The News: Today, a broad coalition of three organizations filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Wisconsin Voters Alliance v. Secord. The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project.  The Quotes: WILL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect Americans from layoffs and price hikes resulting from corporate mergers that significantly reduce competition, close American facilities, and outsource jobs. The Stopping Threats to Our Prices from (STOP) Bad Mergers Act comes after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved … Please

(Brookfield, WI) – Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, the seat has been vacant since April 24, 2024. A

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 53 locations will become the first federally funded fast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations in the state funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program under President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). In

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of the SFSP, food service staff at over 1,000 locations across

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden and the House Agriculture Committee meet to take up the Republican draft of the Farm Bill, legislation which makes the largest cut to SNAP food assistance in nearly 30 years. The House GOP’s Farm Bill draft would cut $27 billion from SNAP over the next ten

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to the full Senate, including several priorities U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include for Wisconsin water infrastructure projects to support our manufacturing, agricultural, and tourism economy. “In Wisconsin, water defines

(MUKWONAGO, WI) – The Mukwonago Community Library (MCL) has committed to reuniting a Collection with the Wilton Rancheria Tribe in Elk Grove, California, this May, under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This Collection was part of the donated Grutzmacher Collection before being legally repatriated to Wilton Rancheria in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evening’s storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please use caution. DNR staff will be out assessing damage and

MADISON, Wis. – After failing to finalize a Farm Bill last year, Republicans in Congress have proposed a new draft that includes potential cuts to food assistance programs. As the committee begins markup on the bill today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden should use his position on the committee to reject these

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an appeal on behalf of Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty Activist, who is being sued for defamation for criticizing her school district on social media for employing a “social justice coordinator.” WILL filed this appeal because Ms.

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to last week’s joint hearing of the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections & Consumer Protection: “Last week was a stark revelation for those who advocate for transparent and fair

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week in Wisconsin. This week, the governor has visited local tourism destinations throughout the state to highlight the state’s thriving travel and tourism industry, including visits to Rooted in Red in Wisconsin Rapids, the

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a series of new television and radio ads, “Contempt” and “Knock Knock” which challenge Trump’s baseless claims about his accomplishments for the Black community, highlighting his long record of failures and broken promises. The 30 second television spot “Contempt” reminds voters of Trump’s disrespect and

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied with 50% each in a two-candidate matchup. In a five-way contest including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein and Cornel West, Trump receives 40%, Biden 37%,

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, The Hill published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) charade in bringing the failed February border legislation back to the Senate floor. This political stunt is a poorly-veiled attempt to hand vulnerable Senate Democrats political cover instead

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced its slate of delegates and alternates for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.  “It is an honor to represent the state of Wisconsin at the Republican National Convention,” WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming said. “We know that the passion and unity of Republican voters

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Milwaukee Jewish Federation and Hillel Milwaukee are glad that the chancellor anduniversity acknowledge that antisemitism is an institutional problem at UWM that needsto be addressed. We look forward to working with the chancellor to change theexperience for Jewish students now and in the future. We remain disappointed that the pro-Hamas

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