Polling released today by SCWA shows likely Wisconsin voters favor Wisconsin’s school choice programs by a 51-23 margin. The poll also shows that Tim Michels and Tony Evers are in a head-to-head race in the Governors election. The poll of 600 likely voters was conducted on August 22-24 by On

MADISON, Wis. – Decisions by law enforcement officials are completely independent of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which has no role in filing criminal charges. That being the case, it would be inappropriate for the Commission to comment further at this time on decisions by law enforcement entities to file charges

MADISON, Wis. — The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity announced the release of the commission’s final report prepared at the request of Gov. Tony Evers. The report includes 24 recommendations to address the needs and challenges of Wisconsin’s veterans and their families concerning education access, housing security, veteran employment, mental health,

MADISON, WI – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the General Election on November 8. This one-stop shop for statewide election information provides simple tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process. These include candidate information, voter registration tools, polling place information

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, County Executive Paul Farrow submitted Waukesha County’s 2023 – 2027 Capital Projects Plan to the County Board of Supervisors. The Board is anticipated to vote on it during their Tuesday, October 25th board meeting. The Capital Projects Plan includes funding for all major projects to be proposed in County budgets over

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff unveiled his plan to cut costs and repair our broken supply chains by bringing manufacturing back to Wisconsin. “Working Wisconsinites want an end to high costs, and this plan delivers,” said Brad Pfaff. “I’m tired of seeing prices

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2022 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan shares information on WisDOT’s efforts to continually improve accessibility throughout the state highway system including roadside facilities, navigability within public rights

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement as Fincantieri Marinette Marine yesterday began building the Constellation Class frigate at its shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. “The future of the Navy is being built right here in Northeast Wisconsin. The Constellation Class frigate will play a critical role

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting two public involvement meetings to discuss the environmental study for 67 miles of the I-39/90/94 corridor in Dane, Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties. The study limits are from US 12/18 (Beltline) in Madison to just north of the US 12/WIS 16 interchange

MILWAUKEE – Girls in Aviation Day, a worldwide event organized locally by the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of Women in Aviation, will be held Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mitchell International Airport. “Careers in aviation are both exciting and lucrative, but women—particularly women of color—are incredibly underrepresented in

La Crosse, WI – As Coulee Region residents prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the return of La Crosse’s Labor Day Parade & Fest, after cancellation of the event in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID concerns. Parade step-off will take place at

MADISON—Yesterday was a day for celebration! Federal Judge James Peterson ruled that a recent decision by the Wisconsin Supreme, along with a state statute, violated the rights of four voters with severe physical disabilities to obtain assistance in the delivery of their absentee ballots. He granted summary judgment to these

Thanks to all of the many voters who have participated in the several elections that have occurred so far this year in Wisconsin! We have one more election to go this year and it is the biggest and most important opportunity to exercise our voting rights and to demonstrate our

The City of Milwaukee Youth Council, a group composed of young leaders ages 14-18 who serve and advance the interests of city youth as a representative body, is seeking members for a new term beginning this fall. The Youth Council members represent young people in their aldermanic districts, and meet with leaders

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, with the support of Brown County Public Health Officer Anna Nick, has declared fentanyl a Community Health Crisis in the County of Brown as today marks the start of Recovery Month. “The fentanyl and opioid crises are a scourge on our

WEST ALLIS, WI – Jessica Katzenmeyer (D-West Allis) who is running for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 5th District is proud to have the support of the Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council 39. “It is an honor to be endorsed by my former union. It was through my union that I became an

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind as they cast off this Labor Day Weekend by wearing a life jacket which could save your life. It is human nature to think drowning can’t happen to you. The majority of people

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message welcoming students, educators, and parents back to school for the 2022-23 school year. This week, the governor began a statewide back-to-school tour, visiting schools and meeting with students, families, educators, and staff as they begin the 2022-23 school year. On Tuesday, to kick off the tour, the governor announced a $90 million investment into K-12