MADISON, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers is proclaiming April 4-8 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging every Wisconsinite to prepare for severe weather and tornadoes that occur during the spring and summer months. “Severe weather can include several hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, such

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of April as Financial Literacy and Capability Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “We’re working hard to help Wisconsinites

Inclusion and equity have distinct and important meanings in the world of K-12 education, specifically when it comes to special education and meeting the needs of our students with disabilities. They are words that express our values as educators, they are words that come with significant legal underpinnings, and they

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that fire season is underway. Unlike out West, spring is the most dangerous time for wildfires in Wisconsin. After the snow melts and before plants, trees and grass turn green, fires can spread quickly. While spring is always much-welcomed

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Denita Ball, announced today that she has earned the endorsements of more than 40 current and former law enforcement professionals in her campaign for Sheriff, including five Chiefs of Police. “Dr. Denita Ball has more than 35

Grenadian diplomat Dessima Williams is visiting campus as the Human Rights Program’s inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Human Rights, from March 28 to April 8. Williams served as Grenada’s Ambassador to the United Nations from 2009-2013, and as the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States (AOSIS) leading

MADISON / March 31, 2022 – In Wisconsin, 56% of all missing persons are men and boys, according to the federal NamUs database (1).  Likewise, 68% of homicide victims in Wisconsin are men (2). The problem is especially acute among Native American communities. Nationwide, NamUs reveals that two-thirds of missing American

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following statement relating to SB 597: “I find it discouraging and disappointing that our self-proclaimed ‘Education Governor’, Tony Evers, would choose to veto this important bill that would help children succeed. SB 597, which would allow students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First

A week after Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released his policy plan to revitalize manufacturing and strengthen unions, over a dozen Wisconsin union leaders have thrown their support behind him. CBS58: Group of union leaders endorses Mandela Barnes, touts manufacturing plan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes secured the endorsement

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and elder abuse in the November 2020 election: “Yesterday, Attorney Erick Kaardal, Special Counsel for the Thomas More Society, filed a complaint with WEC and Outagamie County on behalf of a

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that 431,000 new jobs were added to our country’s economy last month, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent. After eleven straight months of job growth above 400,000 and a new pandemic-era low unemployment rate, it’s clear that President

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, land items and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, originating from Public Meeting Room G09, at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2),

(MADISON,WI) – Join RCC for the entire month of April as they “Reimagine Collective Access to Care” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence affects everyone, but everyone’s ability to receive help is not the same. RCC invites you to join in discussing how to cultivate collective access to care when resources seem scarce

WHITEWATER–April 1st, 2022– The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is pleased to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) has committed to being a title sponsor for another year! This year’s 10th anniversary DWS is to be hosted on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. Many

[Madison, WI] – Wisconsin’s top teachers union, WEAC, has lined Tony Evers’ campaign coffers to the tune of over $86,000 since his 2018 campaign, and it’s been a worthwhile investment for the liberal group. While other state governors led on keeping the schools open, vaccines were available, and even Joe

As I travel the communities of the 17th Senate District, people often ask me – “why can’t you all just get along.” I often reply with – “for the most part we do, but compromise, collaboration and harmony do not make for a very compelling story.” That’s right – it’s not

Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today that Kimberley Strassel, acclaimed columnist and author, will return as master of ceremonies for the 2022 Bradley Prizes. The Prizes honor individuals whose accomplishments reflect The Bradley Foundation’s mission to restore, strengthen, and protect the principles and institutions of American exceptionalism.

United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced that on March 25, 2022,  Paul R. Vanderlinden (age: 42) of Appleton, Wisconsin, entered a guilty plea in federal  court in Green Bay to charges that he willfully filed a false tax return and failed to  truthfully account for and pay over payroll

MADISON, Wis. – As Sexual Assault Awareness Month kicks off, Attorney General Josh Kaul is recognizing survivors of sexual assault and sharing resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). According to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, published by DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA), there

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