MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 24-25, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 24, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court. The survey looks at national approval of, and confidence in, the Supreme Court, local judges, the legal profession, and other institutions, as well as perceptions of the ethical standards of the Court. The poll surveys opinion concerning cases currently before the Court, variously involving the consideration of race in college admissions and whether a

MADISON, WI – May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Women’s Council together with The Hmong Institute are celebrating and recognizing the culture and heritage of Hmong women with a story cloth exhibit in the State Capitol (first floor rotunda). The exhibit is on display now and is viewable during the Capitol’s open hours (8am-6pm M-F; 8am-4pm Weekends) through June 9, 2023.* The exhibit, Resiliency: Hmong Women’s Mental Health Journeys During the COVID-19 Pandemic, features three story cloth quilt panels that were the culmination of an ethnographic and art therapy project led by The Hmong Institute

MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business locations that are underserved. The projects receiving awards will impact 19 counties. The grant awards will leverage $25,360,858 of matching funds from recipients. “The investments we’ve made in Wisconsin’s Broadband Expansion Program since 2019 have helped to deliver affordable, high-speed internet to communities across our state,” said Gov. Evers. “The longer it takes to expand access, the more costly it

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and four of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Disclose Government Censorship Act. The legislation seeks to end government-directed speech suppression and viewpoint censorship by requiring basic transparency regarding when Americans’ government is attempting to control what they can say or read. It also places restrictions on the revolving door between government and Big Tech, which fuels much of the close coordination on censorship.  “Time and time again, the Biden Administration and Big Tech have shown they cannot police themselves in protecting Americans’ First Amendment right to free speech,” Sen. Johnson stated. “This bill shines a light on the collusion

MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about the water their kids are drinking. That’s why Gov. Evers’ budget proposed bold action to address contaminants like nitrates and lead, as well as PFAS, in Wisconsin’s water supply. By rejecting provisions to address water contamination in Gov. Evers’ budget, Republicans on the JFC are ignoring the problem and failing their constituents. See more on how Republicans on the

Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announces that Steve King will step down as CEO. In his place, Ted Kellner – a Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist – will serve as the Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee’s new CEO. “I am confident that what we have started at the Host Committee has set Milwaukee up for success in 2024, and I’m honored to have had the opportunity to lead the launch of this organization,” Steve King said in a statement. “While it has been a great honor to serve as the CEO of the Host Committee in my home state, this change will

Madison, WI – Thursday, Representative Rozar issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 245, also known as the “shared revenue” Bill. “This spring, I frequently spoke with local officials across the 69th Assembly District to receive their input on issues affecting their communities. Nearly all expressed the necessity to increase the State’s funding via shared revenue. I am pleased to report, that last night, the Assembly approved legislation to significantly increase the funding for local municipalities. I appreciate that all local governments in the 69th Assembly District will receive an increase of at least 15% in

Madison, WI – On Thursday morning, SB 299, related to exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, was referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism. Sen. Felzkowski made the following statement: “I find this referral perplexing. It disappoints me that the Senate President doesn’t trust his own caucus members, assigned to their committees of interest and expertise, to debate this issue fairly. I’m concerned that open, honest debate is being silenced by one member of our caucus.”

Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the UW-Eau Claire Upward Boundannounces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and isadministered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides nutritious meals to children during the summer, whenfree and reduced-price school meals are typically unavailable. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of ageand under. Persons over 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally

Madison, WI — Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session and Assembly Bill 245: “When the legislature receives a bill or amendment an hour before a vote is held, I question if it is truly listening to the people of Wisconsin. This bill is no exception; it was not ready to see the assembly floor. “Changes to our shared revenue system are long overdue; our communities deserve needed funding without strings attached. While this bill offers some funding for our communities, it trades shared revenue for local control. “With the passing of Assembly Bill 245,

Madison – Yesterday, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245 which dramatically reforms how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities. Rep. Donovan said: “It really is remarkable to stand here as a member of the Assembly today. I spent plenty of years as an Alderman in Milwaukee advocating for shared revenue. Today, I had the honor to vote yes on that very proposal I once fought for on the other side. How often does that get to happen?” “I’ve been incredibly blessed to be a part of a historic moment.

Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was proud to testify before the Assembly Consumer Protection Committee today on Assembly Bill 14, legislation relating to the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. “I have always said that good legislation does not come from a bunch of politicians sitting around a table in Madison,” Rep. Tittl said. “They come from people with lived experiences and this is a prime example because this bill was brought to me by a farmer named Tom Freis who lives who lives in Newton, WI.” This bill allows defective implements of husbandry to be repaired