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State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding the 94-page contractual agreement for election software between the recently arrested and charged Konnech CEO Eugene Yu and the City of Milwaukee. “I have grave concerns after reviewing the contractual
Warning: in the midst of his four-year parole spree, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has emerged from his Madison bunker and has embarked on a statewide bus tour. In the event he is not warning the communities of Wisconsin about the
Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, nonpartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is pleased to open applications for the annual Leadership Seminar. The program is offered in cooperation with the La Follette School of
Derrick Van Orden met with supporters yesterday in Richland and Sauk counties as part of his 19 county tour of the 3rd District Derrick first met with Richland County Sheriff Clay Porter, one of the 16 3rd District Sheriffs who
Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Dr. Denita Ball as Milwaukee County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas’ resignation, effective Oct. 23, 2022. Ball will complete the remainder of the term, which ends Jan. 2, 2023.
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WILL sent a demand letter earlier this summer on behalf of Steve Blake, a resident of the Town of New Chester, Wisconsin. Blake had previously handed out political materials on public land in the Town of New Chester, but the town had
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins Tim Michels for rallies in Waukesha and Green Bay today, where they will rally for their pro-parent, pro-children vision to improve education in Wisconsin. That stands in stark contrast with Tony Evers’ record of failure.
The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Senator Van Wanggaard as Senator of the Year. “Senator Wanggaard has been a steadfast supporter of the men and women of law enforcement throughout his entire legislative career,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt
State Sen. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) announces his endorsement of Rob Hutton, Republican candidate for the 5th State Senate District. Rob Hutton is a family man and successful businessman. He served four terms in the State Assembly and has the ability
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin applauded the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that Wisconsin will receive more than $16.3 million in grants to support the Milwaukee Police Department and Madison Police Department. The grants awarded to the Milwaukee Police Department will invest
Today, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on the verdict reached in the Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack trial. “The pain families in Waukesha have suffered the past year can never be erased. Today’s decision rightfully convicts Darrell Brooks.
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Chairman Ronald Corn Sr. today issued the following statement regarding a new Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) analysis that concludes the state’s potential liability in approving a proposed Kenosha casino and destination entertainment center is significantly
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced $8.3 million in funding to support K-12 school health service staff in schools throughout the state. This first-of-its-kind funding will support hiring and retention for school nurses and health staff in
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after a jury found Darrell Brooks Jr. guilty on all 76 counts – including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide – for plowing his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas
he Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for September 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted
This Fall, 81 school districts across Wisconsin will go to referendum for a total of nearly $2 billion just to afford basic necessities and provide our kids with a state-of-the-art education. But Wisconsin public schools – which are ranked among
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening
Today, Darrell Brooks was found guilty by jury trial of all charges including six counts of 1st degree murder. Rep. Scott Allen released the following statement: “I wish that today’s judgment could bring back the lives of those lost nearly a
he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall. So far this year, 17 people have died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin. Most crash victims were not wearing seat
State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding the 94-page contractual agreement for election software between the recently arrested and charged Konnech CEO Eugene Yu and the City of Milwaukee. “I have grave concerns after reviewing the contractual language between Konnech and the City of Milwaukee. At face
Warning: in the midst of his four-year parole spree, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has emerged from his Madison bunker and has embarked on a statewide bus tour. In the event he is not warning the communities of Wisconsin about the convicted murderers, cop killers and child rapists his parole commission
Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, nonpartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is pleased to open applications for the annual Leadership Seminar. The program is offered in cooperation with the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This two-day professional
Derrick Van Orden met with supporters yesterday in Richland and Sauk counties as part of his 19 county tour of the 3rd District Derrick first met with Richland County Sheriff Clay Porter, one of the 16 3rd District Sheriffs who have endorsed his candidacy to discuss law enforcement issues. He
Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Dr. Denita Ball as Milwaukee County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas’ resignation, effective Oct. 23, 2022. Ball will complete the remainder of the term, which ends Jan. 2, 2023. “With over 35 years of service in law enforcement and
Why do you want to represent people who you think are racist?
WILL sent a demand letter earlier this summer on behalf of Steve Blake, a resident of the Town of New Chester, Wisconsin. Blake had previously handed out political materials on public land in the Town of New Chester, but the town had recently adopted an ordinance which made such activities unlawful. The
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins Tim Michels for rallies in Waukesha and Green Bay today, where they will rally for their pro-parent, pro-children vision to improve education in Wisconsin. That stands in stark contrast with Tony Evers’ record of failure. Over four decades ‘leading’ on education, including his time on
The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Senator Van Wanggaard as Senator of the Year. “Senator Wanggaard has been a steadfast supporter of the men and women of law enforcement throughout his entire legislative career,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt Johnson. “In a time when communities are looking to increase
State Sen. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) announces his endorsement of Rob Hutton, Republican candidate for the 5th State Senate District. Rob Hutton is a family man and successful businessman. He served four terms in the State Assembly and has the ability to effectively legislate in the senate. “Rob is a proven
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin applauded the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that Wisconsin will receive more than $16.3 million in grants to support the Milwaukee Police Department and Madison Police Department. The grants awarded to the Milwaukee Police Department will invest more than $15 million to hire 50 new officers to increase community
Today, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on the verdict reached in the Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack trial. “The pain families in Waukesha have suffered the past year can never be erased. Today’s decision rightfully convicts Darrell Brooks. This attack is a stark reminder of the harm soft-on-crime
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Chairman Ronald Corn Sr. today issued the following statement regarding a new Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) analysis that concludes the state’s potential liability in approving a proposed Kenosha casino and destination entertainment center is significantly less after adoption of a 2018 amendment to the Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced $8.3 million in funding to support K-12 school health service staff in schools throughout the state. This first-of-its-kind funding will support hiring and retention for school nurses and health staff in K-12 schools and provide funding for school nurses to pursue
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after a jury found Darrell Brooks Jr. guilty on all 76 counts – including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide – for plowing his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in November 2021. “Justice has been served for the
he Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for September 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September 2022 unemployment
This Fall, 81 school districts across Wisconsin will go to referendum for a total of nearly $2 billion just to afford basic necessities and provide our kids with a state-of-the-art education. But Wisconsin public schools – which are ranked among the best in the nation academically – shouldn’t have to
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 18th in a series of public input
Today, Darrell Brooks was found guilty by jury trial of all charges including six counts of 1st degree murder. Rep. Scott Allen released the following statement: “I wish that today’s judgment could bring back the lives of those lost nearly a year ago, but, of course, it will not. The verdicts
he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall. So far this year, 17 people have died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin. Most crash victims were not wearing seat belts or helmets. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway