Madison, Wisconsin (April 27, 2022) – Brookfield’s Kelsey Raddeman won top honors among middle school students in the 2022 National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Civics Education Essay Contest. Raddeman, a seventh grader at Pilgrim Park Middle School, wrote about the value of the First Amendment as a force in driving

(April 27, 2022 – Elkhorn, Wisconsin) Wisconsin’s Walworth County is the first local government to ban the acceptance of private monies or grants to use in the administration of elections. On April 21, 2022, the Walworth County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance banning private funding of elections. The action came

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help to identify the person responsible for fatally shooting a bald eagle. Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, DNR wardens were notified of an injured bald eagle found along the Milwaukee River in Fredonia near the

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bicameral coalition in urging Congressional leaders to include Medicaid expansion in any future reconciliation package. Expanding Medicaid will help an estimated 4.4 million Americans – including 91,000 Wisconsinites – access affordable health care. “Saving taxpayer dollars, supporting our rural hospitals, ensuring more Wisconsinites

Madison, WI – On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) will coordinate a Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative throughout Wisconsin as a way to provide safe and responsible means of disposal for prescription medications. On Prescription Drug Take Back Day, participating law enforcement agencies can host

(WISCONSIN) – On Monday, a conservative, Trump-appointed judge temporarily blocked President Biden’s repeal of Title 42. Title 42 is a racist and anti-immigrant policy used by the Trump administration to deny asylum seekers humanitarian entry into the U.S. under the pretext of  responding to a public health concern during the pandemic. Epidemiologists and

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced legislation that would prohibit the Biden administration from using taxpayer funds to appeal the decision issued by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida determining that the mask mandate on public transportation is unlawful. Following the Federal court

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today five finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Madison, the System’s flagship university with 47,000 students and 24,000 faculty and staff. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 21-member Search

Marquette University Law School’s latest survey underscores the jarring reality that Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s repeated failure to represent and advocate for Wisconsinites in Washington is quickly catching up with him. According to the survey, 50% of Wisconsin voters believe that Johnson does not care “about people like me.” A related survey question determined that

MADISON, Wis. – This week the Air National Guard will conclude part one of the remedial investigation into the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances at Truax Field. The investigation marks the second major step in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act process. Under a

Tim Michels Enters Race Wanting to “Fix” Madison, But Offering No Substantive Plans MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has entered the dumpster fire Republican gubernatorial primary this week with an empty message of wanting to turn Madison [0:50] “upside down” and “fix” what’s broken [2:55]. However, Michels has yet to release a

(Chippewa Falls)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) released the following statement: “Like ripples in still water, the horrific murder of Lily Peters has affected the entire Chippewa Falls community. My heart breaks first and foremost for Lily’s family, friends, and those who loved her. What a senseless tragedy. “Words can

Even under divided government, the Wisconsin Legislature and my office were successful in accomplishing a lot of great things for our state this session. I am introducing a new series of columns, which will take a deeper dive into issues we addressed in sectors ranging from agriculture to health to

MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin finds a tighter Democratic primary for U.S. Senate than in February. In the primary contest, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is supported by 19% of Democrats (including independents who lean Democratic) and independents who say they will vote in the

Milwaukee – Today’s Marquette Law School Poll showed that Alex Lasry has surged into a statistical tie with Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. The poll showed Lasry’s support continuing to rise, improving to just 3 points behind Mandela Barnes, 19% – 16%, well within the margin of error. This is an

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today five finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Madison, the System’s flagship university with 47,000 students and 24,000 faculty and staff. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 21-member Search

Jackie Cummings created the visual novel game Octopus Pot, about relationships, as a thesis project for her MFA in design program. In relationships, a decision, an unexpected event, a behavior can change everything, leading those involved down a path they may not have expected and are unprepared to handle. At

15% of all sales will benefit the creation of outdoor access to 6900 square feet of Courtyard located off the lunch/commons area of the High School: Space Master Plan looks for a future Greenhouse   Through April 30th, the community can purchase locally grown plants including trees, shrubs, conifers, perennials

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30 MADISON, Wis.—April 27, 2022—Prescription drugs can be dangerous when they are used improperly. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is your chance to ensure that doesn’t happen with your prescriptions. An estimated 2.1 million people in the United States suffer from an opioid