Dept. of Public Instruction: Excerpts from State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s 2022 State of Education Address
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2022 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will provide an update to the people of Wisconsin on K-12 education in the
Gov. Evers: Announces additional $20 million public safety investment in Milwaukee County for medical examiner and emergency management center
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional $20 million investment for public safety in Milwaukee County. The investment will provide a grant to Milwaukee County for the construction of the Center for Forensic Science and Protective Medicine, which will house
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes’ plan to safeguard Social Security and Medicare
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced his plan to safeguard and protect Social Security and Medicare. While Ron Johnson wants to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block, raise the retirement age, and send
Rep. Pope: Supports Gov. Evers’ proposal to let voters directly challenge criminal abortion ban
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced yesterday that he is calling a special session of the Legislature on October 4th at 10:00 a.m. to take up his proposal to create a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment. Under the Governor’s proposal,
WisDOJ: AG Kaul issues statement on charges against DCI agent
MADISON, Wis. – Following the announcement of charges against Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Mark Wagner, Attorney General Kaul released the below statement. “DOJ will not be weighing in on the facts of this
Common Cause WI: Do the candidates running for the Wisconsin state Senate and Assembly in your area support ending partisan gerrymandering and redistricting reform?
Earlier this month, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) e-mailed every Republican, Democratic and Independent candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly in this November 8th election, inviting them to pro-actively contact us to inform us of their support nonpartisan redistricting reform
Johnson campaign: Kenosha Professional Police Association Board endorses Johnson
OSHKOSH – Today, the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board endorsed Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) re-election campaign. Johnson’s opponent, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, is running on a dangerous agenda to defund the police, half the prison population, eliminate cash bail, and abolish ICE. And Lt.
Toney campaign: Eric Toney proud to announce endorsement from Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee – the political arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – announced their endorsement of Eric Toney for Wisconsin’s Attorney General. Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney
DNR: Attention adults: Need a refresh? Enroll in a hunter education course
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone who regularly hunts, occasionally participates or is new to the sport, to get prepared for hunting season by enrolling in a DNR Hunter Education course. By completing your hunter safety
Pro-Life Wisconsin: March for Life Wisconsin to be held this Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Madison, WI – Pro-Life Wisconsin will host its annual March for Life Wisconsin beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24. This will be the first March for Life Wisconsin since the historic overturn of Roe v. Wade and is expected to
Americans for Prosperity Action-WI: Americans for Prosperity Action—WI launches digital ads contrasting Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidates
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity Action-Wisconsin launched a digital video ad that contrasts Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidates on various issues that the organization believes are critical to improving the quality of life of Wisconsin families. The ad began running on September 15.
Hutton campaign: Representative Joe Sanfelippo endorses Rob Hutton for state Senate
New Berlin – Representative Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) gives his enthusiastic endorsement to Rob Hutton to represent the 5th Senate District. Rob Hutton is a proven legislator. He is capable of working with stakeholders from all sides to find pragmatic
Dept. of Children and Families: Awards $10 million in Partner Up! grants to keep economy moving
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the award of $10 million in Partner Up! grants to 88 businesses statewide. The grants, which are part of DCF’s Project Growth grant program, aim to help solve
Johnson campaign: Mandela Barnes question of the day
Why do you want to abolish ICE amidst a flood of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs pouring over our borders?
U.S. Rep. Steil: VP Harris visit highlights Milwaukee crime wave
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech to the Democrat Attorneys General Association conference. “Soft on crime politicians, like former San Francisco prosecutor Kamala Harris, are contributing to the rising crime we are experiencing
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff launches new TV ad sharing very personal story about the choices only families can make
LA CROSSE — The Brad Pfaff for Congress campaign today launched the first ad of his general election bid for Wisconsin’s third congressional district. The ad features Brad, his wife Betty, and his daughter Lizzie talking about a difficult moment
Public Service Commission: Governor’s broadband access task force kicks off third year
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access held its first meeting to kick off the third year of work to improve broadband access in Wisconsin. New and returning members of the Task Force met to reflect
Toney campaign: Toney: Commends Madison City Council and expresses concern over added level of bureaucratic oversight
MADISON, Wis. – Candidate for Attorney General, Eric Toney, applauded Madison City Council for rejecting the creation of Section 5.17 of the Madison General Ordinances, but expressed concern over the added level of bureaucratic oversight. Toney released the following statement: “I am