[Madison, Wis.] – Platform Communications, a Midwest-based strategic communications firm, announced the addition of Rusty Schultz as Director of Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, bringing him on after several years working in legislative leadership in the Wisconsin State Capitol. A Ripon College graduate, Schultz comes to Platform after a decade

BARABOO, Wis. – Due to incoming inclement weather, all Earth Day events scheduled for Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park are canceled. Check out our events calendar for other Earth Day events around the state throughout the remainder of the month.  Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin native

OSHKOSH—On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) sent a letter the Senate USICA Conferees requesting that they strike out a provision from the House America COMPETES Act that would prohibit raising mink for fur production.

NEW BERLIN, Wis. — Today, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council of Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign. “We’re proud to stand with Gov. Tony Evers and announce our endorsement in this critical race,” said Jim Vick, Director of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin. “We know

United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling has announced that April 21, 2022,  United States District Judge Lynn Adelman sentenced Michael Robertson to 15 years in  federal prison after Mr. Robertson pled guilty to robbery affecting interstate commerce.  Mr. Robertson was charged under the Hobbs Act. He also faced a 10-year

UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical units and support our university’s success,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

MILWAUKEE – In honor of Earth Day, County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones will team up with community organizations to host the 5th Annual MKE Harambee clean-up on Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “My passion for keeping the community clean and vibrant has been with me long before becoming

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220421GOPAddress.mp3 Over the last few months, the legislature has heard from an increasing number of people falling victim to licensing backlogs at the Department of Safety and Professional Services. I have heard from constituents who have filed all the necessary paperwork and paid all of their fees, but are still

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220421DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is Senator Janet Bewley with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Far too often these days, politicians try and convince you that something is an “either or” proposition. But the truth is we can rise above false choices and bring people together to achieve a common goal. We

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy includes major elements championed by Senator Baldwin to combat the substance misuse epidemic. “The opioid epidemic and substance use disorder crisis continues to touch

UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical units and support our university’s success,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

Recently, the administration of President Biden proposed amending regulations to implement a new interpretation of Title IX. Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. “Title IX has historically been the key to protecting women’s rights in education

MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week The Capital Times published an op-ed from Melissa Buchholz, owner of Odd Duck restaurant and Little Duck Kitchen in Milwaukee. KEY POINT: “…I cannot understand the great pride Johnson takes in voting against these policies while touting his support for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs

“Having served in the Marines during two deployments to Iraq, he is a strong conservative leader who will champion American values here at home.” GREEN BAY, WI – Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today endorsed Congressman Mike Gallagher in his campaign for reelection. Speaking about his endorsement, Secretary Mike

Stop in Wisconsin part of Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour, highlighting how investments deliver clean water, good-paying jobs and economic opportunity to small towns and rural America   WASHINGTON (April 21, 2022) – During a stop on the Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour in West Salem, Wisconsin

Thomas More Society Attorneys Expose Illegal Absentee Ballot Harvesting by Green Bay City Clerk (April 21, 2022 – Green Bay, Wisconsin) A Green Bay, Wisconsin, voter is alleging that the City Clerk of Green Bay is guilty of illegal absentee ballot harvesting in the April 5, 2022, Green Bay election. Thomas

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions for Zones 3, 4 and 5 on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions remain in place for northern Wisconsin (Zones 1 and 2) until meltwater drains sufficiently.   Class II roads include about 1,400