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Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sued Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for violating the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against Stevens Point City Clerk Kari Yenter for her unlawful imposition of additional qualifications and disclosures for prospective poll workers. Clerk Yenter is attempting

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced “175 Years of Wisconsinites” as the theme for the 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree to celebrate the many Wisconsinites who have contributed to making Wisconsin into the state it is today as the state celebrates 175 years of statehood.  In a letter to Wisconsin

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition

GREEN BAY, Wis.— As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit in late

Today, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed a response brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to continue their clients’ efforts to obtain fair legislative maps

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Road project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss

MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie), Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) circulated legislation to create the framework for Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers for individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis.

MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin to discuss the extreme MAGA positions held by the newly elected Speaker, Mike Johnson, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist

Madison, WI – SJL Government Affairs and Communications announces Mark Austinson has joined the firm as the new Vice President of Government Relations. SJL Government Affairs & Communications is a full-service government affairs and communications firm specializing in legislative advocacy, policy

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s “disadvantaged business enterprise” (DBE) program, alleging illegal discrimination against two clients—Mid-America Milling Company LLC (MAMCO) and Bagshaw Trucking Inc. The federal

[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at today at 5PM ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus Performing Arts

Liberty Grove, Door County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Boaz shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 2023. The Boaz lies submerged in Lake Michigan about one-half mile southeast of the entrance to North

Kenosha, WI – On October 24th, Carthage College’s Student Government has unanimously passed a resolution in support of faculty (SG 23.02). This resolution comes after the full faculty voted 81% in favor to censure President John Swallow and Provost/COO David

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour arrived in Madison to educate seniors across the nation about new cost-saving benefits all thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last