[Madison, WI] – This afternoon in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chamber, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly colleagues voted to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution. Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2 would allow judges to consider all factors in a case when determining conditions for pretrial release for a defendant,

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 60 percent of businesses believe the Wisconsin economy will enter a recession this year. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined

MADISON – With the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 by the State Assembly during Thursday’s floor session, February 20th – 26th is now recognized as American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin. It was first approved by the State Senate on Tuesday. The resolution was brought forward by the four legislators who represent the Hayward-Cable

Madison, WI – Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 1, which, if approved by voters in April, would modify the conditions that judges can consider when setting bail. The proposed constitutional amendment would allow judges to set bail based on a broader set of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced changes to the existing PFAS consumption advisory for portions of the Yahara Chain of Lakes in Dane County. Following the initial advisory issued for parts of the Yahara Chain in June 2021, the DNR Bureau

MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-New Brunswick) joined his Democratic colleagues in the State Senate today calling for the resignation or dismissal of Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell following comments Spindell made bragging about voter suppression targeting Black and Brown people in Milwaukee, then doubling down on his statements. “Republicans

MADISON, Wis. – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul is pleased to announce a new statewide multidisciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and ensuring justice is served by those who

MADISON – Today, Senate Democrats and community leaders called for the resignation of Wisconsin Election Commissioner Bob Spindell after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts in the 2022 election. Last week, it came to light that Senate Republican appointment to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Bob Spindell, sent an email stating

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to twelve $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 31, 2023.  Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year technical college

Madison – Senate Democrats are united in calling for the resignation of Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell, who recently wrote a letter to GOP activists touting lower voting rates among Black and Hispanic people as a political victory. Wisconsin has a history of widespread political participation: voter turnout is and should

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR asks Wisconsinites and interested groups submit their biological, chemical and physical surface water data.  Along with department-collected data, submitted data will

Amid a brisk pace of development activity in metro Milwaukee, the region’s construction labor market is as tight as it has been in at least 20 years, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. The outlook is not all alarming, as the report finds the region’s pipeline of new

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) introduced Senate Joint Resolution 4 which was debated on the Senate floor today before passing with a bipartisan, 22 to 10 vote. The Resolution will place on the April 2023 ballot the question, “Shall able-bodied, childless adults

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Today, the campaign for Judge Bill Brash’s re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced dozens of impressive judicial endorsements. From a former Supreme Court Justice to current and former members of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals to active and retired Milwaukee Circuit Court Judges

[Milwaukee, WI] – Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) is demanding that Milwaukee District Attorney, John Chisholm, sign a pledge stating he and his office will not prosecute any abortion cases in Milwaukee County. When the 1849 law banning all abortions took effect in Wisconsin in June of 2022, John

MILWAUKEE – (January 18, 2022) – Here in Wisconsin more than 465,000 adults and 72,000 children live with asthma. To help primary care clinics and healthcare providers better care for their patients with asthma, the American Lung Association is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to offer the Enhancing Asthma Care program to

I am pleased that the Common Council this evening approved a Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Zoning Ordinance, boosting the housing and employment opportunities that can be constructed close to Madison’s high-capacity transit routes. As we continue to grow our housing options in the coming years, this policy will enable more Madison

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened to vote on a constitutional amendment regarding bail reform, which will allow judges to consider public safety and the totality of the circumstances when setting bail conditions. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted with the majority in favor of the resolution. Under our