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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #222 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 5, 2024, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of
TOWN OF ERIN- Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis endorsed former law enforcement officer Jim Piwowarczyk for state Assembly Thursday, saying Piwowarczyk has a “proven track record of advocating for public safety throughout the entire state.” Piwowarczyk, 53, is running for
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization leaked, which overturned Roe v. Wade and created the horrific landscape that women across the country are facing today. Eric Hovde pushed to overturn Roe v. Wade then,
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)- On Wednesday, Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA), Wisconsin’s largest grassroots immigrant rights organization, held its 18th annual May Day march in Milwaukee, with thousands of supporters and coalition members marching towards the Fiserv Forum where the Republican
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today again encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year. The
Judge Brad Schimel today announced the first group of the dozens of Wisconsin County Sheriffs that have endorsed his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Schimel began the gradual release of elected sheriff endorsements with the public endorsements of 11
Yet again, yesterday in Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump denied that he lost the election in 2020 and refused to commit to accepting election results in 2024. He doubled down to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, again specifically refusing to commit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report assessing the impact declining levels of social capital (the collection of interpersonal relationships that unite a heterogeneous society) has on Wisconsin communities. Fraying Connections: Exploring Social Capital and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive nearly $83.3 million to help identify and replace hazardous lead pipes across the state, providing access to safe drinking water for Wisconsin families. The funding comes through
Ahead of today’s anniversary of the leak of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling – which overturned Roe v. Wade – voters across the battlegrounds made clear that only one person is responsible for the chaos and cruelty that has followed:
MADISON, Wis. — On the second anniversary of the draft opinion leak in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Two years ago, with the leak of
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) this week introduced the Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 8185). This bipartisan legislation will hold foreign countries accountable for their efforts to investigate, prevent, and prosecute financial criminal
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Green County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Jeffrey Skatrud’s resignation, effective June 30, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the
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
In recent years, activists have started to get more militant as they face delays and opposition to changes they feel are essential to save the environment.
“It’s good for the environment!” and better for shareholders.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Sheboygan County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Cory Roeseler’s retirement, effective June 3, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the
Our Wisconsin congressional delegation needs to know our state has unique attributes that highlight the fact that a one-step solution does not exist.
Thanks to Biden’s affordable clean energy plan, we have even more ways to invest in our students and our future.
In a recent report, a UW-Madison think tank found instructional staff growth at the university hasn’t kept up with rising undergraduate enrollment. The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy, or CROWE, recently released a report called “Administrative Intensity at
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #222 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 5, 2024, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of
TOWN OF ERIN- Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis endorsed former law enforcement officer Jim Piwowarczyk for state Assembly Thursday, saying Piwowarczyk has a “proven track record of advocating for public safety throughout the entire state.” Piwowarczyk, 53, is running for the 98th Assembly District open seat, which encompasses parts of
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization leaked, which overturned Roe v. Wade and created the horrific landscape that women across the country are facing today. Eric Hovde pushed to overturn Roe v. Wade then, and if elected would be a vote to further restrict
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)- On Wednesday, Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA), Wisconsin’s largest grassroots immigrant rights organization, held its 18th annual May Day march in Milwaukee, with thousands of supporters and coalition members marching towards the Fiserv Forum where the Republican National Convention will be held in July of this year.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today again encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year. The governor previously urged students and families to complete the application for fina…
Judge Brad Schimel today announced the first group of the dozens of Wisconsin County Sheriffs that have endorsed his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Schimel began the gradual release of elected sheriff endorsements with the public endorsements of 11 sheriffs who represent nearly all of the southeast region of
Yet again, yesterday in Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump denied that he lost the election in 2020 and refused to commit to accepting election results in 2024. He doubled down to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, again specifically refusing to commit to accepting the 2024 election results, saying: “If it’s not
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report assessing the impact declining levels of social capital (the collection of interpersonal relationships that unite a heterogeneous society) has on Wisconsin communities. Fraying Connections: Exploring Social Capital and Its Societal Implications is the first of three reports that focuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive nearly $83.3 million to help identify and replace hazardous lead pipes across the state, providing access to safe drinking water for Wisconsin families. The funding comes through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Ahead of today’s anniversary of the leak of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling – which overturned Roe v. Wade – voters across the battlegrounds made clear that only one person is responsible for the chaos and cruelty that has followed: Donald Trump. Last month, Donald Trump bragged about being “proudly
MADISON, Wis. — On the second anniversary of the draft opinion leak in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Two years ago, with the leak of the draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, America
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) this week introduced the Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 8185). This bipartisan legislation will hold foreign countries accountable for their efforts to investigate, prevent, and prosecute financial criminal activities associated with human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a horrendous
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Green County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Jeffrey Skatrud’s resignation, effective June 30, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To
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
In recent years, activists have started to get more militant as they face delays and opposition to changes they feel are essential to save the environment.
“It’s good for the environment!” and better for shareholders.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Sheboygan County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Cory Roeseler’s retirement, effective June 3, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To
Our Wisconsin congressional delegation needs to know our state has unique attributes that highlight the fact that a one-step solution does not exist.
Thanks to Biden’s affordable clean energy plan, we have even more ways to invest in our students and our future.
In a recent report, a UW-Madison think tank found instructional staff growth at the university hasn’t kept up with rising undergraduate enrollment. The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy, or CROWE, recently released a report called “Administrative Intensity at UW-Madison,” the fourth in a series focused on the economics