MILWAUKEE— Sachin Chheda, director at the Fair Elections Project, issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ draft maps submitted Wednesday: “The ‘least changes’ criteria is total bunk and not supported by statute or the constitution. It was wholly made up by the ultra-partisan Supreme Court majority in order

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on his vote to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).   “I voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) primarily to support the finest among us, the men and women of our armed services. At a time

After Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects maps prepared by the nonpartisan redistricting commission, governor submits new maps to improve Republicans’ current gerrymandered maps MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted new redistricting maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to comply with the Court’s order requiring parties to submit new maps that

As cases surge over the holidays, testing key to slowing spread of the virus  City of Racine – Today, City of Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced that National Guard COVID-19 testing will continue at Festival Hall through January 6th. Hours will continue to be Mondays and Thursdays from Noon until

DFI Deputy Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins Appointed Top Post   MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld will be leaving the agency to lead the Department of Administration (DOA) effective January 17, 2022. Gov. Evers also announced the appointment of current

Build Back Better Act will invest in Pre-K, make child care more affordable for working families, and raise wages for workers   Washington, D.C. – Wisconsin child care and early childhood education advocates are supporting the Build Back Better Act, which will lower child care costs for working families, expand

Build Back Better Means Stronger, More Resilient Family Farms in Wisconsin President Biden’s Build Back Better Act will provide a lifeline for farming communities in Wisconsin and across the country by making a historic $28 billion investment to support farmers and producers. The bill paves the way for more Wisconsin farms to

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Tuesday joined Fox Business’ “Fox Business Tonight” and Newsmax’s “Eric Bolling the Balance” to discuss how Democrats’ policies are harming American families and businesses. The interviews can be found here and here, and excerpts are below. On debt ceiling and Biden inflation: “Inflation is the one thing that people see every

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul won’t enforce an abortion ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned. In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Kaul elaborated that he would not investigate or prosecute anyone for having an abortion should Wisconsin’s pre-Roe abortion ban go into effect. “Even if courts were to interpret that law

BROOKFIELD—Sara Rodriguez, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 2022, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton. “I’m thrilled to endorse Sara Rodriguez to be Wisconsin’s next Lt. Governor,” said Lawton. “She uniquely brings both legislative and private sector experience to the

Eau Claire (Dec. 15, 2021) – With significant winds predicted to hit the Upper Midwest this week, Xcel Energy is staging employees who will work to get the lights back on if customers lose power during the windstorm. We also have tips customers can use to stay safe, report outages and stay

Washington D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden nominated William Pocan for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Judge Pocan was recommended to U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson by the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission that has been established to provide recommendations for nominations

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious on the roads when high winds blow into the state this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts strong winds with possible gusts up to 60 miles per hour across Wisconsin Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Severe weather

MADISON, Wis. — Today, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Waukesha and Milwaukee. Ahead of their visit, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:   “Today’s trip is significant for our state, coming just a few weeks after an unspeakable

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Gary A. Huber, age 34, was arrested in Fort Wayne, Ind. on December 13, 2021 for multiple child sexual assault charges. Huber worked as a Rock County deputy sheriff from August 2016 through

A boombox with compact discs near it beckons visitors to play a title. But their ears may be shocked by the abstract sounds on the CDs. Beck Slack, a studio art major with a concentration in photography who graduates Saturday, Dec. 18, developed the piece for a sculpture class. “I wanted a

MADISON, Wis. – Not even the ongoing pandemic can keep Santa from visiting American Family Children’s Hospital. Santa Claus is taking all the right COVID-19 precautions and still finding a way to keep the tradition alive by visiting kids with a parade. Santa will ride a firetruck around the American

Madison – Representative Lisa Subeck, today announced her endorsement of Alex Lasry to be Wisconsin’s next U.S. Senator. “Alex Lasry is the right choice to represent Wisconsinites in the U.S. Senate,” said Rep. Subeck. “The people of Wisconsin are tired of all the political fighting in Washington and are ready

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Tina Virgil to serve as the new administrator for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). She will begin her new role on December 19, 2021. “Administrator Virgil will be bringing 29 years of