MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the application period for the 2023 elk hunt is open until May 31.  Once widespread across North America, elk were eliminated from Wisconsin in the 1880s. Thanks to the support of many partners and the backing of Wisconsinites, the

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded nearly $10 million in funding from the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The grants went to 32 energy-related projects to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy storage, support energy efficiency and demand response, bolster preparedness and

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Oshkosh, Wis. that occurred in the early morning of Friday, March 17, 2023. At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from Oshkosh Police Department responded to a threats complaint on

Delafield, WI – For years, Wisconsin conservatives have held a majority in the state Supreme Court, issuing a number of landmark decisions. In a memo released today, IRG’s Chief Legal Counsel and Director of Oversight Anthony LoCoco breaks down how a changing composition of the court could produce a seismic shift in Wisconsin

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Appleton) introduced a bill placing anti-choking devices in schools. The Bruegmann family of Fennimore knows all too well the dangers posed by choking. In 2016, Courtney and Matt Bruegmann lost their son to a choking

KENOSHA – Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez joined Rep. Tip McGuire and community members in Kenosha today to get a first-hand look at the city’s economic progress, as well as a local healthcare facility. The Lt. Governor visited BLAK Coffee in downtown Kenosha and Antou Beauty Town, which is

[MILWAUKEE,WI] – On Thursday, March 16th, 2023, there was another death inside Milwaukee County Jail. The victim is a 37 year-old male, who is yet to be identified. The press has reported that he was found unconscious in his cell following a routine medication pass. On Tuesday, March 21, the

SEYMOUR– Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) are pleased to announce an upcoming listening session in Seymour. The listening session will take place from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday, March 20th in the Muehl Public Library, located at 436 N. Main Street, Seymour. Representative Goeben and

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the following joint statement concerning reports that the Biden Administration will demand a full divestment of ByteDance ownership of TikTok. “Reports that the Biden administration

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard (WING) appointed its 10th state command chief warrant officer during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in Madison, March 11, 2023. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Troy Bittner handed off his position as state command chief warrant officer

GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the introduction of H.R. 1609, the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, at a press conference in Greendale, Wisconsin. The legislation would ensure the VA cannot demand families of beneficiaries pay back their monthly benefits in the event of a surviving spouse’s death. Steil’s office was contacted by

Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will hold four remaining listening sessions for his 82nd Assembly District constituents to offer insight into the 2023-25 biennial budget process and the new legislative session. He will answer questions and get feedback from residents on issues. “My first and foremost responsibility in

“Democrats unveiled talking points today. There’s no bill, there’s no proposal, there’s not even a press release. The fact of the matter is what they’re talking about today can be done and IS ALREADY DONE under current law. The Democrats’ press conference was just a cynical attempt to pretend they

WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that they have renewed their agreement establishing the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to provide recommendations for nominations during the 118th Congress for U.S. Attorneys and federal judicial positions. Currently, there are vacancies in the U.S. Attorney position

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC (DLS) Landfill starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The meeting will take place in the classroom conference room at the Superior Public

MILWAUKEE — Four elected leaders from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County who bring a generational change to the offices they hold will be special guests for a conversation in an “On the Issues” program, Tuesday, March 21, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein Hall. Derek Mosley,

MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) delivered the Republican Radio Address highlighting the proposed constitutional amendment on bail, which voters have an opportunity to ratify during the April Spring election. Hi, I’m State Senator Van Wanggaard, representing most of Racine and Kenosha Counties. If you’re like most people, you

MADISON – On Wednesday, Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) launched a $225,000 educational, statewide multi-media campaign reaching nearly 600,000 Wisconsin voters, to encourage them with hope and a strong reminder that as American citizens, it is our responsibility to participate in the form of government God has given us – a representative

MADISON – A recent memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) found that $36.1 million of Illinois cannabis tax revenues in fiscal year 2022 were attributable to sales of cannabis made to Wisconsin residents. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced the first full legalization bill in Wisconsin history in 2013. Senate Democratic

Madison, Wisconsin (March 16, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has elected Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler to serve a second two-year term as chief justice, effective May 1, 2023. Chief Justice Ziegler was first elected to the Court in 2007 and became chief justice in 2021, succeeding former Chief Justice