MacIver Institute: Study: ROFR would increase costs to ratepayers
MADISON — A report released today by the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy found that non-competitively developed electrical infrastructure projects cost ratepayers nearly 20% more than competitively developed projects — a major warning sign to lawmakers with Right of First Refusal
Crawford campaign: Statement on Elon Musk buying off Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to Elon Musk buying off extreme politician Brad Schimel with a round of false and negative TV ads, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “In D.C., Elon Musk has taken control of Americans’
Public Service Commission: Announces grant funding opportunities to improve telecommunications access and affordability in Wisconsin
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging eligible organizations to apply for grant funding to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services to Wisconsin residents. The grant funding opportunities include the Nonprofit Access Grant Program
Common Cause: Vote tomorrow February 18th!
The next Wisconsin election is here! The 2025 Spring Primary Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, February 18, 2025. There is a statewide primary for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as for many important local offices which
Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces state Legislature board members
Wisconsin Women in Government, a bi-partisan organization made up of women in public service positions and government-adjacent jobs, is excited to announce the two-state legislature representatives on the Board of Directors. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R, Appleton) and Representative Lee Snodgrass (D,
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: Judge Crawford hits the campaign trail in western Wisconsin, calls out Brad Schimel for failing survivors of sexual assault
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford hit the campaign trail to meet with voters across Western Wisconsin, making stops in La Crosse, Black River Falls, and Eau Claire on Saturday. During the meet and greets,
Marquette University: Get to Know Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates: Lubar Center hosts Judge Brad Schimel, Feb. 18
MILWAUKEE —Hon. Brad Schimel, state circuit court judge and candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get
Rep. Udell: Appointed to Gov. Evers’ Broadband Task Force
MADISON – Today, Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) announced that he has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. Representative Udell released the following statement: “I am honored to be selected to serve on the Governor’s Broadband Task
Sen. Wall: Statement on proposed closing of the Green Bay Correctional Institution
Green Bay, WI – “The governor’s proposal to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution is part of a larger plan to reform the Department of Corrections which will save taxpayer dollars and improve public safety. My dad worked at GBCI for
New Crawford ad slams Schimel as corrupted to the ‘extreme’
Susan Crawford’s campaign is up with a new TV ad that charges conservative rival Brad Schimel is corrupted to the “extreme” for accepting a donation from a lawyer whose client then got a plea deal on child porn charges.
MON News Summary: Evers proposes state prison plan, including Green Bay prison closure
TOP STORIES Evers pushes to close a prison, reduce population behind bars… [$500M budget plan] would require Republican lawmakers to agree to a series of steps* Close Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake, building replacements in Dane and Milwaukee counties* Convert Lincoln Hills/Copper
Schimel campaign: Schimel meets voters in La Crosse, Jackson, St. Croix, Eau Claire, & Washington Counties
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in La Crosse, Jackson, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Washington Counties. “Wisconsinites are deprived of justice when courts are used as weapons to enforce political agendas
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Election Day reminders for Spring Primary
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters ahead of Tuesday’s Spring Primary. Here’s what to know: There is only one statewide race on the ballot in Tuesday’s Spring Primary, and that is the contest for State
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn where fish go: Peshtigo River PIT Tag And Acoustic Telemetry Project highlights on Feb. 19
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the sixth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries
LaKeshia Myers: National Donor Day highlights critical need for organ and blood donors in Wisconsin
Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day.