The Fire and Police Commission (FPC) has published its 2021 Annual Report and looks forward  to the community exploring its content.  As described in the report, 2021 was a transformative year for the FPC. During that time, the FPC welcomed five new commissioners who are at the top of their

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Platteville, Wisconsin, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Kind helped pass

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Biden announced he was terminating Title 42. “It’s hard to believe, but President Biden has somehow found a way to make his border crisis worse. By revoking Title 42 – which his own administration has warned could lead

Madison, Wis. –  The Department of Safety and Professional Services is announcing a two-week blackout period for initial license applications for 72 license types (the list of affected licenses is available HERE). This black-out is part of the transition to LicensE, the department’s new self-guided, online platform that is replacing paper-based applications for

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released a statement   regarding Governor Evers veto of Senate Bill 89. The EMS Reform Bill, co-authored by Rep. Tranel and  State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), would have made the National Registry of Emergency  Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam optional for

MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ veto of Senate Bill (SB) 89 which would have improved recruitment and retention for rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) by making the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam optional. “I am

  MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is consistently among the best states in the country for voter turnout, and that’s because we take our freedom to vote seriously. But Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who has already personally enriched himself while a member of the senate, is now putting his own political

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley signed legislation allocating $6.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to six programs focused on addressing community violence. The signing comes just a little over two weeks after Executive Crowley addressed the ARPA taskforce and requested emergency funds to address the acute

At the start of Earth Month, as the winter and spring seasons clash, we begin our celebration of 50 years of conservation parks in Madison. This land, once shaped by glaciers continues to be shaped and treasured by humans. Madison’s conservation parks tell a story of the people and the

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, President Biden outlined the steps the Biden-Harris administration is taking to address Putin’s price hike at the gas pump. This ​​two-part plan will ease the pain American families are feeling from Putin’s war of choice by increasing the supply of oil and achieving lasting American energy

[Madison, WI] – Despite three years by Evers’ side as lieutenant governor, Mandela Barnes has failed to earn enough confidence from his boss to receive his endorsement. During a WisPolitics luncheon last month, Tony Evers said that he didn’t have a favorite in the Democrats’ U.S. Senate primary. While unfortunate for Barnes,

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers visited Mercer and Medford yesterday to announce that the Main Street Bounceback program has now helped more than 3,400 small businesses fill vacant storefronts in all 72 counties. In Mercer, Gov. Evers visited Aurora Up North and Gunney SunShine’s PX, two small businesses that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Tammy Baldwin joined the bipartisan, bicameral Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act, legislation that would ensure that Tribes have equal access to funding through the CDC to prepare for public health emergencies. Currently, Tribal Nations are not eligible

MADISON, Wis. – Student archers from 51 public, private and home schools competed virtually in the state’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) tournament held March 11 -27, with competitors from Gilman, Sparta and Cadott taking top honors. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sponsored the Wisconsin State NASP

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help address the current truck driver shortage in the United States by establishing a refundable income tax credit for qualified commercial truck drivers. In 2021, American trucking companies experienced a record deficit of nearly 80,000 drivers

(March 31, 2022 – Grand Chute, Wisconsin) An elderly Grand Chute nursing home resident has been the victim of voter abuse at the hands of town, county, and Wisconsin state election officials. According to a Wisconsin Elections Commission Complaint filed March 31, 2022, by Thomas More Society attorneys, Sandra Klitzke, who

Contacts:  Ann Batiza, Peace Action Wisconsin Steering Committee and Assange Defense MKE, annwisc@gmail.com,  414-238-3903; Pam Richard, Peace Action Wisconsin administrator, pamrichard35@gmail.com, 414-269-9525 STAND WITH ASSANGE Rally April 2, Noon, at the Corner of Brady and Farwell – with Song Premiere, “When That Whistle Blows” by jamxs! Publisher Julian Assange blew the whistle each time WikiLeaks published information about war crimes and corruption along

Madison, WI. – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers yesterday killed by veto three bills that were key components of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act. The three bills passed by the Legislature but killed by the Governor would have made it easier for more people to enjoy our God-given resources and ensure the