MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that enjoined New York’s prohibition on carrying firearms in places of worship and religious observation. In an amicus brief, AG

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $134 million in the first quarterly payments for 2023 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.  “Since 2019, we’ve improved more than 5,800 miles of roads

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Barber, 38, Beloit, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 42 months in prison for possessing a firearm in a school zone.   Barber pleaded guilty to this charge

Delafield, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released an interactive database for taxpayers to see how Wisconsin school districts are allocating the unprecedented $1.49 billion of federal relief funding they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the database tool. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund III, passed by Congress

Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, described 2022 as “a transitional year.” “It was not quite as filled with crisis as 2020 or 2021,” he explained. But with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs transitioning away from its mission supporting the state’s response to the COVID pandemic beginning in

MADISON – It’s no secret that veterans may face barriers to employment upon their return to civilian life. The challenges may include resume development and job search skills as well as the translation of military experience to civilian jobs. In Wisconsin, veterans and employers alike can find support through the

Madison, Wis. – A complaint has been filed with the Wisconsin Judicial Commission against Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz for her violations of Wisconsin’s Code of Judicial Conduct in her bid for state Supreme Court. Never before has a candidate so blatantly promised to vote a certain way on so

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ahead of the February 21 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today published its online Spring 2023 Primary Voter Guide via the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting

MADISON, Wis. – Late last week, Memphis police released internal video showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29 year-old Black motorist, resulting in his death three days later.  Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Tyre Nichols’s life mattered. Tyre Nichols deserved a justice system that was

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), the state’s coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts, has been recognized by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) for its commitment to excellence. The EMAP commission last week approved the division’s application for accreditation renewal, following an extensive review

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) has released an analysis of the Draft Wolf Conservation Plan released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) in November 2022. The Plan is based on updated wolf population data and current biological and social research, and it makes management recommendations and

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced the Department is investing $19.4 million to help two electric cooperatives expand and modernize Wisconsin’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. “These are exciting, long-term infrastructure investments that

Waukesha, Wis. (January 30, 2023) – If it wasn’t already clear that Judge Jennifer Dorow is the overwhelming choice of law enforcement in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, it is now. Dorow’s campaign announced today endorsements from 10 additional sheriffs, which brings her to an impressive list of

This year was another banner year for the audit initiative. Auditors and audit-related positions created by Act 55 generated $396.7 million, greatly exceeding the 2022 fiscal year goal of $82 million. Wisconsin Act 55, passed in 2015, required the Department of Revenue to annually report to the Joint Committee on

Start the process now for a free ID to vote  Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring primary on February 21, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. “If we can house tens of thousands of illegal immigrants each month, there is not an excuse for a single homeless veteran in this

Today, the Governor’s Health Equity Council released its full report “Building a Better Wisconsin: Investing in the Health and Well-being of Wisconsinites” that includes descriptions of each recommendation. Established under Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #17, the council was charged with creating a comprehensive plan to achieve long-lasting and equitable health

MADISON, Wis. – In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) are debunking myths about human trafficking. “Human trafficking impacts communities across the state and country, and it’s important for people to know the facts,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “By

WASHINGTON, DC — The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN) announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to voluntarily seek and earn the new NCQA validation. “The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is highlighting legislation President Biden signed into law to support Wisconsin’s farmers, rural communities, and Made in Wisconsin agriculture economy. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Senator Baldwin worked to pass