CONTACT rb@grassrootstargeting.com (Madison, Wis.) – Today, District 1 Court of Appeals Chief Judge William Brash submitted over 1,800 nomination signatures to retain his seat on the bench. This secures Judge Brash’s place on the ballot for the District 1 Court of Appeals seat that he has held since 2015. “It is an honor to have the support of so many of my fellow Wisconsinites, who continue their outpouring of support by sending our campaign additional nomination signatures,” said District 1 Chief Judge William Brash. I look forward to the coming campaign season and meeting with my constituents to highlight the

This month, Wisconsin homeowners received a holiday gift from the Wisconsin Lottery.  The estimated $213 average credit, while slightly lower than last year’s average credit of $230, is higher than the 2020 credit of $160 or the 2019 credit of $184.  “The high average Lottery Credit this year is due to another very healthy year in the Wisconsin Lottery,” said Peter Barca, Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary.  “Strong sales pushed the average credit above $200 once again.”  Cindy Polzin, Wisconsin Lottery Director noted, “It has been another great year thanks to our retail partners and our players, and Wisconsin homeowners are

MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers appointed Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to serve as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Preston D. Cole’s retirement. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “From our beautiful lakes, state parks, diverse wildlife, and more – Wisconsin’s environment and natural resources are vital for our state, and must be fiercely protected. Adam Payne will step into the Department of Natural Resources Secretary position with an extensive résumé of preserving, restoring, and enhancing Wisconsin’s natural heritage. Mr. Payne’s deep

MILWAUKEE – With strong support from local leaders and residents, the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Improvement District No. 12 was approved by Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the Milwaukee Common Council to advance the growth of this vibrant community. Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NID) are critical partners in developing stronger areas throughout Milwaukee by supporting housing efforts and promoting a higher quality of life. NIDs are funded and operated by property owners and community residents located within each district’s defined boundaries. The formation of the Lindsay Heights NID was driven by local residents to revitalize and improve this area on Milwaukee’s near north

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, today announced Wisconsin was recently awarded a $400,000 federal Safe Access for Victims’ Economic Security (SAVES) demonstration grant to implement comprehensive domestic violence services for survivors who need assistance accessing child support and parenting time services safely. The SAVES demonstration grant funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families. “Survivors of domestic violence deserve to be able to seek safety for themselves and their families without fear of losing the financial resources they need to take care of their kids,” said Gov. Evers. “With this federal

Heading into 2023, it’s critically important that Republicans are unified and strong to tackle the challenges ahead. Maintaining the veto-proof majority in the State Senate is crucial in the face of the uncertain outcome of April’s pivotal state Supreme Court election. It’s also critical to ensure accountability for a Democrat Governor who too often puts the desires of far-left special interests ahead of the needs of ordinary Wisconsinites. While I had every intention of mounting a vigorous campaign to succeed my friend Alberta Darling in the 8th Senate District, the short time frame of a special election appears to make

Germantown, WI – Former State Senator Randy Hopper suspended his campaign for the 8th Senate District special election today and endorsed State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) for the seat. Rep. Knodl also announced his first round of endorsements from current and incoming state senators, including Sen. Kathy Bernier, Sen. Mary Felzkowski, Sen.-elect Romaine Quinn, Sen. Rob Stafsholt, and Sen. Duey Stroebel. Rep. Knodl issued the following statement: “I am grateful for the endorsement from these former and current colleagues. I enjoy good working relationships with my peers in the legislature, and I look forward to being an effective voice for

— Gov. Tony Evers today announced the launch of the Recovery Voucher Program in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). The effort will be supported by a portion of Wisconsin’s McKinsey & Company opioid settlement funds, which provided the state with $31 million to address the effects of the opioid epidemic. An initial $2 million investment into the Recovery Voucher Program will help provide access to affordable, safe, and stable housing for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD). “Wisconsinites across our state have

Milwaukee – The year 2022 was a milestone year for helping peregrine falcons flourish in Wisconsin. We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) celebrated the 400th falcon chick to be born at one of their Wisconsin power plants this year. This remarkable milestone for a bird that was once nearly extinct is noted in the just-released Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Report. A total of 433 chicks have been born at We Energies and WPS power plants in Wisconsin and Michigan since the program began in 1992. That means 20% of all peregrine falcons born in the wild in Wisconsin during

Appleton, Wis. — Senator-elect Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in anticipation of the 2023-24 legislative session: “I want to thank my community for their support as their next state senator. When I set out to run for the 19th Senate District, I did so with the belief that this office is larger than myself, and should be one that reflects our local values.” “That is why it’s such an honor to have the Xavier High School Orchestra selected to provide musical entertainment throughout the day. My children have attended Xavier High School and I could not be any happier than to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has once again visited each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in 2022—his third 72-county tour since taking office in 2019. With this year’s 72-county tour, the governor has visited all 72 Wisconsin counties in a year three times each since becoming governor, including in 2019, 2021, and now, 2022, as well as several counties in 2020 before the pandemic prevented travel for most of the year. Brief highlights from some of Gov. Evers’ stops in each county are available below. “The most important part of my job as governor is getting out of the Capitol

MADISON, Wis. – To build upon existing research and develop new strategies in harm reduction, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a national research network to evaluate harm reduction services. The network will include a coordinating center and nine research studies at institutions across the country, including at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.  Harm reduction is an evidence-based, often life-saving approach that directly engages people who use drugs to prevent overdose, disease transmission and other harms. Dr. Ryan Westergaard,professor of medicine, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, will lead a team of researchers who will test the effectiveness

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service, and advocacy organization is disappointed by today’s decision and will review today’s finding in its entirety. The court’s ruling issues a stay of another court order that was to force the federal government to lift a rule that uses Title 42 authority, after it found the rule’s implementation to be “arbitrary and capricious.” Darryl Morin, Forward Latino National President issued the following statement: “Forward Latino will immediately begin reviewing today’s United States Supreme Court decision. It is important for all to know today’s decision is only temporary. We remain confident that