Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Rice Lake, Wis.
RICE LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Rice Lake, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 8, 2023. At
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Condemns terror attacks in Israel
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel: “I condemn the heinous attacks by Hamas on Israel. Any hostages should be released immediately and the violence must end. Violence
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Local Jewish community’s response to war in Israel
The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked, outraged and horrified by the surprise, ongoing terrorist onslaught launched by Hamas against Israel today, on Shabbat and Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret. At this moment, at least 100 Israelis have been reported killed and at
Dept. of Justice: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Menasha, Wis.
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Menasha, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08
WisDems: On Supreme Court decision to hear challenges to legislative maps
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced in a 4-3 decision that it would hear challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement in response: “Today’s decision by our state Supreme
Sen. Agard: Justice Protasiewicz rightfully declines the GOP’s request for her recusal
Madison – Earlier today, Justice Protasiewicz declined the GOP’s request for her to recuse herself from two redistricting cases. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Justice Protasiewicz is absolutely correct to not recuse herself from the redistricting case
A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to take up fair maps case
MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step on the path to fair legislative maps in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has officially decided it will take up a case that challenges the current partisan gerrymander and seeks to ensure every Wisconsinite’s
Sen. Roys: The will of the people will be heard
MADISON — Today, Justice Janet Protasiewicz rightfully denied Republican legislators’ baseless motion to recuse herself from Clarke v. WEC, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court formally agreed to hear the case. This case will address the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s heavily gerrymandered legislative districts,
A Better Wisconsin Together: Statements on Justice Protasiewicz doing her job
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Justice Janet Protasiewicz declaring she will not recuse in a case seeking fair maps but instead will do what she was elected to do – hear cases – the following are statements from Chris Walloch,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Don’t miss Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt Oct. 7-8
This weekend, Oct. 7-8, is Wisconsin’s annual youth gun deer hunt. This two-day hunt offers hunters, aged 15 and under, the chance to learn and experience gun hunting when the woods are a little quieter and the deer are less pressured
Opportunity WIsconsin: New ad highlights U.S. Rep. Van Orden’s vote for harmful cuts during last week’s shutdown debate
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In a new ad, Opportunity Wisconsin is reminding Wisconsinites that Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted last Friday for massive cuts that would harm families, seniors, and children. While the bill failed to pass, Congressman Van Orden made it clear
WisDems: This National Manufacturing Day, Bidenomics is bringing jobs back to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — On National Manufacturing Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement highlighting how Bidenomics is delivering a manufacturing boom: “Bidenomics is delivering an American economic boom, across the country and here in Wisconsin, creating nearly
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden caught with new ties to bestie, Marjorie Taylor Greene
Derrick Van Orden can’t hide his ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of the most extreme members of Congress. According to new reporting, Van Orden claims he rejected a contribution from Greene, but the reality is they are two peas in
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in opposing Biden FCC’s internet takeover
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and 40 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the
Physicians for Social Responsibility: The Madison Common Council voted unanimously in favor of “Back from the Brink” nuclear disarmament-divestment resolution
Friday, October 6, 2023 – Madison, WI – Madison is now the third largest city in the US to limit investments in and contracts with nuclear weapon producers. It is the 76th US municipality to call on the US to
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $49.5 million multistate settlement with Blackbaud data for data breach impacting millions
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Marquette County register of deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bette Krueger, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The new register of
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Announces 7th Annual Veteran Business Conference
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it will host the 7th annual Veterans Business Conference on October 10, 2023 at the Baird Conference Center in downtown Milwaukee. The Veterans Business Conference is the largest convening of
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on the 2023 World Dairy Expo in Madison
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to bolster and support Wisconsin’s farmers and our state’s dairy and agricultural industries. Earlier this week, the governor joined Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Rep. Joers: Power to the People Legislative Package released
MADISON – Today, a group of Legislative Democrats released the Power to the People Legislative Package, a package of 4 bills aimed at making Wisconsin’s state government more open and accessible to all Wisconsinites. These bills strengthen access to direct