Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation relating to requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval: “This bill (LRB-5689/SB1075) will give local municipalities a voice and provide local elected officials the final say

Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) recently introduced Assembly Bill 1090 (AB 1090), which will prohibit any public entity from contracting with certain U.S. foreign adversaries such as the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Iran, and others. AB 1090 will protect Wisconsinites from taxpayer funds being used to purchase

Town of Erin, WI – Former law enforcement officer and small business owner Jim Piwowarczyk is running for the 98th Assembly District to “continue fighting for conservative policies and to help save this state from Democratic control. Conservatives must start winning again.” Raised in Washington County, Piwowarczyk, a town of

WAUKESHA — Gov. Tony Evers today at La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1023, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 101, which expands the current child and dependent care tax credit from 50 percent to 100 percent of the federal credit, helping reduce the tax burden for families

Madison, WI- Today, Law Forward, Georgetown University Law Center’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP), and Stafford Rosenbaum LLP announced another historic settlement in their litigation over the fraudulent electors scheme to overturn the 2020 Presidential election, Penebaker et al v. Hitt et al. The settlement agreements resolve the

Clinton: Following a productive first session in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) has announced she is running for re-election to the 31st Assembly District. “It’s an honor and a privilege to serve my neighbors in Rock and Walworth Counties,” said Schutt.” I’m proud of what we’ve been

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers has proclaimed March 3-9, 2024 as National Consumer Protection Week in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating by promoting its many free resources and programs for consumers, including several that are new and improved. “DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection

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Reporters covering issues regarding police and corrections officials are among the honorees of this year’s Openness Awards, or Opees, bestowed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. Others winners include: a Milwaukee-based citizens group that used public records to help push for improvements in housing; a former city council member who

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help monitor streams and rivers in several river basins located in central and northeastern Wisconsin, specifically the Lower Fox, Upper Fox and Wolf River and Northeast Lakeshore basins. Sampling is essential for monitoring water quality improvements, assessing

The Wisconsin State Patrol encourages drivers to check over vehicles to ensure equipment and lights are working properly this season. When Daylight Saving Time begins in March, we spring ahead and get more daylight hours. This time of year also brings changing weather conditions, so it’s important to remember the

ALLOUEZ, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sunset Circle Historic District in Allouez (Brown County) on the National Register of Historic Places. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 2024. The historic district displays a collection of single-family

Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), lead author of Wisconsin’s tax-free  retirement proposal, released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ recent veto of the  tax-cut.   “In the aftermath of historic inflation, Governor Evers continues to support higher taxes in Wisconsin. His  action could not be more

Neillsville, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Personal Development Center and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes starting today March 4, through March 11 at the Clark County Courthouse. Attendees will experience an

MADISON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has published its 2024 spongy moth aerial treatment plans. Treatment plan maps, spray information, fact sheets, and other resources can be found at smaerialspray.wi.gov. “In 2023, spongy moth populations reached record levels in much of eastern and central Wisconsin,”

LA CROSSE, WI – This week, La Crosse County Board candidate Grant Mathu announced key endorsements from a number of regional organizations and Wisconsin community leaders. Organizations who have formally declared support for Mathu’s candidacy include Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund, and Run for

WAUKESHA–State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly, Wisconsin’s top education official, today endorsed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election.  Below are excerpts from remarks Dr. Underly made at a Women for Biden kickoff event with Dr. Jill Biden in Waukesha today. “Wisconsin, everything is on

Fall Creek – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) has declared her candidacy for the redrawn 69th Assembly District accordingly to the recently enacted state maps. Rep. Hurd will be moving her residence from Fall Creek to a locale in Clark County where she can continue to represent the 68th

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today as part of her tour launching Women for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Wisconsin women will play a pivotal role in reelecting President Biden and Vice President Harris this November, and our work

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering First Lady Jill Biden’s event in Waukesha, Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “For the second time since the Hur Report’s release last month, the White House is sending the First Lady instead of the President to make the