UW–La Crosse: Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named
MADISON, WI—Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents President Karen Walsh and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-La Crosse chancellor. Regent Ashok Rai will chair the Search
Minocqua Brewing Company: Clarification on charter schools in lawsuit filed challenging Wisconsin’s school choice program as unconstitutional
MINOCQUA, WI – After the filing of our lawsuit yesterday against the school choice program, we have received several questions regarding the effect of our lawsuit on charter schools. There are two types of charter schools in Wisconsin. There are
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate Republicans announce historic workforce package
Madison- In their response to Governor Evers’ Special Session call, Senate Republicans unveiled historic investments in Wisconsin’s child care industry paired with a $2 billion middle class tax cut and meaningful reforms that will get Wisconsin back to work. Senate
School Choice Wisconsin: Responds to Minocqua Brewing Co. lawsuit
WEST ALLIS — School Choice Wisconsin President Nicholas Kelly released the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by Minocqua Brewing Co. President Kirk Bangstad that would kick 50,000+ low-income students out of Wisconsin’s parental choice programs: “Efforts to kill school choice will hurt thousands of low-income families throughout the
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Holds Biden officials accountable amid terrorist attack in Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden didn’t mince words when he stood by his decision to take Joe Biden’s administration to task during a classified briefing about the terrorist attack, carried out by Hamas, on
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan group of senators pushing Biden Administration to officially freeze Iranian assets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of senators are urging Secretary of State Blinken to make it the official policy of the United States to freeze $6 billion in Iranian assets in the wake of
AFP-WI: Urges Supreme Court to reject school choice lawsuit, uphold opportunity for students
MADISON, WI—On Thursday, the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court challenging the state’s private school voucher programs and Independent Charter School Program. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin is calling on the Supreme Court to dismiss this case.
Rep. Melotik: Selects Carol Barthel as First Responder of the Year
Madison—State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) selected Carol Barthel from Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department as Assembly District 24’s First Responder of the Year. Carol started in 1981 as an EMT with the Mequon Ambulance Service that provided emergency medical care
Rep. Rozar: Awards Hometown Hero recipient
Madison — Yesterday, during the Wisconsin Assembly Floor Session, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) honored Beth and Doug Zarnke, along with Beth’s father, Mr. Martin Wolf of Memory Lane Farm in Marshfield with a Hometown Hero Award. Staff member Madeline Hensel attended
Protect our care: Medicare open enrollment begins
WISCONSIN — Sunday, October 15, is the beginning of Medicare open enrollment and 65 million Americans will sign up for 2024 coverage. As seniors select their plans, they will see new benefits that could save them thousands of dollars on
Dept. of Military Affairs: Latest exchange could make lasting impact in State Partnership Program
Two members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing and their counterparts in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force were part of a recent subject matter expert exchange for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) Sept. 18-22 at Camp Ripley
WisDems: Republicans “retreat” “ease off” & “walk back” impeachment threats
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Robin Vos reacted to days of embarrassing coverage of his own advisors advising him against impeachment with a desperate attempt to move the goalposts on the GOP’s impeachment threats. Instead of impeachment now, Vos threatened impeachment only if Justice
Dept. of Natural Resources: Archery and shooting programs connect new audiences with Wisconsin’s sporting heritage
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try out programs and opportunities offered in Wisconsin that provide experience shooting firearms and archery equipment. The DNR owns 11 public shooting ranges statewide and works with
WILL: Stands ready to defend Wisconsin’s school choice programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) stands ready to defend Wisconsin’s Choice Program in court, representing parents, students, teachers, and choice schools across Wisconsin. WILL is preparing to file a motion to intervene in the case recently filed
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting for WIS 92 in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 92 from Alaska Avenue to Stonefield Way in Mount Horeb, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:30
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden’s “explosive temper” on full display – again
Derrick Van Orden had yet another inappropriate public outburst, this week “unleash[ing a] profanity-filled tirade” on White House officials during a briefing on the terrorist attacks in Israel. Days later, he has still refused to apologize for his “rude” and “belligerent” outburst. This is far from Van Orden’s
Sen. Hesselbein: Slams Republicans’ attempt to rush dangerous anti-trans bill through committee
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Health held a paper ballot to vote on SB 480, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors, less than 24 hours after the public
Rep. Madison: Condemns war crimes and calls for ceasefire
MADISON – Today, Rep. Madison abstained on AJR 82. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “I mourn deeply for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and unequivocally condemn the war crimes committed by Hamas. The killing of innocent
Dept. of Justice: Gov. Evers, AG Kaul join multistate coalition to urge Supreme Court to reverse lower court’s ruling on medication abortion
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, with authorization from Governor Tony Evers, today joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in protecting access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Releases 2022 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management has released the 2022 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation, which demonstrates efforts to protect Wisconsin’s soil and water resources.