WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined his colleagues in a bipartisan resolution in support of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO.  Sen. Johnson is joined on the resolution by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations

WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting several new actions in response to the findings of

After months of a chaotic GOP primary — surprise, surprise — Wisconsin Republicans failed to come together and endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention this weekend, guaranteeing three more months of infighting and racing to the right in the primary. In the months leading up to the convention, candidates

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Schaefer will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in

MADISON, Wis. –  Today, Dane County Supervisors Sarah Smith and Cecely Castillo published an open letter calling upon Wisconsin’s District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Police Chiefs to pledge that they will not utilize the resources of their offices to investigate or prosecute individuals’ health care decisions including accessing abortion care. This open

Brookfield, WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the George H. and Frances Daubner House in Brookfield, Waukesha County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The George and Frances Daubner farmhouse is a very good and intact example of the Italianate style of architecture constructed with

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Parks beach swimming season will open with Swim at Your Own Risk (SAYOR) hours at six beach locations on Friday, May 27. There will be no lifeguards staffed at any beaches this season due to the labor shortage. “Our park beaches are a top summer attraction

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and will vote for it when it comes to the Senate floor this week. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to address the growing domestic terrorism threat

As the summer travel season approaches, Wisconsin State Patrol joins law enforcement agencies across the nation to encourage seat belt use on every trip in a vehicle. The annual Click It or Ticket campaign begins Monday, May 23 and runs through June 5. Law enforcement agencies will step up enforcement for drivers

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional more than $2.2 million in funding directed towards the city of Milwaukee for violence prevention and to help the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) to take immediate steps to address crime. Today’s announcement is in addition to the governor’s previous investments of more than $100 million

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29 as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation aligns with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to learn more about the increasing flexibility of 529 college savings plans in funding their higher education futures. “Everyone

MADISON, Wis. – As warmer weather beckons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin’s beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR’s beach program reaches out to the public, local beach managers and public health departments along Wisconsin’s

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the creation of the Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grant Program, investing up to $10 million in the program to continue to grow Wisconsin’s meat processing industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act

FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Col. Carl Meredith, the outgoing commander of the 426th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI), relinquished command to Lt. Col. Paul Gapinski during a formal change of command ceremony May 15 at the Wisconsin Military Academy at Fort McCoy. Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, the Wisconsin National Guard’s

[Waukesha, Wis.] — Ryan Windorff, president of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police, penned a column over the weekend in the Wisconsin State Journal on why law enforcement is supporting Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor. Read the full column in the Wisconsin State Journal here or find excerpts below. Rebecca Kleefisch will add 1,000