“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

A disappointing trend in political campaign advertising has created a challenge for WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network that needs to be addressed.WisconsinEye archived video is being harvested and used as the centerpiece of negative attack ads and campaign messages appearing throughout Wisconsin on commercial television stations and social media. This use

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…

At every level of government, abortion is once again on the ballot this year. Republican candidate Stacey Klein, running in the 32nd Senate District – a district she does not even reside in – previously posted “abortion is murder” and shared other anti-abortion rhetoric.   See Story Below: Heartland Signal – Wisconsin

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