MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Peter Barca, yesterday visited Racine, Eau Claire, and Wausau to highlight the historic investment in shared revenue included in the governor’s 2023-25 biennial budget. As Gov. Evers announced last week during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, his budget proposal will send 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back

(Madison, WI) – The State’s three largest veterans service organizations – American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – applaud the inclusion of key veteran provisions in the proposed 2023-2025 state budget. These include the following: Eligibility Expansion of the Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses

MADISON – Rep. Shelia Stubbs released the following statement on the passing of former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank: “Chancellor Blank was a good friend of mine, and I am very sorry to hear of her untimely passing. She was a very kind person. When she left UW-Madison, I

(Fond du Lac, WI) – Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman endorsed Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday. “Over the last several weeks, many people have approached me asking me how I’m going to vote in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court primary on February 21st.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters to be ready for Tuesday’s Spring Primary Election. Here’s what to know: 1.    Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at MyVote.wi.gov. Voters planning to go to the polls should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s MyVote

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today following a nuclear energy reception with Miss America, Grace Stanke, at Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers: “It was a joy welcoming Miss America to Point Beach Nuclear Plant in my district. We discussed the future of nuclear

The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks Governor Evers for his 2023-25 biennial budget proposals that would help assisted living providers. WALA believes theGovernor’s recommendations are an important first step toward helping with the workforce crisis and reforming Wisconsin’s Family Care program. WALA is looking forward to working with the

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led 22 of his Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act, which requires the president to submit any renewed nuclear deal with Iran to the Senate as a treaty. The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act would strengthen the role Congress plays

In a decision representing a major victory for Wisconsin municipalities and their taxpayers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court resoundingly rejected a big box commercial retailer’s attempt to demonstrate its tax assessment was “excessive” by using sales of dark and distressed properties as “reasonably comparable sales” to determine value.  Lowe’s Home Centers,

MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council is inviting public comments regarding recommended legislative changes to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act. Comments and testimony will be taken at the council’s next meeting, set for Thursday, Feb. 23. The hybrid public meeting at 201 E. Washington Ave. in Madison will start at

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank: “I was disheartened to learn the news that former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank passed away over the weekend. Throughout her distinguished career as both an economist and university administrator,

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank: “I am saddened to hear of Rebecca’s passing. Chancellor Blank was a true leader and has left a lasting impact on the university. She cared deeply about the community and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is now offering training on how to respond to an acute traumatic stressor, to all Wisconsin Schools. The PREPaRE 2 Crisis Intervention Course, works to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide immediate mental health

MILWAUKEE, WI – Civil legal aid attorney and candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Judge Molly Gena has released the following statement in response to proposals that Governor Evers announced during his budget address last week. “I applaud Governor Evers’ recent proposals to improve public safety in Wisconsin by funding driver’s education

This spring marks the beginning of the fourth year of an innovative county-initiated partnership with Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin that was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, Dane County, Second Harvest, and its network of local food pantries and meal sites have provided millions of pounds of

THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 20, 2023 – Heading into the Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, Madison outsider Van Mobley has emerged as the GOP frontrunner with the best chance of defeating a well-funded Democratic opponent in April. Campaign finance reporting shows Mobley has dwarfed the advertising efforts of his Republican

The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued two significant policy updates: its response to Governor Evers’ 2023-25 Budget and improvements to the School Data Dashboard.  Background: Last Wednesday night, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2023-25 state budget address. Overall, the governor’s proposal represented a leftward lurch in policy, replete with massive

Madison, Wis. — On February 15, the Joint Committee on Finance held a meeting to consider Arrowhead Park Trail’s stewardship request and approved the project. “Grand Chute worked tirelessly to get this proposal pushed through. I applaud their hard work and I was happy to help raise this issue with

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on the passing and legacy of University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank: “I was saddened to hear of Chancellor Blank’s passing, and my heart goes out to her family, friends, and colleagues. As a leader and public servant, she