On Sunday, August 23 a law enforcement officer in Kenosha Wisconsin shot Jacob Blake, a Black man. Video of the incident was circulated on social media and unrest followed in Kenosha, Madison, and elsewhere. This tragedy is another horribly sad example, adding to the long list of American tragedies, involving use

Madison saw another night of looting and senseless destruction in the wake of the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. Madison firefighters and police were called to numerous dumpster fires, which were quickly suppressed. Two liquor stores, a candy store and other businesses were broken into, full cans, rocks

Madison – Following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session on justice reform and policing accountability. Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement: “While we are all still waiting for more details on what occurred on Sunday, we do know

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), who represents Kenosha County in the U.S. House of Representatives, released a statement following the second night of violence in Kenosha. “The violence and destruction we witnessed the past two nights in Kenosha needs to be stopped. Public safety must be assured. If the Mayor

OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday about the overnight violence that resulted in looting and fires in Kenosha and Madison: “Yesterday, I acknowledged the understandable concern and emotional reaction to the shooting of Jacob Blake. I also asked anyone choosing to demonstrate to remain peaceful, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today called on Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Postal Service, to immediately reverse the operational changes and directives that have caused the delays in mail delivery. As Wisconsinites across the state experience delays in receiving their mail,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding last night’s protests: “The ability to exercise First Amendment rights is a critically important part of our democracy and the pursuit of justice. But there remains a line between peaceful assembly and what we saw last night that put individuals,

Once again, we as a Black people have to bear the trauma of witnessing yet another unarmed Black person be shot by a police officer. We stand with Jacob Blake and his family, which includes his own children who watched as their father was gunned down, and wish him a

Madison, WI — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) released the following statement in response to the recent rash of violent riots: “I haven’t been this frustrated in my nearly 50 years. In the middle of a virus that has become a political football at the expense of the governed, we are being

“From his very first campaign speech, Donald Trump has made it clear that he believes racists are an important part of his electoral coalition. Over the last five years, he’s continued to incite hate and division through his words and actions, so it comes as no surprise that a convention

Madison – On Monday, August 24th, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) joined First Lady Melania Trump and a small group of dignitaries to celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment depicted in original art by young ladies from across the nation.  Priscilla Wilbanks, an elementary-aged homeschool student from the 38th

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Chair Brian Schatz (D-HI), and every member of the Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, released a comprehensive report on the climate crisis titled “The Case for Climate Action:

(Madison, WI) – Trauma survivor and advocate Adrianne Melby today drew further public attention to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ ongoing failure to act on behalf of Wisconsin’s 1.7 million trauma survivors, who comprise nearly a third of the state’s population. Melby, who resides in Vos’ Assembly District, is the founder

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is beginning a public input process to determine what issues it will work on over the next three years to protect water quality in lakes, streams and rivers. This process is called the Triennial Standards Review and is required by the Clean Water

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of three Wisconsin residents and taxpayers, filed a lawsuit in Polk County Circuit Court against Governor Tony Evers for violating state law by declaring a second public health emergency on July 30. State law forbids a governor from unilaterally extending a public

MADISON, Wis. – Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s fields and marshes on Sept. 1  when the mourning dove, early teal and early Canada goose seasons open. To view a full list of waterfowl hunting seasons, consult the 2020 Wisconsin Hunting Regulations. Mourning Dove In 2020, the mourning dove hunting season

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Today Kathy Hinkfuss proudly announced that she has been endorsed by a number of local and state labor unions. These unions include the Green Bay Area Professional Fire Fighters – IAFF Local 141, NorthEast Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council, Wisconsin AFL-CIO, The Service Employees International