MADISON – Today, First Responders from across Wisconsin gathered together in the Wisconsin State Assembly to receive the honor of First Responder of the Year Awards presented by each Wisconsin State Representative. Representative Alex Joers presented the 81st Assembly District Award to Middleton Fire Department Assistant Chief Gary Gillitzer.  Due

Today the Wisconsin Senate & Assembly approved AB 078 / SB 65 — a game-changing law that allows police to impound vehicles used in reckless driving offenses, regardless of vehicle ownership. Those borrowing cars or driving vehicles titled in someone else’s name will no longer be protected by lukewarm laws.

MADISON, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) hand delivered hundreds of public comment petitions to the Evers/Rodriguez administration from farmers and families across Southwest Wisconsin opposing their outrageous agricultural fee increases. AFP Grassroots Engagement Director Nicole Tyc was joined by farmers and community members to bring their voices directly to the

MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement after Governor Evers requested the State Building Commission to release the $15 million allocated in the state budget to create a plan for the closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution. “I appreciate all the work being done to ensure

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) had multiple legislative initiatives pass the Senate floor with bipartisan support. The bills focused on protecting our Wisconsin children and promoting changes to the state’s mental health system that would benefit those seeking or receiving treatment. Assembly Bill 388 creates the legislative framework for the

MADISON — Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) has named Division Chief Dan Williams of the City of Madison Fire Department (MFD) as the First Responder of the Year for the 79th Assembly District. “It is an honor to recognize Chief Williams as the First Responder of the Year for the 79th Assembly

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly celebrated outstanding public safety professionals across the state today during its biannual First Responders of the Year ceremony. During the Assembly’s floor session, Alex Kiefer, a firefighter and paramedic from the South Shore Fire Department in Mount Pleasant, was recognized as the 66th

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly today passed a package of bills to support law enforcement and to invest in emergency medical service (EMS) training. Among the pieces of legislation was Assembly Bill 136, which increases the penalty for impersonating law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS. Current law classifies the

A new report brought to light that a party volunteer for the Winnebago County Democrats handed an eight-year-old child a wristband that read “Is he dead yet?” in reference to President Trump. This follows countless examples of the radical far left spreading dangerous rhetoric, including Rebecca Cooke claiming “we are fighting fascism.”

Madison, WI – State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) presented Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath with the 2025 “First Responder of the Year” award for the 34th Assembly District during a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Sheriff Fath has dedicated more than 44 years

MADISON, WI – Today, October 14, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly hosted first responders from State Assembly districts across the state to recognize their selfless dedication to their communities. State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) presented the First Responder of the Year Award for the 23rd Assembly District to Joseph

MADISON, WI – This morning, the Wisconsin State Assembly recognized one first responder from each Assembly District as First Responders of the Year. For the 87th Assembly District, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) selected Kimberly Allard, who serves as a telecommunicator for the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department. Following this award

Mayor Cavalier Johnson has appointed Benjamin Timm as Milwaukee’s Municipal Port Director. Timm has a notable record managing successful projects during his decades-long tenure at Milwaukee’s Department of City Development. “Benji Timm is a highly respected colleague who has taken on challenging projects such as Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Representative Karen DeSanto (D-40) awarded Portage Assistant Chief of EMS Cody Doucette the First Responder of the Year Award for Wisconsin Assembly District 40.  The First Responder of the Year Award was started in 2019 to recognize the courage and sacrifice of those who serve in emergency services.

The spot targets rural farmers and will run on farmer-focused YouTube and TV channelsToday, the DNC launched a new ad campaign targeting vulnerable Republican Reps. Steil and Van Orden to hold them accountable for going along with Trump’s trade war, which has ravaged Wisconsin farmers. Farmers across the country are

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Matthew Trumbo as the First Responder of the Year for the 15th Assembly District. State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) presented the award at a ceremony in the State Capitol, where first responders from across the state were honored

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Anthony Milisauskas’ resignation, effective Jan. 6, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. To

The Wisconsin State Assembly honored First Responders from across the state today in a ceremony at the State Capitol. Waukesha Police Officer Jose Arellano was selected as the 2025 First Responder of the Year for the 82nd Assembly District. Sergeant Joshua Tyndall nominated Arellano for his outstanding service, dedication, and

Madison, Wis.—Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 29, a measure that requires school boards across the state to adopt policies banning non-educational wireless devices, such as personal cell phones, in schools. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), the bill’s author, released the following statement following its passage. “Today,

MILWAUKEE, WI — Olivia Hwang, a strategy and communications leader with nearly two decades of experience advising government and private sector institutions, today announced the launch of Olivia Hwang Strategies, a boutique advisory firm built to guide leaders and organizations through their most consequential moments. With deep expertise at the