KENOSHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Kenosha, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 19, 2022. At approximately 8:19 p.m., officers with the Kenosha Police Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an active shooter in the 1300 block of 56th Street in the City of Kenosha. Upon arrival, police were fired upon by Matthew C. Lopez, age 32, and officers returned gunfire with Lopez, who died at the scene. Preliminary evidence indicates Lopez shot at other bystanders who were

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The ACLU of Wisconsin criticized the Department of Public Instruction’s decision today that allows the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (CFAUSD) to continue to ignore the discriminatory environment in its schools. In September, the ACLU of Wisconsin filed an appeal on behalf of the Cultivative Coalition, an organization of current and former students of the CFAUSD who experienced persistent and severe discriminatory harassment at school. The appeal challenged the District’s perfunctory and evasive handling of the pupil discrimination complaint that the ACLU filed earlier this year on behalf of the Coalition.  In its decision, DPI chastised

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for two grant programs to improve telecommunications access for Wisconsin residents: the Nonprofit Access Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program. Both grant programs are funded by the Universal Service Fund. “The Nonprofit Access Grant Program and Lifeline Outreach Grant Program are fundamental to the PSC’s mission of ensuring equitable access to telecommunications services for all Wisconsinites,” said PSC Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq. “I am proud of our work to support our partners’ efforts to help people live, work, and connect with one another

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for two grant programs to improve telecommunications access for Wisconsin residents: the Nonprofit Access Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program. Both grant programs are funded by the Universal Service Fund. “The Nonprofit Access Grant Program and Lifeline Outreach Grant Program are fundamental to the PSC’s mission of ensuring equitable access to telecommunications services for all Wisconsinites,” said PSC Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq. “I am proud of our work to support our partners’ efforts to help people live, work, and connect with one another

MADISON – On January 3rd, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) was sworn in to the 2023-24 session of the Wisconsin State Assembly by Governor Tony Evers. Following the swearing in, Rep.Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I am thrilled to swear in for a third term representing the wonderful 77th Assembly District of Wisconsin. Since 2018, I have had the honor to represent this district, which spans the West and South parts of Madison and the Village of Shorewood Hills. As we enter this term, I look forward upholding my commitment to the people of the 77th and to all Wisconsinites to fight for

As part of the 2023 City budget process, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs sponsored a variety of budget footnotes with the goals of increasing collaboration among City departments, bolstering safety and violence prevention work, and improving public health. This week at various Common Council committee meetings, resolutions to codify the intent of these footnotes will be discussed. First, on Thursday, January 5 at 1:30 p.m. the Community and Economic Development Committee will hear file #221283 – resolution directing the Library to collaborate with the Office of Violence Prevention on changes to Library operations, programming and partnerships that incorporate and promote the work of the Office of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #182 recreating 28 non-statutory committees working to conduct studies and advise the governor on various issues of statewide interest and importance, including the Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access, the PFAS Coordinating Council, and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability, among several others. “We’ve spent the last four years working on some critically important issues facing the people of our state, and these councils and committees have played a vital role in this important work,” said Gov. Evers. “Whether it’s been supporting individuals with disabilities and caregivers or expanding access to high-speed internet, ensuring folks have clean water, helping people save

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was sworn into her second term in the Wisconsin State Assembly as the Representative for the 69th Assembly District. For the 2023-24 legislative session, Representative Rozar will Chair the Assembly Committee on Family Law. Additionally, Representative Rozar was appointed Vice-Chair of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care, and as a member of the Assembly Committees on Campaigns and Elections, and Education. She will also serve on the Assembly Committees on Jobs, Economy, and Small Business Development, and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities. “I am honored to return to Madison as the

Slinger – Attorney Russell Jones announced today that he has secured ballot access for the Washington County Circuit Court Branch One election on April 4th.  During December, Russ and his campaign received well over 400 nomination signatures, signaling that momentum was clearly on his side and that his grassroots support was deep in Washington County. Jones released the following statement: “ I am grateful for the support to have received this early in my campaign.  Across Washington County I have consistently heard that people want to be represented by a judge who shares their values and not someone handpicked by political forces

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 40,000 acres across Green Lake and Saint Croix counties as Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEA) this year. There are currently 47 AEAs across Wisconsin, totaling more than 1.57 million acres and spanning portions of 30 counties, 130 towns, and the Bad River Reservation. AEA designations are important to Wisconsin’​s agricultural future and support local farmland protection goals, the agricultural economy, environmental efforts, and rural prosperity. Landowners within designated AEAs are eligible to enter into voluntary farmland preservation agreements committing all or a portion of their

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (January 4, 2023) – Former State Rep. Amy Loudenbeck will join School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) as Director of Policy and Government Affairs effective January 10, 2023, according to Nicholas Kelly, SCW President.  “Amy has a passion to serve Wisconsin children and families. Her commitment to parent choice, her legislative and management experience, and her proven capability to work with diverse constituencies make her a great addition to our team,” Kelly said. Loudenbeck was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2011; she served on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee for the past four sessions and as Vice Co-chair of

MADISON — Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new study, completing a “handshake” that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders. Over a decade ago, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison developed a way to grow organized clusters of cells, called organoids, that resemble the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. They coaxed human skin cells reprogrammed to act as stem cells to develop into layers of several types of retinal cells that sense light and ultimately transmit what