Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on Judge William Pocan’s nomination for appointment to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. “Since Judge Pocan’s nomination, I have been hearing concerns from the Green Bay legal

The Wisconsin State Senate demonstrated unanimous support for clean energy today with the passage of SB 692, which updates Wisconsin’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The bill now moves to the State Assembly, where similar bipartisan support could pass the bill before the end of the session. “We are excited to

City of Racine – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards, which included the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards honored recipients in one of three categories – individual, organization, or legacy – for providing exceptional financial literacy and capability skills education in an inclusive and innovative

Madison, WI – The State Assembly today passed a joint resolution to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution, beginning a process that would reform the legal procedure for how judges apply bail to individuals accused of violent crimes. Currently, judges and court commissioners interpret the Wisconsin Constitution to mean that a

MADISON, Wis. — Tonight is Governor Evers’ 2022 State of the State address. And while Governor Evers has been busy delivering for working families, Republicans have been focused on brutal internal fighting and partisan games. Election conspiracy theorist Tim Ramthun continued to vie for a Trump endorsement, and Rebecca Kleefisch

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after four bills he authored after hearing from constituents and area businesses passed the State Senate during today’s floor period. The first bill, 2021 Senate Bill 692, makes updates to Wisconsin’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to allow for more projects to

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) authored two bills passed by the Senate today that clarify and distinguish statutes relating to homeowners associations and condominium law. Additionally, the Senate passed three of her resolutions and two of her bills which were recently approved by the Joint Committee on Finance. Senate Bill

he Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a public input on improvements along WIS 19, from Wood Violet Lane in Sun Prairie to Maunesha River Bridge in Marshall, in Dane County. Construction is currently scheduled for 2026. A presentation and materials detailing the WIS 19 project are available to

MADISON, Wis. — Despite the many disruptions and plans canceled because of COVID-19, in-person exchanges between the Wisconsin National Guard and the Papua New Guinea Defnse Force remain on-track as the partnership between the two entities continues to grow. Three military leaders from the Papua New Guinea Defense Force arrived

[Madison, WI] – Tonight, Tony Evers will plod through his final State of the State address. Unfortunately for Evers, he has no accomplishments to highlight – so Wisconsinites can expect him to try to blame others for his failed record, take credit for Republicans’ accomplishments, and reference allocations from his

MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored eight individuals and six organizations as recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a virtual ceremony. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy and capability skills. “Financial education should build on and respond to people’s individual strengths,

MADISON… Law enforcement officials would have more weapons to combat sex crimes under legislation passed by the State Senate today that aims to prevent sex trafficking and extend the statute of limitations for 2nd degree sexual assault. “According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), every 68 seconds an American

It’s the regressive tax plan that just won’t die. Repealing the WI state income tax would be bad for small business. Sen. Roth has introduced a bill to do just that, promoted yesterday by out-of-state special interest groups, like Grover Norquist at Americans for Tax Reform and big business funded

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has finalized the permanent establishment of the Institute for Women’s Leadership, which was initially established in 2019 with a $5 million endowment commitment from the Thomas J. Rolfs Family. The IWL is designed to be a research institute that includes programming for campus and the broader community.

WASHINGTON, DC – Wisconsin Democratic Senate primary frontrunner Mandela Barnes has been quietly raking in tens of thousands of dollars from defund the police radicals through a joint fundraising agreement, a new report finds. Barnes joined an agreement with Lead the Way 2022, a progressive PAC whose leadership aligns with the defund the

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss the disposal of dredged material from the Mississippi River at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The meeting will take place in the Maplewood Room at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, located

Reedsburg, Wis. — Michael Screnock, current Sauk County Circuit Court Judge, and former Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate announced his re-election campaign today. Screnock has served in his current role since 2015 following his appointment by Governor Scott Walker. In 2016, Judge Screnock ran unopposed to retain his seat and continue

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of National Battery Day on Feb. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the dangers of throwing used batteries and electronics in the trash. With an uptick in fires in collection trucks and at recycling and disposal facilities, the DNR is working

[Waukesha, WI] – Gov. Tony Evers will give his last state of the state address on Tuesday and will try to explain away a year of economic setbacks, rising crime, and declining student achievement. Ahead of Tony Evers’ last state of the state address, candidate for governor, Rebecca Kleefisch released

Last week, the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s office announced indictments in its “largest drug case in recent history,” seizing over $1 million in fentanyl (12 kilos) which had come, in part, from Mexico. The day before, the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio announced indictments of a drug ring planning to