MILWAUKEE — In his eighth Presidential Address, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced a major gift from the Fotsch Family Foundation that will sustain the university’s efforts “to grow the next generation of Jesuit-educated leaders across the state, region and world.” Building on the Opus College of Engineering’s nationally recognized, award-winning leadership development program called Excellence in Leadership (E-Lead), this major gift will establish a new endowed leadership center and director position in the college. It will also fund people and programs within Innovation Alley, an effort between the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Business Administration

(Brown County, Wis.) – The state of Wisconsin and Governor Tony Evers has awarded Brown County $15 million to help upgrade site infrastructure and redevelop the former Pulliam Plant site for active operations for the Port of Green Bay. “This funding is vital for us to take the next steps in expanding the Port and spurring economic development in Northeast Wisconsin,” says Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach. “This is a big win for our economy and the residents of Brown County to see this strategic location redeveloped.” Brown County applied for this Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant to improve this 40-acre

Madison, WI – Below is a statement from Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) regarding the state’s $15 million commitment to the redevelopment of C. Reiss coal pile storage site in downtown Green Bay. “Finally, we are on our way to the redevelopment of Green Bay’s riverfront coal pile site! For four years, I’ve worked with local stakeholders including former Mayor Jim Schmitt to make this possible. This project will provide Green Bay with over $190 million in riverfront economic development and a restored community for public access to a quarter mile of the Fox River. A great day for Brown

MADISON— Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on legislative maps: “The die was cast when a partisan majority on the Court ignored the Constitution, ignored the law, and sided with the interests of a few powerful Republican politicians over a supermajority of Wisconsinites who want fair maps. The made-up “least changes” framework, which has no basis in law, intentionally and unconstitutionally limited the options the court allowed itself to consider. “The partisan maps adopted today, which intentionally disenfranchise a majority of Wisconsin residents, are an unfair and poor

MILWAUKEE – Sixteen years ago yesterday, Brendan Dassey was arrested for a crime he did not commit. On the anniversary of that arrest, Dean Strang and Jerry Buting sent an open letter to Governor Tony Evers urging the governor to exercise his constitutional power to free Brendan by commuting his sentence. A copy of the letter is enclosed. Strang and Buting never have represented Brendan Dassey. They represented his uncle, Steven Avery, in a trial that occurred before Brendan Dassey’s on the same crime. In their letter, Strang and Buting describe the injustice of Brendan’s case and the Governor’s responsibility

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Richland County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Andrew Sharp’s resignation, effective April 1, 2022. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2023. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Fri., March 25, 2022. The application can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov. Applicants with questions about the judicial selection process may contact the Governor’s

MADISON, Wis. — At a time when families are feeling the effects of rising costs, Wisconsin’s record-breaking budget surplus shouldn’t be collecting dust in Madison — it should be used to help the workers and families who created it. Yesterday’s Marquette Law School poll highlighted that Wisconsinites expect action on rising costs. Thankfully, unlike Wisconsin Republicans, Governor Tony Evers has a common sense plan that addresses rising costs today while building a stronger Wisconsin for tomorrow. Under Gov. Evers’ surplus plan, every Wisconsin tax filer and each of their dependents would receive a $150 tax rebate — meaning a family of four would receive $600. Here’s how

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act. This legislation will broaden the definition of toxic exposure, expand access to comprehensive health care services for potentially as many as 3.5 million veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits, and strengthen benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service. “Our veterans served with honor and deserve the very best we have to offer. After being exposed to toxins and environmental hazards while serving our country, far too many of our veterans are experiencing delays in receiving the critical care they need,” said Rep. Ron

MADISON, Wis. — At a time when families are feeling the effects of rising costs, Wisconsin’s record-breaking budget surplus shouldn’t be collecting dust in Madison — it should be used to help the workers and families who created it. Yesterday’s Marquette Law School poll highlighted that Wisconsinites expect action on rising costs. Thankfully, unlike Wisconsin Republicans, Governor Tony Evers has a common sense plan that addresses rising costs today while building a stronger Wisconsin for tomorrow. Under Gov. Evers’ surplus plan, every Wisconsin tax filer and each of their dependents would receive a $150 tax rebate — meaning a family of four would receive $600. Here’s how

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss Democrats war on American energy independence and their long list of policy failures that have weakened America. The interview can be found here, excerpts are below. On Reliance on Foreign Oil:  “The Democrats have a war on fossil fuel. They want to end it. They are doing everything they can to make sure you can’t even invest in the oil and gas industry. That’s not incentivizing to make that investment, to open up the spigots. I just heard yesterday from the senators whose state the

(MILWAUKEE, WI) – In his first State of the Union address this past Tuesday night, President Biden received a standing ovation when calling on members of Congress to pass long overdue immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, essential workers and farm workers. Yareli Suarez, DACA recipient and nursing student in Milwaukee, said, “I’ve lived in Wisconsin for 18 years, with my family and with my community. My family and loved ones need and deserve the relief of knowing that I can work and live without fear of deportation in the country we

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney and 34 of their Republican colleagues in a letter to the President requesting an accounting of how the federal government has allocated trillions in taxpayer funds to combat the pandemic. Specific answers to these questions are vital before Congress considers additional COVID-19 funding requests from the White House. “Recent news reports indicate the Administration is poised to request an additional $30 billion from Congress for its response to COVID-19. While we have supported historic, bipartisan measures in the United States Senate to provide unprecedented investments in vaccines, therapeutics,

MADISON— Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment proposed in the legislature today: “The Fair Elections Project supports the idea of enshrining the Wisconsin version of the so-called ‘Iowa Model’ in the State Constitution. This would ensure that the process to draw the maps is taken out of the hands of politicians. “We also believe the State Constitution already prohibits partisan gerrymandering and look forward to state courts taking up that issue in coming years.”