Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that Kinex Medical Company, LLC, agreed to pay $6,925,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE, and other federal programs. Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Kinex sells

LIBERTY GROVE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Rowley’s Bay boat launch in the town of Liberty Grove near Newport State Park in Door County will temporarily close from ice off until approximately 4 p.m. on May 31, 2026, while necessary improvements are made

Appleton, Wis. – Registration is open for the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, taking place April 7-8, 2026, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Attendees will be able to hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security officers (CISOs),

MILWAUKEE – A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum highlights that the City of Milwaukee has the fastest median time for reviewing major development projects through the local development review and permitting process among the area municipalities analyzed for the report.  The report, “Cleared for Construction” published March 5,

MADISON…In response to the introduction of Assembly Bill 991/Senate Bill 883, legislation authored by Representative Rob Kreibich (New Richmond) and Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to allow 16- and 17-year-old minors to operate pizza dough-roller machines, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) incorporated their proposal into rule changes submitted to the

 Sustained growth from 64% for the Class of 2021 to 72% for the Class of 2025 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the district has recorded its highest graduation rate since the state began calculating the current four-year graduation rate in 2009-10.    “Every student deserves the opportunity to… Please log in to

Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds,… Please log in

YouGov survey of rural voters across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin finds broad, bipartisan support for year-round E15 and political consequences for candidates who oppose it Rural Voices USA updates billboard campaign across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin to highlight poll findings as part of ongoing “Stop the

New, certified student data available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal  MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.  The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON, Wis. – With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside.  The lake ice that supported vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles and fishing shelters becomes more unreliable and dangerous as temperatures fluctuate between above and below freezing. “Ice thickness

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Milwaukee Common Council passed resolutions that essentially amount to the self-declaration of Milwaukee as a “sanctuary city.” These resolutions and the council’s potential legislation seek to restrict federal law enforcement’s ability to enforce immigration law. Rep. Donovan said:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding the advancement of the bill: “Agriculture is the cornerstone of Wisconsin and the backbone of

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed pavement improvements on WIS 19 from the Maunesha River in Marshall to Palmer Street in Waterloo, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Marshall

Visit comes as governor announced his administration’s new dynamic research partnership with UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week toured the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, where he celebrated a new dynamic research partnersh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

The Justice Department announced today that David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC have agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Jones sexually harassed a female tenant in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The Justice Department’s lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that Ronnell Bowman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Houston, Texas, and Lawrence Turner, of Milwaukee, were convicted yesterday after a week-long jury trial. Both Bowman and Turner were convicted of murder for hire resulting in death, conspiracy

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley pledged to sign the proposal to lower the eligibility threshold to expand property tax relief for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses as governor. “Our disabled veterans have earned this relief and shouldn’t have to fight for it. Lowering this threshold is common sense and I

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military action in Iran unless it is explicitly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the “Save Medicare Act.” This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice. &nb… Please

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Maria Lazar’s long and documented history as a flagbearer for right-wing interests throughout her career. From representing Republican lawmakers in cases over Act 10 which gutted workers’ rights and decimated collective bargaining power across the state, to leading cases against Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin