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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) today secured a legal victory for a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization that was denied student-organization status by University of
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) release of two audit reports on Telework, Space Management, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined five of her colleagues in pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take swift action to protect veterans seeking opioid prescriptions following concerning reports that found some providers of veterans’ health care are not
On the 5th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: lower drug prices. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurers have to cover what are known as “essential health benefits,” and that includes prescription drugs. This required all health
After the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents reconvened, December 13, 2023 to further discuss a deal offered them by Republican legislators, a meeting which resulted in the Board overturning its previous decision rendered last Saturday, December 9, 2023, Representative
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights. Over the last eight days, the
Sturgeon Bay, WI- An exceptionally scenic and ecologically significant 75 acres in the Town of Clay Banks has recently been added to Door County Land Trust’s roster of protected properties. The former dairy farm features a half-mile of Bear Creek that
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215gopaddress.wav MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Burlington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, this is Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Wisconsin got some big wins this week as a compromised deal was struck
WAUNAKEE—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond presented Jennifer Sluga, psychotherapist and owner of Trauma Life Consulting in Waunakee, with $150,000 in grants for emergency and ancillary veteran mental health care. “I’m thankful to organizations like Trauma Life
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Dec. 14, 2023) – This holiday season, give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life, through a blood or platelet donation. Join the American Red Cross at the 12th Annual Day of Donations Blood Drive
Wisconsin Examiner, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site, sued the Wauwatosa Police Department this week, challenging its response to numerous record requests. The suit, filed by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, alleges the department has failed to respond to record requests in a prompt
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are preparing a legal challenge against the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse for denying a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization designation.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) launched its new website this week, wisconsindot.gov, as the agency’s go-to source for information. In addition to a fresh new look, the website features enhanced ADA accessibility and a mobile-responsive design for streamlined access to
Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration next term, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report that describes what
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, secured major wins in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in bipartisan fashion and is on
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for unlawfully delaying and denying a public records request first filed more than a year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) advanced bipartisan legislation in the Senate this week to expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings. The Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act reauthorizes
MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced today that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the next Director of State Courts, a position she has filled in an interim capacity since August 3rd,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense and serves as the legislative guide
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) today secured a legal victory for a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization that was denied student-organization status by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The school originally denied the group’s designation because
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) release of two audit reports on Telework, Space Management, and Risk Management for both the Department of Administration (Report 23-22)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined five of her colleagues in pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take swift action to protect veterans seeking opioid prescriptions following concerning reports that found some providers of veterans’ health care are not meeting VA prescription opioids safety standards. “We write today to
On the 5th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: lower drug prices. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurers have to cover what are known as “essential health benefits,” and that includes prescription drugs. This required all health insurance plans to cover at least one drug in every
After the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents reconvened, December 13, 2023 to further discuss a deal offered them by Republican legislators, a meeting which resulted in the Board overturning its previous decision rendered last Saturday, December 9, 2023, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released the following statement: “I
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights. Over the last eight days, the governor and first lady have joined Wisconsin’s Jewish community for
Sturgeon Bay, WI- An exceptionally scenic and ecologically significant 75 acres in the Town of Clay Banks has recently been added to Door County Land Trust’s roster of protected properties. The former dairy farm features a half-mile of Bear Creek that flows into Lake Michigan that supports coldwater fish. Within its
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Earlier this year, I declared 2023 the Year
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231215gopaddress.wav MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Burlington) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, this is Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Wisconsin got some big wins this week as a compromised deal was struck to fund a new engineering building at UW-Madison, invest tens
WAUNAKEE—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond presented Jennifer Sluga, psychotherapist and owner of Trauma Life Consulting in Waunakee, with $150,000 in grants for emergency and ancillary veteran mental health care. “I’m thankful to organizations like Trauma Life Consulting who are making veteran mental health care a priority,”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Dec. 14, 2023) – This holiday season, give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life, through a blood or platelet donation. Join the American Red Cross at the 12th Annual Day of Donations Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
Wisconsin Examiner, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site, sued the Wauwatosa Police Department this week, challenging its response to numerous record requests. The suit, filed by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, alleges the department has failed to respond to record requests in a prompt manner, including one dating back almost three years. The suit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are preparing a legal challenge against the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse for denying a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization designation. In violation of the First Amendment, UW-La Crosse is denying
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) launched its new website this week, wisconsindot.gov, as the agency’s go-to source for information. In addition to a fresh new look, the website features enhanced ADA accessibility and a mobile-responsive design for streamlined access to business needs. “WisDOT strives to serve all who use our
Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration next term, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report that describes what is at risk if the Supreme Court sets the precedent
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, secured major wins in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in bipartisan fashion and is on its way to be signed into law by President Biden.
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for unlawfully delaying and denying a public records request first filed more than a year and a half ago. “According to the DOJ’s own policy,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) advanced bipartisan legislation in the Senate this week to expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings. The Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act reauthorizes a lifesaving program that provides breast and cervical cancer screenings
MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced today that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the next Director of State Courts, a position she has filled in an interim capacity since August 3rd, 2023. This appointment is effective December 31, 2023. “Wisconsinites depend
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense and serves as the legislative guide for the military for the fiscal year. Following his vote