2022AP91 (2022 WI 64) Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IS AFFIRMED Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley delivered the majority opinion of the Court with respect to ¶¶4–10, 12–13, 52–63, and 73–85, in which Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, and Justices Patience Drake Roggensack

OSHKOSH  – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) said the following after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that ballot drop boxes are illegal: “Regardless of political affiliation, the goal should be to restore confidence in the integrity of our election system. This decision is a big step in the right direction.”

(July 8, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Supreme Court 4-3 decision in Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, has determined that unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal under Wisconsin election law. The decision handed down on July 8, 2022, in a lawsuit brought by voters, brings resolution to a key issue in

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot drop boxes: “It’s clear that Republicans and conservatives at every level of government in Wisconsin are intent on restricting access to the ballot box whenever they can. Today’s ruling

Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms the ability of local public health agencies to respond rapidly to emerging disease to keep our communities safe. When Madison faced its first case of COVID-19 in February 2020, our public health systems leapt into action to learn everything they could about

MADISON — The Supreme Court of Wisconsin allowed a school policy, which protects the right of students to use different names or pronouns at school without being forcibly outed by school faculty, to stay in effect while the case goes forward in the lower courts. It also rejected the unusual

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today ruled to limit access to the ballot box, and potentially disenfranchised thousands of voters in our state. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “No matter their politics, those who believe in democracy strive to ensure that every

(MADISON) – State Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) was once again named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters, earning a 100% rating from the environmental protection group. Hebl has been named a Conservation Champion by the group in 8 of his 9 terms in office. Hebl released the

[Waukesha, Wis.] — In response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision holding that unmanned ballot drop boxes are illegal under Wisconsin law, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “This decision is a huge win for election integrity. But our work is not done. We must elect a governor committed

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new report regarding the Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi River System. The Status and Trends Report is the third of its kind produced as part of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration (UMRR) program. It includes information

Dane County Executive Parisi issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to uphold local health officials’ ability to issue public health orders: “Today’s ruling is a win for every resident of our community. This ruling ensures that our public health department will have the ability to keep

MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Wisconsinites aged 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “We’re excited to shine a light on Wisconsinites who are using what

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated. “The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is a devastating loss for the Free

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Zachary Leigh to serve as Iowa County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Matthew Allen’s election to the Iowa County Circuit Court. Leigh will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

Windsor, WI – Today Judge Everett Mitchell announced over 40 Wisconsin judges, law enforcement, elected officials, and community leaders from all across the state have endorsed him for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Justice Louis Butler recently endorsed the judge calling him “genuine, thoughtful, and pragmatic” as a jurist.   “It’s

Green Bay, Wis. — The UW-Sheboygan County Foundation, a philanthropic society of individuals dedicated to supporting public higher education in Sheboygan County, is combining forces with the UW-Green Bay Foundation to create efficiencies and eliminate duplication of fiduciary duties. The two groups determined that the focus needs to be on growing

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, stressed flexibility and fairness today in announcing its priorities for reforming the federal milk pricing system. “Edge is intently focused on strengthening the relationship between farmers and processors in a way that increases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mark Warner (D-VA) led a group of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure expressing their strong support for a CMS proposal that encourages hospitals to buy American products and bolsters American mask

MADISON, Wis. – This weekend at the Wisconsin Democratic State Convention, Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Democratic Assembly Leader Greta Neubauer, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rallied against Republicans, like Ron Johnson and the GOP gubernatorial candidates, who have continuously attacked Wisconsinites’ ability to make

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the launch of customized resources to provide direct consultations to Wisconsin dairy manufacturers and processors looking to expand their sales abroad. WCMA’s programming is supported by a $50,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection through