ASHLAND, Wis. — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) approved a $70,000 loan for the city of Ashland for a solar panel array for the Ashland Area Development Corporation. This investment is expected to significantly cut utility costs for the city while reducing the community’s carbon footprint. “Cutting

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on State Affairs and the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection held a joint public hearing on Republican-authored bills to redraw our legislative maps (AB 625 and AB 624). Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement in response: “I

On Tuesday, a City housing inspector was shot and injured in her car while on the job after a suspect approached her with a gun. Thankfully, the injuries sustained were not life threatening, and we wish her a speedy recovery. No one should have to fear for their life while

Contact: Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of an extensive investigation which uncovered illegal activity surrounding absentee ballots at long-term care facilities. “People’s trust in Wisconsin’s elections has been tested. Many Wisconsinites feel elections

Madison – Between October 14-21, it appears that at least nine people died and two were injured from domestic violence homicide related incidents in Wisconsin. In all cases, which are still under investigation and occurred in Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Green Bay during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, firearms were the weapon used to

MADISON, WI — In a press conference this morning, Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling and Sergeant Michael Luell detailed the findings of their non-partisan investigation, stating unequivocally that election fraud, as defined under Wisconsin State Statutes, was committed by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC).   For both the spring and

I want to commend Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, Racine County Sergeant Michael Luell and the Racine County Sheriff’s Department for their thorough work investigating the apparent fraud and violations of elections law by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Ridgewood Care Center.   “Whether it was seen in the Legislative Audit Bureau

Femrite Drive under Interstate 39/90 in Madison will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 1-2). Motorists must use alternate local routes. Crews will continue roadway grading operations and installation of storm sewer pipes near the I-39/90 bridges. The work activities and road closure are

MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding the Legislative Audit Bureau report and Racine County Sheriff Press Conference: “I have continued to pursue truth and integrity of our 2020 general election. Recent developments have made it abundantly clear that the legislature should not have certified

MADISON, Wis. — Today, during a publicity stunt of a press conference about yet another “investigation” into 2020 election results, the Racine County Sheriff’s Department admitted to breaking election law when explaining their investigative methods.   During the press conference, Racine County Sgt. Michael Luell said, “At the end of

MADISON, Wis. – Founding Father and former United States President John Adams said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”   Those words have never rang more true than today

Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members and affiliates in 29 states supports President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework and continues to call for legislation that will provide lawful status for DREAMers, Essential Workers and New Americans. Forward Latino National President Darryl

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting investments to expand access to mental and behavioral health support services and substance use treatment through a new pilot program using the hub-and-spoke model of care. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. This past

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after reports indicated that Huawei paid Tony Podesta approximately $1 million to lobby the Biden Administration. “This is only the latest piece of evidence that the Chinese Communist Party is using the swamp against us. Last week, thanks to the bipartisan

Daytime lane and ramp closures are scheduled for the next two weeks on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) between Whitney Way and John Nolen Drive in Dane County. The lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week (Nov. 1-5 and Nov. 8-12). In

WISCONSIN— Today, Democrats secured a provision to close the Medicaid coverage gap in Wisconsin and across the country as part of the Build Back Better Act framework. Closing the Medicaid coverage gap will finally extend health insurance to over four million people in the 12 states — including Wisconsin —

Today, President Biden announced the Build Back Better Framework that will rebuild the backbone of the country – the middle class – so that this time everyone comes along. It is a transformative investment in climate, care, and kids that will lower the costs of things families depend on like

MADISON – Today, a public hearing was held on Senate Bills 621 and 622, the Republicans’ proposed legislative and congressional maps, at the Wisconsin State Capitol. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) is a co-author of a bill to create nonpartisan redistricting reform in Wisconsin, and introduced this legislation in the