MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School’s Water Law and Policy Initiative will host “Data Centers and the Energy-Water Nexus,” a moderated discussion on energy and water use by data centers, on Wednesday, April 8, at 9 a.m., in the Lubar Center at Eckstein Hall, 12:15 W. Michigan. Energy generation and

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), in partnership with 50CAN, a national nonpartisan education reform nonprofit, has released a new survey of Wisconsin parents. The findings reveal continued gaps in parental awareness of school spending, some improvement in knowledge of educational options, but a surprising gap in

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MADISON – Nearly ten years ago, Governor Evers’ gubernatorial campaign started with a controversy over how he handled a teacher watching porn in a classroom. Now, one of Gov. Evers’ last acts is to veto a bill that would help keep pornography away from the eyes of our children. Gov. Evers says he

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ Good Friday veto of AB 750, which would give sponsored first responders priority in technical college enrollment for required classes: “Despite the pleas of our first responders and repeated testimony from our chiefs, technical college presidents, and

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin, in conjunction with a qualified elector from Green Bay, filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys. The complaint alleges that Clerk Jeffreys’ office mailed more than one absentee ballot to the same voter in at least 152 instances

Madison – Last week, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 562 to install signage designating the Mississippi River Trail. Rep. Billings supported this legislation and released the following statement: “I was proud to attend the signing of AB 562 last week. This new law is an important step to support the

LA CROSSE, WI. – This weekend, an article in The Center Square was published, highlighting Rebecca Cooke’s growing China problem. Cooke touted an endorsement from the far-left climate activism organization, National Resources Defense Council Action Fund, “a group with documented ties to Beijing, including a local office and personnel with past connections to

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Governor Tony Evers for signing Assembly Bills 130 and 131 into law, landmark legislation that provides long-needed clarity on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) liability standards while unlocking more than $133 million in funding dedicated to PFAS remediation across

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131 into law, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across Wisconsin: “After years of work, we successfully bring comprehensive legislation to fight PFA… Please

Madison, Wisconsin – Today the Young Democrats of Wisconsin are happy to announce their endorsement of Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court and a slate of local candidates for the 2026 spring election. As a former legislator and current judge, Chris Taylor brings a deep understanding of the law and

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today celebrated a landmark victory for public health as Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 130 and AB 131 into law. The legislation releases $132 million in funding to combat PFAS contamination across the state. The signing is a major step in a seven-year advocacy campaign

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills, Assembly Bill 130, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 200, and Assembly Bill 131, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 201, which, together, facilitate the release of the $125 million in stalled PFAS investments that have languished unspent in Madison for years despite the governor’s

MADISON, Wis. — Today, election officials could have started processing absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s spring election, ensuring timelier results for Wisconsinites, but Republicans in the state legislature stopped that from happening. A bipartisan bill that would have allowed election officials to start processing absentee ballots on the Monday before Election Day never

Milwaukee, WI – Scammers steal millions of dollars from Wisconsinites every year, and their tactics are constantly evolving. That’s why it’s more important than ever to arm yourself with the latest information you need to stay vigilant and battle the criminals on their own turf, says AARP Wisconsin, which is hosting

Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1032, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Patrick Testin (R–Stevens Point). The legislation would have clarified that the Natural Resources Board may sell Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land located within one mile of, or adjacent to, a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed the Trump Administration on the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) decision to cut staff and restructure the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)—which would eliminate critical resources for VA hospitals, cut positions, and jeopardize care for Wisconsin veterans.  “I have heard from veterans,

Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 460, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator John Jagler (R–Watertown). The legislation would have extended Wisconsin’s School Choice program’s “once in, always in” provision to include siblings and other dependents in a family. The current provision allows a

MADISON — Wisconsin’s ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality educators depends on retaining more teachers and keeping newly trained graduates in the state, according to new data in a report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The latest Educator Preparation Program and Workforce Analysis Report highlights

MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 36, legislation which would have provided a state income tax exemption on qualified tips in Wisconsin, bill author Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with Governor Evers’ decision today to veto the ‘No Tax on