MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ramogi Carr, 22, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 54 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon and while under federal supervision. Carr pleaded guilty to the firearm charge on

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed 2023 Act 123, which requires disclosures on political advertisements using content generated by artificial intelligence, which was introduced by Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit). Act 123 regulates synthetic media within political advertisements in a manner that remains impartial to content while

MADISON, Wisc. – Today Governor Evers signed into law a bill expanding financial protections for older Wisconsinites. This new law will allow banks and other financial institutions to contact a trusted advisor or family member if they suspect financial exploitation. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement: “Seeing this legislation

Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) reports that Governor Evers signed her Election Worker Protection legislation into law, as an added amendment to Senate Bill 822. Goeben remarked, “Whistleblower protection plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of our elections. Transparency and public trust are paramount in the

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published updated student data that is now available on its WISEdash Public Portal. The information published today includes 2023-24 certified enrollment data for public and private schools and certified data on public school graduation rates, attendance and absenteeism, career and technical education

By gleefully endorsing Donald Trump and serving as one of his caucus chairs, Derrick Van Orden is joining the former president’s effort to ban abortion nationwide and disregarding the decades-long standard of Roe v. Wade. Trump previewed his plan to ban abortion nationwide in a radio interview on Tuesday. Van Orden is

Donald Trump previewed his plan to ban abortion nationwide in a radio interview on Tuesday, and Bryan Steil will no doubt join the president’s dangerous efforts. Steil called the Dobbs decision a “great victory” and voted twice to allow states to ban abortion completely by voting against the Women’s Health Protection Act. Let’s be clear: Donald Trump is the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced new legislation to break down barriers to farming and agricultural land ownership and help more Americans pursue careers in farming. The bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024 would for the first time stand up the Commission on Farm Transitions

(Oneida Nation/Madison, WI)  Oneida Nation’s Comprehensive Health Division and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Stroke Team are partnering on a groundbreaking year-long study to identify the risk factors for stroke in the Native American population. “Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death among Native Americans,” explained by Dr. Robert Dempsey, Javid professor,

MADISON, Wis. – As warmer spring weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before finding a baby wild animal can make all the difference to protect its health and keep

In a groundbreaking investigation, Honest, Open, Transparent Government (H.O.T. Government) and Election Watch have uncovered serious concerns about the integrity of campaign financing in Wisconsin. Through meticulous examination of individual contributions to state and federal political campaigns over the past two and a half years, a disturbing practice known as

De Pere, Wis.: Tim Bergstrom, president and CEO of Bergstrom Automotive, will present “Win in Today’s Labor Market Through Transparency, Coaching, Culture and Serving Authentically” in the sixth installment of the 25th season of the CEO Breakfast Series at St. Norbert College. The event will be held Thursday, April 11,

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the moratorium on utility disconnections ends. The annual winter moratorium from

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from The 19th revealed disparaging comments megamillionaire California bank owner Eric Hovde made about single moms, women, and families. Hovde blamed many societal problems on single parents, suggested rolling back programs that help women and children, and “made comments that played into negative and racist stereotypes about

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that $320,600 in state funds will go towards improving more than 900 miles of county forest roads across 24 counties this year. “My administration has been working hard at all levels to keep improving our

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Peggy Miller to the Marinette County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Jane M. Sequin’s resignation, effective July 31, 2024. Miller will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “Peggy Miller is a