MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today kicks off his “Restore the American Dream Roadtrip,” a week-long RV tour that will include stops in 28 counties across the state in the lead up to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Hovde will visit factories, farms, fairs and small businesses throughout the tour,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, July 5th, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision that will again allow Wisconsin voters to return absentee ballots using ballot drop boxes, a win for Priorities USA, the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, and Wisconsin voters.  Thousands of Wisconsin voters cast their ballots in the 2020

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  after the liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to allow the use of absentee  ballot dropboxes despite a previous prohibition:  “The Democratic Party used out-of-state money to buy a majority of the Wisconsin Supreme  Court, and they

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the results of its annual Roadside Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey. The survey measured ruffed grouse drumming activity heard along roadsides throughout Wisconsin this spring and showed a 57% increase in statewide drumming activity compared to 2023. Several agencies and groups, including

MADISON – Today State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) sent a letter to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Craig Thompson asking that a  Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) be installed at the intersection of Greenville  Drive/Hwy 15 and Hyacinth Lane in the Village of Greenville.   “This has been a dangerous intersection

**KIMBERLY, WI – July 8, 2024** – Alicia Saunders is proud to announce her endorsement by the United Auto Workers (UAW), one of the largest and most influential labor unions in the United States. The UAW’s endorsement is a testament to Saunders’ unwavering commitment to blue-collar workers, union issues, and

FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, State Representative Nate ‘Gus’ Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) called on Speaker Vos to address ballot drop boxes in an extraordinary session. Rep. Gustafson released the following statement: “The ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday is another attempt to undermine our elections in Wisconsin this year.

Milwaukee, Wis. – Are you thinking about traveling by air for your next trip? Here are some essential tips to help you navigate the process from finding flights to safely arriving at your destination. Don’t forget to look for the BBB Seal; it’s The Sign of a Better Business! Finding flights Compare prices. Use

GRAFTON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour by meeting with voters in Door, Fond du Lac, and Ozaukee Counties. In the theme of our nation’s Independence Day, Tammy is meeting with voters from all over the state to talk about the

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is releasing a new digital video, “Ready to Fight,” featuring President Biden’s forceful remarks in front of 1,000-plus fired up Biden-Harris Wisconsin voters. In his remarks, President Biden reminded voters he’s never backed down from fighting and delivering for the American people – even when the naysayers

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour by meeting with voters in Marinette and Brown Counties. In the theme of our nation’s Independence Day, Tammy is meeting with voters from all over the state to talk about the ways she

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, which advocates for voting rights for people with disabilities, is pleased with today’s ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn the previous ban on the use of drop boxes to return absentee ballots. This victory, which directly impacts almost 1 in 4 people with

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned its previous ruling regarding absentee ballot drop boxes. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “The Supreme Court’s decision today is not about the rule of law. The drop box issue was decided by the Wisconsin Supreme Court two years ago when

Madison, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates praised a decision issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Evers v. Marklein. The court ruled that the legislature’s ability to block funding for conservation projects under the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is unconstitutional. The decision curtails the power of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to interfere

MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturning its own ruling that prohibited ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin’s elections: “The Court decided, about a month before the fall partisan primaries, that some Wisconsinites deserve more of an opportunity to vote than others because

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released their ruling on Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, affirming the right of Wisconsin voters to use drop boxes to submit their ballot. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. It is of the utmost

MADISON — Today, The Wisconsin Supreme Court released a 6-1 decision majority opinion led by Justice Rebecca Bradley in Evers v. Marklein. In short the opinion states “that Wis. Stat. §§ 23.0917(6m) and 23.0917(8)(g)3. (2021-22)3 unconstitutionally authorize the legislative branch to arrogate and impede the executive’s core power to execute the law, violating

WISCONSIN –  Dr. Jill Underly made the following statement in response to the decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on drop boxes today.  “The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to allow ballot drop boxes for absentee voting is a big win for making sure every eligible voter in Wisconsin can take

MILWAUKEE – Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during and immediately following the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee July 15-18.   Vehicular, public transportation and pedestrian impacts should be expected downtown in the areas around the Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Panther Arena