Madison, Wisconsin (March 9, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept one new case, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed below. More information about pending

It’s one thing to prepare – and save – for a rainy day, it’s yet another to prevent one.   Those calling for reduced government debt and budgets that are truly responsible to our state’s future need look no further than our own Governor Tony Evers. Among the most impressive aspects

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is notifying all Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program they will need to renew their benefits by an assigned due date between June 2023 and May 2024. Members should wait until they receive their renewal packet to complete their renewal. Members should

End Citizens United (ECU) // Let America Vote (LAV) today endorsed Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “Judge Protasiewicz is the only candidate in this race who can’t be bought and paid for by special interests,” said ECU // LAV President Tiffany Muller. “Unlike her opponent Dan Kelly, she is

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, to expand access to affordable child care and create a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family Leave Program. Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. I recently introduced my 2023-25

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) announced that they will be hosting three listening sessions. These listening sessions will be an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts about the 2023-2025 biennial state budget introduced by Governor Evers on Wednesday, February

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.  The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant administrated by WEM that provides

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) in defense of Wisconsin dairy farmers and sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the department to reconsider its position on Docket No. FDA-2023-D-0451 for Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements. Current FDA regulations define dairy

MILWAUKEE – Former Justice Daniel Kelly, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 14 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Kelly’s opponent, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz, declined an invitation

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two additional TV ads, which are airing across the state. The ads highlight Dan Kelly’s extreme political positions, including his involvement in the fake elector scheme and opposition to reproductive freedom. As a community leader, 25-year prosecutor, judge,

Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk), Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), and Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) announced dates, times, and locations for budget listening sessions throughout the 12th Senate District and the Representatives’ respective Assembly Districts. These legislators will be holding sessions on Saturdays throughout March and April,

Washington D.C. – TOMORROW, March 9th at 10 AM ET, Congresswoman Moore, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, will hold a press conference to highlight the re-introduction of the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act. Her legislation will enhance and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), reaching both younger and older

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding poultry owners of the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The spring migratory period for wild birds brings an increased risk of infection to all flocks, so DATCP recommends that poultry owners continue

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the second meeting in a series of four public meetings of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. The second public

Milwaukee, Wis. – In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld held a roundtable discussion with Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) leaders and stakeholders from the Wisconsin Women’s Council and women-led businesses on strategies to help advance women across the state, and highlight the impact of Governor Evers’ 2023-25 Budget proposals

MADISON – If enacted, a newly re-introduced legislative proposal would add Wisconsin to the growing list of states that have eliminated unnecessary restrictions on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) – nurses with advanced degrees and hundreds of hours of clinical training. Senators Patrick Testin (Stevens Point), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Appleton) and

MADISON – Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. On this day, we also re-commit ourselves to accelerating women’s equality worldwide. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement:  “Today, we celebrate the

Madison — The court-appointed Monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) filed an encouraging report on conditions at the facilities today, which included increased classroom time for youth, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) doubling the number of consent decree provisions with which it is in substantial compliance, and continued

(Madison, WI) – Today, MoveOn Political Action announced its members are backing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, with 98% of participating members casting a vote in Wisconsin in favor of endorsing. Alongside community partners, MoveOn is launching an aggressive grassroots GOTV

MILWAUKEE, WIS., March 8, 2023 – The Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) will host a forum with the two candidates running for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I on Wednesday, March 15, from noon – 1:00 pm. The moderated forum is open to the general public and provides an opportunity