Rep. Kitchens: Announces listening sessions

(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on

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Rep. Udell: Celebrates Syttende Mai

STOUGHTON, WI – Each year, Stoughton celebrates Syttende Mai honoring Norway’s Constitution Day on the weekend that falls closest to May 17th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Syttende Mai is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Norwegian heritage,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Cotton in introducing bipartisan bill to protect military installations from unauthorized drones

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help enhance airspace security at military installations. Sens. Johnson and Cotton

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Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund: Defense fund launched

Defending Against the Unprecedented Attack on  Independent Judiciary Will Require Significant Resources The Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund has been established to defend against the unprecedented attack on the independent judiciary by the federal government.  The fund will allow the

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Rep. Arney: On tragic Milwaukee apartment fire

(MILWAUKEE, Wis) – State Representative Margaret Arney issued the following statement in response to the May 11th fire at the apartment building on Highland and 27th St in the Concordia neighborhood: I am heartbroken by the tragic fire that took the

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Senator Tammy Baldwin joins local leaders and Head Start advocates to celebrate the program’s 60th anniversary and call out Republican attempts to cut successful programs

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Representative Lisa Subeck, and advocates for Wisconsin children and families joined a virtual press call marking the 60th anniversary of Head Start and recognizing the impact the program has had on generations of

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Rep. Kitchens: Announces listening sessions

(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on the state budget. “Every budget cycle, I try to hear

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, bipartisan coalition of AGs oppose federal proposal that would block states from regulating AI

AG Kaul joins bipartisan letter to Congress opposing budget amendment prohibiting states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations May 16, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress to reject a sweeping U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee

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Rep. Udell: Celebrates Syttende Mai

STOUGHTON, WI – Each year, Stoughton celebrates Syttende Mai honoring Norway’s Constitution Day on the weekend that falls closest to May 17th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Syttende Mai is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Norwegian heritage, culture, and independence. For decades, Stoughton has attracted thousands of

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Cotton in introducing bipartisan bill to protect military installations from unauthorized drones

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help enhance airspace security at military installations. Sens. Johnson and Cotton were joined by U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Marsha Blackburn

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iron County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional removal, transportation or carrying away of an

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Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund: Defense fund launched

Defending Against the Unprecedented Attack on  Independent Judiciary Will Require Significant Resources The Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund has been established to defend against the unprecedented attack on the independent judiciary by the federal government.  The fund will allow the significant resources needed to present an appropriate defense to this

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Dept. of Justice: Township of Blue Mounds OID records – March 2, 2025

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us Recently, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne issued his decision regarding the death of Bo A. Johnson which occurred on March 2, 2025. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigative files, along

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s retirement, effective Aug. 8, 2025. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2026.

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Rep. Arney: On tragic Milwaukee apartment fire

(MILWAUKEE, Wis) – State Representative Margaret Arney issued the following statement in response to the May 11th fire at the apartment building on Highland and 27th St in the Concordia neighborhood: I am heartbroken by the tragic fire that took the lives of five of our neighbors, displaced many residents, and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Senator Tammy Baldwin joins local leaders and Head Start advocates to celebrate the program’s 60th anniversary and call out Republican attempts to cut successful programs

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Representative Lisa Subeck, and advocates for Wisconsin children and families joined a virtual press call marking the 60th anniversary of Head Start and recognizing the impact the program has had on generations of Wisconsin kids.  Senator Baldwin and participants on the call shared

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