Rep. DeSmidt: Hosts Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at state Capitol
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Ben DeSmidt proudly hosted the Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at the State Capitol to advocate for a critical investment announced in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget: $1 million in grant funding (500k/year) for diaper banks
WISDOM: Clergy to lead hundreds of members to the Capitol for Madison Action Day
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Construction Business Group: Commends state actions combating insurance fraud
MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group today commended the bipartisan effort between Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature that led to today’s announcement of a $33,000 insurance fraud forfeiture. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was given
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Affiliated companies agree to pay $10.8 million to resolve allegations that they fraudulently obtained COVID-19 loans
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 2, 2025, a group of affiliated companies controlled by a family office have agreed to pay $10,853,246.94 to settle allegations that they violated
Wisconsin Legislature: Northcentral republicans introduce Bradyn’s law to combat sextortion
Madison, WI – Today, Northcentral Republican legislators circulated “Bradyn’s Law” for co-sponsorship in the State Legislature. Last month, our community tragically lost Bradyn Bohn, who at 15 years of age died by suicide as a victim of “sextortion”. Bradyn was a
Marquette University: Institute for Women’s Leadership announces 2025 Transformational Leaders awards, will host annual gala April 10
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union,
Rep. Doyle, Sen. Pfaff: To host state budget listening session
Madison, Wis – State Representative Steve Doyle (D – Onalaska), alongside State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) will hold a joint listening session on the Wisconsin State Budget. The legislators issued a joint statement encouraging their constituents to attend a
Gov. Evers: Appoints Brigadier General Matthew Strub to lead the Wisconsin National Guard
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Interim Adjutant General Brig. Gen. David May is retiring from military service and that the governor has selected Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub as the next adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard. The governor’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Asks Speaker Johnson to invite Elon Musk for a congressional briefing
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) led a letter with 55 of his colleagues urgently requesting Speaker Johnson to facilitate a briefing from Elon Musk for all Members of Congress regarding his role in the Trump administration and his actions
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Wisconsin’s insurance commissioner issues forfeiture of $33,000 in action to address insurance fraud
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has announced the issuance of the agency’s first forfeiture related to insurance fraud under Wis. Stat. § 601.41 (12). Governor Tony Evers created the Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification in
Wisconsin Historical Society: Freeman House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Freeman House in the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1912 in River Falls, Pierce County. The Roscius
DCCC: Targets Wisconsin’s most vulnerable Republicans for 2026
DCCC’s 2026 offensive target list includes Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden as Wisconsinites grow sour on Republicans’ record of broken promises and higher prices Today, the DCCC announced House Democrats’ Districts in Play for the 2026 election cycle includes
Sen. James: Announces 23rd Senate District listening sessions
Madison, WI – Senator Jesse James (R–Thorp) will host a series of joint listening sessions across the 23rd Senate District as the legislature prepares for the 2025–27 Biennial Budget. Assembly Representatives Hurd, Summerfield, and Armstrong will join sessions in their respective
Rep. Hurd: Announces Thorp office hours
MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours on Monday, April 14th, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Thorpedo Family Restaurant in Thorp. These meetings allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss
Rep. Knodl: Support for UWEC College Republicans to Chancellor Schmidt
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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Analyzes potential attempt to redraw Wisconsin’s Congressional district maps in new memo
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a short memorandum summarizing some of the legal history surrounding Wisconsin’s current congressional district maps along with analysis of legal issues related to the ongoing calls for the Wisconsin
Rep. Prado: Statement on community ICE arrests at Milwaukee courthouse
Milwaukee, WI –– After ICE detained two people at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and Public Safety Building on Saturday, April 5th, Representative Priscilla A. Prado released the following statement: “Trust within the undocumented community is already stretched thin. ICE in our
Rep. Vining: Postpartum Medicaid extension: we have the votes
MADISON–Over 70% of the Wisconsin State legislature has co-sponsored 2025 Assembly Bill 97, a bill that extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin women deserve better than the Wisconsin
U.S. Dept. of Justice: U.S. attorney recognizes national crime victims’ rights week
MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Timothy M. O’Shea, is joining with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, in recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 6-12, 2025. This year’s theme,