SCOWIS: Milwaukee’s Judge Murray honored by the American Judges Association
Madison, Wisconsin (Sept. 7, 2022) – The American Judges Association presented Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Marshall B. Murray with the Judge Libby Hines Domestic Violence Award during a ceremony at the group’s annual conference in Philadelphia on Aug. 30. Murray was honored
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff tours local farm in Chippewa Falls, vows to bring Wisconsin values to House Agriculture Committee
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to the Chippewa Falls region to tour a local farm and discuss the challenges that Wisconsin farmers are facing. “In this district and across Wisconsin, farmers are
Mitchell campaign: Judge Everett Mitchell announces key campaign hire
Windsor, WI – Today, Judge Everett Mitchell announced he has hired Wisconsin politics veteran Sean Elliott to be his campaign manager. Elliott, a Kansas native, has worked on campaigns across the country for more than a decade. He served as
Convergence Resource Center: 9th annual The Epidemic and The Game shines light on difficulties human trafficking survivors must overcome
MILWAUKEE (Sept. 7, 2022) – Hundreds of people ranging from social workers to first responders, lawyers, law enforcement officers and mental health therapists are expected to attend the ninth annual The Epidemic and The Game on Saturday, Sept. 17. “Many human trafficking survivors
WisDOJ: Announces charges in 1985 murder of Benny Scruggs
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges in the cold case homicide of Benny Scruggs which occurred in July of 1985. Donald Wayne Maier, age 60, has been charged with First Degree Murder. “Wisconsin
WisDems: ICYMI: Michels’ donations went to location tracking and sidewalk harassment of abortion patients
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels’ donations to anti-abortion groups go further than merely advocating for extreme restrictions on abortion. The Wisconsin Examiner reported that Michels’ foundation’s donations also went to a group that targets women who are seeking abortions using their cell phone location
WisDems: Tim Michels: “I’m not gonna soften my stance on abortion.”
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels has confirmed that his views on abortion are as extreme as they come — and he’s not backing down from his extremist stance, ever. Following reports that Michels has financially supported groups like Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Guidance on absentee ballot return options
MADISON, Wis. – In accordance with the recent U.S. District Court ruling in Carey v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, members of the WEC met on September 6, 2022 and approved guidance to county and municipal clerks regarding voters who require assistance with
Milwaukee County Transit System: Seeks teens for new Transit Teen Advisory Board
MILWAUKEE (September 7, 2022) – The MCTS Transit Teen Advisory Board is a new community outreach program open to Milwaukee County residents ages 14 to 18. This exciting initiative empowers teenage residents to advocate for MCTS through fun and interactive sessions designed
WisGOP: Response to Evers’ PSC broadband audit failure
[Appleton, WI] – An audit by the Legislative Audit Bureau shows that millions in funding given out for broadband expansion by the Public Service Commission was never accounted for. Governor Evers doled out nearly $100 million in ARPA grants and
Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19 this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19. People 12 and older are now eligible to receive updated COVID-19 boosters (also known as bivalent boosters). Doses of the updated
Protect Our Care: BREAKING: Judge rules to throw out critical ACA provision that provides lifesaving care to millions of Americans
Washington DC — Today, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled to invalidate a key set of preventive health care services that millions of Americans rely on. The Kelley v. Becerra lawsuit threatens the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services requirement
WILL: Parents sue Eau Claire School District over policy that hides gender transitions
The News: A local parents’ organization, represented by America First Legal (AFL) and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a federal lawsuit against the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD), the superintendent, and the school board for adopting policies that
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association: Endorses Loudenbeck for secretary of state
September 7, 2022— The Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) endorses Amy Loudenbeck to serve as Wisconsin’s Secretary of State. Skip Herbert, GLCCA Board Member and Chair of the GLCCA Wisconsin Legislative Committee said, “When looking at the candidates
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions August 2022
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release new survey of Wisconsin voters Sept. 14
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person presentation from Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School’s
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association: Endorses Toney for attorney general
September 1, 2022— The Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) endorses Eric Toney to serve as Wisconsin’s Attorney General. Skip Herbert, GLCCA Board Member and Chair of the GLCCA Wisconsin Legislative Committee said, “When looking at the race for
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association: Endorses Michels/Roth to lead Wisconsin
September 7, 2022— The Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) endorses Tim Michels for Governor and Roger Roth for Lieutenant Governor. “Michels and Roth are the right choice to lead Wisconsin and to create an environment in which business
Racine Mayor Mason: Plans for updated Lakeview Community Center put on the shelf
City of Racine – Today, the City of Racine, Rinka+, and F Street Development Group announced that any plans to present new building design plans for the burned out Lakeview Community Center are on hold. F Street and Rinka+ entered
Edgewood College: Secures site for Athletics & Wellness Campus
Madison, Wis. (September 7, 2022) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce the acquisition of property in Fitchburg, Wis. that will become the new home for Eagle athletics, student recreation and wellness, and more. The site is formerly a part