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MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Beyer, 66, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to 3 years of probation for theft of social security retirement benefits. Beyer pleaded guilty to the
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was notified about the death of a Department of Corrections (DOC) employee following the assault on two youth counselors at Lincoln Hills. “My prayers go out to the family of the deceased staff member. This
Divided government often means bold policy ideas go by the wayside. But even when different parties control the executive and legislative branches, we should be able to agree on some basic priorities that those we work for worry about every
Wisconsin residents now have to earn more than $460,000 per year to be among the top 1% of earners in the state, according to a recent UW-Madison report. The Division of Extension report was written by Prof. Steven Deller in
This week, to mark the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Badger State to highlight the threat Trump poses to reproductive freedom. During the two-day tour, Senator Warren spoke to voters, volunteers, activists,
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,”
A little over ten years ago, the fiscal Republican geniuses running the Wisconsin Legislature decided it was outrageous for the University of Wisconsin System to be sitting on a budget surplus.
The next MPS superintendent should have the autonomy to pave the way and be willing to shake things up, and the new board should support this person.
Learn the lessons of April: get early and absentee votes in the door, work and watch the polls…and win.
Sidewalk decision puts property owners on notice: Government can take your land despite statutory prohibitions, and pay less than market value
The Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater will sit empty during the convention, and some downtown restaurant owners worry over lack of activity, with RNC just weeks away.
When we all woke up two years ago to a country in which women had lost control over our bodily autonomy, it triggered a massive backlash.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In
Wisconsin – Yesterday, a bipartisan collection of former elected officials, helped to launch the Democracy Defense Project in Wisconsin. Democracy Defense Project will work to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Wisconsin’s elections system. Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board members
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Beyer, 66, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to 3 years of probation for theft of social security retirement benefits. Beyer pleaded guilty to the charge on April 4, 2024…. Please log in to access
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was notified about the death of a Department of Corrections (DOC) employee following the assault on two youth counselors at Lincoln Hills. “My prayers go out to the family of the deceased staff member. This death could have prevented by the department. DOC has been
Divided government often means bold policy ideas go by the wayside. But even when different parties control the executive and legislative branches, we should be able to agree on some basic priorities that those we work for worry about every day. The issues we should prioritize on a bi-partisan basis
Wisconsin residents now have to earn more than $460,000 per year to be among the top 1% of earners in the state, according to a recent UW-Madison report. The Division of Extension report was written by Prof. Steven Deller in the university’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. It shows
This week, to mark the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Badger State to highlight the threat Trump poses to reproductive freedom. During the two-day tour, Senator Warren spoke to voters, volunteers, activists, and elected officials in Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire, and Hudson.
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg… Please log in to
A little over ten years ago, the fiscal Republican geniuses running the Wisconsin Legislature decided it was outrageous for the University of Wisconsin System to be sitting on a budget surplus.
The next MPS superintendent should have the autonomy to pave the way and be willing to shake things up, and the new board should support this person.
Learn the lessons of April: get early and absentee votes in the door, work and watch the polls…and win.
Sidewalk decision puts property owners on notice: Government can take your land despite statutory prohibitions, and pay less than market value
The Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater will sit empty during the convention, and some downtown restaurant owners worry over lack of activity, with RNC just weeks away.
When we all woke up two years ago to a country in which women had lost control over our bodily autonomy, it triggered a massive backlash.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the asking price for the property, the Marinette School District has
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from is tax and spend socialist Bernie Sanders. His presence in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there. These comments come as Hovde faces
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is designed for desktop and mobile devices and offers user-friendly tools.
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the 53rd District. Duane is a hardworking, lifelong resident of the Neenah-Menasha area,
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in more than a decade. With new, fairer voting maps, Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of
Wisconsin – Yesterday, a bipartisan collection of former elected officials, helped to launch the Democracy Defense Project in Wisconsin. Democracy Defense Project will work to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Wisconsin’s elections system. Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board members former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and former Attorney General JB