Institute for Reforming Government: Launches Center for Investigative Oversight
Delafield, WI – Wisconsin is witnessing an alarming trend in executive and bureaucratic failures, as well as claims of power for which there is no support in our constitution or statutes. In recent years, there have been unprecedented delays in processing
IBEW Local 494: To attend White House forum “Communities in Action: Building a Better Wisconsin”
Milwaukee, WI – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 Business Manager and Financial Secretary, Dean A. Warsh; along with Milwaukee Electrical JATC apprentice and WRTP | Big Step alumni Jessica Berndt, to attend “Communities in Action: Building a Better
State Bar: Presidents comment on funding for Civil Legal Aid in Governor’s budget
MADISON – State Bar of Wisconsin’s elected leadership released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ civil legal aid budget proposal: On behalf of the Board of Governors, the leadership of the State Bar of Wisconsin supports Gov. Evers’ proposed
WisDems: Appeals court finds Jennifer Dorow botched sentencing in OWI case
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed how Jennifer Dorow allowed a defendant convicted of a fifth-offense OWI off with no jail time contrary to state law. In a Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling released earlier this month,
UW-Green Bay: Announces Direct Admit partnership with Green Bay Area Public Schools
Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay today announced a new partnership with Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) on the first-in-the-state direct college admissions initiative. Through the program, all high school seniors graduating from GBAPS in 2024 and forward will
Milwaukee Brewers: Applaud efforts to maintain American Family Field
Gov. Evers: Announces plan to keep Major League Baseball, Brewers in Milwaukee for 20 more years
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s budget invests portion of state’s historic surplus to improve American Family Field, saving taxpayers over $200 million and generating $400 million in revenue through 2043 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new plan to keep Major
Marquette University: Engineering dean named Imprint Award winner by Professional Dimensions
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering, has been named a 2023 Imprint Award winner by Professional Dimensions, a leading women’s professional association in the Milwaukee area. She will be recognized at the annual
Protasiewicz campaign: Raises $2 million, more than any spring primary candidate in state history
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has now raised more than any spring primary candidate in Wisconsin history, raising more than $2 million since entering the race. The campaign’s pre-primary report, which will be filed
Rep. Clancy: Applauds Gov. Evers’ inclusion of Right to Counsel in state budget proposal
MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, in a press release forecasting his upcoming budget address on Wednesday February 15, announced his intention to create a Statewide Right to Counsel, which will provide no-cost legal representation for Wisconsin residents facing eviction. His budget
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden Administration to prevent CHIPS funds from being used to subsidize corporate stock buybacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) sent a bicameral letter to Michael Schmidt, Director of the CHIPS Program Office at the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), calling on Commerce to use its full authority to prevent funds from the Creating Helpful
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Appointed to nationwide Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, National Association of Counties (NACo) President Denise Winfrey announced the appointment of County Executive David Crowley to a new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The group, featuring a total of 14 county leaders from across the
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on recent incidents involving UAPs
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to several Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) being shot down over the weekend. “This weekend, in addition to the customary fighter jet flyover at the Super Bowl, Americans witnessed
Brown County Executive: Announces plan for opioid settlement funds
Brown County, Wis. – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain, Health and Human Services Executive Director Jeremy Kral, and Brown County Board of Supervisors Chairman Patrick Buckley announced a proposed Opioid Action Plan that
Dorow campaign: Raises over $700,000 in just 70 days
Waukesha, Wis. (February 13, 2023) – Judge Jennifer Dorow’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to show strong momentum. Despite not entering the race until many months after the other candidates for Supreme Court, Dorow has amassed a combination of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Ascension on conflicting priorities and impact on Wisconsin patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Ascension CEO Joseph Impicciche calling on him to answer for Ascension’s questionable priorities that appear to go against its non-profit mission. In her letter, Senator Baldwin raised concerns that Ascension
Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley: Appointed to nationwide Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, National Association of Counties (NACo) President Denise Winfrey announced the appointment of County Executive David Crowley to a new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The group, featuring a total of 14 county leaders from across the
WILL: Supports Monroe voters & taxpayers, urges school district to redo misleading referendum
The News: Today, in support of citizens and taxpayers in the Monroe School District, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) submitted a letter to the school board, urging it to pause its project for a new high school and hold
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: To visit southern border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced that he will lead a Congressional Delegation to the southern border on Thursday, February 16 with four House of Representatives freshman Members, including Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03). Following the announcement, Congressman Van Orden
Sen. Wanggaard: Kenosha Unified overturning elections, picking own members
State Senator Van Wanggaard & State Representative Amanda Nedweski today called upon the Kenosha Unified School Board (KUSD) to respect the 2022 Spring Election results of a year ago and re-appoint Eric Meadows to fulfill the term to which he