President Biden is announcing five new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, as well as two new nominees to serve as U.S. Marshals. These are officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as top federal law enforcement officials. These individuals were chosen for their devotion to enforcing the law, their professionalism, their experience and credentials, their dedication to pursuing equal justice for all, and their commitment to the independence of the Department of Justice. The President has proposed a budget that would significantly increase funding for law enforcement as part of a comprehensive

MADISON, Wis. — In the aftermath of the latest horrific mass shootings to rock the country, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today called on the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) to immediately identify and disclose any direct holdings in gun manufacturers and weapons companies that make and sell guns, ammo, and accessories, and make a clear and comprehensive plan to divest from those holdings as soon as possible. Godlewski also called on SWIB to set a new policy banning any such future investments. Godlewski specifically urged SWIB to cut financial ties to firms that manufacture firearms, ammunition, and gun components

CHILTON, Wis. — The journey toward implementing conservation practices can intimidate farmers, especially those with no prior experience. However, networking with other farmers and sharing experiences has given Mitchell Schaefer the confidence to try them on his own farm. Schaefer farms in Calumet County on 400 acres and has 270 cows. He has 60 acres of rotational grazing with 250 heifers on site. The land he farms is silty loam and rocky soil, which is a big reason why he is finding ways to protect his soil health and water quality. Schaefer started noticing more covered fields on neighboring farms in the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On Saturday, Governor Tony Evers and County Executive David Crowley launched the Forward for Wisconsin coordinated campaign office in Milwaukee. The historically unmatched midterm coordinated campaign, Forward for Wisconsin, will help re-elect Gov. Evers and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. By registering, persuading, and turning out voters across Wisconsin, Forward for Wisconsin will expand upon the winning coalitions from 2018 and 2020 while making early and significant investments in communities of color and tribal and rural communities, build a robust campus organizing program, and fully fund a voter protection program that will ensure Wisconsinites’ right to vote

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Aileen Switzer as DATCP’s Assistant Deputy Secretary. In her current role as Division of Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator, Switzer oversees the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s performance improvement program, biennial budget, and federal transportation issues. “Aileen has a strong background in public sector budget, operations, and management,” said Secretary Romanski. “The DATCP team works to serve as a resource to the industry and citizens of the state. Aileen’s results-driven approach will benefit the agency’s commitment to strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement, and I

Madison, WI, June 6 – With an ever-narrowing window of opportunity in which to act on the climate crisis, 350 Wisconsin is launching Together for the Climate, a multi-year $500,000 fundraising campaign to grow its grassroots movement. Much like a capital campaign, this capacity-building campaign will provide the organization with the resources to expand its climate activism, working with others around the globe toward the goal of achieving a rapid transition to renewable energy and building healthy, thriving communities. Together for the Climate marks 350 Wisconsin’s 10-year anniversary. It also coincides with World Environment Day (June 5), a global event

Madison, Wis. –  Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim is eliminating start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program into electronic health record systems. The move is intended to expand access to the ePDMP, which is a key tool in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat prescription opioid misuse. The department is using resources it secured through the budgeting process as well as a $1,648,500 million U.S. Department of Justice Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program grant to fund the effort. “This was a strategic decision in our budget request and our grant application, and

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW) today announced the hiring of Tyler Vorpagel as the public power trade association’s Director of Legislative and Regulatory Relations. Vorpagel recently resigned from the Wisconsin Assembly where, since 2015, he had represented the 27th District that includes parts of Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties. He is joining MEUW later this month and will report directly to President and CEO Tim Heinrich in this newly created role. “Tyler has the background and skills we need to help amplify the voice of municipal utilities among lawmakers, regulators, industry partners, and other stakeholders —