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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.”  This resolution provides long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their

MADISON – Today, Senator Howard Marklein, Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, indicated that Republicans plan to remove several gun violence prevention measures from the state’s 2023-25 biennial budget. Senator Marklein further explained that the firearm safety proposals should be

Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 5 by the U.S. House of Representatives. “Forward Latino condemns the passage of H.R. 5, the

Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, the Republican National Committee named Anne Hathaway the Chairwoman for the Committee on Arrangements and Ron Kaufman the General Chairman. The pair will serve as the top officials organizing the 2024 convention on behalf of the RNC. Reince Priebus,

STATEMENT FROM LEE KINNARD OF KINNARD FARMS For the sake of our family, our fifth-generation dairy and crop farming business, and our relationship with the DNR, we decided it is time to move forward with a settlement, avoiding a lengthy

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the April 4 Spring Election starts on Saturday, March 25. Testing must occur prior to Election Day.  The

WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Indiana Republican Party National Committeewoman Anne Hathaway will serve as the Chairwoman of the Party’s Committee on Arrangements (COA), which is in charge of organizing the 2024 Republican National Convention

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Oshkosh, Wis. that occurred in the early morning of Friday, March 17, 2023. During the early morning of

MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly’s ties to election deniers and right-wing extremists have drawn headlines across Wisconsin, with new reporting this week on Kelly’s campaigning with Stop The Steal activist Scott Presler and his appearance at an event headlined by Matthew

MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the award of 39 grant projects totaling $5,721,074.98 in state funding to local public safety answering points (PSAPs) across Wisconsin.  Funding will be used for various projects

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau issued the memo covering State Tax and Fee Modifications Included in the Governor’s 2023-25 Budget Recommendations. The Fiscal Bureau memo shows the Governor would

MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the award of 24 grant projects totaling $1,076,223.75 in state funding to local county land information offices across Wisconsin.  Funding will be used for various projects related

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act. This legislation would require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to presume that size and sophistication-based tailoring of regulations are needed in SBREFA panel reviews. If tailoring

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, March 29-30, via written releases. On Wednesday, March 29, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Adam N. Payne announced that he is appointing DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary Steven C. Little to serve as DNR Deputy Secretary beginning April 9, 2023, filling the role previously held by

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the State Senate convened for a floor session where they had a full calendar of bills and resolutions, including a handful pertaining to public safety and government accountability. Public Safety Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her

“The Parents Bill of Rights Act is a racist, sexist, homophobic fear-based bill that would do nothing to protect America’s children and families. This bill isn’t about parents, it’s about intensifying the Republicans’ culture war, banning books, and wedging families

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act, historic legislation ensuring school districts put parents and students first. This legislation is the product of thoughtful consideration by the Republican Conference and is based on five core principles: 1. Parents have

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced two bills designed to expand opportunities for veterans and protect military families – the Ensure Military Personnel Learn Opportunities Yielding Vocations that Employ Transitioning Servicemembers (EMPLOY VETS) Act and Protect Military

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition is a federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy, accessible eating