Dept. of Justice: Update: officer involved critical incident investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.
TOWNSHIP OF GLENWOOD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023. At
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.
TOWNSHIP OF GLENWOOD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023. At
WisDems: David Clarke, Tom Tiffany, & Mike Gallagher want to follow Florida and ban abortion at 6 weeks
MADISON, Wis. — As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes to the stage at the Marathon County Lincoln Day Dinner, Wisconsin Republicans are following his state’s lead in pushing for a 6-week abortion ban on the federal level. Read more about David Clarke, Mike
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on Ron DeSantis
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Ron DeSantis’ visit to Wisconsin to attend a GOP party dinner in Marathon County, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “While Ron DeSantis may be able to sell his MAGA-without-Trump pitch to
A Better Wisconsin Together: Extreme agenda of right-wing Ron DeSantis falls short in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Ron DeSantis – the far right extremist governor of Florida currently trying to measure up as a 2024 Republican presidential candidate – brings his radical roadshow to Wisconsin today to speak at a Marathon County GOP event. But
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement on LRB 2025 – the latest attempt by Wisconsin politicians to roll-back child labor laws
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement: Set ‘em up, bartender. And don’t forget to clean your room and do your homework… That’s a request Wisconsin bar patrons might make if State Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and
Milwaukee County: Supervisors testify at public hearing on shared revenue autonomy bill
MILWAUKEE – On May 4, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 245, which proposes changes to county and municipal aid in Wisconsin. Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy and Vice-Chair Sequanna Taylor attended the meeting on behalf of the County and made the
Dept. of Justice: LWAM investigation dismantles fentanyl distribution organization
APPLETON, Wis. – During the week of May 1, 2023, investigators and agents with the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group – Drug Unit (LWAM), United States Marshals Service, and area law enforcement agencies arrested multiple members of a drug
WisDems: Opens commenting period for 2024 National Delegate Selection Plan
MADISON, Wis. — In preparation for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago, Illinois, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is asking for the public’s feedback on its proposed 2024 Delegate Selection Plan. Per the Democratic National Committee’s rules,
Wisconsin AARP: Majority of voters want more support for family caregivers
MADISON, WI – Voters across Wisconsin and the entire country want Congress to address family caregiving issues, according to a new AARP poll released today, conducted by the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research. This is especially true for those
Informing Democracy: Watchdog identifies growing threat to democracy among 200+ local election officials
Last month, Informing Democracy released a report identifying election officials from six battleground states who exhibited anti-democratic tendencies or actions ahead of the 2022 elections, based on research into the personnel in charge of elections across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Cranberry Board
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers that grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers.
Gov. Evers: Appoints three members to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and Jim VandenBrook and reappointed Paul Buhr. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of two
Gov. Evers: Calls special election for 24th Assembly District
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District. Gov. Evers ordered the special election
Sen. Agard, Rep. Neubauer: Call on Joint Finance Committee to fund Gov. Evers’ $340 million proposal in Child Care Counts
MADISON – On Monday, May 8, we recognize ‘A Day without Child Care’ to highlight the significant role of child care providers in our communities and for our economy. Earlier this year, Senator Agard and Representative Neubauer spearheaded a statewide campaign to gather
Gov. Evers: Calls special election for 24th Assembly District
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District. Gov. Evers ordered the special election
U.S. Rep. Moore: Supports resolution to designate National Day of Awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
The resolution demonstrates the lawmakers’ solidarity with the families and loved ones of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and it calls on the people of the United States to commemorate the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native women whose
Gov. Evers: Orders the flags to half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #197 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 7, 2023, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives
WisDems: GOP convention speaker spread 1/6 & QAnon conspiracies
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Republican Party of Wisconsin announced “strong Republican leader” Mayra Flores as a featured speaker at next month’s state GOP convention in La Crosse. Flores, who served just over six months in Congress before being defeated last November,
Dept. of Natural Resources: REMINDER: Save the date for OutWiGo Green on May 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to a day of learning, exploring and celebrating the great outdoors at OutWiGo Green. The event will be Saturday, May 13 at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern