Washington, D.C. – I guess we can add ‘tax cheat’ to Alex Lasry’s and Sarah Godlewski’s resumes. While Godlewski (the Wisconsin State Treasurer no less) was caught failing to pay state income tax for two years, spoiled rich kid Lasry was caught receiving property tax breaks in TWO states – NY and WI – benefitting him to the tune

MADISON, Wis. – With bats soon leaving their summer roosts to return to their winter hibernation sites, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that fall is a good time to safely and humanely evict bats from homes and buildings. Now through May 31, before the nursing and baby bat

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Barbara Lee (CA-13), both co-founders and Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus and members of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith today urging him and the committee to not pass a National Defense Authorization Act

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of blue-green algae risks and simple steps to help reduce algae blooms. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are photosynthetic bacteria often called “pond scum.” Blue-green algae are most often green but can also be blue, tan, reddish-purple or brown. Blue-green

WISCONSIN — The Department of Defense issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with pre-release topics for small businesses to choose from. All proposals for the program must have the potential for commercialization and must meet specific U.S. Government R&D needs. You must be a small business that meets certain qualifications in order to

MADISON, Wis. – Applications are being accepted now from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, planned for an in-person format Nov. 3-4 at Madison’s Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The 2021 format includes two pitch opportunities – the Tech Council Investor Networks track

MADISON — Wisconsin physicians today gathered virtually to share a message with Senator Ron Johnson: Please stop pushing Ivermectin as a cure for COVID-19, and stop discouraging trust in the safe, effective vaccine that actually prevents COVID-19. They also had a message for Wisconsin residents, asking them to listen to

After an unprecedented pandemic school year, students across Wisconsin are going back to the classroom, which will bring out more traffic near schools. September’s Law of the Month reminds drivers of the rules involving school buses and ways to protect young passengers. “School bus law violations pose serious risks for

Madison, WI – Today Empower Wisconsin announced the release of two digital ads holding Gov. Tony Evers accountable for worsening Wisconsin’s worker shortage crisis. The videos — part of a five-figure ad campaign — feature the stories of Sara, an Oconomowoc business owner, and Luke, the next generation of a century-old cheese maker. Like most businesses

WAUTOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close the Waushara County shooting range on Bicentennial Road in Wautoma starting Sept. 6. The improvements will be done on backstops, and walking paths will be installed on each range. A specific opening date is not scheduled as the outdoor

MADISON, WI. The SASY Neighborhood Air Quality Study Summer 2021 in the Schenk-Atwood-Yahara-Starkweather (SASY) neighborhood in Madison has been completed by Javier Martinez, an engineering graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison. “This research initiative links the gap of knowledge between local and residential scale air quality monitoring, allowing us to assess the

MADISON, Wis. – Soon children throughout the state will return to class, and this presents certain dangers as they make their way from home to school. Students travel to school in a variety of ways, including by bicycle, parents’ vehicle, the bus or simply walking. Each of these methods involve

OSHKOSH — On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on WISN-TV’s ‘Upfront’ to discuss the Biden administration’s failure to safely withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and his recent visit to Fort McCoy, where Afghan refugees are being housed. The full interview can be found here, and excerpts are below. On Safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gallagher released the following statement on the Intelligence Community’s failed attempt to identify the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic: “The unclassified summary of the Intelligence Community (IC) probe into the origins of COVID-19 could have been shortened to three simple words: we don’t know. This cannot be

OSHKOSH — On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin’s 7th District, state Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) and state Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) hosted a ceremony to rename the Tomahawk Post Office in honor of Korean War hero Einar “Sarge” Ingman Jr. Senator Johnson said, “Einar ‘Sarge’ Ingman

TOMAH, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today visited Fort McCoy alongside Reps. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05). During their visit, the members toured the facility and received a briefing from

MILWAUKEE – On Monday, workers at Colectivo Coffee won an election to form a union by a margin of 106-99, after the National Labor Relations Board opened up seven challenged ballots that were uncounted during the first count, which resulted in a 99-99 tie result. Milwaukee County Supervisors Ryan Clancy, Priscilla Coggs-Jones,

MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding efforts for a full cyber-forensic audit in Wisconsin: “Since beginning the Assembly Campaigns and Elections investigation into the 2020 election, Chair Janel Brandtjen has received a plethora of information that supports cause for a full cyber-forensic audit. A majority

Manitowoc, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Broadwind Heavy Fabrications, one of the largest employers in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Following a tour of the facilities, the Senator spoke to manufacturers about clean energy tax incentives and how renewable energy can take on the climate crisis. “Employees at Broadwind are