MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has received the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a champion for democracy and upholding the law. She is a respected community leader and lifelong advocate for victims of crime. I

Madison: Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) are pleased to announce that they will hold two joint listening sessions in the 25th Assembly District on Monday, March 13th. The sessions will take place at the Chilton Public Library on March 13th from 12:30 P.M. to 1:15

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the origins of the Covid pandemic. The Department of

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise.  DOR annually matches tax records against the state’s unclaimed property roll.  If DOR can definitively match tax records to an owner on

RACINE—This week, members of Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 ratified a new contract with the City of Racine. The tentative agreement will go before Racine Common Council on Tuesday.  The tentative agreement includes the following provisions: –          A 15.75% raise implemented over four years (retroactive to January 1, 2021) –          A $2,000

Two months ago, I was joined by my wife and two young sons as I was sworn in as the State Senator for the 25th Senate District. Since then I have worked to fulfill the promises I made when I was campaigning for this office: to listen to the people I

MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election, announced today she’s been endorsed by five more elected officials, and eight additional community leaders. These folks join the six leaders who previously endorsed Caroline: Alderman Jonathan Brostoff County Board Chairwoman Marcelia

Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, will be postponing their planned Wednesday, March 8th public lobby day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. An alternative date will be announced for early April.  Governor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing new legislation to help stop illegal child labor. The Child Labor Prevention Act would increase maximum fines for violations and establish new criminal penalties to deter child labor and hold employers accountable. “In no world is it

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his upcoming in-district budget listening sessions on Monday, March 13th, 2023. Listening sessions provide an opportunity for legislators to hear directly from their constituents about what’s important to them in the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. If you are unable to attend the

Madison – This Thursday, March 2nd, the Legislative Bi-Partisan Trails Caucus will host an informational hearing featuring speakers highlighting regional partnerships for trail development happening on opposite ends of the state. The hearing will take place Thursday, March 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in 328 NW at the State Capitol. A presentation

Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have awarded $1 million in grants to increase access to mental health and substance use care for underserved communities. Ten organizations will each receive $100,000 to develop projects that build on the ability of behavioral health professionals to support people

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today detailed the deep relationship between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly and some of the state’s leading anti-abortion special interest groups. Kelly’s allies include Pro-Life Wisconsin, an extremist group which has endorsed Kelly and opposes abortion in every circumstance — even to protect the life

Madison – Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) will hold additional State Budget Listening Sessions in the 81st Assembly District throughout March and April. As previously announced, Rep. Considine will also be holding listening sessions on March 4th in Sauk City and Baraboo with Sen. Dianne Hesselbein.  “I encourage all to come and speak their

Twenty-two years ago my husband and I learned at birth that one of our children had a rare genetic condition. We were shocked at this rare disease diagnosis – overwhelmed with sadness, helplessness in what this would mean for our child’s life, our family’s, the treatments and care, costs and

MIDDLETON, Wis. — The 55th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security will take place Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 at the Madison Marriott West located in Middleton. The conference, hosted by Wisconsin Emergency Management, will focus on the evolving challenges and risks everyone faces while serving

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement on reports that the U.S. Department of Energy believes a lab leak was the likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic. “For over a year, anyone who suggested that COVID-19 may

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces online resources to help local communities compete for federal grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). WisDOT’s new Summary Guide of Discretionary Grants, Letter of Support request form, and other items help guide local governments through the grant application process so they can