U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: Joint statement on TikTok divestment reports
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the following joint statement concerning reports that the Biden Administration will demand a full divestment
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard appoints new top warrant officer
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard (WING) appointed its 10th state command chief warrant officer during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in Madison, March 11, 2023. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Troy Bittner
Rep. Clancy: Community partners and legislators coalesce to introduce a new vision for pre-trial detention
MADISON – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19), Senator Chris Larson (D-7), and Representative Darrin Madison (D-10) stood with a diverse group of coalition partners to draw attention to the negative effects of the cash bail expansion constitutional amendment questions on
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces Veterans Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, honors Wisconsin family
GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the introduction of H.R. 1609, the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, at a press conference in Greendale, Wisconsin. The legislation would ensure the VA cannot demand families of beneficiaries pay back their monthly benefits in the event
Rep. Wichgers: Announces Listening Sessions
Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will hold four remaining listening sessions for his 82nd Assembly District constituents to offer insight into the 2023-25 biennial budget process and the new legislative session. He will answer questions and get feedback
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Democrats’ “bail reform” press conference
“Democrats unveiled talking points today. There’s no bill, there’s no proposal, there’s not even a press release. The fact of the matter is what they’re talking about today can be done and IS ALREADY DONE under current law. The Democrats’
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Baldwin: Renew bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that they have renewed their agreement establishing the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to provide recommendations for nominations during the 118th Congress for U.S. Attorneys and federal judicial
Udell campaign: Votes no on pay raises for Fitchburg alders and mayor
Contact: Melissa Mulliken, Campaign Manager 608-206-1818 Udell’s opponent in the Mayoral race supported the pay raise; Measure failed to win necessary three-fourths vote At its meeting on March 14, The Fitchburg City Council rejected a resolution that would have increased
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC Landfill
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC (DLS) Landfill starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The meeting will take
Marquette University: Law school to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21
MILWAUKEE — Four elected leaders from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County who bring a generational change to the offices they hold will be special guests for a conversation in an “On the Issues” program, Tuesday, March 21, at
Sen. Wanggaard: Delivers radio address on reforming Wisconsin’s broken bail system
MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) delivered the Republican Radio Address highlighting the proposed constitutional amendment on bail, which voters have an opportunity to ratify during the April Spring election. Hi, I’m State Senator Van Wanggaard, representing most of
Wisconsin Family Council: Launches “Commit to Vote” multi-media ad campaign to encourage voter participation
MADISON – On Wednesday, Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) launched a $225,000 educational, statewide multi-media campaign reaching nearly 600,000 Wisconsin voters, to encourage them with hope and a strong reminder that as American citizens, it is our responsibility to participate in the
Sen. Agard: Wisconsinites paid over $36 million in taxes to Illinois on cannabis purchases
MADISON – A recent memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) found that $36.1 million of Illinois cannabis tax revenues in fiscal year 2022 were attributable to sales of cannabis made to Wisconsin residents. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced the first
Supreme Court: Chief Justice Ziegler elected to second term as chief justice
Madison, Wisconsin (March 16, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has elected Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler to serve a second two-year term as chief justice, effective May 1, 2023. Chief Justice Ziegler was first elected to the Court in 2007
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues to stop Biden admin from turning lawful gun owners into felons with pistol brace rule
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and 44 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to prevent the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate spring with the latest issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest issue features a variety of stories to help everyone settle into a spring state of
WILL: New policy brief uncovers that retention plus science-based teaching equals better ELA outcomes
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its new educational policy brief: “Holding Kids Back to Push Them Forward: An Analysis of Retention Policy in Wisconsin.” In this paper, we show that when kids are sent to the next
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety presents at threat assessment training for Green Bay, Wis. community
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) today presented best practice recommendations for school multidisciplinary Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) teams to a diverse group of law enforcement, public safety professionals, fire
UW-Eau Claire: Continuing Education announces April programs
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity for individuals to
Sens. Marklein, Cowles: On behalf of Wisconsin’s dairy industry, bi-partisan legislators demand FDA revise food labeling guidance
Madison, WI – A bi-partisan group of 33 state legislators sent a letter to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today to demand revisions for food labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives (PBMA). The FDA is currently seeking public