State Superintedent Underly: Statement on Act 10 court ruling

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

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WisconsinEye: WisconsinEye public affairs network calls for refrain from using archived video in negative campaign advertising

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

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating the Fourth of July

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

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County sheriff

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

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Gov. Evers: Announces Evers administration accepting submissions to conduct independent audit of MPS instruction

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…

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Biden campaign: ICYMI: Governor Wes Moore rallies Black voters across Wisconsin to reelect President Biden and Vice President Harris

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

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: What they are saying: Wisconsin leaders praise Baldwin’s work to bring home $49 million for Wisconsin tech hub

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

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Dane County Traffic Safety Commission: Police agencies issue 209 citations in effort to remind drivers to slow down

Dane County law enforcement agencies issued 209 citations and 65 warnings to Dane County drivers for speeding as part of a county-wide education and enforcement effort May 24-31. The week-long increased surveillance by 19 county law enforcement agencies was coordinated by the Law Enforcement Group of the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) to remind

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Dept. of Justice: Windsor man sentenced to 3 1/2 years for drug trafficking and possession of machinegun

Byron Ellison possessed a “ghost gun” converted to machinegun MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Byron Ellison, 28, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 3 ½ years in federal prison for possessing heroin and fentanyl intended

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Shankland campaign: New ads tout endorsements, record, and platform

STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, Rep. Katrina Shankland rolled out her next three ads across broadcast and digital platforms in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ads highlight her endorsement from Eau Claire-area State Senator and Democratic leader Jeff Smith; her commitment

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WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousands of jobs possible

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Baldwin announced that Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies have been awarded $49 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop a biohealth tech hub in the Badger State.  This critical funding—which every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against—will help Wisconsin grow its biotechno…

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