WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the origins of the Covid pandemic. The Department of Energy recently concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely arose from a lab leak, according to a classified intelligence report provided to the White House and certain members of Congress. “It’s been three years since COVID-19 upended our lives and we’re still asking basic questions about the origins of this virus. That’s

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise.  DOR annually matches tax records against the state’s unclaimed property roll.  If DOR can definitively match tax records to an owner on the unclaimed property roll, the agency sends out checks automatically for those owed property valued at $2,000 or less and will send letters to those owed property valued at greater than $2,000 explaining how to claim the property. This year’s matching program has identified 34,078 unclaimed property owners and will

RACINE—This week, members of Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 ratified a new contract with the City of Racine. The tentative agreement will go before Racine Common Council on Tuesday.  The tentative agreement includes the following provisions: –          A 15.75% raise implemented over four years (retroactive to January 1, 2021) –          A $2,000 retention bonus to all members of the local –          An additional paid holiday and 24 hours of vacation time –          320 hours of paid parental leave –          A 3% pay increase for city residents –          Student loan repayment assistance for residents –          Down payment assistance for residents Many of the residential incentives bring members in

Two months ago, I was joined by my wife and two young sons as I was sworn in as the State Senator for the 25th Senate District. Since then I have worked to fulfill the promises I made when I was campaigning for this office: to listen to the people I represent and to bring Madison’s attention to northern Wisconsin. In these first two months I have held listening sessions in Grantsburg, Ashland, Hurley, Mellen, and Spooner with another one scheduled in Barron for March 10th. The 25th Senate District is the largest one geographically in the state, containing eight entire counties

MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election, announced today she’s been endorsed by five more elected officials, and eight additional community leaders. These folks join the six leaders who previously endorsed Caroline: Alderman Jonathan Brostoff County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Fabi Maldonado Al Castro Victor Huyke Vanessa Llanas Teresa Mercado Patricia Ruiz-Cantu Oscar Tovar Ruthie Weatherly “It is a tremendous honor to have the confidence of these leaders, who are working to make Milwaukee stronger every day,”

Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, will be postponing their planned Wednesday, March 8th public lobby day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. An alternative date will be announced for early April.  Governor Evers’ state budget includes a plan to restore access to driver’s licenses for all Wisconsin residents, regardless of immigration status, as well as other pro-safe roads initiatives like accessible driver’s education and auto insurance. It must be approved by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC).  The lobby day event was planned to allow

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing new legislation to help stop illegal child labor. The Child Labor Prevention Act would increase maximum fines for violations and establish new criminal penalties to deter child labor and hold employers accountable. “In no world is it acceptable for employers to be making money off child labor and our laws must reflect that by cracking down on the exploitation of children,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m proud to support the Child Labor Prevention Act because it will help keep our kids safe and hold these bad actors accountable.” Since 2018, the U.S.

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his upcoming in-district budget listening sessions on Monday, March 13th, 2023. Listening sessions provide an opportunity for legislators to hear directly from their constituents about what’s important to them in the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. If you are unable to attend the listening sessions, you can reach out to the office to share your feedback. MONDAY, MARCH 13th 9:00 AM SHEBOYGAN (Rep. Terry Katsma/Sen. Devin LeMahieu) Mead Public LibraryRocca Meeting Room710 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081 10:30 AM WALDO (Rep. Terry Katsma/Sen. Devin LeMahieu) Waldo Village Hall810 Second Street, Waldo, WI

MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge Branch 2, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council.  “Molly Gena will be a champion of working people and work tirelessly to make our Municipal Court accessible and understandable for residents appearing before her,” said Pam Fendt, President of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. “We’re proud to endorse her as our choice for Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge.” “I’m truly honored to have the support of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council in my race for Municipal Court Judge,” said Gena. “Throughout my 15

 Milwaukee – Four weeks before Election Day, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly will appear at a candidate debate hosted by the liberal American Constitution Society Tuesday. Politician Janet Protasiewicz has not confirmed her attendance. The American Constitution Society is an organization that says its mission is to support laws and legal systems that among other things works to “redress the founding failures of our Constitution and enduring inequities in our laws in pursuit of realized equality” and does so “through a diverse network of progressive lawyers, law students, judges, scholars and advocates.” Politician Protasiewicz proudly says she embraces

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee for his second term. The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies. During his first term, Gov. Evers appointed 43 judges to vacancies on circuit courts and appellate courts across the state. More than half of Gov. Evers’ appointees have been women, and more than one-third have been people of color. “I’m proud of the work the Judicial Selection Advisory Committee has done over the past four years,” said Gov. Evers. “This committee brings

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of two firearms.  This prison term will be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. On January 13, 2022, Zastrow purchased two firearms in Wisconsin Rapids. In order to complete the purchase of these firearms, she represented that she was the actual buyer of these firearms when in fact she was not. An investigation