WILL filed lawsuit in February 2021 when DNR tried to delay hunt until fall The News: Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Bennett J. Brantmeier issued a summary judgment decision in Hunter Nation v. DNR, a lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) in February 2021, that

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed the GOP’s partisan redistricting plan, defending our democracy and right to vote in a free and fair election. Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature passed rigged maps, in an attempt to cement their legislative majorities for another decade. Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support nonpartisan redistricting. Over the last

WEST ALLIS, WI — West Allis Alderman and candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer Angelito Tenorio announced today that he has earned the endorsement of 19 current and former state legislators from all corners of the state. The group of endorsing state legislators include Sen. LaTonya Johnson, Rep. Jodi Emerson, and

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Bolstering Infectious Outbreak (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act to address retention and recruitment issues facing vital clinicians and public health professionals and better prepare the American health care system for future public health

BROOKFIELD—Sara Rodriguez, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 2022, announced today that she has earned the endorsements of multiple Democratic Party leaders and local elected officials. “Sara Rodriguez is the kind of leader Wisconsin needs,” said Khary Penebaker, a Democratic Party leader from Hartland. “As a fellow resident of

MADISON– MSA-WI is excited to share a new analysis from Moody’s Analytics’ Mark Zandi, a former advisor to Sen. John McCain, about the impact of the Build Back Better legislation. “The bills do not add to inflation pressures, as the policies help to lift long-term economic growth via stronger productivity and labor force

While WI-CAN continues to advocate for full legalization of marijuana possession and sales in Wisconsin, this decriminalization bill is a huge step forward from where our marijuana laws are currently at. This bill will: Remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 14g of marijuana across Wisconsin Create a statewide

ROME – I want to weigh in on the 2020 Election in Wisconsin. Why do this now? Well, with the recent completion of the Legislative Audit Bureau report, the charges filed in Racine on possible voter fraud and intimidation and the interim report from the Special Counsel all now a

Madison – The Department of Public Instruction’s 2020-21 School Report Cards show the need for reforming education. Fewer state schools are meeting or exceeding expectations in the latest round of testing. The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Alberta Darling, says slipping isn’t surprising after kids were kept

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of Master Trooper Dan Stainbrook, 42, a 20-year veteran of the Wisconsin State Patrol, who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Master Trooper Stainbrook was assigned to the North Central Region and worked primarily in Waushara County, according to a statement from

Sturgeon Bay, WI – After more than 6 months of work researching, surveying and talking to local residents and businesses, broadband infrastructure engineering assessment consultants Finley Engineering and CCG Consulting in collaboration with the Door County Economic Development Corporation’s broadband steering committee have completed their work on the Door Peninsula.

MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.   Wisconsin Rapids Man Charged with Producing

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Medical Telecommunications Equipment Program, also known as the Telemedicine Grant Program. The program provides funding to purchase medical telecommunications equipment that enhances access to medical care in rural or underserved areas, for

[Madison, WI] – Earlier this week, the City of Madison announced a vaccine mandate for poll workers — just two weeks before the November 30th deadline for county party officials to submit poll worker names ahead of 2022 elections. The City of Madison’s decision to unilaterally impose new requirements is

The “Forward on Climate” package is a welcome demonstration of leadership and climate action MADISON – Today, the Legislative Democrats introduced a “Forward on Climate” bill package that addresses a broad array of climate concerns, from transportation planning to energy efficiency to food waste.  The 20+ bills are primarily drawn from

MADISON – Today. Rep. Tip McGuire released legislation along with Rep. Ron Tusler, and Sens. Wimberger and Roys, to limit predatory lawsuit lending in the state. Consumer lawsuit lending is a form of financing to a plaintiff in a lawsuit with repayment coming from the plaintiff’s recovery, if there is

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced its 2022 Board of Directors. At a ceremony during the association’s 134th Annual Meeting, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank became Chair of the Board, succeeding Montana State University President Waded Cruzado. The Board of Directors provides

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) and nearly 160 members of the House, introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to formally disapprove of and nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate imposed on private U.S. businesses. The resolution comes after the Biden administration formally released details

JANESVILLE, WI – Governor Tony Evers joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials and community leaders today in Janesville to commemorate the completion of the 45-mile Interstate 39/90 project in Dane and Rock counties. Improvements were completed on time and under budget. “It’s exciting to see the incredible improvements made