WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned its own ruling that barred ballot drop boxes. “Just after Wisconsinites voted overwhelmingly to bolster election integrity in the state, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to overturn a previous precedent they set,

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision concerning unstaffed absentee drop boxes, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “In a setback for both the separation of powers and public trust in our elections, the left-wing justices on the Supreme Court of

MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s ruling affirms a basic principle: a democracy, we should make it easier for eligible voters to cast a ballot—not impose barriers based on conspiracy theories. By restoring access to safe and secure ballot

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “At the very heart of our democracy is the fundamental freedom to vote, and drop box voting is a safe and secure way to help make sure every eligible Wisconsinite is able to cast their ballot. Across our country, election

“This Independence Day, Wisconsin can celebrate a crucial step towards restoring a fundamental freedom that helped the state prosper for more than a century. Judge Jacob Frost’s ruling on Act 10 is a return to treating workers fairly by recognizing the right of all public employees to collectively bargain.  In

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “Act 10 has been found legal and constitutional against multiple state and federal court actions for close to 15 years. This is yet another example of courts legislating from the bench. “Once again, the only way the Democrats can

MADISON – Today, a Dane County judge struck down elements of Act 10 because it violates the right to equal protection under the law concerning different law enforcement agencies access to collective bargaining. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This ruling confirms that Act 10 created divisions among

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding a court ruling on Act 10. “The right to organize one’s co-workers into a union, and then collectively bargain, is a fundamental American right. It is fitting that we will celebrate the restoration of those rights for many

A disappointing trend in political campaign advertising has created a challenge for WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network that needs to be addressed.WisconsinEye archived video is being harvested and used as the centerpiece of negative attack ads and campaign messages appearing throughout Wisconsin on commercial television stations and social media. This use

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the Fourth of July in Wisconsin.  Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here, wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend provides an opportunity to get together with friends and family, join community celebrati… Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants. This round of grant funding became available through Executive Order #232, signed by Gov. Tony Evers on June 28, declaring a state of emergency due to recent severe

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a group of 24 attorneys general urging the US Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates ghost guns—untraceable weapons often made at home from kits—like other

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Paul Milbrath’s retirement, effective August 8, 2024. Maze will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “With more than two decades of experience demonstrating his

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is seeking submissions from experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct an outside, indep…

At every level of government, abortion is once again on the ballot this year. Republican candidate Stacey Klein, running in the 32nd Senate District – a district she does not even reside in – previously posted “abortion is murder” and shared other anti-abortion rhetoric.   See Story Below: Heartland Signal – Wisconsin

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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Representative Jill Billings joined La Crosse small business owner Penny Fassler and ARPA funding recipient Andrew Rasmussen at a press conference in La Crosse urging Wisconsinites to vote ‘NO’ on two misleading and risky constitutional amendment ballot questions placed on the August 13 primary ballot by right-wing

WEST BEND, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann issued the following statement following the announcement that Chancellor Mark Mone will end his tenure as chancellor at UW-Milwaukee next July: I’ve come to know UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and his team well over the past years as we faced the regionalization and now

On Sunday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore wrapped up his tour across southeast Wisconsin engaging Black voters to reelect President Biden, Vice President Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot. Governor Moore’s two-day tour included a Black men’s health roundtable and a Democratic coordinated campaign office opening in Madison, a

Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10 years to Wisconsin WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin’s Biohealth Tech Hub is set to receive $49 million to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research