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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of
(WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wisconsin) – Today, District II, Court of Appeals Judge Maria S. Lazar announced her decision to decline to run for the State of Wisconsin’s highest court next April. Lazar also made her endorsement of Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel public today. Judge
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Dec. 18-19, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding national data will be distributed and made available on
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due in part to a record number of school district referendum being approved, property taxes are expected to rise
On the eve of former Trump Campaign lawyer Jim Troupis’s initial criminal court appearance, Law Forward has filed a formal grievance with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), calling for an investigation of his conduct devising and implementing the fake-elector scheme
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Evan Miller as the newest member of their team. At the direction of the Government Affairs Director, Miller will work with the legislature, state agencies, andstakeholders to advance the interests of Wisconsin cities and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites clubs and organizations to host free fishing clinics on Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 18-19, 2025. On Free Fishing Weekend, residents and nonresidents can fish most waters of the state without a
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2024) – U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI), a member of the Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus (CICC), was recognized today for his leadership on issues related to higher education and support of independent colleges and universities by
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $32 million to strengthen rural infrastructure and create more good-paying construction jobs in Wisconsin. “These investments
The state Department of Justice has filed amended complaints against two attorneys for Donald Trump and a third who served as an aide to his 2020 presidential campaign, adding 10 felony counts related to the false elector scheme.
CONTACT: Brian Schimming (608) 220-7132 (Chief of Staff for Justice Prosser when Assembly Speaker) Visitations and a Celebration of Life for former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David T. Prosser, Jr, who passed away last week, have been
Wisconsin’s Green Fire says the state’s $37 billion forest products sector is threatened by the loss of key tree species, “increasingly unstable” markets for forestry products and mill closures. The nonprofit conservation group recently published its report, “Wisconsin Forests at
TOP STORIES Trump lawyers, aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in WI over 2020 fake electors … on Tuesday, two days before [Troupis, Chesebro, Roman] are scheduled for their initial court appearances, [WDOJ] filed 10 additional felony charges against
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare leafhopper, butterfly and snail, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-184 Rebuild project in Grant County.
More than 490 students to be awarded degrees at UW-Green Bay’s 2024 Winter Commencement, December 14, 2024 GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay winter graduates will cross the stage while being urged to “lead with purpose” and impact
MADISON, Wis. — A recent study shows how legislative Republicans’ long-standing refusal to adequately fund our local schools is increasing costs for Wisconsinites, finding this year’s K-12 public schools portion of property taxes will be $327.2 million more than last year. Driving the
A split study committee voted 8-4 to recommend legislation that would allow a hunt of sandhill cranes while providing state funding to address damage the birds do to crops.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Bojana Zoric Martinez, the Director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs for the Evers administration, calling for transparency and opportunities for public input on reported plans to resettle refugees from
DPI one of four state agencies across the nation to partner with SWIFT Education Center MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it recently named three school districts as partners in an initiative to build capacity and provide academic, behavioral,
Deadline for application: January 19, 2025 If you have a passion for giving back to the community, the Wisconsin State Patrol wants to hear from you! The deadline to apply to become a state trooper or inspector is fast approaching.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers. “Voice service providers have an important role to
(WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wisconsin) – Today, District II, Court of Appeals Judge Maria S. Lazar announced her decision to decline to run for the State of Wisconsin’s highest court next April. Lazar also made her endorsement of Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel public today. Judge Lazar released the following statement regarding the April 2025 Supreme
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Dec. 18-19, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding national data will be distributed and made available on the above-stated dates at 1 a.m. EST on the Marquette Law
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due in part to a record number of school district referendum being approved, property taxes are expected to rise statewide. “As we have seen across the state, with high
On the eve of former Trump Campaign lawyer Jim Troupis’s initial criminal court appearance, Law Forward has filed a formal grievance with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), calling for an investigation of his conduct devising and implementing the fake-elector scheme following the 2020 Presidential election. This latest step seeks accountability
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Evan Miller as the newest member of their team. At the direction of the Government Affairs Director, Miller will work with the legislature, state agencies, andstakeholders to advance the interests of Wisconsin cities and villages in state government. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites clubs and organizations to host free fishing clinics on Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 18-19, 2025. On Free Fishing Weekend, residents and nonresidents can fish most waters of the state without a fishing license or a stamp for trout or salmon (see
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2024) – U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI), a member of the Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus (CICC), was recognized today for his leadership on issues related to higher education and support of independent colleges and universities by Barbara K. Mistick, D.B.A., president of the National Association of
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $32 million to strengthen rural infrastructure and create more good-paying construction jobs in Wisconsin. “These investments are strengthening critical water and electric infrastructure in several Wis…
The state Department of Justice has filed amended complaints against two attorneys for Donald Trump and a third who served as an aide to his 2020 presidential campaign, adding 10 felony counts related to the false elector scheme.
CONTACT: Brian Schimming (608) 220-7132 (Chief of Staff for Justice Prosser when Assembly Speaker) Visitations and a Celebration of Life for former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David T. Prosser, Jr, who passed away last week, have been set for December 13 and 14th in his hometown of
Wisconsin’s Green Fire says the state’s $37 billion forest products sector is threatened by the loss of key tree species, “increasingly unstable” markets for forestry products and mill closures. The nonprofit conservation group recently published its report, “Wisconsin Forests at Risk: Engaging Wisconsinites in Another Century of Forest Conservation.” It
TOP STORIES Trump lawyers, aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in WI over 2020 fake electors … on Tuesday, two days before [Troupis, Chesebro, Roman] are scheduled for their initial court appearances, [WDOJ] filed 10 additional felony charges against each … for using forgery in an attempt to defraud
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare leafhopper, butterfly and snail, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-184 Rebuild project in Grant County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual
More than 490 students to be awarded degrees at UW-Green Bay’s 2024 Winter Commencement, December 14, 2024 GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay winter graduates will cross the stage while being urged to “lead with purpose” and impact in the region. A total of 497 eligible graduates and
MADISON, Wis. — A recent study shows how legislative Republicans’ long-standing refusal to adequately fund our local schools is increasing costs for Wisconsinites, finding this year’s K-12 public schools portion of property taxes will be $327.2 million more than last year. Driving the property tax increases are a record number of school referendums
A split study committee voted 8-4 to recommend legislation that would allow a hunt of sandhill cranes while providing state funding to address damage the birds do to crops.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Bojana Zoric Martinez, the Director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs for the Evers administration, calling for transparency and opportunities for public input on reported plans to resettle refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine in Marathon County between now and January 20th –
DPI one of four state agencies across the nation to partner with SWIFT Education Center MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it recently named three school districts as partners in an initiative to build capacity and provide academic, behavioral, social, and emotional support to students in an effort to
Deadline for application: January 19, 2025 If you have a passion for giving back to the community, the Wisconsin State Patrol wants to hear from you! The deadline to apply to become a state trooper or inspector is fast approaching. Applications are only accepted during the annual recruitment period which