In-person learning will resume on January 4, 2022 MILWAUKEE (December 21, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Henry David Thoreau School will move to virtual learning Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Due to MPS’ 10-day COVID-19 quarantine return date concluding during Winter Break,

OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s announcement doubling down on his failed response to COVID-19. “The President is doubling down on his same failed response to the pandemic. Other than coercion and freedom robbing mandates, what has this administration been doing?

State will have a positive GAAP balance for the second year in a row, $1.18 billion positive GAAP balance in state’s general fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the state’s General Fund recorded the largest positive balance in Wisconsin state history at the end of

MILWAUKEE – Peter Peckarsky, attorney and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate is working to bring the state of Wisconsin’s election practices in line with election law by filing his second election-related Notice of Claim. “If all software components for an Electronic Voting System (EVS) are not in escrow with the

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ST. CROIX RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman William Reynolds of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin today celebrated their signing of a historic compact amendment allowing St. Croix operated casinos and affiliate locations in Wisconsin to offer event wagering on sports and non-sports events. The signed amendment was

Milford, Conn. (December 20, 2021) — Today, Democrats Serve — a national hybrid political action committee (PAC) that supports Democrats running for office with public service backgrounds — is endorsing Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski in her run for U.S. Senate against the incumbent Republican Ron Johnson. Brett Broesder, the PAC’s executive director, noted that State Treasurer

Milwaukee, Wis. – Whether you’re buying a gift card online or grabbing one off the shelf at a store, shop carefully to make sure you’re not falling for a scam.Before purchasing a gift card online, BBB recommends the following tips: Know who you are buying from. Little-known websites advertise gift cards for popular

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense’s new rules to counter “extremism”: “When questioned by the House Armed Services Committee in June, Secretary Austin could not define ‘extremism.’

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus held leadership elections for the positions of Assembly Democratic Leader and Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader. Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) and Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced they were stepping down from their respective positions in January and February of 2022. State Representative Robyn Vining

In-person learning will resume on January 4, 2022 MILWAUKEE (December 20, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Ralph H. Metcalfe School will move to virtual learning starting Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Due to MPS’ 10-day COVID-19 quarantine return date concluding during Winter

MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement congratulating Assembly Democratic Leader-Elect Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Assistant Leader-Elect Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee). “Congratulations to Assembly Democratic Leader-Elect Greta Neubauer and Assistant Leader-Elect Kalan Haywood on their new leadership positions. I look forward to working with them to fight for

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin will receive $996.8 million in Fiscal Year 2022 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve roads and bridges.      “It’s time to rebuild Wisconsin and rebuild America with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This first round of funding for

[Madison, WI] – Today, Empower Wisconsin reported that Milwaukee County residents have filed an official complaint asking for the removal of Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, who admitted that his office’s bail recommendation for Darrell Brooks was “inappropriately low.” While calls for Chisholm’s ouster have mounted, Tony Evers has refused to let Wisconsinites know where

MADISON – State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the election of Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) as Assembly Democratic Leader and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Democratic Leader: “Today, Assembly Democrats elected new leaders to help our caucus grow stronger. I want to congratulate Rep. Greta

The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted a motion to bypass in Becker v. Dane County, meaning the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear and decide the case brought by two Dane County residents and a Dane County business challenging the authority of the county health officer to issue sweeping orders without approval by

MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following her election as Assembly Democratic Leader: “First and foremost, I would like to thank Rep. Hintz and Rep. Hesselbein again for their service to our caucus and to the people of Wisconsin. Their leadership over the past

STEVENS POINT- Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement today in response to news of BillerudKorsnäs AB’s acquisition of Verso Corp., set to be completed mid-2022: “With the news of BillerudKorsnäs AB’s acquisition of Verso, we have more questions than answers at this point.    Yesterday, they announced a

(Milwaukee, WI) – Eugene Manzanet will chair the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) governing body in 2022 with former Wisconsin lawmaker Jeff Stone taking on the position of vice chair. Manzanet, after serving eight years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, has dedicated his time and energy to serving