Contact: Sean Elliott sean@judgemitchellforjustice.com (913) 461-3882 Justice isn’t what you say, it’s what you do. And only Judge Mitchell is committed to justice, equity, and a better future for all Wisconsinites. Upon the announcement of Judge Jennifer Dorow’s entrance to the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Judge Everett Mitchell released the following statement: “Since our announcement in June, we’ve made stops up and down this state speaking with voters on all sides of the political spectrum who are concerned about the direction of our state and who want a better future for all Wisconsinites. And Judge Dorow’s entrance into the

MADISON, Wis.—Today the U.S. Senate, led by Senator Tammy Baldwin, passed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, bringing the historic bill one step closer to becoming law. The bill guarantees basic rights and freedoms for same-sex and interracial couples. Despite overwhelming support for the bill among Wisconsinites and bipartisan backing from Republicans in Congress, Senator Ron Johnson today voted against the commonsense measure.   Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director: “Wisconsin families are incredibly lucky to have an elected leader like Senator Tammy Baldwin fighting for their basic freedoms and rights. The bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act gives those in same-sex and

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – On Tuesday, November 29, The Committee on Transportation and Transit recommended for adoption [3-1] a resolution calling upon the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to reconstruct Interstate 94 (I-94) between 70th Street and 16th Street with six lanes, or “Fix at Six,” and opposing the eight-lane alternative. County Supervisor Peter Burgelis authored the resolution and made the following statement.  “For years WIS-DOT has engaged community partners and nearby residents and modified previous design options for the I-94 reconstruction project. Today, the Transportation & Transit Committee of which I am a member heard from residents in-person and virtually- all of whom opposed the DOT’s eight lane preferred design.” said Supervisor Burgelis. “The rebuild of I-94 is

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The following is a statement from Alejandro Verdin, campaign manager for Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign: “As a judge and 25-year prosecutor, Judge Janet Protasiewicz has spent her career keeping our community safe and upholding the law. Judge Janet brings a common sense approach to the bench and she will vigorously defend our constitutional freedoms and women’s right to make her own decision when it comes to abortion. Judge Janet provides a clear contrast with right-wing extremists like Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly, who are both radically out of touch with the concerns of Wisconsinites.” Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow grant programs (report 22-21). These programs, which used supplemental federal funding and were intended to assist Wisconsin businesses that experienced economic damages during the public health emergency, were administered by the Department of Revenue (DOR). In February 2022, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee directed LAB to evaluate the State’s administration of supplemental federal funding received in response to the public health emergency. DOR awarded $595.9 million in We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow program grants to small businesses, restaurants, and lodging

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Symphonic Band will present a winter concert at2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. Tickets are $5 and areavailable online, at the MSC Service Center and at the door. The music performed will depict scenes one might imagine in various daydreams: mystic visions,serene natural settings, foreign locations and historic settings, creating a collage of musicalexperiences for the audience, said Director Aaron Durst.“Music has the power to create visions and take us places both real and imagined. The variety ofmusic in the program has been challenging to prepare but also

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) cautions Wisconsin investors to avoid FTX.US and FTX.COM websites as they may be corrupted by malware and/or experiencing cyber-attacks following the bankruptcy of U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange FTX.US along with FTX.COM and 130+ other businesses (“FTX”) affiliated with founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Investors should also beware of “reload” scams where fraudsters purport to help recoup funds that are locked in accounts or otherwise unavailable. On November 11, 2022, FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The initial filing claimed between $10 billion and $50 billion of estimated assets and liabilities. On

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on Judge Jennifer Dorow’s entry into the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race: “A few short weeks ago, Wisconsinites voted for a commonsense leader who supports freedom. Wisconsinites voted for their right to make their own health care decisions and to love who they wish to love, both without government interference. They voted in favor of democracy and election access. The freedoms we fought for and won in the governor’s race remain as critical in the election of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.   “Judge Jennifer Dorow is entering this race as

MADISON, Wis. – The 2022 gun deer hunt in Wisconsin kicked off the holiday season with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, put delicious, wild-harvested protein on the table and make memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available. Preliminary License Sales Totals As of 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, sales for gun, bow, crossbow, sports and patron licenses reached 795,072. Of that total, 436,423 were for gun privileges only and 554,898 were for all gun privileges including gun, sports and patron licenses. The year-to-date sales for all deer licenses

Madison, WI – The City of Madison Clerk’s Office is a finalist in the nonpartisan U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence inaugural cohort of Centers for Election Excellence, a recognition that the City of Madison is committed to leadership in election administration and looking to develop even more resilient, trustworthy, and voter-centric election administration practices.  As a Center for Election Excellence, the City of Madison Clerk’s Office will have an opportunity to join together with a bipartisan group of election officials to support each other, and keep their skills fresh. The diverse inaugural 2023 cohort of Centers for Election Excellence include: According

MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow grant programs (report 22-21). These programs, which used supplemental federal funding and were intended to assist Wisconsin businesses that experienced economic damages during the public health emergency, were administered by the Department of Revenue (DOR). In February 2022, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee directed LAB to evaluate the State’s administration of supplemental federal funding received in response to the public health emergency. DOR awarded $595.9 million in We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow program grants to small businesses, restaurants, and lodging establishments.

MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2022) — Following Federal Transit Administration guidelines, an evaluation panel representing Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Transport Services unanimously chose First Transit as its next paratransit van service provider. First Transit has served Milwaukee County for over 30 years. Transit Plus riders are familiar with the timely performance of First Transit: in 2022, First Transit provided over 275,000 rides with an on-time pick up rate of 98.4 percent.  In addition to timely service, First Transit will bring new technology much needed by the paratransit community. “We’re excited to award to a partner with deep roots in the local paratransit community, one