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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the third of several educational hunting webinars on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for members of the public that are new to hunting or hunting curious. The webinar series is in partnership with

The Bureau announces the release of Retirement Funds Investment Activity (report 22-12). We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes of the Retirement Funds investment activity for the year ended December 31, 2021. These financial statements were

Washington, D.C. – Today a Wisconsin court declared that the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) violated the law by empowering local officials to supply information missing from mail- in ballot certifications without voter engagement. Plaintiffs, supported by RITE, argued that unelected

KENOSHA, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a roundtable in Kenosha, WI focused on fighting fentanyl in Kenosha County and to discuss ways the federal government can help keep communities in Wisconsin safe. During the roundtable, leaders from the

Madison, WI  – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced today the launch of a new series, Wisconsin State Agency 101, about educating the public on Wisconsin’s executive branch, explaining the functions, problems, and history of the 20 largest state agencies. Until November,

[Appleton, WI] – In response to a ruling by a Waukesha Circuit Court Judge regarding absentee ballot curing,  RPW Chairman Paul Farrow issued the following statement.  “We are extremely pleased with the ruling of Judge Aprahamian that confirms what we

MADISON, Wis. – After celebrating the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Wisconsinites losing their right to make their own medical decisions, Ron Johnson is now opposed to the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation would enshrine Wisconsinites’ right to marry whoever

Franklin, WI – This week many students across Wisconsin as well as those in Uvalde, Texas are returningto their classrooms. Students and parents hopeful for the new year are also concerned about schoolsafety due to the dramatic increase in school

STRONGS PRAIRIE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the Township of Strongs Prairie, Wis. that occurred on the night of Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) — On Sept. 8, four MPS middle schools will join Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In

GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Rep. Shelton (D-Green Bay) joined Governor Tony Evers and State Superintendent Jill Underly at Edison Middle School to discuss and celebrate the K-12 budget investments for the 2023-2025 biennium. On the announcement and visit, Rep.

MADISON—Today, Gov. Tony Evers and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly announced their shared K-12 education priorities for the 2023-25 state biennial budget. Their plan increases funding for public schools by nearly $2 billion. This announcement comes as

MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) – Washington High School is slated to begin work on the replacement of the existing track and athletic field and welcomes media and the community to a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, September 8, at 10:30

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels used his personal foundation to fund extreme anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion groups. Michels took to conservative talk radio the following day. He did not explain or refute his

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced his plans for investing in Wisconsin students in the upcoming 2023 state budget, including an increase of up to $2 billion to fund our public schools. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris

WHAT:  Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting.  Panelists will discuss ways to help

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ failure to be an even minimally-competent governor is becoming increasingly clear. The latest evidence of this comes from a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau on his slipshod oversight of nearly a hundred million dollars in

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, in the wake of the Water Street shooting last Friday in Milwaukee, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, called on Governor Evers to immediately direct ARPA funds

MILWAUKEE, WI – Effective immediately, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will hold its Board and committee meetings in person in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building. The Board invites the public to join committee members for its meetings at the