Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award to be given to Paul Farrow and Tia Nelson
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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Kelly, 109 add’l House Democrats urge immediate restoration of PEPFAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) led 109 of their colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him to restore essential HIV and AIDS services and expressing deep concern about the impact of
Schimel campaign: Susan Crawford attempted to abolish voter ID, but won’t recuse
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Despite Susan Crawford’s professional history as a lead attorney attempting to eliminate Wisconsin’s Voter ID law and her well-documented personal disdain for the basic election security measure, Crawford has again refused to recuse herself from presiding over any
Gov. Evers: Statement regarding new lawsuit to stop Trump administration from gutting life-saving medical research
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin joining a new multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting funding for life-saving medical research, which would have a devastating impact on Wisconsin, the state’s flagship
Dept. of Justice: Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul sue Trump administration for defunding medical and public health innovation research
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers and Attorney General Kaul and 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical
Dept. of Natural Resources: To begin prescribed burns across the state
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews will begin conducting prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. The recent, much-needed precipitation
Kinser campaign: Pre-primary fundraising shatters DPI record
MADISON, Wisc. — On Monday, the Brittany Kinser for WI Kids campaign announced it will be filing reports today with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission showing more than $516,000 raised since she entered the race on December 15. Kinser’s campaign is backed
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on FutureWildlife management objectives
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a strategic plan for managing our state’s wildlife species and habitat and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s objectives. This strategic plan will guide how the DNR’s
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL, American Civil Rights Project, FASORP, and CEO take legal action against American Bar Association
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and a coalition of civil rights and liberties organizations have filed a Title VII charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the American Bar Association (ABA). This filing
U.S. Sen: Baldwin leads bill to protect access to contraception
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined a group of her colleagues in reintroducing the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would create a statutory right to obtain and
Wright campaign: In new statewide ad, Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate highlights his experience as teacher, principal and superintendent – while noting crises at Department of Public Instruction: “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.”
MADISON – In a new television ad running statewide, grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent Jeff Wright promises, “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.” The ad highlights the crises caused at the Department of Public Instruction by
Opportunity Wisconsin: New billboard highlights Republicans’ plan to raise prices and give more tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – New digital billboard ads from Opportunity Wisconsin remind visitors to the Wisconsin Dells about President Trump’s plan to raise costs of gas, groceries, and even winter getaways, all in an effort to pay for new tax
Dept. of Administration: Announces nearly $12 million in Transit Capital Assistance funds for 4 Wisconsin communities
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Administration (DOA) today announced $11.8 million in grants to for the purchase of 15 public transit buses serving Janesville, Wausau, Green Bay, and Beloit. The new buses will replace old, inefficient buses using funding from
Dept. of Natural Resources: Offers ready-to-plant oak seedlings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has 2-year-old oak seedlings available for purchase. The seedlings are from Wisconsin’s Wilson State Nursery and are ready for planting. The seedlings are available because of a high-quality
Institute for Reforming Government: Report: Wisconsin REINS Act likely slowed new regulations
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report, “Wisconsin’s Administrative Revolution: Lessons from the REINS Act,” on Monday outlining how the Wisconsin REINS Act likely slowed the creation of new regulations in Wisconsin, making the
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety releases new edition of Comprehensive School Safety Framework
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety has released the second edition of its Comprehensive School Safety Framework. This framework identifies model school safety practices and is designed for all Wisconsin school leaders to use as
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Announces leadership changes to support growth & expansion in Wisconsin & beyond
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, in addition to his litigation role, will assume the position of Managing Vice President and oversee day-to-day operations of WILL as we continue to
Gov. Evers: Releases statement on lawsuit to stop Trump administration from disclosing Wisconsinites’ sensitive information and data
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding a lawsuit brought by a multi-state coalition, including Wisconsin, last week against the Trump Administration aimed at protecting Wisconsinites’ Social Security numbers, bank account information, and other sensitive personal details from
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about Shawano Lake’s Walleye Management on Feb. 11
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Shawano Middle School in Shawano, Wisconsin, for the fifth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1, 2025: District