MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the creation of the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention via Executive Order. Gov. Evers is allocating $10 million in ARPA funding to create the office and administer grants aimed at investing in programs and communities to prevent violence across the state. Representative

“Let me get this straight, Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention was so ineffective at preventingviolence that they fired the director and renamed the office. But now, Governor Evers wants to replicatethat failure at the state level? And he wants to implement gun control that has failed to prevent gunviolence anywhere

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement following Governor Evers signing of Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: “Gun violence continues to devastate communities across Milwaukee County and beyond. However, we have seen encouraging progress, including reduced homicide rates and positive outcomes from targete…

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – January 14, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI – WAVE Educational Fund applauds Governor Evers’ announcement of plans to launch a new statewide Office of Violence Prevention.  The office will focus on interrupting cycles of violence and preventing gun violence. Executive Order #254, which establishes the office, also dedicates

MADISON, WI – This morning, Governor Evers signed Executive Order #254, establishing the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “Governor Evers, through executive action, is honoring the will of the people: one of the highest priorities for Wisconsin residents across the state continues to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver a $7 million investment to expand affordable housing in Dane County. The federal investment, which Senator Baldwin supported in annual funding legislation for 2024, will help build nearly 50 affordable homes, help address zoning and building codes, engage

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today congratulated two Wisconsin high school students for representing the state as part of the United States Senate Youth Program. Isabella Dereszkiewicz-Hodowany (Sevastopol High School) and Nicholai Joseph Galusha (Greendale High School) were delegated by Dr. Underly to be part of a group of

DETROIT, MI – Today, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In the Senator’s statement, she praised Wikler’s ability to communicate about the battles the Democratic Party faces, citing his successful efforts to make the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by violence prevention advocates, local law enforcement, elected officials, students, and community members, signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced he is directing $10 million for the office to begin its work and administer grants supporting violence

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host five career fairs across the state in early 2025. The fairs will be held in Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Fitchburg and Woodruff starting Jan. 18. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore the natural

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry.

MADISON, WI – EMILY’s List, the far-left, pro-abortion organization just announced their endorsement of Susan Crawford, the Democrats’ handpicked candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.  In their statement, EMILY’s List cites Crawford’s radical stances on abortion as their main motivator for the endorsement. The endorsement is the latest in exposing Crawford’s extreme

MADISON, Wis. – In his first TV advertisement, extreme politician Brad Schimel is attempting to rewrite his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims, falsely claiming he cleared a backlog of untested sexual assault kits. In reality, Schimel tested only nine out of over 6,000 untested rape kits over two years from 2015 to

Green Bay, WI—UW-Green Bay is offering a new certificate program for First Nations Professionals, designed to expand awareness and understanding of the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Native American Nations in Wisconsin. The certificate was designed in partnership with the UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Programs.  Sessions start in March

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released its first ad titled, “Mission Statement.”  As a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to justice for victims and their families. For Schimel, “Justice” isn’t a title – it’s his mission statement.   The statewide ad comes after

MADISON, WI – Last week, a Dane County Judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate criminal animal abuse allegations involving Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding facility of beagles used for biomedical research experimentation. In October 2024, former employees of Ridglan Farms testified as eyewitnesses to ongoing instances of cruel and inhumane

MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin Supreme Court election less than three months away, we’re here to re-introduce extreme far-right candidate Brad Schimel. As the worst Attorney General in state history, Wisconsinites rejected Brad Schimel after only one term due to his extreme views and for failing victims across Wisconsin.  Brad Schimel doesn’t

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 13, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. The investments announced today are being

MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat products. The affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132 and would have been purchased or received prior to January 8, 2025. These products include:

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign placed a $1 million statewide ad buy, marking its first significant investment in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The seven-figure, statewide buy comes after the campaign raised a historic $2.2 million since Judge Schimel’s entrance into the race – a testament to