MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement following Senator Alberta Darling’s (R-River Hills) announcement that she will retire from the state Senate effective December 1st: “Senator Darling has provided steadfast leadership and unmatched expertise for our caucus, the legislative body, her district, and the entire state of Wisconsin for the several decades of service she provided in her role as Senator for the 8th District. Time and time again, she has proven herself to be worthy of the trust that her constituents have placed in her to represent their values and address their concerns. I’ve been proud

Today, State Senator Alberta Darling (R – River Hills) announced her retirement effective December 1st. Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) issued the following statement: “I would like to thank Sen. Darling for her 32 years of service in the Assembly and Senate. She has worked tirelessly for the people of Wisconsin. Families and students can be especially grateful for her work establishing the first school choice program. “She will be sorely missed in state government, yet I wish her the best in her retirement.”

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Senator Darling: “It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve in the Legislature with Senator Darling. I have the utmost admiration for the grace and integrity she has always brought to her role. Senator Darling has been a leader on so many issues in the State of Wisconsin and will leave the State in much better shape than when she began her remarkable career. I sincerely wish her all the best and may she enjoy many splendid days with grandchildren and family.”

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for October 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: The data included in today’s release can be accessed at Wisconomy.com.

Milwaukee, WI (November 23, 2022) —Milwaukee’s 2023 budget was finalized yesterday, and the African American Roundtable (AART) ripped city leadership for a “status quo” budget that funds police at the expense of every other city department, as well as at the expense of the people of Milwaukee. Milwaukee police received a $20 million increase. For the fourth year in a row, AART’s LiberateMKE campaign, along with allied partners and residents, have continued to say “no more or less money to police.” This year 54 testifiers–an estimated 80% of people who spoke–asked for funding in housing, mental health, library services, and city workers’

Last night, the Diocese of Superior released a list of 23 priests designated as having been “credibly accused” of raping or sexually abusing children. Such a list is only as truthful as the people compiling it. Because widespread revelations of sexual abuse of children and its coverup by church officials have destroyed public trust in the leadership of the Catholic Church, four Wisconsin dioceses, including the Diocese of Superior, have outsourced their image problem to a Texas-based corporate damage control firm, Defenbaugh and Associates. But whistleblower documents, delivered to Attorney General Kaul in January, have already disqualified at least one Wisconsin diocesan list

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, via written releases and video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court. The survey looks at approval of, and confidence in, the Supreme Court and other institutions. The poll surveys opinion concerning cases currently before the Court involving the consideration of race in college

Madison – Today, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) announced her retirement from the State Senate effective December 1, 2022. Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement: “I want to thank my friend Alberta for her decades of service to the 8th Senate District. Alberta has been a valuable mentor to me since I entered the State Assembly, and I have been proud to work alongside her on important issues including education reform and restoring our state’s finances. “Senator Darling’s career accomplishments go far beyond the 8th Senate District. Thanks to her efforts, the entire state of Wisconsin is

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Alberta Darling (R- River Hills) announced her retirement from the State Senate effective December 1st. Senator Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “Alberta leaves Wisconsin a much better place after her decades of dedicated public service. Her remarkable, record-holding, tenure of six terms as Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee means there are countless areas of our State where one can find her fingerprints. This is especially the case in our strong fiscal position and in school choice.” “Alberta was a leader in five consecutive budgets to provide tax relief to average Wisconsinites and put our fiscal house in

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the retirement of Senator Alberta Darling: “Congratulations to my longtime friend and former colleague, Senator Alberta Darling, on her retirement. I served with Senator Darling for many years in the State Senate and admire the integrity and tireless work ethic she brought to the legislature. Darling’s esteemed service to Wisconsin will forever be remembered and her spirit of determination to deliver for her constituents will be missed in the 8th Senate District.”

Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has issued a statement in response to the news that Wisconsin State Senator Alberta Darling is resigning on December 1st: Alberta set the standard for a lifetime of meaningful impactful service.  She successfully pursued issues close to her heart and important to her constituency.  She holds her ground on tough topics and has won election after election, including prevailing against the left’s notorious recall attempts.  Knowing her optimism and her commitment to our great state, I know it was bittersweet for her to decide that it is now time to retire.  I hope

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2023 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 25. In this season of giving, an annual admission sticker or trail pass makes for the perfect present, unwrapping opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Wisconsin’s big backyard every day of the year. “We’re delighted to give visitors a boost to stretch out and enjoy a day of fresh air and fun by opening sales of 2023 admission stickers and trail passes the day after Thanksgiving,” said Steve Schmelzer, DNR Parks

Contact: Erin Voelkel press@wha.org | 925.785.9232 Madison, Wis., Nov. 23, 2022 — WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Wisconsin State Senator Alberta Darling: “For many years, Senator Darling has been an important champion for Wisconsin’s hospitals,” said Borgerding. “As Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, she ushered through several budgets that increased Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals. Senator Darling also led on important investments in critical health care programs, like intensive care coordination, to better manage Medicaid patients that are high utilizers of hospital emergency departments. “Senator Darling’s service to Wisconsin will have