MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Camp Lake boat launch at 27700 113th St., in the town of Trevor in Kenosha County. The launch will be closed from April 21 until approximately 4 p.m. on April 25, 2025, while necessary improvements

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers’ 400-year veto. “Once again, our liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to act as the second legislative body in our state,” said Representative Dallman. “Instead of upholding the Constitution, liberal justices decided today

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Governor Evers’ 400 year veto:  “The liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court proved again that they will rule based  on partisanship and politics rather than the rule of law.   “Governor

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MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against two taxpayers challenging a controversial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the state budget. The partial veto increased the property tax levy limit for school districts for 400 years, four centuries longer than the Legislature’s intent. “We’re disappointed by today’s ruling,”

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court majority affirmed the Governor’s partial veto authority for the 400 year school funding revenue limit adjustment. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) issued the following statement: “For over a decade, the Republican-controlled legislature has refused to provide the necessary funding for Wisconsin schools to keep

Massive property tax increases will result from Evers’ 400-year veto. MADISON… The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced its ruling today, upholding Governor Tony Evers’ “400-year Veto.”  Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement following the court’s ruling: “Yet again we see the liberal majority on the Supreme Court

Madison- Representative Jim Piwowarczyk released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision upholding Governor Evers’ 400-year tax hike: “I am extremely disappointed that the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court chose to uphold Governor Evers’ 400-year tax hike, enabled by his creative use of the partial line-item veto in

Coalition marches, rallies and pushes for $480 million investment in state budget MADISON, Wis. – A record-breaking 350 advocates marched, rallied and advocated for $480 million in state  funding for the child care sector at 2025 Child Care Advocacy Day held earlier this week.  Momentum from morning training sessions at

MADISON, Wis. – Today, thunderstorms producing large hail reportedly caused extensive property damage across southern Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. Many vehicle owners may be in need of an auto body

Baldwin meets with families, businesses, and non-profits at stops in Saukville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Merrill, and Wausau WISCONSIN – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) stopped in Saukville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Merrill, and Wausau to connect directly with Wisconsin families, communities, and businesses struggling to deal with President

Milwaukee, WI – Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) stands with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in their rejection of the Trump Administration’s illegal threats to K-12 funding for Wisconsin. Said Larson: “Wisconsin educators will not be badgered into submitting to the Trump Administration’s illegal attempts to hold back essential funding from

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in LeMieux v Evers, which upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ partial line-item veto in the 2023-25 biennial state budget – ensuring that Wisconsin school districts continue receiving critical per-pupil revenue adjustments through

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement regarding the change of command for the Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs: “I’d like to thank Brig. Gen. David May for his many years of service to Wisconsin, the Wisconsin National Guard and the Department of Military

MADISON – Today, Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Jeffrey A. LeMieux v. Tony Evers, which upheld Governor Tony Evers’s partial veto in the 2023-2025 state budget providing Wisconsin school districts with additional funding of $325 per pupil each year to help cover

MADISON, WI – In 2023, Governor Tony Evers used his partial veto to extend levy limit increases for schools for the next 400 years. This morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld this use of the veto pen. In response, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) made the following statement:  “Wisconsin

MADISON — Citing an alarming lack of clarity, failure to follow federal procedures, and a direct threat to local control of Wisconsin’s schools, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it will not be signing or submitting a recent certification request issued by the U.S. Department of Education related

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s opinion upholding Governor Evers’ 402 year property tax increase:  “Is any Wisconsin citizen surprised that the liberals on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are now a rubber stamp for liberal ally Tony Evers? The Supreme Court’s partisan