MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today.  You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.   Fitchburg Man Charged with Gun Crimes

The Republican Plan Would Sunset Medicare For 1,193,017 Wisconsinites And Social Security For 1,275,932 Wisconsinites After 5 Years MADISON, Wis. – Despite Medicare and Social Security funding crucial programs for retired, senior, and disabled Wisconsinites across the state – and being some of the most popular programs in the country – Republican politicians are headed into the 2022

1st in Wisconsin to Utilize Mobile App, Web Platform for Child Support Payments (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County is the first in the state of Wisconsin to utilize a mobile application and web-based platform designed to make it easier for clients to make child support payments. “Getting money into the

Only Candidate Endorsed By Both Wisconsin Right to Life PAC and Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC Lancaster, WI (April 20) – Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC announced their endorsement of former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam on Tuesday for lieutenant governor. Matt Sande, Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC, called

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for March 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary March 2022

MILWAUKEE – Yesterday Alderman José G. Pérez was unanimously elected President of the Milwaukee Common Council, becoming the first Latino to hold this position. Milwaukee County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Felesia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Liz Sumner, Steve F. Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Dyango Zerpa, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson released

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today published an op-ed on the importance of schools being welcoming places. Dr. Underly’s message stresses the need for all students to feel supported, with welcome and with belonging. Excerpt: “Many Wisconsin educators are doing incredible work to affirm and welcome students through social emotional learning, through choosing

Citing her dedication to a government that works for everyone, Jenna Jacobson announced her candidacy for Representative to the 43rd Assembly District April 20, 2022. Jacobson believes that no matter who we are or where we live in the 43rd Assembly District, we all want quality, affordable housing, strong public

OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) met with small business owners in Wisconsin who spoke about the impact of burdensome regulations, skyrocketing prices, supply chain issues, and not being able to find enough people to hire. Watch the video here. Excerpts from Sen. Johnson below. “The concerns expressed by business people are pretty uniform.

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Wisconsin to highlight how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will make a once-in-a-generation investment in the state’s infrastructure. Over the next five years, Wisconsin is expected to receive over $5 billion from the Biden-Harris administration, which will rebuild Wisconsin’s roads and bridges,

MADISON, Wis. — In a transparent political ploy, Wisconsin Republicans today held a hearing on Senate Bill 1034 (SB 1034) – a medical marijuana bill that conservatives have guised as a progressive piece of legislation, but in actuality would be highly regressive for Wisconsinites. The GOP-backed bill, among other things, would

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cedarburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Cedarburg. Activities

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Pewaukee) today announced her bid for re-election to the State Assembly. Duchow is seeking her fourth term, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015. “Serving the constituents of the 99th Assembly District is an honor,” said Rep. Duchow. “Helping people with questions on jobs, criminal justice,

This Earth Month, Dane County is launching a new grant that seeks to provide funding for community composting projects that help reduce the amount of organics (food scraps, yard waste) being sent to landfills, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. All Dane County businesses, institutions, municipalities, Native American tribal governments and

MADISON, Wis. – In an op-ed for the Milwaukee Courier, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley outlines how Governor Evers is doing the right thing on public safety for Wisconsinites. In 2022 alone, Gov. Evers has invested more than $50 million to help make our communities safer. These funds will go to every

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) today announced a new fact sheet “Healthy Screen Time in a Digital World” to help parents and guardians learn about the impact of excessive screen time use, especially social media, and to provide tips to improve children’s mental and physical health. OCMH encourages cultivating

Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced his intent to run for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate.  Marklein has begun circulating nomination papers and is prepared to run. “It is an honor to work for – and represent