ACLU of Wisconsin: Calls on Milwaukee County Sheriff to decline adoption of facial recognition technology, urges support for resolution regulating its acquisition

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after reports that the County Sheriff’s Department is considering acquiring facial recognition technology from Biometrica. Biometrica is also offering to provide software licenses to the Milwaukee Police Department in exchange for millions of images

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Sen. Wimberger: Statement on verdict in WMC v. DNR

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s verdict in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: “The Court’s ruling today underlines what I’ve been saying for years: Protections for

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Rep. Stroud: Votes no on AB 59

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on AB 59, a bill that would make Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) eligible to receive public funds to replace lead service lines, including those owned by the utility. Rep.

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Calls on Milwaukee County Sheriff to decline adoption of facial recognition technology, urges support for resolution regulating its acquisition

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after reports that the County Sheriff’s Department is considering acquiring facial recognition technology from Biometrica. Biometrica is also offering to provide software licenses to the Milwaukee Police Department in exchange for millions of images and data from Milwaukeeans. This Thursday, the Milwaukee County Board

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Sen. Wimberger: Statement on verdict in WMC v. DNR

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s verdict in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: “The Court’s ruling today underlines what I’ve been saying for years: Protections for innocent landowners are critical because the DNR can, and does,

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Launches six-figure accountability campaign pushing back on Governor Evers’ failing agenda

Madison, WI –Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is launching a six-figure, statewide accountability campaign this week to expose Governor Evers’ disastrous economic agenda. Wisconsin can no longer afford the massive tax hikes, failing education policies, and rising energy costs the Evers administration has implemented across the Badger State. AFP-WI’s best-in-class grassroots activists will

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Public Media: Celebrate joint resolution honoring Jerry Apps

Beloved author, educator and storyteller recognized by Wisconsin Legislature for preserving the state’s rural heritage through books and public media MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Media are proud to celebrate today’s passage of Senate Joint Resolution 71, which honors Jerry Apps for his extraordinary contributions as an author,

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Rep. Stroud: Votes no on AB 59

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on AB 59, a bill that would make Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) eligible to receive public funds to replace lead service lines, including those owned by the utility. Rep. Stroud voted against the bill, citing serious concerns over impacts

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to stop proxy advisors from imposing ESG on U.S. companies

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act, which restores transparency and accountability in corporate governance and protects shareholders from biased advice. Specifically, it prohibits proxy advisory firms from issuing voting recommendations when any conflict could reasonably be expected to affect the objectivity or reliability of proxy

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UW-Madison: Measuring impact: Wisconsin idea database reports benefits for all 72 counties

Latest data show how UW provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy all around the state Key takeaways: •The University of Wisconsin–Madison partners with more than 3,000 state businesses and organizations every year, spending at least $471 million on goods, services, and grants. •The 17,816 Wisconsin-resident undergraduates at UW–Madison

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