MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today heralded a decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Evers v. Marklein. The case, brought by Gov. Evers last year against the Wisconsin State Legislature, argued Republican-controlled committees such as the Joint Committee on Finance are unconstitutionally and unlawfully obstructing basic government functions and operations by blocking

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 in Priorities v WEC to reverse a 2022 ban on using drop boxes as a permitted manner for returning ballots. Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell issued the following statement in response to the court’s decision. “Secure drop boxes provide a

The Wisconsin Supreme Court today issued an important voting rights decision that will be in effect for the August primary and November general election this year. The 4 to 3 decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission overturns a July 2022 decision by the court (also 4 to3) that prohibited the

Overtly political decision sows distrust in 2024 election  The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement strongly condemning a new ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court, allowing the use of drop boxes for the 2024 Election. WILL successfully sued two years ago under a different

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned its own ruling that barred ballot drop boxes. “Just after Wisconsinites voted overwhelmingly to bolster election integrity in the state, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to overturn a previous precedent they set,

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision concerning unstaffed absentee drop boxes, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “In a setback for both the separation of powers and public trust in our elections, the left-wing justices on the Supreme Court of

MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s ruling affirms a basic principle: a democracy, we should make it easier for eligible voters to cast a ballot—not impose barriers based on conspiracy theories. By restoring access to safe and secure ballot

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “At the very heart of our democracy is the fundamental freedom to vote, and drop box voting is a safe and secure way to help make sure every eligible Wisconsinite is able to cast their ballot. Across our country, election

“This Independence Day, Wisconsin can celebrate a crucial step towards restoring a fundamental freedom that helped the state prosper for more than a century. Judge Jacob Frost’s ruling on Act 10 is a return to treating workers fairly by recognizing the right of all public employees to collectively bargain.  In

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “Act 10 has been found legal and constitutional against multiple state and federal court actions for close to 15 years. This is yet another example of courts legislating from the bench. “Once again, the only way the Democrats can

MADISON – Today, a Dane County judge struck down elements of Act 10 because it violates the right to equal protection under the law concerning different law enforcement agencies access to collective bargaining. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This ruling confirms that Act 10 created divisions among

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding a court ruling on Act 10. “The right to organize one’s co-workers into a union, and then collectively bargain, is a fundamental American right. It is fitting that we will celebrate the restoration of those rights for many

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Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the Fourth of July in Wisconsin.  Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here, wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend provides an opportunity to get together with friends and family, join community celebrati… Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants. This round of grant funding became available through Executive Order #232, signed by Gov. Tony Evers on June 28, declaring a state of emergency due to recent severe

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a group of 24 attorneys general urging the US Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates ghost guns—untraceable weapons often made at home from kits—like other

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Paul Milbrath’s retirement, effective August 8, 2024. Maze will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “With more than two decades of experience demonstrating his

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is seeking submissions from experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct an outside, indep…