MADISON, Wisc. – This afternoon Governor Evers signed another bill authored by Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) to protect Wisconsin seniors from abuse. This new law speeds up trials involving seniors and allows courts to record and preserve the testimony of victims or witnesses over the age of 60. Rep. Macco issued

MILWAUKEE-The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lubar College of Business has reached an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) to bring early MBA students to the Milwaukee campus to complete their degrees. Through the agreement, IITK students can transfer up to four courses to UWM and complete the remaining

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOW) urging the justices to exercise caution when considering an argument made by Governor Evers that could grow fundamentally alter how government works in the state.   The Quotes: WILL Associate Counsel

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 531 being signed into law by Governor Evers, which relates to caller identification spoofing, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty: “Today, the governor signed Senate Bill 531 into law. I am beyond pleased with his

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MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed three bills recommended by the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking (AB 973, AB 976, and AB 978) into law. “Human trafficking is a global crisis. It affects countless lives, including many individuals

Madison, Wisconsin – In case you missed it, Carrie N. Baker’s latest column in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, “Protecting Access to Contraception: A Winning Issue for Democrats in November 2024,” draws from the latest Impact Research polling to examine how contraception rights serve as a key electoral advantage for Democrats

Sheboygan County Supervisor Tom Wegner has been named to the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds’ (ETF) Wisconsin Retirement Board. “Of everything we do in state government, managing the Wisconsin Retirement System is one of the best,” said Wisconsin Counties Association President & CEO Mark D. O’Connell. “Our system is

APPLETON, WI – Today, former Outagamie County Sheriff Brad Gehring announced his endorsement of Roger Roth in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Announcing his endorsement, Gehring said, “Roger Roth is willing to stand up for the victims of crime and fight for the law enforcement officers who protect

MARINETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed application for Kimberly-Clark Marinette (KC Marinette) to move to Tier 2 of the Green Tier program. Kimberly-Clark Marinette has been a Tier 1 participant since 2021. The DNR’s Green Tier program recognizes organizations committed to going

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement following the bill signings of three pieces of critical public safety legislation—Senate Bill 514, Senate Bill 573, and Assembly Bill 573. Rep. Donovan said: “Criminals never take a vacation and this requires our elected leaders remain eternally vigilant. Today, huge strides forward were

It’s been an awful week for Donald Trump and the GOP as headline after headline has come out revealing how Republicans’ ground game across the country is skeletal, struggling for cash and shutting down offices. “Under Trump, MAGA Republicans’ disorganization and chaos are leaving their infrastructure and ground game in

March 28, 2024 – State Bar of Wisconsin President Dean R. Dietrich lauded the enactment of a bipartisan judicial security legislation yesterday, March 27. The package of three bills aim to bolster security for judicial officers by protecting personal information and shielding judges’ residences from protestors. The bills were authored by

MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. welcomed Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for a conversation regarding the transformative nature of the environmental justice community in the transition to clean energy. Her visit highlighted support and programs available through the Department of Energy (DOE) that will help Wisconsin continue its clean

On Tuesday, March 26, Wisconsin’s major electric power utilities announced a first in the nation pledge to strictly use labor unions to build their renewable energy projects. https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow-to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/ In response, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and the Natio… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) making affordable healthcare more accessible and ensuring healthcare coverage for the millions of Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. The ACA was signed into law by President Barack Obama on

Dr. Rick St. Germaine, professor emeritus of history at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U lecture at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. St. Germaine will present “Ijidiwashikwe: Heroine of the Northwoods, 1840s” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 4 in the Blue Hills

On Tuesday, March 26, Wisconsin’s major electric power utilities announced a first in the nation pledge to strictly use labor unions to build their renewable energy projects. https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow- to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/ In response, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and the Nati… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting prescribed burning at Governor Nelson State Park in Dane County starting at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Portions of the park will be closed and access may be limited or unavailable during burn operations. Areas and

(Madison, Wis.) With most schools in the area off for spring break this week, an uncommon occurrence, the staff of every attraction serving children and families is being stretched and tested. Madison Children’s Museum staff have just been officially certified as best in class to meet that challenge. On March