Wausau, WI (January 16, 2023) – Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is pleased to share the 2020-21 State of the States in Gifted Education report. The report, published by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and Council of State Directors of Programs from the Gifted, is the

[Milwaukee, WI] – Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) is demanding that Milwaukee District Attorney, John Chisholm, sign a pledge stating he and his office will not prosecute any abortion cases in Milwaukee County. When the 1849 law banning all abortions took effect in Wisconsin in June of 2022, John

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, joined NBC’s Meet the Press to push back against the mainstream media’s bias, discuss the classified documents found in President Biden’s residences and private offices and highlight his investigation into Hunter Biden’s illicit activities. Watch the

(Madison, WI) – Colin Barushok issued the following statement reflecting on today’s tribute and celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wisconsin’s Tribute and Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the oldest official MLK Day state celebration in the U.S. “Today I had the privilege

(Milwaukee, WI)- Today, Voces de la Frontera joined the 22nd annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration, organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Coalition. Participants gathered at the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. statue at 1740 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, in Milwaukee to collectively honor MLK’s legacy and

FOND DU LAC, WI- Vibrant, red silhouettes will be displayed outside the Fond du Lac County Courthouse on Tuesday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to highlight crime victims’ rights in Wisconsin. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office, and ASTOP will collaborate on the silhouette

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a moment of remembrance and tribute—and, even more importantly, of action and service. All of us are called to continue the work to which

Jan. 13, 2022 – The Badger Institute today commended Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) for introducing flat tax legislation that will produce long-term economic growth and opportunity. The Badger Institute and the Tax Foundation recently jointly released Tax Reform Options to Improve Wisconsin’s Competitiveness, an explanation of why moving to a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin farmers to apply for commercial nitrogen optimization research grants through January 31, 2023. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen applied to agricultural fields. Eligible applicants

MILWAUKEE (January 13, 2023) – Milwaukee Public Schools will look for feedback from all city of Milwaukee families, residents, and community partners as part of the district’s 2023 – 2028 strategic planning process. On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the school district will distribute surveys to MPS students, families, and staff, along

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Crandon is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of water mains along East Glen Street, South Park

MADISON – Jason Mugnaini has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its executive director of governmental relations. Mugnaini has over a decade of legislative experience, most recently as chief of staff to State Senator Robert Cowles, serving Shawano, Outagamie, Waupaca and Brown counties. Jason has a track

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson and Rick Scott issued the following statements after the release of a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at their request. The GAO Study reveals that the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) mismanagement of the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program allowed

MILWAUKEE – Longtime labor leader Bruce Colburn is retiring after more than 50 years fighting for workers’ rights at the local, state, and national level. County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy, Felesia A. Martin, Shawn Rolland, Steven Shea, Anthony Staskunas, Liz Sumner, Kathleen Vincent, and

MADISON, Wis. — Mere days after the start of the 2023 session of the state legislature, Republican leaders are already busy trying to rig the system to benefit their wealthy backers and special interests.  Instead of working with Governor Evers on his proposal to deliver tax savings for the middle class

[Madison, WI] The Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA), an organization representing Wisconsin’s 72 County Highway and Public Works Departments that manage and maintain the state’s 19,700-mile County Trunk Highway System and the 11,800 miles of State Trunk Highway and Interstate Systems, has appointed Patrick Vander Sanden as their new Executive

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) circulated LRB-1049 this morning.  LRB-1049 would phase in a 3.25% flat tax in Wisconsin by tax year 2026. “Since 2011 Legislative Republicans have reduced the tax burden on Wisconsinites by a cumulative $22 billion.    Despite these bold reforms, our

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open season. All other fishing regulations apply, such as limits on the

MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding the 6-4 vote by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to reverse Wisconsin’s ban on conversion therapy. Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following:  “The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules’ vote to reverse

MADISON – Today, legislative Republicans introduced legislation to create a flat tax of 3.25% in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites rejected a flat tax when they re-elected Governor Evers with an even larger margin than in 2018. It’s clear that people do not