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In FY 2023-24, state agencies administered $18.6 billion in federal financial assistance, including $2.3 billion that was expended related to the public health emergency and that was separately identified in the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Our audit
Madison–Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Jonathan Brostoff. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) made the following statement: “We all know Jonathan Brostoff’s fire, and I imagine that’s what many of
Following Chief Shon F. Barnes’ resignation from the Madison Police Department, the Board designated Assistant Chief John Patterson as the Department officer who is temporarily authorized to act as Chief of Police until such time as the Board makes a
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Elon Musk coming to Wisconsin to campaign for corrupt politician Brad Schimel, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “Elon Musk has spent more than $20 million so far buying off corrupt
As Elon Musk pours millions of dollars into an upcoming Wisconsin election to support a politician willing to do his bidding, the DNC will remind Wisconsin voters that “Wisconsin is not for sale” ahead of Election Day On Tuesday, April
MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) will be holding a listening session in Plain, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski joining as a special guest. The listening session will be held
WASHINGTON – Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation’s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Meg Ellefson on WSAU’s The Meg Ellefson Show to discuss AFP-WI’s support for Brad Schimel, what’s at stake this election, and the grassroots organization’s GOTV efforts
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding that the Trump Administration reverse its plan that will make it harder for Americans to get their Social Security benefits. The Trump Administration plans to take away over-the-phone services and stop
MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow and heading into the weekend, Judge Susan Crawford will continue her Common Sense Justice Tour, a 10-day statewide tour across Wisconsin to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake in this race. “I’ve spent
MADISON, Wis. — With just five days until the April Election, it’s past time for the media to inform voters about who’s behind Susan Crawford. Susan Crawford is a DANGEROUS Madison Democrat who is aligned with the most far-left groups around. From using Dane
Hi! I’m State Senator Van Wanggaard Tuesday’s election will give you the chance to enshrine Wisconsin’s voter ID law in the Wisconsin Constitution. You may be wondering why we’re asking to enshrine this law into the Constitution. As the author
Trump and Musk forcing out 20,000 workers that protect families from unsafe foods, support Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and find breakthroughs for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Labor, Health,
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation to improve housing access and affordability in Wisconsin by prohibiting hedge funds from purchasing single-family homes. Senator Pfaff released the following statement: “Housing is a bridge to a higher quality of
New planning effort creates blueprint for Milwaukee County to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in county operations by 2050 MILWAUKEE – During the 2025 State of the County Address, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the completion of the Milwaukee County Climate Action
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Election Integrity Team is fully prepared for Election Day. Over 2,400 Election Observer shifts are already scheduled for the Spring General Election on April 1st, with more being added daily. This is a record
Today, Wisconsin disability and aging organizations are releasing a new factsheet showing the impact on workers, cost to employers, and loss to Wisconsin’s workforce that occurs when unpaid caregivers must leave jobs to provide care for loved ones. Disability and aging advocates fear
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will accept applications for the next class of conservation wardens from April 10 through May 6. The DNR expects to hire about 10 full-time wardens for the upcoming 2026 class. Successful
Delafield, Wis. – New public records released Thursday by the Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Center for Investigative Oversight reveal how the Department of Public Instruction’s lenient enforcement of Milwaukee Public Schools’ 2024 finance deadlines set up different, more destructive
In FY 2023-24, state agencies administered $18.6 billion in federal financial assistance, including $2.3 billion that was expended related to the public health emergency and that was separately identified in the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Our audit focused on 25 federal programs that accounted for 68.7 percent
Madison–Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Jonathan Brostoff. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) made the following statement: “We all know Jonathan Brostoff’s fire, and I imagine that’s what many of us thought of first when we lost him. His fight,
Following Chief Shon F. Barnes’ resignation from the Madison Police Department, the Board designated Assistant Chief John Patterson as the Department officer who is temporarily authorized to act as Chief of Police until such time as the Board makes a permanent appointment to the Chief of Police position. Acting Chief
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Elon Musk coming to Wisconsin to campaign for corrupt politician Brad Schimel, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “Elon Musk has spent more than $20 million so far buying off corrupt Brad Schimel to try and secure a favorable ruling in
As Elon Musk pours millions of dollars into an upcoming Wisconsin election to support a politician willing to do his bidding, the DNC will remind Wisconsin voters that “Wisconsin is not for sale” ahead of Election Day On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsinites will get the chance to elect candidates up
MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) will be holding a listening session in Plain, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski joining as a special guest. The listening session will be held from 2:00PM – 3:30PM at the Kraemer Library and Community
WASHINGTON – Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation’s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Meg Ellefson on WSAU’s The Meg Ellefson Show to discuss AFP-WI’s support for Brad Schimel, what’s at stake this election, and the grassroots organization’s GOTV efforts continuing now through Election Day on April 1. Listen to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding that the Trump Administration reverse its plan that will make it harder for Americans to get their Social Security benefits. The Trump Administration plans to take away over-the-phone services and stop Americans from being able to verify their identity over the
MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow and heading into the weekend, Judge Susan Crawford will continue her Common Sense Justice Tour, a 10-day statewide tour across Wisconsin to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake in this race. “I’ve spent my career fighting to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms
MADISON, Wis. — With just five days until the April Election, it’s past time for the media to inform voters about who’s behind Susan Crawford. Susan Crawford is a DANGEROUS Madison Democrat who is aligned with the most far-left groups around. From using Dane County Liberals who defy ICE to tying herself at the hip
Hi! I’m State Senator Van Wanggaard Tuesday’s election will give you the chance to enshrine Wisconsin’s voter ID law in the Wisconsin Constitution. You may be wondering why we’re asking to enshrine this law into the Constitution. As the author of this proposal, I will tell you directly. I am
Trump and Musk forcing out 20,000 workers that protect families from unsafe foods, support Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and find breakthroughs for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee, released the following statement
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation to improve housing access and affordability in Wisconsin by prohibiting hedge funds from purchasing single-family homes. Senator Pfaff released the following statement: “Housing is a bridge to a higher quality of life. Increasing access to affordable housing is essential for employment,
New planning effort creates blueprint for Milwaukee County to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in county operations by 2050 MILWAUKEE – During the 2025 State of the County Address, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the completion of the Milwaukee County Climate Action 2050 (CA50) Plan. This new blueprint is aimed at achieving
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Election Integrity Team is fully prepared for Election Day. Over 2,400 Election Observer shifts are already scheduled for the Spring General Election on April 1st, with more being added daily. This is a record for Republican Election Observers in a Spring General Election. In
Today, Wisconsin disability and aging organizations are releasing a new factsheet showing the impact on workers, cost to employers, and loss to Wisconsin’s workforce that occurs when unpaid caregivers must leave jobs to provide care for loved ones. Disability and aging advocates fear the current trend of unpaid caregivers being forced to leave
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will accept applications for the next class of conservation wardens from April 10 through May 6. The DNR expects to hire about 10 full-time wardens for the upcoming 2026 class. Successful applicants will begin their law enforcement officer training in January
Delafield, Wis. – New public records released Thursday by the Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Center for Investigative Oversight reveal how the Department of Public Instruction’s lenient enforcement of Milwaukee Public Schools’ 2024 finance deadlines set up different, more destructive outcomes than DPI’s stricter enforcement in previous years. Superintendent Underly’s