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Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today regarding the legislature’s ongoing investigation into Governor Evers’ failure at the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS): “The legislature was assured by the agency back in March that

Update follows CDC rating for Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE (August 19, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools is shifting to a mask optional policy for all schools and sites for the week of August 19-25, 2022. This includes all district activities. The district is

Ad campaign also calls out Republicans for siding with special interests instead of voting to lower costs Today, the DNC is announcing ads in Wisconsin as part of a seven-figure national ad campaign touting President Biden and Democrats’ continued focus

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on July 29, 2022, that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 7. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline for the appointment. Application materials must now be received no later than 5

“Last Tuesday, the voters of the 63rd Assembly District made their choice, and I am thankful that they once again placed their trust in me. Mr. Steen recently moved into our district just to run against me. Now that voters

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220818GOPAddress.mp3 Hi. I’m State Senator Joan Ballweg. Last session I was appointed chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention, which was created to study and make policy recommendations to reverse the increasing rates of suicide in Wisconsin. Ten

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220818DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senator Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic radio address. “If you’re not willing to help, the least you can do is get out of the way.” It’s what came to mind earlier this week when the

MADISON, Wis. – A University of Wisconsin System education is affordable for most students, including in comparison to national averages, peers, and other Midwestern universities. But low- to moderate-income students are less likely to enroll, suggesting the overall cost of

MILWAUKEE, WI – County Executive David Crowley has been appointed by National Association of Counties (NACo) President Denise Winfrey as Vice-Chair of NaCo’s Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC). Comprised of county executives, NaCo governing board members, and other senior elected officials, LUCC

REEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced the birth of his second child, Rose Louise Gallagher. “Anne and I are overjoyed to share that we are now a family of four. Rose Louise Gallagher joined the world last

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Time and time again, Tony Evers and Josh Kaul have advocated for soft on crime polices that harm the people of Wisconsin. Just last week, the Evers Administration appointed convicted felon, Aundray Evans, to the Governor’s

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, continued his Working For Wisconsin tour yesterday morning in Superior. The tour, which has previously had stops in Racine, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Cambridge, La Crosse, and Eau Claire, has engaged with

[Madison, WI] – While Wisconsin suffers from a labor shortage, the plight of business owners and workers has only gotten worse under Tony Evers. For months, Evers’ state licensing agency has forced workers, including frontline health care workers like nurses

The majority of the Wisconsin National Guard’s Service Member Support Division (SMSD) relocated to a new location earlier this year, ultimately making it easier to collaborate in an effort to provide Wisconsin’s service members, veterans, Department of Defense civilians, and

Madison, WI – This week, the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee objected to a plan to use the first tranche of Wisconsin’s $31 million in National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement funds to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. This

MADISON, Wis. – President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which is the single largest investment the federal government has made to address climate issues in American history. The $369 billion package of climate and energy

MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels is wildly out of step with most Wisconsinites on abortion — even Republicans. The latest Marquette poll revealed that not only do 65% of Wisconsinites believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, but also 79% of

“I don’t agree that Governor Evers is making progress. In fact, he’s made the situation in my district significantly worse”   MADISON, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ claims PFAS Progress Report: “Governor

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $4.5 million in funding to advance projects across Wisconsin of significant importance to several communities, conservation and natural resource protection, and the state’s multi-billion-dollar outdoor recreation economy. “From exploring our extraordinary

Barnes Has Fought To Ensure Law Enforcement Has The Resources Needed To Address Crime  A new TV ad launched by Ron Johnson is falsely attacking Lt. Governor Barnes, over his record of working to keep all Wisconsin communities safe. Lt.