DNR: Rule Change Directs Target Shooters In Columbia County To Designated Ranges
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County. The change regulates the use of
ACLU: Milwaukee Police Dept. continues to stop and frisk black people at a higher rate, report finds
MILWAUKEE — Four years into a settlement agreement, the latest monitor report shows that the Milwaukee Police Department continues to engage in racially biased stop-and-frisk practices. The report found that the Milwaukee Police Department was 4.8 times more likely to
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Sokaogon Chippewa Community sign compact amendment permitting event wagering
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman Robert VanZile Jr. of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community today announced they have signed an agreement allowing the Tribe to offer event wagering at its Mole Lake Casino & Lodge and other locations within its reservation.
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Bernier says Gov. Evers vetoed secure elections
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative organization, ranked Wisconsin 8th in the nation for election security. That is because we have always done our due diligence. There were multiple investigations into 2020 election, including those done by the Wisconsin Institute for
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard blasts Republicans for signaling they won’t take up Gov. Evers’ ballot initiative proposal
Hi, this is Senator Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. On the ceiling of the governor’s conference room in the east wing of the State Capitol is the phrase, “The will of the people is the law of the land.”
Michels for Governor: Gov. Tony Evers’ decades of education failures continue
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, Tony Evers’ disastrous DPI released new Forward Exam scores that quantify the education failures of his administration – a testament to his abysmal leadership despite his decades of experience in the education bureaucracy. On the most recent statewide
Office of the Mayor: Mayor Rhodes-Conway successfully concludes contract negotiations with three city unions representing police, fire and metro
With the ratification of the Madison Professional Police Officers Association (MPPOA) agreementearlier this week, the Mayor has now successfully settled contracts with the City’s three unions,including IAFF Local 311 and Teamsters Local 695. “I am pleased that the City has
WisDems: Ethics complaint filed against Sen. Ron Johnson for once again abusing taxpayer dollars
MADISON, Wis., — Today, a new report details a new ethics complaint that has been filed against Ron Johnson for using his Senate twitter account for campaigning – a clear misuse of taxpayer dollars. The complaint shows that Johnson used his
U.S. Dept. of Education: Dept. awards nearly $1 billion to 56 states and territories to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments
The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success.
Office of the County Executive: Parisi announces $1 million for domestic abuse intervention services to expand efforts as part of 2023 budget
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Executive Director Shannon Barry and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett to announce that his 2023 budget will prioritize emergency services for those facing the fear and uncertainty of how
NRSC: Dems keep attacking, GOP candidates keep gaining
Washington, D.C. – We are 40 days out from Election Day, and one trend is becoming clear: Voters are tuning out the Democrat attack ads trying to distract from the failed Biden agenda in Washington of inflation, rising crime, open borders,
Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Enhanced prescription drug monitoring program gains traction among health systems after fee elimination
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently announced the elimination of start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) into electronic health record systems, expanding access to the ePDMP while
WisDems: Tim Michels says decades of lawsuits over harassment and abuse at his company is a “spectacular” record
MADISON, Wis. — At an event in Beaver Dam yesterday, Tim Michels said that decades of lawsuits over harassment and abuse at his company is a “spectacular’ record,” and Michels even tried to claim that there is a “tremendous culture at Michels of respect, respect for
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: State agency leaders meet with researchers at USDA forest products lab to support greater climate resiliency
Madison, Wis. — Today, state agency leadership from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) visited with researchers at the USDA Forest Products Lab as part of their
DNR: 2021-2022 Winter Wolf Survey results and wolf management plan update
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021-2022 overwinter number of pack-associated wolves is estimated between 812 and 1,193 within the pack-occupied range, with the most likely estimate being 972 wolves in a total number
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes launches “Ron against Roe” tour
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the “Ron Against Roe” tour, a tour holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of working to rip away Wisconsinites’ ability to access abortion. Mandela will kick off the
NRSC: Mandela Barnes just as dangerous on Twitter
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat. And it turns out that he is just as dangerous on social media as he is IRL. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “I would probably say I spend too much time online,” Barnes,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Rep. Pocan introduces bill to create national museum of American LGBTQ+ history and culture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation prepares to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a co-chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. “As