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MADISON, Wis. – In response to Russia’s brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today called on the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) to immediately begin identifying any direct Russian holdings and make a plan to divest.
On June 7, 2021, Kenosha County Eye Editor Kevin Mathewson made a public records request to the Kenosha County DA’s office. Mathewson Requested a copy of photos that Rittenhouse Prosecutor, Jim Kraus took in court without permission from the judge.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant assault on democracy and the right of the Ukraine people to determine their own destiny. The United States must stand firmly with the people of Ukraine in this devastating time. America must work
(Madison, WI). State Representative William Penterman (R, Columbus) released the following statement on the unanimous passage of Assembly Bills 950 and 953 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Assembly Bill 950 eliminates unnecessary hurdles for disabled Wisconsinites,” said Rep. Penterman. “Current
Madison: After failing to save the Park Falls Paper Mill, Governor Evers announced that he is instead spending $5.675 million in federal pandemic relief/stimulus funds to build a YMCA in the city. “Evers didn’t get the job done; now the jobs
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Frank Remington ruled that Assembly Speaker Vos and Michael Gableman “arbitrarily and capriciously” denied access to public records related to their review of the 2020 elections. He added, “This is the sort of ‘unconsidered and
Kansas City – U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-7) led a group of Congressional colleagues in calling for a hearing on legislation that would return predator management control back to states. Tiffany and others sent a letter to the House Committee on
[Madison, WI] – Mandela Barnes is still leaving much to be desired with his qualifications for the U.S. Senate. Despite the fact that Barnes touts his experience as chairman of Tony Evers’ Climate Change Task Force, at a recent event, Barnes couldn’t
MADISON, Wis. – In a deal announced yesterday, Summit Credit Union will acquire West Bend’s Commerce State Bank. This marks the sixth acquisition of a taxpaying Wisconsin bank by a tax-exempt credit union in a decade, continuing a concerning trend of
GREEN BAY, Wis. ― Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the U.S., said today the proposed changes by the Canadian government to how it administers its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for U.S. dairy would continue to
MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court came to a 4-3 decision regarding the redistricting case, ruling in favor of Governor Evers’ proposed maps. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on this decision: “I continue to stand by the statement
Madison, Wis. — Moments ago, the Wisconsin Senate Education Committee advanced several significant, IRG Action-backed education reform bills, including: school choice for all, breaking-up Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), ending DPI’s manipulation of school report card data, allowing microschools, protecting parental rights, requiring
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Alex Dallman’s (R-Green Lake) bill, which extends Tax Incremental District 3 (TIDs) in the City of Wisconsin Dells, was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 142. This TID will provide incentives for
The Wisconsin National Guard traces its history to the days before Wisconsin had achieved statehood, and just as Wisconsin evolved and developed over the years, so too the Wisconsin National Guard transformed into something quite different from its humble origins.
City of Racine – Today, City of Racine announced it has launched a new app for iPhone and Android users called Racine Recycles. The app, which can be found in your favorite app store, allows City residents to stay up to
MADISON, Wis. — From affordable healthcare, to clean water, to fully funded schools, Wisconsinites want leaders who deliver on the issues that matter most to us. But, with 10 months left to go in 2022, Wisconsin Republicans have decided to call
Appleton, Wis. – Today, Outagamie County Executive and populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson called on President Biden to support and congressional leaders to take up and pass the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act. The legislation, authored by Sen. Joe
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the Wisconsin Republican House Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers with questions and concerns regarding the use of the Wisconsin National Guard as semi-permanent healthcare staff amidst the workforce
Please see below for County Executive Jon Doemel’s statement on the resignation of Winnebago County District Attorney Christian Gossett: I want to thank Christian for his years of leadership to Winnebago County. He has been a fierce advocate for reforming
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and Clean Water Fund Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Russia’s brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today called on the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) to immediately begin identifying any direct Russian holdings and make a plan to divest. Additionally, Godlewski announced that as Chair of the Board of
On June 7, 2021, Kenosha County Eye Editor Kevin Mathewson made a public records request to the Kenosha County DA’s office. Mathewson Requested a copy of photos that Rittenhouse Prosecutor, Jim Kraus took in court without permission from the judge. This violated local rule 1.6 and Supreme Court rule 61.06.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant assault on democracy and the right of the Ukraine people to determine their own destiny. The United States must stand firmly with the people of Ukraine in this devastating time. America must work with our allies to craft a decisive response and show
(Madison, WI). State Representative William Penterman (R, Columbus) released the following statement on the unanimous passage of Assembly Bills 950 and 953 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Assembly Bill 950 eliminates unnecessary hurdles for disabled Wisconsinites,” said Rep. Penterman. “Current law allows individuals with a disability to obtain special license
Madison: After failing to save the Park Falls Paper Mill, Governor Evers announced that he is instead spending $5.675 million in federal pandemic relief/stimulus funds to build a YMCA in the city. “Evers didn’t get the job done; now the jobs are gone. Not only did Governor Evers spend months refusing
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Frank Remington ruled that Assembly Speaker Vos and Michael Gableman “arbitrarily and capriciously” denied access to public records related to their review of the 2020 elections. He added, “This is the sort of ‘unconsidered and irrational’ conduct deserving of punitive damages.” Compare that to the
Kansas City – U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-7) led a group of Congressional colleagues in calling for a hearing on legislation that would return predator management control back to states. Tiffany and others sent a letter to the House Committee on Natural Resources leadership requesting the hearing in response to a
[Madison, WI] – Mandela Barnes is still leaving much to be desired with his qualifications for the U.S. Senate. Despite the fact that Barnes touts his experience as chairman of Tony Evers’ Climate Change Task Force, at a recent event, Barnes couldn’t name a single task force proposal that has been implemented
MADISON, Wis. – In a deal announced yesterday, Summit Credit Union will acquire West Bend’s Commerce State Bank. This marks the sixth acquisition of a taxpaying Wisconsin bank by a tax-exempt credit union in a decade, continuing a concerning trend of taxpaying community banks being bought by large, growth-oriented credit unions.
GREEN BAY, Wis. ― Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the U.S., said today the proposed changes by the Canadian government to how it administers its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for U.S. dairy would continue to block key export opportunities. Edge urged U.S. officials to work
MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court came to a 4-3 decision regarding the redistricting case, ruling in favor of Governor Evers’ proposed maps. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on this decision: “I continue to stand by the statement that people should choose their representatives, not the other way
Madison, Wis. — Moments ago, the Wisconsin Senate Education Committee advanced several significant, IRG Action-backed education reform bills, including: school choice for all, breaking-up Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), ending DPI’s manipulation of school report card data, allowing microschools, protecting parental rights, requiring in-person learning options, and expanding public charter schools. Chris Reader,
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Alex Dallman’s (R-Green Lake) bill, which extends Tax Incremental District 3 (TIDs) in the City of Wisconsin Dells, was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 142. This TID will provide incentives for eligible developments including upgrading road networks, extending electric and gas
The Wisconsin National Guard traces its history to the days before Wisconsin had achieved statehood, and just as Wisconsin evolved and developed over the years, so too the Wisconsin National Guard transformed into something quite different from its humble origins. Henry Dodge, governor of what was then the Wisconsin Territory
City of Racine – Today, City of Racine announced it has launched a new app for iPhone and Android users called Racine Recycles. The app, which can be found in your favorite app store, allows City residents to stay up to date with their solid waste collection schedules, and be notified
MADISON, Wis. — From affordable healthcare, to clean water, to fully funded schools, Wisconsinites want leaders who deliver on the issues that matter most to us. But, with 10 months left to go in 2022, Wisconsin Republicans have decided to call it quits for the year. Last week, Assembly Republicans led
Appleton, Wis. – Today, Outagamie County Executive and populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson called on President Biden to support and congressional leaders to take up and pass the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act. The legislation, authored by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) counts 18 bipartisan
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the Wisconsin Republican House Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers with questions and concerns regarding the use of the Wisconsin National Guard as semi-permanent healthcare staff amidst the workforce shortage. The letter follows Governor Evers’ February 8 request to
Please see below for County Executive Jon Doemel’s statement on the resignation of Winnebago County District Attorney Christian Gossett: I want to thank Christian for his years of leadership to Winnebago County. He has been a fierce advocate for reforming the criminal justice system. Christian is a true believer in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and Clean Water Fund Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking and wastewater systems. These projects include the replacement of water