Wisconsin Elections Commission: Guidance on absentee ballot return options
MADISON, Wis. – In accordance with the recent U.S. District Court ruling in Carey v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, members of the WEC met on September 6, 2022 and approved guidance to county and municipal clerks regarding voters who require assistance with
Milwaukee County Transit System: Seeks teens for new Transit Teen Advisory Board
MILWAUKEE (September 7, 2022) – The MCTS Transit Teen Advisory Board is a new community outreach program open to Milwaukee County residents ages 14 to 18. This exciting initiative empowers teenage residents to advocate for MCTS through fun and interactive sessions designed
WisGOP: Response to Evers’ PSC broadband audit failure
[Appleton, WI] – An audit by the Legislative Audit Bureau shows that millions in funding given out for broadband expansion by the Public Service Commission was never accounted for. Governor Evers doled out nearly $100 million in ARPA grants and
Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19 this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19. People 12 and older are now eligible to receive updated COVID-19 boosters (also known as bivalent boosters). Doses of the updated
Protect Our Care: BREAKING: Judge rules to throw out critical ACA provision that provides lifesaving care to millions of Americans
Washington DC — Today, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled to invalidate a key set of preventive health care services that millions of Americans rely on. The Kelley v. Becerra lawsuit threatens the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services requirement
WILL: Parents sue Eau Claire School District over policy that hides gender transitions
The News: A local parents’ organization, represented by America First Legal (AFL) and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a federal lawsuit against the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD), the superintendent, and the school board for adopting policies that
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association: Endorses Loudenbeck for secretary of state
September 7, 2022— The Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) endorses Amy Loudenbeck to serve as Wisconsin’s Secretary of State. Skip Herbert, GLCCA Board Member and Chair of the GLCCA Wisconsin Legislative Committee said, “When looking at the candidates
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions August 2022
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release new survey of Wisconsin voters Sept. 14
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person presentation from Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School’s
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association: Endorses Toney for attorney general
September 1, 2022— The Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) endorses Eric Toney to serve as Wisconsin’s Attorney General. Skip Herbert, GLCCA Board Member and Chair of the GLCCA Wisconsin Legislative Committee said, “When looking at the race for
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association: Endorses Michels/Roth to lead Wisconsin
September 7, 2022— The Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) endorses Tim Michels for Governor and Roger Roth for Lieutenant Governor. “Michels and Roth are the right choice to lead Wisconsin and to create an environment in which business
Racine Mayor Mason: Plans for updated Lakeview Community Center put on the shelf
City of Racine – Today, the City of Racine, Rinka+, and F Street Development Group announced that any plans to present new building design plans for the burned out Lakeview Community Center are on hold. F Street and Rinka+ entered
Edgewood College: Secures site for Athletics & Wellness Campus
Madison, Wis. (September 7, 2022) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce the acquisition of property in Fitchburg, Wis. that will become the new home for Eagle athletics, student recreation and wellness, and more. The site is formerly a part
DATCP: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board on
Democratic Governors Association: Tim Michels tells supporters to arm themselves with “pitchforks and torches” after being exposed for giving $250K to radical groups
Tim Michels is threatening violence against the press after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposed him last week for personally donating $250,000 to radical anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ groups through his foundation in 2020. Instead of answering why he supports groups that support banning abortion without
Wisconsin Family Action: Releases 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard
Madison, WI – Today Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) released its 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard, giving its assessment of how all thirty-three State Senators and all ninety-nine State Assembly Representatives did this past legislative session. The session began in early January 2021 and floor activity concluded
Katzenmeyer campaign: Jessica Katzenmeyer endorsed by former candidate, Tom Palzewicz
WEST ALLIS, WI – Jessica Katzenmeyer (D-West Allis) who is running for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 5th District is proud to have the support of former State Senate District 5 candidate and small business coach, Tom Palzewicz. “Jessica is an
Johnson campaign: Johnson announces Farm Bureau endorsement
OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign announced an endorsement from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) Wednesday. The WFBF is the state’s largest general farm organization representing over 46,000 member family farms of different sizes, commodities and management styles. “Sen.
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: Wisconsin idea spotlight: public policy at the poll
MADISON, WI (September 7, 2022) — Join the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and faculty from UW-Madison’s Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs to explore research associated with public policy initiatives in the upcoming state and national elections. The panel discussion
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to increase access to opioid overdose reversal drugs and save lives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Naloxone Education and Access Act to increase states’ and Tribal communities’ access to life-saving opioid overdoses reversal drugs like naloxone, the medication that can reverse overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids.