The Bureau announces the release ofTimeliness of State Crime Laboratories in Analyzing Evidence (report 24-6). The Department of Justice (DOJ) operates three crime laboratories, which are located in Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau. In July 2023, DOJ was authorized 177.1 full-time equivalent permanent positions for the crime laboratories, and DOJ spent $30.4 million on the crime laboratori… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

ASHLAND, Wisc., June 28, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development joins local officials and partners in celebration as The BRICK Ministries in Ashland completes Phase 1 of renovations to their warehouse.  “The BRICK Ministries’ pantry program provides a variety of perishable and non-perishable food items to eligible households in Ashland

The Evers Administration has had Five Years to Come up With a Plan for Lincoln Hills WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement regarding the latest incident at Lincoln Hills. “I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lincoln Hills youth counselor Corey Proulx.

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement in reaction to President Biden’s dismal showing at last night’s debate.  “Clearly, President Biden is unfit for office. I’ve been saying that since 2020 as a result of Senator Grassley’s and my investigation into the Biden crime family. His

MADISON, Wis. — Following tonight’s presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:  “This election is a choice between President Biden, who has a vision for our country in which our freedoms are protected, our economy works for everyone, and our democracy is

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the presidential debate between President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden this evening, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Tonight was not about Joe Biden’s ability to get through an hour and a half debate. It was about whether he

June 27, 2024- Alicia Saunders is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run For Something for my campaign for Assembly District 2,” commented

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Board took action related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to further its progress. Action on a request to Waive Board Rule 1.10 to Take Immediate Action on Proposed Changes to Board Rule 2.06, in Furtherance of the Corrective Action Plan  Action on a

In what can be described as a nice victory for the City of Milwaukee and its utility ratepayers, the Public Service Commission voted (3-0) today to deny We Energies/WEPCO’s application for deferral accounting treatment of 2024 storm recovery costs and accelerated forestry activity in response to severe storms and the

Waukesha, WI — Mike Thurston, candidate for District Attorney, addressed a recent inquiry regarding the non-prosecution rates of his office and his opponent, Leslie Boese. The inquiry sought a comparison of the number of cases referred, charged, and not prosecuted from 2022 to present. Mike Thurston made the following statement:

Yesterday, news broke that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has reached a decision to hear an original action brought forward by Planned Parenthood to “find” a right to abortion in the Wisconsin state constitution. The draft order was leaked to media outlets. This has become a concerning trend in our legal system particularly

Tonight, President Joe Biden will lay out his vision for America’s future, while Donald Trump tries to run from his disastrous record. The contrast will be clear: our choice this November is between President Biden, who is going to bat for Wisconsin women’s reproductive freedoms, raising wages, and lowering prices

“At a time where reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin by anti-choice Republicans, we need these Democratic pro-choice women more than ever to flip seats to gain a Democratic majority and fight to protect our fundamental freedoms,” said EMILY’s List Press Contact Courtney S. Green SHELBY, WI—Yesterday, Tara Johnson,

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles released the following statement after Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency program, named ten recipients of their annual awards, including two entities located in Northeast Wisconsin – one with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and another with Automated Energy Solutions, Inc. in Green

MILWAUKEE (June 27, 2024) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) have joined forces to introduce an exciting new art installation as part of a long-term partnership at the Airport. With MKE Airport gearing up for peak summer travel and MIAD celebrating its

MADISON, WI – Today, AARP announced that projects in eight Wisconsin communities, including Elkhorn, Green Bay, Kenosha, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Monticello, Spring Valley and West Allis, will receive 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants totaling a combined $102,000. The grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with

Youth Firefighter Training Grant to benefit local fire departments, area students Appleton, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) last Thursday presented a ceremonial check for $15,405 to Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC), one of four recent winners of a DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grant. “Most of the work

Today, United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad announced that a grand jury had indicted Lori Banyard Butts (age 47; of Wales, Wisconsin) in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Wisconsin Medicaid and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The indictment charges Butts with eight counts of healthcare fraud,

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of twenty current and former members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors. Current Brown County Board of Supervisors include: Devon Coenen, Nick Dagneau, Norbert Dantinne, Jr.,

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