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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today launched a frequently asked questions page for those impacted by the settlement between the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Landlord Youssef (Joe)

(Madison) – Teachers could soon get the undivided attention of their students. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, which would ban cell phones in classrooms. Representative Kitchens says cell phones and social

MADISON – During Wednesday’s floor session, Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) supported a series of education bills aimed at prioritizing student success including Assembly Bill (AB) 6, which he authored. AB 6 would require school districts to move towards spending 70%

Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Jon Justice on KTLK’s Twin Cities News Talk Wednesday morning to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and explain why electing Brad Schimel is

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) introduced Right to Repair legislation to support Wisconsin farmers. This consumer protection proposal creates a right to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things

VERONA, Wisc. (Feb. 21, 2025) – The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2nd Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.  The Council is on a mission to find and celebrate the most mouthwatering 100% beef

(Madison) – Rep. Krug joined his Assembly Republican colleagues and passed education reforms to  improve standards and ensure students are getting the education they deserve.  “I think most of us were shocked when Department of Public Instruction Secretary Jill Underly 

MADISON, Wis. — We’re back to remind you of Brad Schimel’s years-long failure to keep Wisconsin kids, families, and communities safe. “Brad Schimel made a career out of failing survivors of sexual assault, but his dangerous public safety record doesn’t end with

MADISON, Wisc. — Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent released the following statement in response to the Assembly passing AB1 to restore higher education standards. “We are one step closer to higher educational standards for our kids. The Assembly passed a

The News:  The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new new property tax calculator to help Wisconsinites estimate the significant financial impact that repealing Act 10—major collective bargaining reforms passed in 2011—could have on their personal finances.   This free, easy-to-use

MADISON – Yesterday the WIAA banned biological men from participating in women’s sports. This common-sense decision is a great move for Wisconsin, for women, and for women’s and girls’ sports in the Badger State. Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) supported legislation in 2024 that

MADISON, Wis. – In 2019, Jeffrey Colvin reportedly punched his ex-girlfriend and mother of three kids in the head, dragged her by the hair, strangled her, and then pressed a gun into her neck and threatened to shoot her if she

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (WACEP)  commends Governor Evers for an executive budget proposal that prioritizes patient safety and quality care. The Governor’s proposed budget helps address important issues like  access to all types of

MADISON, Wis. – Today, local Wisconsin physicians, medical professionals, and advocates joined together in a virtual press conference to speak out against far-right Judge Brad Schimel’s extreme and dangerous record on abortion and reproductive healthcare. Speakers – including Tanya Atkinson,

Gov. Evers’ budget proposal – and his declaration of 2025 as the Year of the Kid –  signals a return to a core Wisconsin value: supporting our children and their public schools, while making critical & popular investments in health

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a package of bills seeking to raise academic standards and improve student outcomes across the State. Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following response: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues in passing

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation regarding education standards, transparency, and classroom prioritization. Recently, the National Assessment of Education Progress found that Wisconsin’s 4th graders were under performing as only 31% were proficient

Contact: media@platform-communications.com  MADISON – Platform Communications, a Midwest-based strategic communications firm, announced today Rachel Reisner will be joining its team to serve as Director of Public Relations. Prior to joining Platform, Reisner oversaw communications for the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin as chief

MADISON – Today, Representative Joe Sheehan (D- Sheboygan) delivered his first speech as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in opposition to Assembly Bill 1, relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new independent fact check from Wisconsin Watch  confirms what’s been clear all along: Brad Schimel supports Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban – including with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother. Schimel