U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on Mt. Horeb Middle School
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement following the events at the Mt. Horeb Middle School: “My thoughts are with the Mt. Horeb community tonight. No one should live in fear of gun violence,
Dept. of Justice: School incident in Village of Mount Horeb, Wis.
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the entirety of the incident in the Village of Mount Horeb, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 1, 2024. Wisconsin
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on shooting outside Mount Horeb school
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding the shooting and lockdown earlier today in Mount Horeb. “My heart broke today with the news of the shooting and death outside of Mount Horeb Middle School. I’m
Gov. Evers: Responds to situation at Mount Horeb Area School District
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding a situation involving an active shooter at the Mount Horeb Area School District earlier today. “I have been briefed on the incident at the Mount Horeb Area School District and am closely monitoring the situation,” Gov. Evers
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Applauds passage of two bills out of Veterans’ Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, applauded the passage of two of his bills – the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) Tuition Fairness Act and H.R. 7347 – out of the House Veterans’
WCMA: Applauds Senate ag farm bill proposal, urges House to act
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today cheered the introduction of the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, and urged House lawmakers to take action on the
Rep. Myers: Mourns the loss of Zekani Hymes& urges Legislature to revisit reckless driving remedies
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Sen. Agard: Statement on Mount Horeb active shooter situation
MADISON – Today, an active shooter was reported on the grounds of Mount Horeb Middle School. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “We cannot sit idly by as each day as our kids, teachers, parents, and community
The Hmong Institute: Annual Hmong Heritage Dinner celebrates Hmong achievements
MADISON, WI–The Hmong Institute is hosting the annual Hmong Heritage Dinner on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Monona Terrace in Madison as we celebrate Asian month. The Hmong Heritage Dinner is the premier fundraising event for The Hmong
U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on House passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act. “I stand with students who are facing antisemitic threats on college campuses across the country.
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights annual statewide ‘Pothole Patrol’ Tour
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour to fix potholes across Wisconsin and discuss his administration’s investments to improve local roads and highways across the state. Gov. Evers has previously gone
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Kapenga talks about legislative council study committees
Hi everyone, it’s Senate President Chris Kapenga from Delafield. Every summer break, the Assembly speaker and I are responsible for creating a list of relevant issues for the legislative attorneys to dig deeper into while the legislature is out of session.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to keep offenders off the street
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after introducing the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. This bill would combat radical bail policies by ensuring judges and prosecutors know a defendant’s criminal history and bring accountability to bail
Gov. Evers: Orders the flags to half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #222 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 5, 2024, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of
Piwowarczyk campaign: Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis endorses Jim Piwowarczyk for State Assembly
TOWN OF ERIN- Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis endorsed former law enforcement officer Jim Piwowarczyk for state Assembly Thursday, saying Piwowarczyk has a “proven track record of advocating for public safety throughout the entire state.” Piwowarczyk, 53, is running for