MADISON, Wis. — While the far-right candidates in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court have been careful about getting too specific on the issues, new reporting this month provided some clarity into how the two Republican-backed candidates might come down on critical issues before the Court, including Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act, a bill that will significantly increase career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This legislation is endorsed by A-Team USA, a grassroots organization that advocates for individuals with disabilities. “With this legislation, individuals

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has earned the endorsement of AFSCME Wisconsin. “AFSCME Wisconsin members go to work every single day to serve the public. We depend upon a political and judicial system that works with integrity and fairness so

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. — At least one Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier is a fan of the winter weather at Northern Strike, the country’s largest National Guard Bureau-sponsored military exercise. “I like Michigan a lot,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Henderson, a fire support officer with the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and eight of their colleagues in reintroducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until their

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding state residents who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last year that they must report UI benefits as taxable income on their 2022 tax returns, and that their 1099-G income tax statements for the year are easily accessible through UI’s secure

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced it has entered into a consent order with Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo) to resolve the DFI’s November 3, 2022, securities enforcement action in connection with Nexo’s Earn Interest Product program. Nexo, formed in 2018 in the Cayman

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Lara Sutherlin to lead the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Legal Services (DLS) and Shira Phelps to lead DOJ’s Office of Crime Victim Services (OCVS). “Administrator Sutherlin and Director-designee Phelps will be outstanding leaders of

The Dane County Regional Housing Strategy is asking residents across Dane County to participate in its Community Housing Survey between now and February 9 to share their thoughts on housing access and affordability. “By completing this survey, residents can let their voice be heard and help the Dane County Regional

MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson today announced new appointments to her leadership team. Priya Bhatia has been named the administrator of the Division of Early Care and Education. Bhatia has served as the policy initiatives advisor in DCF’s Division of Early Care and Education

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that enjoined New York’s prohibition on carrying firearms in places of worship and religious observation. In an amicus brief, AG

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $134 million in the first quarterly payments for 2023 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.  “Since 2019, we’ve improved more than 5,800 miles of roads

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Barber, 38, Beloit, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 42 months in prison for possessing a firearm in a school zone.   Barber pleaded guilty to this charge

Delafield, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released an interactive database for taxpayers to see how Wisconsin school districts are allocating the unprecedented $1.49 billion of federal relief funding they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the database tool. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund III, passed by Congress

Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, described 2022 as “a transitional year.” “It was not quite as filled with crisis as 2020 or 2021,” he explained. But with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs transitioning away from its mission supporting the state’s response to the COVID pandemic beginning in

MADISON – It’s no secret that veterans may face barriers to employment upon their return to civilian life. The challenges may include resume development and job search skills as well as the translation of military experience to civilian jobs. In Wisconsin, veterans and employers alike can find support through the

Madison, WI. Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus) has been named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment for the 2023-2024 legislative session by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.  “I am honored to be entrusted by my colleagues with this committee chairmanship,” said Rep. Penterman. “We have a full legislative