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Madison, WI — The campaign for Justice Daniel Kelly announced Friday that it raised over $312,000 between September and December 2022 in his bid for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Justice Kelly is humbled and grateful to the many grassroots
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative joined other industry leaders in submitting comments to the Department of Natural Resources on the Department’s Economic Impact Analysis on its proposed Water Quality “Antidegredation” rule. WDA and VDC partnered with
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the federal government in two cases before the U.S.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is collecting public feedback through Feb. 13 on the preferred design option for the Observation Tower at Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay. Design options for the tower and a public
Washington, D.C. – As Americans commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the Project 21 black leadership network note that the civil rights icon’s goals of increased opportunity and social mobility for black Americans are at risk thanks to
by Vaughn R. Larson Spouses and children of Wisconsin National Guard members were among First Lady Jill Biden’s guests at a three-hour event on supporting service members and their families Nov. 30 at the White House. Guard leaders and families
RACINE—Today, Mayor Mason announced that the City of Racine awarded $513,874.80 in grants to local organizations to reduce violence. Organizations have until January 26th to submit their proposals. The Mayor urges those who haven’t applied yet to do so promptly.
West Bend, WI – Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and the Washington County Board have authorized up to four years of funding to local organizations to implement evidence-based behavioral health programs. The Washington County Health & Human Services Department will make
The Bureau announces the release ofFraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline (report 23-2). We highlight the activity of the Bureau’s Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement hotline for the period from July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, including the 22 state-related reports we
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of senators in calling on Southwest Airlines CEO Robert E. Jordan to answer questions regarding its mass flight cancellations in the final week of December 2022. As the senators explained in
Green Bay, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin alongside Seniors from Green Bay and Appleton to highlight how Medicare enrollees are already benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act will lower
MADISON… The Evers Administration’s tone deaf refusal to listen to the overwhelming input of citizens and make critical repairs to a historic structure were on full display last night, as the Department of Natural Resources went through the motions of
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a congressionally-mandated unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). “The DNI’s most recent UAP report
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support of the LeMahieu/Brooks flat tax proposal, a bill that would transition Wisconsin’s progressive personal income tax system to a flat tax. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott released the following statement:
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that nine projects have been selected to receive Export Expansion Grants. Through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), more than $1.2 million has been granted
Milwaukee, Wis. – When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, scammers know that losing weight and getting in shape is one of the most popular goals. This popularity has led to a slew of scams involving vitamins, supplements, and weight loss formulas,
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted to prevent the Biden Administration from selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China or Chinese companies. “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant to help
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, during the Wispolitics Supreme Court forum, the liberal Supreme Court candidates, Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell showed they intend to be rubber stamps for the liberal agenda on the Court. While Wisconsinites
MADISON – Today, Republicans voted to suspend a rule preventing state-licensed counselors and therapists from subjecting youth to so-called “conversion therapy,” a discredited and abusive practice that purports to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Sen. Kelda Roys: “‘Conversion
Madison, WI — The campaign for Justice Daniel Kelly announced Friday that it raised over $312,000 between September and December 2022 in his bid for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Justice Kelly is humbled and grateful to the many grassroots supporters across the state who are supporting him in this
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative joined other industry leaders in submitting comments to the Department of Natural Resources on the Department’s Economic Impact Analysis on its proposed Water Quality “Antidegredation” rule. WDA and VDC partnered with the following groups to submit comments: “Despite DNR’s claim that
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the federal government in two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the Biden Administration’s targeted cancellation of student
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is collecting public feedback through Feb. 13 on the preferred design option for the Observation Tower at Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay. Design options for the tower and a public survey of the preferred option are available on the DNR’s website.
Washington, D.C. – As Americans commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the Project 21 black leadership network note that the civil rights icon’s goals of increased opportunity and social mobility for black Americans are at risk thanks to destructive policies promoted by green activists and progressives. In the
by Vaughn R. Larson Spouses and children of Wisconsin National Guard members were among First Lady Jill Biden’s guests at a three-hour event on supporting service members and their families Nov. 30 at the White House. Guard leaders and families from more than 30 states and territories attended the session.
RACINE—Today, Mayor Mason announced that the City of Racine awarded $513,874.80 in grants to local organizations to reduce violence. Organizations have until January 26th to submit their proposals. The Mayor urges those who haven’t applied yet to do so promptly. The city called for proposals for evidence and community-based initiatives
West Bend, WI – Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and the Washington County Board have authorized up to four years of funding to local organizations to implement evidence-based behavioral health programs. The Washington County Health & Human Services Department will make available up to $2 million of one-time American Rescue Plan
The Bureau announces the release ofFraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline (report 23-2). We highlight the activity of the Bureau’s Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement hotline for the period from July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, including the 22 state-related reports we received. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818 • Hotline: 1‑877‑FRAUD‑17
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of senators in calling on Southwest Airlines CEO Robert E. Jordan to answer questions regarding its mass flight cancellations in the final week of December 2022. As the senators explained in their letter, Southwest canceled more than 7,500 flights between December
Green Bay, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin alongside Seniors from Green Bay and Appleton to highlight how Medicare enrollees are already benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs and improve health care for millions of Americans, and
MADISON… The Evers Administration’s tone deaf refusal to listen to the overwhelming input of citizens and make critical repairs to a historic structure were on full display last night, as the Department of Natural Resources went through the motions of putting on an essentially canned and ironically named “Public Information
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a congressionally-mandated unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). “The DNI’s most recent UAP report reinforces what we already know – that we must figure
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its support of the LeMahieu/Brooks flat tax proposal, a bill that would transition Wisconsin’s progressive personal income tax system to a flat tax. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott released the following statement: “Adopting a flat personal income tax will provide real, long-term
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that nine projects have been selected to receive Export Expansion Grants. Through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), more than $1.2 million has been granted for projects to grow dairy, meat and crop product exports
Milwaukee, Wis. – When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, scammers know that losing weight and getting in shape is one of the most popular goals. This popularity has led to a slew of scams involving vitamins, supplements, and weight loss formulas, all claiming to offer rapid results. Not only are the
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted to prevent the Biden Administration from selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China or Chinese companies. “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant to help Americans during times of war, severe weather, or other national
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, during the Wispolitics Supreme Court forum, the liberal Supreme Court candidates, Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell showed they intend to be rubber stamps for the liberal agenda on the Court. While Wisconsinites expect the Supreme Court Justices to apply the law regardless
MADISON – Today, Republicans voted to suspend a rule preventing state-licensed counselors and therapists from subjecting youth to so-called “conversion therapy,” a discredited and abusive practice that purports to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Sen. Kelda Roys: “‘Conversion therapy’ is child abuse and has no place in Wisconsin.