BBB scam alert: Don’t click on that text! 5 ways to avoid delivery scams
Milwaukee, Wis. – Some consumers have recently been getting text messages stating a major delivery carrier needs them to “update delivery preferences” on a package by clicking on a link. The problem? The text is a scam, and the link results in
WILL, Dr. Anderson: File amicus in case against a Maryland School District policy that hides gender identity transitions from parents
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of Dr. Erica E. Anderson, filed an amicus brief in the Fourth Circuit today, urging the federal court of appeals to reverse a District Court decision. This decision holds that a Montgomery
Sen. Agard: Recognizes Dept. of Natural Resources Sec. Preston Cole’s contributions to our state
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced that Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary, Preston D. Cole, will be retiring on Wednesday, November 23. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) thanks Secretary Cole and reflects on his contributions to the State
Sen. Agard: Announces Joint Committee on Finance appointments
MADISON – This morning, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the Senate Democratic appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). Senator Agard released the following statement: “Today, I am appointing Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Kelda Roys
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Shaheen, Tillis, Van Hollen: Release joint statement urging Serbia and Kosovo to continue on diplomatic track and prevent political escalation
OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, joined U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security
Forward Latino: Condemns mass hate crime in Colorado Springs and calls for the immediate passage of bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service, and advocacy organization condemns the mass hate crime that occurred last night in Colorado Springs, Colorado and calls for the immediate passage of the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act. Darryl Morin,
Kelly campaign: Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson endorses Daniel Kelly for Supreme Court
PORT WASHINGTON, WI — Another respected Wisconsin law officer endorses Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “My entire career as a law enforcement officer has been focused on
Friends Committee on National Legislation: Activists stand for peace and an end to starvation in Yemen
Every week, peace activists stand at an intersection in the Milwaukee area in support of peace. This week the focus will be on ending the Saudi led war on Yemen which has caused mass starvation and which has been enabled
Dept. of Workforce Development: Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council holds public hearing
MADISON – The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC) held two public hearings Thursday and officially launched the biennial cycle for what is commonly referred to as the “agreed bill” for unemployment insurance law (UI) changes. Ideas from the hearing, or
American Heart Association: Dane County and City of Madison support healthy food access
Madison, WI (Nov. 18, 2022)— Earlier this week, Dane County and the City of Madison passed their respective 2023 budgets. Included in the budgets was a collective $125,000 increase for the Dane County Double Dollars program. The Dane County Double
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces $160,000 judgment with United Liquid Waste Recycling, Inc for hazardous waste violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against United Liquid Waste Recycling, Inc. (United) requiring it to pay a $160,000 penalty for alleged violations of the state’s
Rep. Subeck: Representative Lisa Subeck unanimously reelected Chair of Assembly Democratic Caucus
Madison, WI — Yesterday, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was selected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to remain Caucus Chair. Also elected unanimously were Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), Vice-Chair
Democratic National Committee: GOP in disarray after Dems notch historic wins
In the states this week, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined local radio stations to discuss Republicans kicking off a messy race for their MAGA base after Democrats defied history in the midterm elections. Earlier this week, Democrats celebrated the one year
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads effort to rename Appleton Post Office after Mitch Lundgaard
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. Post Office in Appleton in honor of Officer Mitchell Lundgaard, a member of the Appleton Fire Department who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to
Sen. Carpenter: Thank you for your service, Sec. Cole!
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following the announcement of Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole’s retirement: “I would like to thank Secretary Preston Cole for his many distinguished years of service to our state and
Gov. Evers: Announces DNR Secretary Cole retirement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston D. Cole will be retiring from the Evers Administration on Nov. 23, 2022, after a long and dedicated 35 year career in public service. “Preston
Look Ahead America: Announces voter challenge wins from volunteers
Washington DC – Look Ahead America’s (LAA) initiative to empower and educate volunteers living in nine states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin) on challenging ineligible voters recently concluded. After sending volunteers their county’s potentially
Dane County Exec Parisi: Dane County approves $750,000 emergency initiative to address opiate & fentanyl epidemics
The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will soon infuse much needed supports into the Dane County community, County Executive Parisi announced today. A resolution to fund the legislative package,
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff on anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 21, 2022, in recognition of the first anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and in
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul Announces court order blocking operation of online software sales training program
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) obtained a court order that immediately prohibits Prehired, LLC, an online proprietary school, from enrolling new Wisconsin students and from collecting fees from Wisconsinites