DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in response to the settlement of the Green Bay City Hall snooping case against Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s administration.  “This is a landmark win for protecting our civil liberties, and exactly what we demanded from the very

WISCONSIN – This week leading thinkers from across the ideological spectrum joined hundreds of Americans for a day-long summit, Autocracy in America: A Warning and A Response. The past few weeks have made it clear that there is an urgent need to focus on the autocratic threat to our nation. Leading

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  regarding a settlement announcement with the City of Green Bay after Mayor Eric Genrich  illegally recorded citizens’ conversations in City Hall:  “Mayor Genrich broke state and federal laws and violated the Constitutional rights of  numerous citizens. His actions were

MADISON – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”). Under this proposal, hospital systems planning to close would be required to notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and create a plan, with community input, to connect patients to

July 25, 2024 – Baraboo, Wis. – The Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on  Sandhill Cranes is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024,  beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center (N7725 Highway  28, Horicon, WI), according to an agenda released today

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his support for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s (D-Wisconsin) “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”) and thanked her for introducing the legislation, which is aimed at protecting communities from abrupt hospital closures that interrupt care and leave patients without access to the

New Berlin, Wisc.— On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the New Berlin Common Council voted  unanimously to ban ballot drop boxes in the City of New Berlin. This decision follows the  Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling to allow counties and municipalities to utilize ballot drop boxes  if they permit. Rep Dave Maxey

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect communities from sudden hospital closures that interrupt care and leave patients without access to the essential services they need to stay healthy. The Hospital Stability and Health Services (HSHS) Act would require closing hospital systems to notify the Department

According to a new analysis of Project 2025, Donald Trump’s second-term authoritarian playbook, MAGA extremists plan to slash Medicaid for millions of Americans by imposing “lifetime caps” on Medicaid coverage. Trump’s extreme plan would have an outsized impact on Wisconsin, threatening health care for nearly half of Medicaid recipients and raising

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(MILWAUKEE, WI) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support student success by making sure the district’s learning spaces meet

Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims to highlight how clean energy investments have driven climate progress

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western Wisconsin families stranded for health care access.  “Regardless of zip

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 16. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, nonprofits, schools and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Food waste

MADISON, Wis. — With the GOP pushing two misleading amendment questions on the August 13th primary ballot, Wisconsinites are sharing how these amendments will jeopardize funding for critical programs.  See what they’re saying below:  Wisconsin State Journal: “Voters should keep the governor in charge of handling emergency federal relief, as has been

WHAT: The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression are holding a protest and vigil in front of the Hyatt Regency to demand transparency, accountability, and justice.  WHO: D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression WHEN: Thursday, July 25th,

MEETING: Property and Casualty Advisory Council Meeting DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 125 South Webster St. Room 227, Madison, WI 53707 OR Via Zoom Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to our OCI Press Notification service. 20240821MtgNot-P… Please log in to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment courts and diversion programs. “Treatment and diversion programs make communities

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Effort to Bring Accountability to Problematic Spending Practices by Wisconsin Governors The News: IRG Action Fund and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty have launched a six-figure, public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two Constitutional Amendments on the ballot during the August 13th Primary Election. Both organizations believe that