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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could determine whether a union representing nurses at UW Health is recognized by the health care provider. The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission ruled in
From WisPolitics … — Democrats at a committee hearing today voiced skepticism about a GOP bill to restrict remote work for state employees, while Republicans argued it’s a necessary step to ensure productivity. The bill was introduced after a 2023
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to take immediate actions to secure veterans’ personal information provided by the VA or other agencies from
Adds Citizen Action of Wisconsin to endorsements Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the
MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Monday’s campaign finance reports revealed that the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is funded by George Soros, JB Pritzker, and Reid Hoffman – and Susan Crawford is funded by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Soros, Pritzker, and Hoffman’s cash
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) today sent a letter requesting Governor Evers respond to a December request for the Governor’s engagement on protecting innocent landowners from government overreach. The letter comes after the Governor recently announced he would include innocent landowner protections in his
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s most storied unit welcomed a new commander to its formation during a Feb. 1 ceremony at its headquarters in Camp Douglas. The famed 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held
Suit alleges that Deere’s monopoly practices unfairly drive-up farming equipment repair costs, restrict farmers ability to quickly seek repairs necessary for planting, harvesting MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined four states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer, this time outlining how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling can impact 2nd Amendment and Sportsmen rights. The primer outlines how the Court may have the final
MADISON, Wis. — While Brad Schimel ramps up false attacks on Judge Susan Crawford, he’s forgetting his own record of failure to protect women and victims throughout his career. From blaming victims for his own failures to suggesting that a child’s “bad
Wisconsin taxpayers can file their taxes online directly for free with WisTax and new Direct File programs MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), announcedthat the individual income tax filing season began on Mon., Jan. 27, 2025, and encouraged Wisconsin taxpayers to use the
TOP STORIESEvers visits Acelero Learning, warns of economic fallout of cutting federal childcare funding… Monday, Feb. 10, observing classrooms and meeting with staff while raising concerns about the potential consequences of … Child Care Counts program … stressed that programs
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered Mr. Bagley to pay full restitution to the victims and,
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release the second part of our findings, focusing on state-level issues,
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could determine whether a union representing nurses at UW Health is recognized by the health care provider. The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission ruled in late 2022 UW Health isn’t covered by the state’s Employment
From WisPolitics … — Democrats at a committee hearing today voiced skepticism about a GOP bill to restrict remote work for state employees, while Republicans argued it’s a necessary step to ensure productivity. The bill was introduced after a 2023 Legislative Audit Bureau report found some state workers weren’t in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to take immediate actions to secure veterans’ personal information provided by the VA or other agencies from Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). This
Adds Citizen Action of Wisconsin to endorsements Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed by the following.
MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Monday’s campaign finance reports revealed that the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is funded by George Soros, JB Pritzker, and Reid Hoffman – and Susan Crawford is funded by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Soros, Pritzker, and Hoffman’s cash accounted for over 40 percent of the $4 million in
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP aims to be a resource to the industry and citizens
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) today sent a letter requesting Governor Evers respond to a December request for the Governor’s engagement on protecting innocent landowners from government overreach. The letter comes after the Governor recently announced he would include innocent landowner protections in his state budget plan, a provision he previously cited as …
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s most storied unit welcomed a new commander to its formation during a Feb. 1 ceremony at its headquarters in Camp Douglas. The famed 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held a formal change of command ceremony between outgoing commander Col.
Suit alleges that Deere’s monopoly practices unfairly drive-up farming equipment repair costs, restrict farmers ability to quickly seek repairs necessary for planting, harvesting MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined four states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit against agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer, this time outlining how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling can impact 2nd Amendment and Sportsmen rights. The primer outlines how the Court may have the final say on the debate surrounding the right to bear arms.
MADISON, Wis. — While Brad Schimel ramps up false attacks on Judge Susan Crawford, he’s forgetting his own record of failure to protect women and victims throughout his career. From blaming victims for his own failures to suggesting that a child’s “bad judgment” caused her own assault, Brad Schimel has failed to
Wisconsin taxpayers can file their taxes online directly for free with WisTax and new Direct File programs MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), announcedthat the individual income tax filing season began on Mon., Jan. 27, 2025, and encouraged Wisconsin taxpayers to use the state’s WisTax and new federal&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
TOP STORIESEvers visits Acelero Learning, warns of economic fallout of cutting federal childcare funding… Monday, Feb. 10, observing classrooms and meeting with staff while raising concerns about the potential consequences of … Child Care Counts program … stressed that programs like Head Start are essential not just for children’s development
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