MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court came to a 4-3 decision regarding the redistricting case, ruling in favor of Governor Evers’ proposed maps. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on this decision: “I continue to stand by the statement that people should choose their representatives, not the other way around. However, I am encouraged by the Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling. Of the options before the court, I am heartened to see that the maps put forth by legislative leaders were rejected. These maps would have only worsened the partisan gerrymandering in the state. “While I do not believe that

Madison, Wis. — Moments ago, the Wisconsin Senate Education Committee advanced several significant, IRG Action-backed education reform bills, including: school choice for all, breaking-up Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), ending DPI’s manipulation of school report card data, allowing microschools, protecting parental rights, requiring in-person learning options, and expanding public charter schools. Chris Reader, Executive Vice President at IRG Action Fund, had this to say following the votes: “It is time for bold education reforms that allow every family to decide where their children go to school, expand access to exceptional courses and materials, and finally break up the failing Milwaukee Public School District.

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Alex Dallman’s (R-Green Lake) bill, which extends Tax Incremental District 3 (TIDs) in the City of Wisconsin Dells, was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 142. This TID will provide incentives for eligible developments including upgrading road networks, extending electric and gas utilities and more. “This is great news for the City of Wisconsin Dells,” said Ballweg. “This allows shovel-ready projects to move forward and keep the Dells a top tourist destination for years to come.” This specific piece of legislation will help the City of Wisconsin Dells continue to attract private

The Wisconsin National Guard traces its history to the days before Wisconsin had achieved statehood, and just as Wisconsin evolved and developed over the years, so too the Wisconsin National Guard transformed into something quite different from its humble origins. Henry Dodge, governor of what was then the Wisconsin Territory — a swath of land consisting of all of current Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, along with roughly two-thirds of North Dakota and one-third of South Dakota — commissioned Morgan L. Martin of Green Bay as a captain and the commander of the Green Bay Rangers, a volunteer company of mounted

City of Racine – Today, City of Racine announced it has launched a new app for iPhone and Android users called Racine Recycles. The app, which can be found in your favorite app store, allows City residents to stay up to date with their solid waste collection schedules, and be notified about a variety of City services including leaf collection, weather advisories, and other relevant information and breaking news. The app also contains useful tips and information on where bulky items like furniture and electronics can be donated for re-use or dropped off for disposal.  “We created the app as an

MADISON, Wis. — From affordable healthcare, to clean water, to fully funded schools, Wisconsinites want leaders who deliver on the issues that matter most to us. But, with 10 months left to go in 2022, Wisconsin Republicans have decided to call it quits for the year. Last week, Assembly Republicans led by Robin Vos packed up their toys and went home – two weeks earlier than initially scheduled – leaving the Senate to close up the calendar session on its own next week. Ahead of the legislature’s final floor session March 8-10, the following are comments from Chris Walloch, executive director

Appleton, Wis. – Today, Outagamie County Executive and populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson called on President Biden to support and congressional leaders to take up and pass the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act. The legislation, authored by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) counts 18 bipartisan co-sponsors in the US Senate. Speaker Pelosi has signaled support for such legislation. “I hope President Biden will change his mind and strongly support the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act and I believe congressional leaders should bring the bill to a vote as soon as possible. It is a matter

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the Wisconsin Republican House Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers with questions and concerns regarding the use of the Wisconsin National Guard as semi-permanent healthcare staff amidst the workforce shortage. The letter follows Governor Evers’ February 8 request to President Biden to extend full federal funding for the National Guard until the end of September. In part, the lawmakers wrote, “We have no doubt that the Wisconsin National Guard is an incredibly versatile force that can serve some of Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations well. But your recent letter to President Biden

Please see below for County Executive Jon Doemel’s statement on the resignation of Winnebago County District Attorney Christian Gossett: I want to thank Christian for his years of leadership to Winnebago County. He has been a fierce advocate for reforming the criminal justice system. Christian is a true believer in bettering the person to help reduce recidivism and solve root problems. Christian has been a pioneer in diversion programming. Winnebago County has been a leader in the country. Christian has been a key supporter of mine throughout the last year. He has been a listening ear and has provided numerous

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and Clean Water Fund Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking and wastewater systems. These projects include the replacement of water mains and sanitary sewers throughout the City of Beaver Dam. Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be

WASHINGTON – This week U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced bipartisan legislation to return management of gray wolf populations to states and delist the gray wolf as an endangered species in western Great Lakes states, including Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, as well as Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. “Wisconsinites must have a say in the management of gray wolves. In the western Great Lakes region, state wildlife agencies should manage the recovered population so the wolf’s ongoing role in the

MADISON – As the first initiative of a newly-formed coalition, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Counties Association, and Wisconsin Towns Association today announced a statewide TV blitz that features Wisconsin clerks in a public education announcement, “We Trust Them,” to help restore faith in our system of voting ahead of the April 5 election. Ellen Skerke, the Town of Neenah Clerk; Cindi Gamb, the Village of Kohler Deputy Clerk; and Lisa Riley, the Village of Cobb Clerk are featured in TV, radio, and digital advertisements that will be seen and heard across Wisconsin. Their united message is that local community