MILWAUKEE, WI – The verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse was disappointing, but sadly not unexpected. Even if Mr. Rittenhouse was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to the fullest extent of the law, it would not undo the damage done to Kenosha or our nation. Nothing can

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the jury reaching its verdict in the Wisconsin vs. Kyle Rittenhouse trial. “Today’s jury decision comes at the close of a thorough legal process, and after the jury had the opportunity to review all the facts of the case.

KENOSHA – In response to today’s verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial, Wisconsin Conservation Voters Director Executive Kerry Schumann issued the following statement:   “Wisconsin Conservation Voters joins those calling for healing and accountability in Kenosha following the verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial. Tragically, Rittenhouse’s trial isn’t an outlier

MILWAUKEE – Today a Kenosha County jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on counts of intentional, reckless, and attempted homicide and reckless endangerment. County Supervisor Ryan Clancy released the following statement on the decision: “Today’s verdict in the Rittenhouse case is what we expected: an absence of justice. But justice wasn’t an

MADISON — Today, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of homicide and all other charges. In response, Mandela Barnes, candidate for the United States Senate, released the following statement: “Over the last few weeks, many dreaded the outcome we just witnessed. The presumption of innocence until proven guilty is what we

WASHINGTON – Bend the Arc: Jewish Action released the following statement on Friday in response to Kyle Rittenhouse being acquitted for killing two people and injuring another: “Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal shows how the criminal justice system is designed to protect racist vigilantism,” said Stosh Cotler, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish

MADISON, Wis. — Today, The New York Times profiled how Wisconsin Republicans are “engaged in an all-out assault on the state’s election system, building off their attempts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential race by pressing to give themselves full control over voting in the state.” Led by Speaker Robin Vos

Madison, WI — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourage Wisconsin broadband providers to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Broadband ReConnect Loan and Grant Program. The USDA will provide up to $1.15 billion in funding

This week, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) questioned U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Paul Thomas on the Coast Guard’s Great Lakes icebreaking plan to ensure commerce continues without interruption during the upcoming winter months. Gallagher, who introduced legislation earlier this year to help strengthen the Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes,

The MPC Endowment board has voted unanimously to match up to $5,000 in new donations to the Bob Wills FOI Fund, supporting journalistic freedoms and First Amendment rights. The new fund honors Robert H. (Bob) Wills, longtime journalist at The Milwaukee Journal,  Milwaukee Sentinel and Journal Sentinel Inc. Wills was a

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the role and importance of school nurses in  protecting and promoting the health and safety of our school children and school staff.  From the very start of the pandemic, Wisconsin school nurses have provided public  health expertise and leadership regarding infection control measures in schools. 

MADISON, Wis. – It’s time to gear up and head out for Wisconsin’s famed nine-day deer season officially starting Saturday, Nov. 20 and running through Nov. 28. Wisconsin is a nationally-recognized state for hunting white-tailed deer with an abundant herd and a proven reputation for producing some of the largest bucks in the world.

MADISON, WI – RENEW Wisconsin Executive Director, Heather Allen, released the following statement today in response to the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Build Back Better bill. “RENEW Wisconsin applauds the House passage of the Build Back Better bill. This package of investments charts a course forward to invest