Center for Election Confidence: Statement from Chief Policy Counsel Caleb Hays on WEC decision to end Green Bay “extra ballots” investigation prematurely

“Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to prematurely end its investigation into Green Bay’s unprecedented twice-in-three-months ‘extra ballots’ crisis is disappointing. While welcomed, the resignation of the official in charge when these mistakes occurred is not sufficient. “The ‘extra

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Wisconsin Education Association Council: Madison Metropolitan teacher Emily Braun achieves National Board Certification

Emily Braun, a teacher at Madison Metropolitan School District, has achieved National Board Certification, the highest accomplishment in the teaching profession. “The Wisconsin Education Association Council celebrates Wisconsin’s newest group of National Board Certified Teachers,” said teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, president of the state’s

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Wisconsin Education Association Council: Middleton-Cross Plains teacher Marnie Hyland achieves National Board Certification

Marnie Hyland, a teacher at Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, has achieved National Board Certification, the highest accomplishment in the teaching profession. “The Wisconsin Education Association Council celebrates Wisconsin’s newest group of National Board Certified Teachers,” said teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, president of

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Center for Election Confidence: Statement from Chief Policy Counsel Caleb Hays on WEC decision to end Green Bay “extra ballots” investigation prematurely

“Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to prematurely end its investigation into Green Bay’s unprecedented twice-in-three-months ‘extra ballots’ crisis is disappointing. While welcomed, the resignation of the official in charge when these mistakes occurred is not sufficient. “The ‘extra ballots’ crisis in Green Bay has on-going impact and represents

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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Celebrate groundbreaking of long-anticipated Blatnik Bridge project in Superior 

Critical Blatnik Bridge replacement project breaks ground after USDOT finally released over $1 billion in promised funding  DULUTH — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as well as state, local, and federal partners, today celebrated the official groundbreaking of the critical reconstruction project of the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between

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Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers: 24.3 million pounds of fish byproducts now being productively used in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region

First annual 100% Great Lakes Fish performance report shows major progress toward full fish utilization (CHICAGO, IL) – The Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) today released its first performance report for the 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative, tracking the initiative’s reach and impact. The report

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Tiffany campaign: Tiffany Campaign: Milwaukee County Mom Warns Wisconsin Families About David Crowley’s Tax-Hiking Record

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany released a new statewide ad featuring Kelsey, a nurse and mother of three from Milwaukee County, warning Wisconsin families about David Crowley’s record of raising taxes and making everyday life more expensive. The new testimonial ad, “We’ve Paid Enough,” highlights Crowley’s 80% increase in Milwaukee

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DWD Secure Over $11 Million in Federal Funding for Career Services for Wisconsinites with Disabilities

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced the Evers Administration has secured over $11 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support DWD’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), enabling the department to serve all eligible participants without the need to

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP Announces Appointment of Timothy Anderson as Administrator

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Timothy Anderson as Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS). “Tim has decades of experience in protecting public health, managing public sector teams, and collaborating to meet regulatory requirements,” said Romanski.

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, The Women’s Community, Marathon County District Attorney’s Office raised awareness of crime victims’ rights

WAUSAU, Wis. — The Marathon County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and New Horizons on Aug. 28 to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse, observers could scan a QR code that linked directly to resources

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WisGOP: David Crowley expanded program To allow inmates to possess tablets; a triple murderer used one to threaten witnesses

MADISON, WI – No one would’ve ever mistaken Democrat David Crowley for being tough on crime, but now Wisconsinites are finding out the disturbing extent to which he put criminals before law-abiding citizens. It’s now been revealed that Milwaukee County jails under Crowley’s management have allowed inmates to possess tablets that allow them to communicate

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Blasts President Trump, Republicans in Congress for Sky-High Costs as Kids and Families Head Back to School

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress, including members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, for emboldening and enabling the president’s disastrous economic policies that are driving up costs for working families as kids and parents get ready to go back to school, including school supplies

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Giernoth campaign: Re-election campaign draws broad, bipartisan support

Campaign releases first list of public supporters including Judges, Attorneys, Law Enforcement, Elected, and Community Leaders Contact: Judge Giernoth Campaign Info@judgegiernoth.com More than 100 elected and community leaders, including judges, attorneys, and law enforcement professionals, as well as nonprofit and business executives, are publicly supporting Judge Sandra Giernoth for re-election

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Dept. of Health Services: Update on measles outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reporting a significant increase in measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties-from 42 reported on Tuesday to 92 reported today. This increase reflects ongoing transmission among people connected to previously identified cases.  While the increase in cases

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Wisconsin Education Association Council: Madison Metropolitan teacher Emily Braun achieves National Board Certification

Emily Braun, a teacher at Madison Metropolitan School District, has achieved National Board Certification, the highest accomplishment in the teaching profession. “The Wisconsin Education Association Council celebrates Wisconsin’s newest group of National Board Certified Teachers,” said teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, president of the state’s largest union of educators. “These excellent teachers voluntarily challenged themselves, reflecting

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Wisconsin Education Association Council: Madison Metropolitan teacher Pam Xiong achieves National Board Certification

Pam Xiong, a teacher at Madison Metropolitan School District, has achieved National Board Certification, the highest accomplishment in the teaching profession. “The Wisconsin Education Association Council celebrates Wisconsin’s newest group of National Board Certified Teachers,” said teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, president of the state’s largest union of educators. “These excellent teachers voluntarily challenged themselves,

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Wisconsin Education Association Council: Middleton-Cross Plains teacher Marnie Hyland achieves National Board Certification

Marnie Hyland, a teacher at Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, has achieved National Board Certification, the highest accomplishment in the teaching profession. “The Wisconsin Education Association Council celebrates Wisconsin’s newest group of National Board Certified Teachers,” said teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, president of the state’s largest union of educators. “These excellent teachers voluntarily challenged

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Rep. Tranel: Budget surplus creates real opportunity for tax relief, energy reform and helping kids

CUBA CITY, WI – Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair and dairy farmer State Representative Travis Tranel (R–Cuba City) said Wisconsin’s strong fiscal position creates an opportunity for common-sense tax relief, more support for schools and kids, lower property taxes, and comprehensive energy reform. New state fiscal estimates for 2025-26 project revenues $450.8

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