The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a conditional motion to intervene and to participate as an amicus party in a lawsuit recently filed against the Elkhorn School District (ESD) for designating separate bathrooms based on biological gender. WILL represents an association of over 100

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating 2023 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $25 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $23.7 billion set in 2022. More information on Wisconsin’s record-breaking year can be found here. Hey there, folks.

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received endorsements from current and former members of the Outagamie County Board of Supervisors.  County Supervisors Dan Rettler, Mike Jahnke, Tim Hermes, Justin Krueger (also Combined Locks Village Trustee), and former

MADISON, Wis. – Thunderstorms can develop quickly, and knowing what to do and where to go can help you avoid dangerous lighting strikes. June 18 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to protect themselves while spending time outdoors “Even if the sky directly

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and all their Senate GOP colleagues, in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The senators wrote, “Senate Democrats have embraced a Summer of Scare Tactics — a partisan

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay later today to launch Seniors for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin to launch Seniors for Biden-Harris, reminding our seniors in the Badger

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an $885,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of Pleasant Prairie. The grant will support a rail project to enable corrugated packaging company WestRock to open a new manufacturing facility and create 177

Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 12, 2024, Nikhil S. Mahtani (age: 28) of New York, New York, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for wire fraud. According to court documents, between approximately January 4, 2019, and December

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Justin Bielinski, a former paraprofessional for the district, plans to introduce a resolution in support of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), as they work to rectify their financial reporting and accounting practices. The resolution emphasizes the importance of retaining a democratically elected local school board to oversee MPS

New data this week shows that Wisconsin workers’ pay jumped 5.3% from this time last year, outpacing the national average. The 5.3% pay jump comes alongside news that inflation cooled in May, prices are flat, and core inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three years. Meanwhile, experts say Donald Trump’s agenda will “raise costs for consumers,”

Madison, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today announced the launch of its Workforce Ready Wisconsin website, dedicated to highlighting regulatory innovations that address growing demand for licensed workers. “Our mission will always include protecting the public by enforcing professional standards, but it also includes promoting… Please log in

Biden-Harris Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson released the following statement in response to the announcement of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine next week: “Donald Trump has shown us that he’s willing to do anything to gain power – it’s why he’s now a convicted felon, it’s why he incited a

The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) warned the School District of Beloit (“the District”) that it must cease all discriminatory programs. Following numerous complaints of race-based policies in the District, WILL warned the District specifically about its “Grow Your Own Multicultural Teacher Scholarship Program” (GYO). According to numerous

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement of State Senator Duey Stroebel (SD-08) for the Wisconsin State Senate.  AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement:  “We are excited to support Senator Stroebel for the Wisconsin State Senate as our first legislative endorsement this year. Duey

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Green County Democratic Party Chair Sandy Rindy joined The Last Word on MSNBC to discuss how Democrats in Wisconsin are defying the odds and gaining momentum heading into this November’s election.  With a year-round organizing infrastructure and early

MADISON, WI –Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism announced that, according to economic impact data, Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $25 billion in 2023. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “As an appointee to the Wisconsin Council on Tourism, I congratulate Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, originating from the Huron/Ontario Rooms at the Oneida Hotel and Conference Center at 2040 Airport

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it had endorsed a “no” vote on both constitutional amendment ballot questions appearing on the August primary ballot. The endorsement was made over the weekend by a vote of the Party’s Administrative Committee. The two ballot questions would amend Wisconsin’s Constitution

MADISON, Wis. – The majority of current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices have endorsed Judge Susan Crawford to be the court’s next justice, citing her decades of experience, commitment to upholding the law and constitution, and proven record of fairness and impartiality. Current Justices Ann Walsh Bradley, Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky,

The last day at Madison West DMV Service Center, 8417 Excelsior Drive, is Thursday, June 13 as it will move on Friday to its new location, 2344 South Park St., and become Madison Southwest DMV. The new location is just blocks off the Madison Beltline (US 12/18). It will allow