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On Tuesday, September 27th, Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) hosted a community engagement night at the Waukesha Public Library on the topic of marijuana and an audience of 20 gathered, including students from nearby Carroll University. Welcoming an audience
MADISON, Wis. — Doubling down on their extreme, anti-choice agenda, Republicans have already promised to reject Governor Evers’ Special Session next Tuesday, which would give Wisconsinites the opportunity to vote on the state’s archaic restrictions on abortion access. The stakes are high this November with protecting
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County. The change regulates the use of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman Robert VanZile Jr. of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community today announced they have signed an agreement allowing the Tribe to offer event wagering at its Mole Lake Casino & Lodge and other locations within its reservation.
The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success.
[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin Water Alliance announced the recipients of the Outstanding Water Legislator of the Year Award to four state lawmakers on Thursday, recognizing their commitment to water policy that protects the environment while advancing Wisconsin’s economy. The 2022 Recipients of the
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced his legislation to increase transparency of U.S. sanctions on foreign adversaries passed the House unanimously. “We need a government that’s accountable, especially when it comes to dealing with rogue nations like Iran and
GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced Wisconsin Attorney General Joshua L. Kaul appointed attorney Lindsey M. Anderson to serve as a Citizen Representative on the Wisconsin Crime Victims Council. The mission of the Council
Fond du Lac, WI – Today, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance (WDA) and Venture Dairy Cooperative (VDC) joined Tim Michels, candidate for Wisconsin’s Governor, to tour a member’s state-of-the-art dairy farm, Vir-Clar Farm. Here these groups announced their endorsement of Tim Michels for
MILWAUKEE – Today Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson announced the completion of new technology in the Milwaukee County Board Room which allows the Board to conduct hybrid meetings and increase accessibility for Milwaukee County residents. “The last two years of navigating the public
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office today announced that Jesus Contreras-Perez of Mosinee, Wis. was sentenced to life in prison without eligibility for release on September 12,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and 35 House Republicans, today introduced the Taiwan Policy Act. This legislation that would strengthen Taiwan’s defense and deter CCP Aggression by: Establishing a comprehensive
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from St. Coletta of Wisconsin— a premier provider of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges—and was recognized at the 2022
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus expressing frustration at the agencies’ failure to fulfill their mission and protect the U.S. southern border. “Our border is not
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.”
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues relating to environmental justice. Environmental justice is the
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights
On Tuesday, September 27th, Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) hosted a community engagement night at the Waukesha Public Library on the topic of marijuana and an audience of 20 gathered, including students from nearby Carroll University. Welcoming an audience with various perspectives on the topic, Rep. Allen began by
MADISON, Wis. — Doubling down on their extreme, anti-choice agenda, Republicans have already promised to reject Governor Evers’ Special Session next Tuesday, which would give Wisconsinites the opportunity to vote on the state’s archaic restrictions on abortion access. The stakes are high this November with protecting abortion access on the ballot and a majority of Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County. The change regulates the use of firearms or air guns on state-owned lands in designated counties
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman Robert VanZile Jr. of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community today announced they have signed an agreement allowing the Tribe to offer event wagering at its Mole Lake Casino & Lodge and other locations within its reservation. The agreement, which amends the Sokaogon’s gaming compact with the
The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success. Through the BSCA, and under the leadership of President Biden,
[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin Water Alliance announced the recipients of the Outstanding Water Legislator of the Year Award to four state lawmakers on Thursday, recognizing their commitment to water policy that protects the environment while advancing Wisconsin’s economy. The 2022 Recipients of the Outstanding Water Legislator of the Year Award include: Rep. Elijah Behnke
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced his legislation to increase transparency of U.S. sanctions on foreign adversaries passed the House unanimously. “We need a government that’s accountable, especially when it comes to dealing with rogue nations like Iran and Russia. Time and again, the Biden Administration has skirted Congress,
GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced Wisconsin Attorney General Joshua L. Kaul appointed attorney Lindsey M. Anderson to serve as a Citizen Representative on the Wisconsin Crime Victims Council. The mission of the Council is to advise the attorney general on matters important to
Fond du Lac, WI – Today, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance (WDA) and Venture Dairy Cooperative (VDC) joined Tim Michels, candidate for Wisconsin’s Governor, to tour a member’s state-of-the-art dairy farm, Vir-Clar Farm. Here these groups announced their endorsement of Tim Michels for Governor. “Tim Michels is the farmers’ choice for Wisconsin Governor.
MILWAUKEE – Today Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson announced the completion of new technology in the Milwaukee County Board Room which allows the Board to conduct hybrid meetings and increase accessibility for Milwaukee County residents. “The last two years of navigating the public health emergency presented by the COVID-19 pandemic propelled us to
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office today announced that Jesus Contreras-Perez of Mosinee, Wis. was sentenced to life in prison without eligibility for release on September 12, 2022, in relation to the disappearance of Cassandra Ayon, last
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and 35 House Republicans, today introduced the Taiwan Policy Act. This legislation that would strengthen Taiwan’s defense and deter CCP Aggression by: Establishing a comprehensive set of tools to increase Taiwan’s military capabilities to deter
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from St. Coletta of Wisconsin— a premier provider of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges—and was recognized at the 2022 Lead the Charge Gala on Friday, Sept. 24. The college
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus expressing frustration at the agencies’ failure to fulfill their mission and protect the U.S. southern border. “Our border is not secure. We have a humanitarian crisis and a drug trafficking
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.” In addition, the funding is now coming from the Center for
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues relating to environmental justice. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This data provides key insights that will help empower Wisconsinites to
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights are on the ballot, and if we don’t stand together