MADISON… Gov. Evers continued his “stall and blame” strategy for his failure to repair, restore, and preserve the historic 90-year-old Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) said today. “The Governor could have greenlit an effective and relatively inexpensive repair today to instantly give peace of mind to Wisconsinites that the tower would be preserved for decades to come.  Instead there is disappointment that the Governor has doubled down on a strategy that leaves demolition of the historically significant structure squarely on the table, and most likely at the center of the administration’s plans, given their past

The transformation is underway for a 21-acre brownfield site along the Chippewa River to become the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin — the $107 million state-of-the-art County Materials Complex — when it opens in spring 2024. The namesake donors on Monday helped celebrate the groundbreaking of the complex that will house the John and Carolyn Sonnentag Fieldhouse, the Sonnentag Event Center and the Mayo Clinic Health System Diagnostic Imaging and Sports Medicine Center. The Sonnentags, both University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumni, announced in December 2021 they were donating $70 million to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation for the fieldhouse

MILWAUKEE – In response to a violent weekend that saw over 20 community members shot and three killed, including a 23-year-old father-to-be, a 19-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old girl, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Yet again, I find my heart breaking over the continued gun violence and loss of life in our community. This weekend, more than 20 people in Milwaukee, from children to adults, suffered needlessly from gun violence, including three young members of our community who had their lives tragically cut short. I have said it before, and I will continue to say it

It is with pride that the Maryann Zimmerman for Wisconsin State Assembly announces Maryann’s bid to run for the open assembly seat for the 31st District Assembly Seat. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversing its previous decision to use the Republican district map instead of the map submitted by the Governor Evers’ Administration resulted in Maryann Zimmerman, a first-time state candidate becoming ineligible for the Senate race in the 15th district. Rather than give up, Zimmerman changed gears. “I am a public servant and I know I have the expertise, work ethic and fortitude to serve my community well in the

MADISON, WI — Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order 161 creating the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Administration. The Executive Order sites the history of environmental injustices, warming climate, and the connection to health impacts on the communities impacted by these injustices. In response, Sierra Club Wisconsin Director Elizabeth Ward released the following statement: “We applaud Governor Evers’ announcement. This announcement couldn’t come at a more critical time. Environmental injustices are vast across Wisconsin. Black and Latinx households in Milwaukee are experiencing disproportionately high energy burden and pollution from lead pipes needing replacement. Enbridge is proposing a

The Special Counsel appointed by the Wisconsin Assembly to investigate the crimes of the 2020 Election did an outstanding job. He discovered many pieces of evidence that indicate foul play. Anyone calling themselves a Republican in Wisconsin should support the continued investigation in Wisconsin without interference. After all of the evidence the report brought to light, how could anyone want to stop it? I understand some RINOs have primary challengers in Wisconsin. I’m sure their primary opponents would get a huge bump in the polls if these RINOs interfere.

STEVENS POINT – Secretary Mary Kolar of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that the state agency will be working with the Simmy Foundation, a nonprofit focused on veteran mental health, and the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) to increase awareness and enrollment of veterans in the Department’s Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP). “I am extremely proud of the effective and meaningful work done by the VORP staff,” said Secretary Kolar. “Every day, they are meeting Wisconsin veterans where they are and connecting them to vital services. I’m so grateful to the Simmy Foundation

Appleton, WI – Pro-union and populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson launched his new official campaign website with a new logo that plays off his paper mill roots and his book One Day Stronger which focuses on how he and the local labor union were able to save the Appleton Coated paper mill from closure. The colors are blue-green to symbolize his commitment to passing a Blue-Green New Deal led by labor to build the clean energy economy of the future. Available is more information on Tom’s Wisconsin roots, in-depth policy plans, videos of Tom’s blue vest and speeches, and

Dave Mahoney, who was elected as Dane County Sheriff in 2006 and retired in 2021, has endorsed Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Assembly. “Melissa Ratcliff is a true public servant who works tirelessly to find solutions to tough problems,” Mahoney said. “Melissa Ratcliff knows the issues and communities in District 46 because she lives there, is raising her family there, and is already representing some of the area as a County Board Supervisor. She will hit the ground running in the State Legislature. We need her voice in the Assembly. I am enthusiastically supporting her.” “In the 12 days since

WASHINGTON—On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Karen Long and John Rohrer, the directors of the Tomah, Wisconsin and Madison, Wisconsin Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC), respectively, regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Following Sen. Johnson’s April 13, 2022 letter to the Milwaukee VAMC, several employees at the Tomah and Madison VAMCs contacted the senator’s office to express similar concerns about the coercive vaccine mandate. The senator wrote, “As I noted in my letter to the Milwaukee VAMC, we now know that individuals who are fully vaccinated can contract and spread COVID-19. That is what the ‘science’

STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston Cole, today announced the administration has selected GRAEF through a qualifications-based selection process to provide pre-design through construction services on the Potawatomi Observation Tower at Potawatomi State Park. The governor also announced his commitment to include the project in his 2023-25 Capital Budget. The announcement follows the DNR’s recent Request for Architectural and Engineering Services, marking the next step in advancing the project. “With today’s announcement, we are one step closer to revitalizing the Potawatomi Tower to ensure that every Wisconsinite can enjoy the tower for generations to