TOWN OF LAFAYETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, December 21, 2024. At approximately 11:31 pm, Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office deputies

Madison – January 23, 2025 – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) commend Governor Evers for including a significant increase in funding for victim services in his Executive Budget. Governor Evers proposed $66 million in state funding over the biennium for victim service providers. This includes

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and more than 140 members of Congress in issuing a letter that encourages President Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of his new administration. The letter sent to President Trump&nb… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, especially on frozen waterbodies. There have already been two fatal UTV crashes and one fatal snowmobile crash in the state this year, with two of those accidents occurring on frozen

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Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after inviting Governor Tony Evers to join him on a neighborhood walk of some of Milwaukee’s most challenged areas. The invitation follows Governor Evers’s State of the State Address and the notable absence of any mention of Milwaukee or Milwaukee County.

MADISON— Last night, 5 small business owner members of the Main Street Alliance joined Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin State Legislature for the Wisconsin State of the State. MSA is thrilled that Governor Evers announced $500m for child care. Supporting the workforce behind the workforce is critical to ensure small

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced new record- high employment during December 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This total, 3,076,500 employed, is the eighth consecutive monthly record for state employment. Preliminary employment estimates for December 2024 showed Wisconsin’s

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address last night: “While I would like to tell my constituents that things have changed in Madison, the Governor’s State of the State speech on Wednesday night clearly demonstrated that things remain the

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) won a significant legal victory against the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) as a judge denied MPS’ motion to dismiss and granted WILL’s application for an alternative writ, ordering MPS to comply with Wisconsin law and provide the legally required number of School Resource Officer (SROs)

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) called for answers in the aftermath of the tragic New Year’s Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Sens. Johnson and Grassley are demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared excerpts from his 2025 State of the State address in his weekly radio address. The governor delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Wed., Jan. 22, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, where he highlighted the Evers Administration’s successes over the past year to bolster the

MADISON, WI (Jan. 23, 2025) – NFIB Wisconsin State Director Bill G. Smith released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address to the Legislature. “NFIB Wisconsin is disappointed the governor seems to view the state’s $4 billion surplus as a green light to launch a tax and spend

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Today, Brown County District 23 Supervisor Dixon Wolfe is calling on the Green Bay  Packers to help fund mitigation efforts aimed at educating the public and provide victim resources for human  trafficking prevention during the April 24-26, 2025, NFL Draft event.  January is Human Trafficking Awareness

Looking for a self-directed project this semester that can lead to prizes, mentoring and live connections to the business world? The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will accept entries online for the 2025 competition until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The contest is designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup

[Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his seventh State of the State address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response: “The governor’s address comes after a legislative session in which he vetoed multiple Republican efforts to provide tax relief for Wisconsinites. Republicans passed a budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced his first bill of the 119th Congress – the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act – alongside Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler (PA-14). This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining

MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’s State of the State address: “I once again express my disappointment in the Governor’s State of the State message last night and his huge spending proposals to return Wisconsin to budget deficits.

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills that would address school safety concerns. “Schools are soft targets for those looking to do harm,” stated Rep. Allen. “These bills will give school boards more options to better protect their students.” With State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), he released LRB-1351,