Sept. 27, 2022 – The Badger Institute today released four new reports as part of a Mandate for Madison crime and public safety package. The reports examine:   Crime trends in Wisconsin, including a detailed analysis of crime patterns in Milwaukee  Wisconsin court backlogs with a focus on overburdened district attorneys and

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today is another day without the truth from Tony Evers. Tony Evers’ Parole Commission continues to ignore public records requests from journalists and elected officials seeking the names of criminals released into Wisconsin communities. “Tony Evers has no problem releasing violent murders and rapists, but he sure

The Wisconsin Department of Health services (DHS) is reminding people to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the first confirmed human case this year of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Sheboygan County resident. Despite cooler temperatures, mosquito activity and the risk of WNV will continue until the first hard frost (temperatures

MADISON—On September 22, 2022, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly delivered her second State of Education address. Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) released the following statement in response: “The Department of Public Instruction has put together a strong budget that makes smart investments in the academic success and mental health

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding an explanation for why Igor Danchenko, an anti-Trump dossier sub-source who sought to traffic classified information, was placed on payroll

WISCONSIN – The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade – the Supreme Court ruling protecting access to safe and legal abortion, and the inaction taken by Republican Legislators in Wisconsin has criminalized abortion care and forced women to travel out of state to access abortion services. Personal medical decisions

MADISON, Wisc. – Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has promoted Shreedhar Ranabhat to serve as director of commercial lending. The commercial lending team focuses on deploying capital and resources to finance multifamily affordable housing and business development projects throughout the State of Wisconsin. Ranabhat’s team is responsible for reviewing and

BANGOR — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to Bangor, WI to meet with local veterans and host a roundtable discussion that focused on the issues important to Wisconsin veterans. Unsurprisingly, Derrick’s active participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection was a top-of-mind issue.  “I heard from

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is proud to announce the launch of an election education video series, “Elections 101,” that will help inform high school students and the public about how voting works in Wisconsin. The launch of the WEC video series is a direct response to the

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (September 26, 2022) — Spectrum joined State Rep. Rob Summerfield, State Rep. Jesse James and community leaders today in Eau Claire County to celebrate a fiber-optic network buildout that brings gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 1,140 homes and small businesses in parts of Eau Claire,

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2022 recipients will be honored at the next Regents

OSHKOSH – On Monday, Fox News published an op-ed by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Dr. Pierre Kory exposing California legislation that if signed into law would allow the Medical Board of California to revoke a doctor’s license to practice medicine for expressing an opinion contradictory to “contemporary scientific consensus.” After two years

Climate Fast Forward is a statewide climate change action conference taking place in Madison, WI on Monday, October 17, 8am to 5pm. This conference takes a unique approach to solving the climate emergency. Participants will take part in a facilitated process designed to engage all conference attendees in the creation of

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s re-election campaign. “Wisconsin’s fire fighters work on the frontlines, protecting people’s safety, and we know it’s critical for the safety of our communities that we keep Josh Kaul in the AG’s Office.

The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed suit in Washington County Circuit Court on behalf of Wisconsin Right Now, a Wisconsin-based conservative news outlet that sought public records from the Wisconsin Parole Commission (WPC). Despite having months to fulfill the request, WPC failed to comply with the public

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) are reminding Wisconsinites that their COVID-19 at-home tests and booster shots are still available with no out-of-pocket cost. Doses of the updated COVID-19 boosters are in Wisconsin and will continue to be delivered to providers

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. David Steffen with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Steffen was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Shae Sortwell with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Sortwell was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific