MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski proclaimed June as Homeownership Month in Wisconsin to promote the economic benefits of owning a home and raise awareness for the barriers Wisconsinites face in buying and staying in a home. Read the full proclamation here. “Owning a home not only builds financial

[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association (WBHA), an organization of 3,000 members charged with protecting the rights of bear hunters and growing the sport across the state, announced its endorsement of Adam Jarchow in the race for Attorney General. While serving in the State Legislature, Jarchow

DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson sent a letter to Wisconsin Parole Board Chair John Tate, who was appointed by Governor Tony Evers, demanding that he deny parole and keep Daniel Dower behind bars for brutally murdering his foster father, Joseph Vite, in 1985. This demand comes at the request of the

MADISON, Wis. – June Dairy Month is upon us, and it is certainly something people across our state can be proud of. June Dairy Month is an extra opportunity to celebrate a few of the things Wisconsin is known for— producing, processing, and consuming dairy. In 2021, Wisconsin was ranked first

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors conditions and tests the water at local beaches to make sure they are safe for swimming. “During the summer months, harmful bacteria and toxins can be lurking in the water and it can sometimes be hard to know if it’s safe

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 (IUPAT DC7) announced the endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. IUPAT DC7 is an affiliate of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO, and represents painters, glaziers, drywall finishers, sign

Kansas City, MO – On Friday, May 27th, the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) shot Leonna Hale, a 26-year-old pregnant Black woman, five times, following her involvement in a carjacking. Hale is reportedly in stable condition. An eyewitness says that the police officer shot Hale repeatedly after she had already

MADISON, Wis. – In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, here is how Tim Michels’ responded to questions about his plan to keep kids safe and prevent gun violence: To The Cap Times: “Michels’ campaign did not respond to an email seeking comment.” To the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Tim

OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) detailing the actions needed to build a stable economic future in America and highlighting the economic failures of the Biden administration. The full letter can be found here and excerpts are below. “It starts with

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Brooks-LaSure in response to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s investigative report on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. The letter reads: I write to share my

MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve the distribution of funds that will improve public safety operations throughout Wisconsin. The funds will support disaster relief, modernization of the state’s 911 systems, urban search and rescue, school safety planning, community-oriented police housing and the purchase of

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Finance authorized funding two public safety programs championed by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). Two million dollars was released to allow schools to use interactive electronic mapping as part of their school safety plan. Another $1 million was released to help communities create

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) joined her Joint Committee on Finance colleagues today in approving funding to provide training and equipment for the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. 2021 Wisconsin Act 104, authored by Senator Ballweg and Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) earlier this session, created the framework and transitioned the

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the number of encounters at the Southwest border for the month of April. “The number of migrants attempting to illegally cross our Southern border is reaching staggering levels,” said Grothman. “An

Emily Scott and William Moertl, an 8th grade duo at Whitman Middle School in Wauwatosa, are the first-place winners in Wisconsin YES!, a statewide youth business plan contest for students in middle and high school. Scott and Moertl’s company, Signfluent, will produce a software app that can be used to learn