to the polls to select their nominees for the June 12th special elections. In the 1st Senate District, which includes Door and Kewaunee Counties and parts of Brown, Calumet and Manitowoc Counties, State Representative Andre Jacque defeated Green Bay resident and … Read more

Rep. Joel Kleefisch Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

On Monday, April 16, Representative Joel Kleefisch (R – Oconomowoc) announced he will not seek re-election to the State Assembly in November. Originally elected in 2004, Kleefisch served seven terms in the State Assembly. An avid sportsman, Kleefisch chaired the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage for a number of terms. His policy … Read more

Walker Administration Submits “State Innovation Waiver” to Federal Government

During his State of the State address in January, Governor Scott Walker touted an agenda for healthcare called “The Healthcare Stability Plan.” A significant aspect of the proposal included a proposal for the state to utilize and submit a State Innovation Waiver to the federal government. On Thursday, April 19, the Walker administration announced it … Read more

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