MADISON, Wis. — On this day 174 years ago – March 31, 1849 – Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban became law. Nearly two centuries later, Wisconsinites are still fighting to have it repealed. The archaic ban, which was written before women had the right to vote, threatens doctors and nurses with felony

KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement is speaking up for Justice Daniel Kelly.  Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner, Walworth County Sheriff Dave Gerber and Walworth County Undersheriff Tom Hausner joined Justice Kelly at a news conference at the Kenosha County Courthouse today to highlight Justice Kelly’s dedication to protecting the Constitution and upholding

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a statement on the Community Within The Corridor indoor air contamination and resulting evacuation. The Community Within The Corridor project created two housing units on two properties, separated by 32nd Street, just north of Center Street. The two blocks

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the indictment of former President Trump: “The indictment of former President Trump is just the latest of the weaponization of government against conservatives, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Radical District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is best known for charging

Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) met with Green Lake County Farm Bureau and Marquette County Farm Bureau members on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 to discuss issues affecting agriculture in the State of Wisconsin. There was significant participation from local Wisconsin Farm Bureau members who met with Rep. Dallman

“I voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to finally put resources towards protecting our planet, building a clean energy economy, and lowering energy costs. H.R. 1 is a gift to the fossil fuel industry and reverses Democrats’ work towards a clean energy transition. The GOP claims increasing construction

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters there’s still time to plan for the 2023 youth turkey hunt happening statewide April 15-16. Each year, the youth turkey hunt gives hunters under 16 the opportunity to gain valuable hunting experience and feel the excitement

“The Polluters Over People Act is a shameless giveaway to Big Oil and Gas, and does nothing to address the needs and concerns of everyday American people. Instead, it puts people in harm’s way by gutting key environmental and public health laws, essentially ignoring the climate crisis altogether and moving

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, sent a letter to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall regarding NARA’s review of President Biden’s official

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, Rep. Derrick Van Orden released the following statement: “Wisconsinites in my district are worried about gas, groceries, and grandkids, and they’re ready for an end to the Biden administration’s energy crisis. The Lower Energy Costs Act will

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced the bipartisan Pausing Enhanced Pandemic Pathogen Research Act to ban taxpayer dollars from funding gain-of-function research for five years, providing time to evaluate the risks of this research and for proper safety standards and protocols to be implemented.  Gain-of-function

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives to bolster Wisconsin’s clean energy workforce and economy. Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. We know efforts to protect our environment and invest in sustainable industries are vital for conservation, protecting our quality of life,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced the Sanctions Targeting Aggressors of Neighboring Democracies (STAND) with Taiwan Act of 2023, which would impose crippling, comprehensive economic and financial sanctions on China in the event that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) or its proxies initiate a military invasion of

STATEWIDE – Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly will be making a four day Save the Court campaign tour starting Friday March 31. Rallies and events are scheduled across the state including the following cities listed below. Justice Kelly’s message on this final tour before April 4 Election Date is

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today the USA Today Network – Wisconsin detailed how right-wing groups supporting Dan Kelly have harassed and victimized a crime victim who says she was “100% satisfied” with Judge Protasiewicz’s decision in her case, while distorting the facts.  Groups associated with Dan Kelly’s campaign repeatedly harassed the victim

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on your Wisconsin income tax forms. The Endangered Resources Fund provides critical support for many of Wisconsin’s rarest plant and animal species in Wisconsin. It has helped

Being able to take leave from work to care for family members is an important priority for Wisconsin residents, but taking leave has often been financially impossible due to the associated loss of income when away from the job. An opportunity exists to overcome this barrier: paid family and medical

MADISON – On March 29, more than 250 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day at the Capitol is an annual event for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists to learn more about state issues affecting agriculture and meet with their

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the launch of its new website, dfi.wi.gov, as the go-to source of information for the agency. The new website features a mobile-responsive design and streamlined navigation for faster access to key information, as well as a new look that is cohesive

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds very close races between President Joe Biden and either former President Donald Trump or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in hypothetical 2024 presidential elections. Among registered voters, Biden and Trump each receive 38% of the vote, with 20% saying that