The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a waiver for our client, Macy Weigel, from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).   The WIAA initially determined Macy was ineligible to play varsity sports for one year due to their “transfer rule” and denied her waiver application. WILL

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss his line of questioning of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a House Appropriations Committee hearing and the Secretary’s inability to craft a coherent response when asked a simple question: “Who pays tariffs?” Click here to watch the full

Wisconsin – Bill Berrien, chairman of Never Out of the Fight PAC, issued the following statement after Governor Evers escalated his immigration feud with President Trump and his Administration: “Our failed liberal Governor Tony Evers cares more about ‘resisting’  President Trump than protecting the innocent citizens of Wisconsin. Wisconsin voters elected

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward Markey (D-MA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led their colleagues in slamming the Trump Administration’s plan to take away lifesaving mental health services at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline from LGBTQ+ youth, who face a higher risk of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two national online suppliers of aquatic animals have been convicted in multiple Wisconsin county circuit courts for ignoring warnings from the DNR and repeatedly shipping illegal invasive species to schools, residents and businesses. In March and April 2025, the

Madison– A bill aimed at injecting new life into Wisconsin’s film industry received a hearing today in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. The proposal, authored by Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. David Armstrong (R-Rice Lake), would establish a dedicated state film office and implement targeted film production

The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to keep an eye out for deer on roadways this spring to avoid potentially dangerous crashes. Deer crash numbers typically increase in May and June in Wisconsin when does look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. “Deer can

BARNEVELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently named two individuals the 2024 Ethical Hunter Award recipients for outstanding individual acts that aided other hunters during the archery and firearm deer hunts. Eliot Babino of Platteville and Cody Kabus of Independence were honored at an April 17 ceremony

MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today hailed President Trump’s executive order this week, “Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research,” which halts federally funded gain-of-function (GoF) research on potential pandemic pathogens and begins to implement sweeping oversight, enforcement, and transparency reforms. The executive action comes just three months af…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Barron County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s resignation, effective June 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that halts the dismantling of three federal agencies that fund and support public libraries and museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses in Wisconsin and nationwide. U.S. District Court Chief Judge

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today highlighted Ron Johnson’s support for decimating Medicaid funding and stripping at least 52,000 Wisconsinites of the health care coverage they desperately need. This comes after Wisconsin House Republicans, including Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, approved a budget that would cut as much

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Florence County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of District Attorney Michael J. Scholke. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2029.

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Yong Bai, McShane Chair and Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for research and curriculum development of infrastructure construction and engineering. The goal

Madison, Wis. – Marquette School of Dentistry and its Dean, Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian,welcomed Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary DanHereth, Wisconsin Dental Association President Tom Reid and other guests on Friday for acelebration of this year’s School of Dentistry graduates, several of whom will be joining the state

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee announced today their plan to remove hundreds of widely popular provisions in Governor Evers’ proposed budget.  The provisions Republicans are poised to strip would help working families in Wisconsin deal with rising costs, make childcare more affordable, lower prescription drug costs, fund our public

MADISON, Wis. – A bipartisan group of state lawmakers – led by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) – is coming together to reintroduce a modified version of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes registered nurses to practice independently and

Burn Permits Suspended In 30 Counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning. Spring is the most critical fire season