Madison — Last week, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) circulated a letter to her Legislative colleagues urging Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to support legislation overturning an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rule. The letter has received the support of 28 legislators from both the Assembly and Senate. A similar letter will be sent to

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday in the Cap Times, state Senator Jeff Smith slammed Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee for making excuses and withholding funding for hospitals while western Wisconsin faces a drastic health care shortage. Republicans on the GOP-controlled JFC have falsely claimed for months that they cannot release already-approved

MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today visited the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) training in Hudson, Wis.  BTAM trainings are designed to provide school administrators, school mental health professionals, security personnel, community partners, and law enforcement with an

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford announced her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday, highlighting the importance of protecting Wisconsinites’ rights and freedoms as right-wing extremists fight to take back control of the court. As a former prosecutor, private-practice attorney, and now as a Circuit Court

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced that Monroe County Judge Mark L. Goodman issued an order requiring Phil G. Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. to pay $209,641.47 for violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater laws at the concentrated

Madison, WI—Today, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that prevents a Bayfield company from bottling and selling water from a private artesian well located within the Lake Superior watershed. The decision is the latest development in a legal battle stemming from a proposal by start-up company Kristle KLR to harvest

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

MADISON, WI— In case you missed it, new Navigator Research polling reveals that 91% of Americans support the legality of contraception. Eighty-one percent of Americans, including 90% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents, support legislation protecting access to contraception, including condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, and emergency contraception pills,”

MADISON – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin, with pro bono assistance from Quarles & Brady LLP, petitioned a Dane County Circuit Court Monday afternoon to order that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) offer mothers incarcerated or under community supervision the opportunity to participate in a program

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson endorsed Jarrod Anderson today, highlighting his collaborative leadership and commitment to the community. “I proudly endorse Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly. His proven commitment to our community and his ability to work collaboratively make him the perfect representative for Milwaukee, “ said

MADISON – Jimmy Kauffman, president and CEO, Bank of Sun Prairie, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have Jimmy join the WBA Board of Directors,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His expertise and commitment will have a

Tourism generated $25 billion in total economic impact in 2023, surpassing state’s previous record for the second year in a row MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry saw another record-breaking year in 2023. According to 2023 economic

If it wasn’t already clear, last weekend’s Wisconsin Democratic Party convention underscored that the Democrats’ investments on the ground in Wisconsin are crushing Trump’s meager presence in the crucial battleground.  In the past few months, Team Biden-Harris and the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign have: Opened 47 offices across the state,

David Maas announced today his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 4, currently held by the Honorable Lloyd Carter who will be retiring at the end of June 2024. “After faithfully and diligently serving the people of Wisconsin for 25 years as a prosecutor, I am excited to embark

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Yesterday, delegates to the Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention overwhelmingly voted in support of a ceasefire resolution condemning the collective punishment and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as part of the official policy platform of Wisconsin Democrats.  The resolution passed with

Madison—Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Legislative FiscalBureau’s memo on the impact of the MPS referendum. “The school aid distribution formula is completely broken. It continues to reward MPS for livingbeyond its means and taking from districts that maintain fiscal responsibility, like the SchoolDistrict of New Berlin,” said

Baldwin brings home $10 million for new Dairy Research Center; secures $122 million investment in child care WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Prairie du Sac to highlight investments she secured for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and Milwaukee to highlight her work to lower childcare costs. In Prairie du

MADISON, Wis – Yesterday, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell passed away after a three-year battle with a rare cancer. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The passing of President Lovell is a deep loss to our community. President Lovell was a great leader of a thriving

[East Troy, WI] — June 11th, 2024—Andrew Cegielski, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 33rd district, announces the end of his campaign. Due to circumstances beyond my control. I’m announcing the end of my campaign. I want to thank all the people who supported my decision to run.

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles released the following statement after Wisconsin’s nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) was named the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Evaluation Award from the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society, a professional staff association connected with the National Conference of State Legislatures: “The Legislative Audit Bureau,