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MILWAUKEE, WI –   According to media reports and the U.S. Marshall’s office in Washington, D.C. the Honorable Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by U.S. Marshalls this morning. She was taken into custody at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. This action represents

“I have received a number of media inquiries seeking comment on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. The judicial code of conduct restricts judges from commenting on pending or impending matters in any court. Judge Dugan’s court calendar will be

WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many

“I am aware of the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Like any individual in this country, I believe she is entitled to due process. We should let the facts come to light and the legal process play out.”… Please log

Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following

MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched a new bill to protect Wisconsinites from losing access to life-saving reproductive health care. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin Republicans invoked an 1849 criminal abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape,

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will be livestreaming their convention this weekend from Treeehaven UW-Stevens Point. The LPWI invites anyone, from media members to ordinary citizens, who would like to see more liberty and individual freedom in both Wisconsin and the United States to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, attending Arbor Day events, or learning about Wisconsin’s rich conservation culture. Arbor Day, an annual

MADISON, WI – This week, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, which provides small business owners with technical assistance, assisting with access to capital and contracts, and supporting job creation

MADISON – Earlier today, a federal judge in New Hampshire limited the Trump Administration’s ability to unilaterally withhold federal funds from public schools under notice issued by the United States Department of Education. Judge Landya B. McCafferty of the United

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a warning to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and its Superintendent, Jill Underly, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, or potentially lose federal funding. The

MILTON, Wis. – Some of the safest new drivers on Wisconsin’s roads just might come from Rock County.  For the second time since launching Work Zone Safe Wisconsin last spring, the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA) awarded a Milton High

EAU CLAIRE – While members of Congress are back in their districts during their recess this week, Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually to urge their representatives to answer about their support for cutting Medicaid in order to fund other tax cuts. Several

MADISON — In celebration of Earth Week, Gov. Tony Evers yesterday visited Spring Green and Lake Mills where he was joined on a hike by stakeholders and highlighted proposals included in his 2025-27 Executive Budget to preserve and protect Wisconsin’s vast and valuable natural resources, including reauthorizing the Know… Please log in to access subscriber content.

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement following two federal court rulings that limit the Trump administration’s ability to withhold critical school funding over an unclear certification form and process. “Our top priority in Wisconsin is

MADISON – The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King and Kelly Nelson, author of Brownie the War Dog, will host ‘Brownie’s Bark in the Park’ on Friday, May 2 on the grounds of the Veterans Home. After telling Brownie’s remarkable story in

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $1.7 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The awards to 14 Wisconsin employers will help train more than 760 workers to meet the needs of the workplace of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration keep Social Security field offices open so seniors can get their earned benefits amidst President Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s

Madison, WI – A new Wisconsin law took effect on January 1, 2025, introducing a Statewide Operator’s Permit. This provides a streamlined option for individuals serving alcohol beverages across multiple municipalities. What is the Statewide Operator’s Permit? The Statewide Operator’s

Chairs Born, Marklein and Members of the Committee, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) –  the state’s largest non-partisan citizen’s political reform advocacy organization with more than 9,000 members and activists in every county and corner in Wisconsin – is pleased