Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of  Wisconsin announced that on December 3, 2021, John E. Fredenburgh (age: 37) of the  Village of Suring, Wisconsin, pled guilty to a charge of traveling interstate with the  intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor,

STEVENS POINT – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Tony Evers and State Superintendent Jill Underly at Madison Elementary School in Stevens Point for the governor’s announcement that the Stevens Point Area School District will be receiving $955,014 in federal funding (approximately $134 per pupil) from the state’s

GREEN BAY – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a $110 million investment in schools across our state, to the tune of an additional $133.72 per pupil to each school. These funds will be given to schools without strings attached, to be used in the best interest of students by each

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a comment letter in support of the federal government’s efforts to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In the comment letter, the coalition highlights the critical contributions of hundreds of

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing received its 11th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptional service performed throughout 2020. “Congratulations to the members of the 115th Fighter Wing and our Total Force Integration partners in the 378th Fighter Squadron,” said U.S. Air Force Col.

Madison— Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after Governor Evers announced new funds for K12 education: “Republican investments resulted in over $20,000 in per pupil funding for K12 schools. Governor Evers says that is a ‘failure to

STURGEON BAY, WI – The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) in collaboration with the Ahnapee Regional Youth Apprenticeship Consortium is proud to announce Lauren Baumann as the newest addition to their staff as the Door County Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. She will be responsible for continuing the development and growth

[Madison, WI] – Today, Teachers Union Tony Evers joined national Democrats in adopting their doomed-to-fail 2022 strategy – throwing taxpayer money at issues while providing no ideas or solutions. While Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi lead the charge for their bloated wasteful spending plan in Washington, Evers dipped back into

CHIPPEWA FALLS – National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced the 2022 Women’s Conference, which will include the option of Jan. 10-13 virtual programming or in-person events Jan. 16-18 in Nashville, Tennessee. Wisconsin Farmers Union is offering scholarships for members to attend. “Farming is never a one-woman job,” said NFU Education

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers allocated $110 million for school  funding through federal coronavirus relief funds. The funding will be distributed  on a per-pupil basis of $133.72 per pupil. Sue Conley (D-Janesville) released the  following statement:  “While Republicans once again failed to prioritize Wisconsin’s public schools in  the new

Led by over 300 Black donors and honorees, capital campaign already raises over $5 million, including $2 million gift by Summit Credit Union and $1 million earmark by Rep. Pocan Madison, Wis.—December 2, 2021—Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) – a first-of-its-kind Black-inspired, Black-designed and Black-led

Waukesha, WI – Legislators from the Waukesha area met with Sheriff Eric Severson on Thursday morning to discuss bail reform and community safety. On Sunday, Nov. 21st, Darrell Brooks Jr. allegedly drove his SUV through the Waukesha Holiday Parade while out on an unreasonably low bail. Six people were killed,

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Antwan Taylor, 28, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. Chief District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.  This

THORP, Wis. (Dec. 2, 2021) – A fourth-generation, family-owned and -operated meat shop in central Wisconsin is fighting back against the federal government’s efforts to impose an illegal federal mask mandate on small businesses. Nolechek’s Meats has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration, after federal food inspectors threatened to

MADISON, Wis.—Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Tommy Thompson, President of the UW System, today appointed a 21-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Madison chancellor. Current Chancellor Rebecca Blank has been serving in that position since July 2013.

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of further COVID-19 restrictions: “To maintain their power and control, President Biden and the COVID gods want to keep us all in a state of fear. The Omicron variant, which South African doctors have

According to a new report from the Wisconsin Examiner, communities across the Badger State received $200 million this week thanks to President Biden and congressional Democrats’ American Rescue Plan — passed last March without the support of a single Republican, including Wisconsin’s very own Ron Johnson who opposed and delayed the COVID

MILWAUKEE, WI – The City of Milwaukee and Habitat for Humanity are continuing their strong partnership to build new homes in the Harambee neighborhood. With the support and leadership of Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderwoman Milele Coggs, the Milwaukee Common Council has approved a resolution allowing the Department of City

(MADISON) – On Tuesday, November 30, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued its opinions on the ongoing redistricting process. The conservative-majority Court effectively sided with the Wisconsin GOP to secure their gerrymander for another decade. Rep. Gary Hebl released the following statement in response: The Court had a decision to make:

MARSHFIELD – Compassion fatigue and burnout is sweeping the nation and none of us are immune. That is why it is important to identify the signs of stress and burnout and learn tools and strategies to increase resilience. Marshfield Clinic Health System Psychiatry & Behavioral Health and Center for Community