WASHINGTON D.C. -Yesterday, December 5th, Representative Ryan Clancy was ejected on the final day of the American Legislative Council (ALEC) State and Nation policy summit. He was attending to better understand the agenda of the conservative group in order to counter those activities.  ALEC is required to remain non-partisan as

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Wisconsin farmers, still hurting from Donald Trump’s first trade war, stand to lose billions under Trump’s promise of sky-high tariffs and a new-and-improved trade war with Mexico, Canada, and China. In his first term, Donald Trump cost U.S. farmers $27 billion in export sales—and

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action presented the 2024 Lifetime of Service Award to Gina Pruski, who recently retired from the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office (SPD) after more than 30 years of service. Gina first began her career with SPD in 1992 and served

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded a $7 million Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to implement the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative (WDI). “Making treatment more accessible is important not only for those struggling with substance-use

MADISON, WI – Many people are in a generous, giving mood over the holidays, which creates a perfect storm of opportunity for scammers to prey on that generosity. AARP Wisconsin is aware of the many of tricks criminals use over the holidays, which is why today they are announcing the

Cary, NC. – The Hunt Institute is pleased to announce the members of its eleventh cohort of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program. This innovative program aims to provide a bipartisan group of senior, state-level policymakers from across the country with the resources, space, and expertise needed to develop smart and effective education agendas.

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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today was named the recipient of the 2024 Diversity Award for its strong commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Diversity Award was established in 2000 by the State Council on Affirmative Action and recognizes state agencies for dedication to the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Kerry Kirn as Clark County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by Sheriff Scott Haines’ resignation. Kirn will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Kerry Kirn has more than three decades of experience in the Clark

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 7, 2024, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the brave individuals who

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, participated in a House Veterans’ Affairs full committee hearing on the Veterans Administration’s $6.6 billion budget shortfall request. During the hearing, Congressman Van Orden questioned the witness panel on the Veterans Administration’s reported budget shortfalls for

KENOSHA – Rep. Tip McGuire made the following statement on Eli Lilly’s $3 billion investment in Kenosha County: “Today I joined Gov. Tony Evers and local leaders at the announcement of Eli Lilly’s historic $3 billion investment in Kenosha County. This investment will create over 2,000 construction jobs and bring

KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Eli Lilly and Company officials to announce a $3 billion expansion of the Kenosha County manufacturing facility that the company acquired earlier this year. According to Lilly, this investment will extend the company’s global parenteral (injectable) product manufacturing network, helping to meet the growing demand

TOMAH, Wis. – More than 60 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company were mobilized to active duty November 30, during a deployment sendoff ceremony at Tomah High School. Following pre-mobilization training the Guardsmen will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area

Hello, this is State Senator Dan Feyen, representing the 20th Senate District. With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season is officially underway here at the State Capitol! Recently, we had the privilege of hosting the annual lighting of the State Christmas Tree. This year’s tree is a stunning 30-foot Balsam

MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that she is encouraging all Dane County departments to open official Bluesky accounts as part of her ongoing efforts to foster a more open, transparent, and innovative approach to communication with the public. You can follow County Executive Agard’s Bluesky account HERE.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s right-wing partisan activism has earned her an award from the Federalist Society, an extreme group that seeks to exert dangerous right-wing influence on courts and judicial systems both nationwide and right here in Wisconsin. Records show that the Milwaukee Chapter of the Federalist

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January 10, 2025, to vote on the following candidates: District 4

WISCONSIN – More than 30 groups signed onto a letter calling on the State Legislature to protect public health by taking action on safe drinking water. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, Republican Pres. Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act into law. Fast forward to today, and it is clear:

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator. “But there are some basic tips