The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s “disadvantaged business enterprise” (DBE) program, alleging illegal discrimination against two clients—Mid-America Milling Company LLC (MAMCO) and Bagshaw Trucking Inc. The federal DBE program is the largest, and perhaps oldest, affirmative action

[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at today at 5PM ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (929 N. Water St.). The Milwaukee Alliance will be

Liberty Grove, Door County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Boaz shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 2023. The Boaz lies submerged in Lake Michigan about one-half mile southeast of the entrance to North Bay. Built in 1869 by Amos C. Stoakes in Sheboygan, Boaz was

Kenosha, WI – On October 24th, Carthage College’s Student Government has unanimously passed a resolution in support of faculty (SG 23.02). This resolution comes after the full faculty voted 81% in favor to censure President John Swallow and Provost/COO David Timmerman after their mandated increase in teaching load without increased

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates throughout November when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour arrived in Madison to educate seniors across the nation about new cost-saving benefits all thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year by President Biden. As seniors in Wisconsin begin to

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Neil Cavuto on Cavuto’s World to discuss the war in Israel and the threats posed by Iran and Hamas terrorists. On Wednesday, the senator joined Harris Faulkner on The Faulkner Focus and Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to expose the corruption of the FBI and their

MADISON, Wis. – One might assume that Wisconsin Democrats would realize just how disastrous Bidenomics and Baldwinflation have been for working families. With prices rising, wages falling, and debt soaring, you would hope some level of self-awareness would be in order. Nope. Instead of recognizing the disaster they caused, Wisconsin Democrats

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kaukauna and Oshkosh are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. Both projects are in the northeast region and include: The city of Kaukauna is replacing lead

MADISON –Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding AB554, a bill that would modify minority scholarship programs and requirements so they apply to disadvantaged students rather than minorities.   “I testified before the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee today against the proposal aimed at removing race as a requirement for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As LGBTQI+ History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture. “As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the top U.S. health officials at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates throughout November when seasons open, so hunters are

[Green Bay, Wis.] – Radiologist and breast cancer specialist Dr. Susan Sung penned a column in the Green Bay Press Gazette advocating for action on Senate Bill 121, which increases access to life-saving breast imaging for those with dense breast tissue and those at increased risk of breast cancer. The bipartisan bill,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the draft 2023-2033 Sharp-Tailed Grouse Management Plan, which outlines objectives and strategies to guide sharp-tailed grouse management in Wisconsin. The draft plan is open to public comment until Nov. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Additionally, the public can provide verbal comments

Wisconsinites are blasting Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for embracing the extremists in their party, undermining democracy, and failing to get anything done for families.  With a government shutdown looming and the Farm Bill expiring 27 days ago, Van Orden and Steil are putting Wisconsinites on the back burner

Madison, Wi. – The Office of the Secretary of State relaunched the agency’s website (sos.wi.gov) for the first time in over 10 years today.  Secretary Godlewski has made a key priority modernizing the State office for Wisconsin. After taking office earlier this year, the Secretary began a major modernization effort that

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing two firearm safety bills to implement a 48 hour waiting period on handgun purchases and create a voluntary self-exclusion program in Wisconsin. These pieces of legislation are in addition to a number of

State Rep. Sinicki issued this statement: “I am honored to have presented Officer Madeline Ohm of the City of Cudahy Police Force with the First Responder of the Year Award for the 20th Assembly District, at the First Responder recognition ceremony at the State Capitol.”  “Officer Ohm has served on

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231027demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Manufacturing Month! Wisconsin is a global leader in manufacturing, and when people buy a product made in Wisconsin, they know it’s made by some of the best …