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The 2025 Wisconsin Energy Reform Act (LRB-2777/1) is a bait-and-switch, falsely marketed as a fresh start when it quietly resurrects the Right of First Refusal (ROFR)—the most lobbied and controversial provision from Assembly Bill 25/Senate Bill 28. Despite assurances to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind the public to attend the upcoming Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Additionally, an online opportunity for public input
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, followed up on their oversight of the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” investigation, which formed the basis of Jack
MADISON — At least 13 students from UW have had their visas revoked by the Trump MAGA regime. State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) represents UW and issued the following statement: “In Madison, we celebrate the courage it takes to come
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Leland
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MADISON — As Wisconsin navigates the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the state biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of a new effort to help the public better understand how state, federal, and local funding directly impacts the state’s K-12 public schools and libraries.
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00-10:00am at Café De Arts Roasters at 830 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Ben DeSmidt proudly hosted the Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at the State Capitol to advocate for a critical investment announced in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget: $1 million in grant funding (500k/year) for diaper banks
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MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group today commended the bipartisan effort between Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature that led to today’s announcement of a $33,000 insurance fraud forfeiture. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was given
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 2, 2025, a group of affiliated companies controlled by a family office have agreed to pay $10,853,246.94 to settle allegations that they violated
Madison, WI – Today, Northcentral Republican legislators circulated “Bradyn’s Law” for co-sponsorship in the State Legislature. Last month, our community tragically lost Bradyn Bohn, who at 15 years of age died by suicide as a victim of “sextortion”. Bradyn was a
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union,
Madison, Wis – State Representative Steve Doyle (D – Onalaska), alongside State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) will hold a joint listening session on the Wisconsin State Budget. The legislators issued a joint statement encouraging their constituents to attend a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Interim Adjutant General Brig. Gen. David May is retiring from military service and that the governor has selected Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub as the next adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard. The governor’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) led a letter with 55 of his colleagues urgently requesting Speaker Johnson to facilitate a briefing from Elon Musk for all Members of Congress regarding his role in the Trump administration and his actions
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has announced the issuance of the agency’s first forfeiture related to insurance fraud under Wis. Stat. § 601.41 (12). Governor Tony Evers created the Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification in
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Freeman House in the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1912 in River Falls, Pierce County. The Roscius
The 2025 Wisconsin Energy Reform Act (LRB-2777/1) is a bait-and-switch, falsely marketed as a fresh start when it quietly resurrects the Right of First Refusal (ROFR)—the most lobbied and controversial provision from Assembly Bill 25/Senate Bill 28. Despite assurances to the public and legislators that ROFR was gone for good,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind the public to attend the upcoming Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Additionally, an online opportunity for public input will be available from 7 p.m. April 14 through 6
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, followed up on their oversight of the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” investigation, which formed the basis of Jack Smith’s elector case against President Donald Trump. Newly-disclosed FBI …
MADISON — At least 13 students from UW have had their visas revoked by the Trump MAGA regime. State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) represents UW and issued the following statement: “In Madison, we celebrate the courage it takes to come study in the United States to build a better life
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Leland Dudek, asking for detailed information on the total amount of
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MADISON — As Wisconsin navigates the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the state biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of a new effort to help the public better understand how state, federal, and local funding directly impacts the state’s K-12 public schools and libraries. Funding the Future: H… Please log in to access subscriber
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00-10:00am at Café De Arts Roasters at 830 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Ben DeSmidt proudly hosted the Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at the State Capitol to advocate for a critical investment announced in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget: $1 million in grant funding (500k/year) for diaper banks across Wisconsin. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement:
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MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group today commended the bipartisan effort between Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature that led to today’s announcement of a $33,000 insurance fraud forfeiture. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was given authority to investigate acts of insurance fraud as part of
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 2, 2025, a group of affiliated companies controlled by a family office have agreed to pay $10,853,246.94 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting false certifications in connection
Madison, WI – Today, Northcentral Republican legislators circulated “Bradyn’s Law” for co-sponsorship in the State Legislature. Last month, our community tragically lost Bradyn Bohn, who at 15 years of age died by suicide as a victim of “sextortion”. Bradyn was a great brother, son, cousin, friend, and teammate who was widely
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The IWL Transformational Leadership awards and
Madison, Wis – State Representative Steve Doyle (D – Onalaska), alongside State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) will hold a joint listening session on the Wisconsin State Budget. The legislators issued a joint statement encouraging their constituents to attend a budget listening session: “We look forward to hearing from our
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Interim Adjutant General Brig. Gen. David May is retiring from military service and that the governor has selected Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub as the next adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard. The governor’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the forthcoming retirement of Interim Adjutant General May, … Please log
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) led a letter with 55 of his colleagues urgently requesting Speaker Johnson to facilitate a briefing from Elon Musk for all Members of Congress regarding his role in the Trump administration and his actions as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has announced the issuance of the agency’s first forfeiture related to insurance fraud under Wis. Stat. § 601.41 (12). Governor Tony Evers created the Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification in 2019 to propose regulatory changes to better investigate pot… Please
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Freeman House in the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1912 in River Falls, Pierce County. The Roscius and Ingebor Freeman House is a distinctive example of a