Peterson campaign: Launches campaign for State Senate
APPLETON, WI – Today, former journalist, Kelly Peterson, launched her campaign for State Senate in the newly drawn 2nd District, which includes portions of Outagamie, Shawano, Oconto and Menominee Counties. “Madison isn’t working for the vast majority of working Wisconsinites,” said Kelly
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address highlighting historic legislation to support and expand Wisconsin’s electric vehicle infrastructure
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the historic legislation he signed into law last month, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, now 2023 Wisconsin Acts 121 and 122, respectively, enabling the Wisconsin Department
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Luck Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Luck in Polk County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bipartisan bill to catch more packages containing illegal drugs like fentanyl, counterfeit goods
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Ensure Accountability in the De Minimis Act, bipartisan legislation to help stop packages coming into the United States that contain illicit drugs like fentanyl, counterfeit goods, or products
Dept. of Health Services: Law enforcement agencies awarded grants from state opioid settlement funds
Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies have received grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for projects to prevent and reduce the dangers of opioid use. The projects include community drug disposal systems; programs that
WisGOP: Statement on Peter Barca announcing candidacy
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Peter Barca’s announcement of his candidacy in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “After desperately rummaging through their attic to find a candidate to run against
U.S. Dept. of Justice: La Crosse man sentenced to 5 years for possessing a firearm as a felon
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Shane Tucker, 30, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a
Wisconsin National Guard: Wisconsin Air Guard conduct security training with Papua New Guinea counterparts
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Wisconsin Air National Guard members from the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron and the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were in Papua New Guinea the week of March 17-22 conducting training
WisDems: Eric Hovde says it again: he believes people in nursing homes shouldn’t vote
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, California bank owner Eric Hovde doubled down on his position that people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Last week, it was revealed that Hovde believes people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote because he believes they are “not at the point to vote.”
Dept. of Natural Resources: Volunteer with the DNR to protect and enhance Wisconsin’s natural resources
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all Wisconsinites to roll up their sleeves and volunteer this Earth month and every month of the year. Volunteers are essential to helping the DNR protect and enhance Wisconsin’s abundant
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Passes legislation through House committees
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after passing a number of legislative priorities out of the Financial Services and Oversight Committee markups this week. “I was proud to see a number of my legislative priorities pass
Bruce Murphy: Josh Kaul investigating fake electors?
Wisconsin attorney general’s office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of ‘active’ probe.
Melissa Agard: My “Grass Routes” tour: What cannabis can do for Wisconsin
I’ve spent over a decade working on cannabis policy reform in Wisconsin, and I know that our state is ready to legalize. Together, we will make change from the ground up – starting at the grassroots – and work towards equitable, responsible legal marijuana usage in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Welcomes new executive director
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Fauzia Qureshi as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to civic engagement,
Ruth Conniff: Pollsters and pundits visit polarized Wisconsin. Now what?
Political polarization is bad. That’s one thing we can all agree on, say Democratic and Republican pollsters Celinda Lake and Ed Goeas.