Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin ranks number one in the nation during Spring Drug Take Back Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced an update that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back. A correction to the United States
Wisconsin Historical Society: New ‘Midsummer Celebration’ shares Scandinavian traditions at Old World Wisconsin
EAGLE, Wis. – Experience the mysterious magic of a Scandinavian “Midsomer,” or Midsummer, celebration at Old World Wisconsin. This new evening event for adults 21 and above takes place at Old World Wisconsin on Saturday, June 15 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Van Orden campaign: President Trump endorses Congressman Van Orden
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. -In case you missed it, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, President Donald Trump proudly endorsed Congressman Van Orden in his bid for re-election to serve the people of Wisconsin’s Third District. In response to President Trump’s
ACS: President Russ Feingold to step down in 2025
Washington, D.C. — Russ Feingold, president of the American Constitution Society (ACS), announced this week that he is stepping down from his position in April 2025. “It is an honor to lead the American Constitution Society at such a crucial time for
WisDems: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to address WisDems State Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison as a special guest at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Chair Harrison will address delegates during the convention’s
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul celebrates two years of statewide sexual assault kit tracking system
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today is celebrating two years of Wisconsin’s sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Since its inception in May 2022, 3,458 SAKs have been entered into the SAK tracking system. This system provides
More Housing Wisconsin: State organizations release solutions to housing crisis
Madison, Wis. – More Housing Wisconsin (MHW), a partnership between the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Builders Association, and Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, today released the fourth in a series of briefing papers which serves as a toolkit to lay the
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: How to avoid scams when booking a hotel online
Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites. Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations. How
Morrison campaign: Former Wisconsin State Legislature staffer Katrina Blossom Morrison announces candidacy for 12th Assembly District
FORMER WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE STAFFER, KATRINA BLOSSOM MORRISON, ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MILWAUKEE, WI — Following the lead of State Representative LaKeshia Myers, Katrina Blossom Morrison excited to announce her candidacy for the 12th Assembly District in the August
Scott Walker and Jake Curtis: Wisconsin blazed trail in limiting government overreach, empowering taxpayers
During the Walker administration, we enacted some of the boldest reforms in the nation. Five years later, Wisconsin still ranks second in the nation on the Federalism Scorecard issued by the State Policy Network. Our reforms protected the role of elected officials over unelected bureaucrats and prevented the federal government from exerting undue influence over state policy.
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative: Ryan Sorenson, Mayor of Sheboygan, WI, Elected Co-Chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Chicago, IL – May 28, 2024 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is proud to announce thatRyan Sorenson, Mayor of Sheboygan, WI, was elected as Co-Chair of the organization at last week’s AnnualGeneral Meeting (AGM) in Montreal.
WI Local Food Purchase Assistance: Announces direct to farmer grant recipients
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) andMarbleseed announced 125 Wisconsin farmers have been awarded funds through the 2024 WisconsinLocal Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program. Recipients were awarded amounts ranging from$5,000 to $25,000 to
ICYMI: Forward Together Wisconsin: Partner rewiring America launches “Electric Creatives” Initiative
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin partner Rewiring America has joined forces with political leader Stacey Abrams, Jonathan Scott of the Property Brothers, and a diverse array of experts to launch “Electric Creatives,” an initiative that will leverage the cultural influence
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Republicans aren’t stopping with attacks on abortion – birth control is next
WASHINGTON — Since the fall of Roe, Republican state legislatures have waged war on reproductive freedoms – and there are no bounds to their extremism. Access to contraception has become the GOP’s latest target, with legislation undermining access to birth control and
TUE News Summary: Lawmakers consider banning delta-8, other hemp products
TOP STORIES Lawmakers debate banning delta-8, other hemp products in WI … causing a sharp rise in reports of children and adults getting sick, raising concern among doctors and public health officials. … [also] House committee voted last week to