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Appleton, Wis. – U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson at the Dane County Democratic Forum Wednesday warned Democrats during his closing remarks that nominating Alex Lasry could jeopardize the re-election chances of Governor Tony Evers. Nelson said the following: “And look,

Madison – On July 6, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision that will allow Chrystul Kizer to present an affirmative defense specific to sex trafficking survivors in her first-degree homicide case. In 2018 at the age of 17, Kizer was charged

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court handed down a ruling on a case filed by a number of parents whose children attend schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). The case challenges the constitutionality of the MMSD’s policy that keeps

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is currently reviewing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. Commission Chairperson Don Millis has scheduled a full meeting of the Commission on Tuesday, July 12 to discuss

MADISON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given the specter of nuclear war renewed weight as a global threat, and a new study of the environmental impact of a nuclear conflict describes dire consequences for the world’s oceans. “If there

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is deeply disappointed in the WI State Supreme Court’s decision in Teigen v WEC that severely restricts the use of dropboxes and hamstrings the ability of voters to have assistance in delivering their absentee ballot

2022AP91 (2022 WI 64) Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission THE JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IS AFFIRMED Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley delivered the majority opinion of the Court with respect to ¶¶4–10, 12–13, 52–63, and 73–85, in which

OSHKOSH  – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) said the following after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that ballot drop boxes are illegal: “Regardless of political affiliation, the goal should be to restore confidence in the integrity of our election system.

(July 8, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Supreme Court 4-3 decision in Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, has determined that unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal under Wisconsin election law. The decision handed down on July 8, 2022, in a lawsuit

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot drop boxes: “It’s clear that Republicans and conservatives at every level of government in Wisconsin are intent on restricting

Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms the ability of local public health agencies to respond rapidly to emerging disease to keep our communities safe. When Madison faced its first case of COVID-19 in February 2020, our public health

MADISON — The Supreme Court of Wisconsin allowed a school policy, which protects the right of students to use different names or pronouns at school without being forcibly outed by school faculty, to stay in effect while the case goes

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today ruled to limit access to the ballot box, and potentially disenfranchised thousands of voters in our state. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “No matter their politics,

(MADISON) – State Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) was once again named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters, earning a 100% rating from the environmental protection group. Hebl has been named a Conservation Champion by the group in

[Waukesha, Wis.] — In response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision holding that unmanned ballot drop boxes are illegal under Wisconsin law, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “This decision is a huge win for election integrity. But our

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new report regarding the Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi River System. The Status and Trends Report is the third of its kind produced as

Dane County Executive Parisi issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to uphold local health officials’ ability to issue public health orders: “Today’s ruling is a win for every resident of our community. This ruling ensures that

MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Wisconsinites aged 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “We’re excited

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated. “The assassination of former Japanese Prime

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Zachary Leigh to serve as Iowa County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Matthew Allen’s election to the Iowa County Circuit Court. Leigh