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Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) helped lead, H.R. 8753. This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. Communities in Wisconsin and
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended a budget listening session hosted by Governor Tony Evers in Milwaukee. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for hosting this listening session to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02)and Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Madison West High School’s first standalone civics class visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to sincerely thank all the students from Madison West
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of
(WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wisconsin) – Today, District II, Court of Appeals Judge Maria S. Lazar announced her decision to decline to run for the State of Wisconsin’s highest court next April. Lazar also made her endorsement of Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel public today. Judge
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Dec. 18-19, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding national data will be distributed and made available on
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new motion to intervene in defense of Act 10 due to a recent court decision that creates serious constitutional concerns regarding the 1st Amendment and compelled speech. The Quote: Lucas
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due in part to a record number of school district referendum being approved, property taxes are expected to rise
On the eve of former Trump Campaign lawyer Jim Troupis’s initial criminal court appearance, Law Forward has filed a formal grievance with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), calling for an investigation of his conduct devising and implementing the fake-elector scheme
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Evan Miller as the newest member of their team. At the direction of the Government Affairs Director, Miller will work with the legislature, state agencies, andstakeholders to advance the interests of Wisconsin cities and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites clubs and organizations to host free fishing clinics on Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 18-19, 2025. On Free Fishing Weekend, residents and nonresidents can fish most waters of the state without a
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2024) – U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI), a member of the Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus (CICC), was recognized today for his leadership on issues related to higher education and support of independent colleges and universities by
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $32 million to strengthen rural infrastructure and create more good-paying construction jobs in Wisconsin. “These investments
The state Department of Justice has filed amended complaints against two attorneys for Donald Trump and a third who served as an aide to his 2020 presidential campaign, adding 10 felony counts related to the false elector scheme.
This is brazen leftist judicial tyranny.
Judge Jacob Frost said that parts of Act 10 are unconstitutional because the law treats some public safety officers, such as municipal police officers, differently than others.
There are good reasons the people no longer believe courts are fair.
UW System President Jay Rothman, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, and Gov. Tony Evers have all publicly opposed this splitting off of UW Madison, a fugitive relic of the Walker years. Everyone else should too.
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has a wealth of experience crafting conservative state budgets. I know
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) helped lead, H.R. 8753. This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges with misdirected mail, delays
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended a budget listening session hosted by Governor Tony Evers in Milwaukee. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for hosting this listening session to solicit input on the upcoming 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Sessions like
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02)and Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual bill neither member has voted for since being elected to
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Madison West High School’s first standalone civics class visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to sincerely thank all the students from Madison West High School’s first ever standalone civics class for coming to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers. “Voice service providers have an important role to
(WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wisconsin) – Today, District II, Court of Appeals Judge Maria S. Lazar announced her decision to decline to run for the State of Wisconsin’s highest court next April. Lazar also made her endorsement of Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel public today. Judge Lazar released the following statement regarding the April 2025 Supreme
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Dec. 18-19, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding national data will be distributed and made available on the above-stated dates at 1 a.m. EST on the Marquette Law
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new motion to intervene in defense of Act 10 due to a recent court decision that creates serious constitutional concerns regarding the 1st Amendment and compelled speech. The Quote: Lucas Vebber, WILL Deputy Counsel, stated, “Not only has Act 10
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due in part to a record number of school district referendum being approved, property taxes are expected to rise statewide. “As we have seen across the state, with high
On the eve of former Trump Campaign lawyer Jim Troupis’s initial criminal court appearance, Law Forward has filed a formal grievance with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), calling for an investigation of his conduct devising and implementing the fake-elector scheme following the 2020 Presidential election. This latest step seeks accountability
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Evan Miller as the newest member of their team. At the direction of the Government Affairs Director, Miller will work with the legislature, state agencies, andstakeholders to advance the interests of Wisconsin cities and villages in state government. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites clubs and organizations to host free fishing clinics on Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 18-19, 2025. On Free Fishing Weekend, residents and nonresidents can fish most waters of the state without a fishing license or a stamp for trout or salmon (see
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2024) – U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI), a member of the Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus (CICC), was recognized today for his leadership on issues related to higher education and support of independent colleges and universities by Barbara K. Mistick, D.B.A., president of the National Association of
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $32 million to strengthen rural infrastructure and create more good-paying construction jobs in Wisconsin. “These investments are strengthening critical water and electric infrastructure in several Wis…
The state Department of Justice has filed amended complaints against two attorneys for Donald Trump and a third who served as an aide to his 2020 presidential campaign, adding 10 felony counts related to the false elector scheme.
This is brazen leftist judicial tyranny.
Judge Jacob Frost said that parts of Act 10 are unconstitutional because the law treats some public safety officers, such as municipal police officers, differently than others.
There are good reasons the people no longer believe courts are fair.
UW System President Jay Rothman, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, and Gov. Tony Evers have all publicly opposed this splitting off of UW Madison, a fugitive relic of the Walker years. Everyone else should too.