Rep. Duchow: Once again, violent, repeat offenders commit violent crimes
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel yesterday released the names of several people charged as a result of last Friday night’s shootings near the Deer District. Milwaukee officials are bewildered that violent, repeat offenders they release keep committing violent crimes. Otis Green, 28,
Marquette University: Signs transfer partnership with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College in Hayward, Wisconsin, have announced a comprehensive partnership that establishes a clear path for students from the tribal college to attend Marquette, as well as future educational opportunities for students
UW-Madison: Blank tests positive for COVID-19
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement on Wednesday, May 18. “Badgers: I want to share with you that this morning I received a positive test result for the virus that causes COVID-19. “My symptoms are mild and I will
Sen. Nass: No reasonable excuse for Senate not to reject John Tate – immediately!
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the calling of an extraordinary session of the Senate to reject the appointment of John Tate as the Chairman of the Wisconsin Parole Commission: “How many times can state and criminal
A Better Wisconsin Together: Republican Party of Wisconsin convention preview: GOP divided on endorsements, but united in their extremism
MADISON, Wis. — As the Republican Party of Wisconsin gathers this weekend for their 2022 convention, disarray abounds as party insiders wrangle over whether or not they will formally endorse a candidate for governor and power brokers like state Assembly leader
WisDems: Conservatives in chaos: The story of the Wisconsin Republican primary
MADISON, Wis. – The four candidates running for governor have made this primary more about lies, conspiracies, chaos, and being the most radical candidate than about doing the right thing for Wisconsinites. Kevin Nicholson, who spent months whining about the Wisconsin
UW-Whitewater: Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named
MADISON, Wis.— Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Michael J. Falbo, interim President of the UW System, today appointed a 12-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Whitewater chancellor. Regent
Marquette Law School Poll: To release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, May 25-26
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, May 25-26, via written releases and video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in
Sen. Roth: Calls for extraordinary session for confirmation vote on Parole Board Commissioner
MADISON – State Senator Roger Roth (R- Appleton) is calling on the state legislature to convene an extraordinary session to hold a confirmation hearing on Parole Board Commissioner John Tate. “That Commissioner Tate even entertained the idea, let alone approved
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: New DoD IG report on Afghanistan highlights need for congressional oversight, investigations
This morning, Rep. Gallagher joined Fox and Friends to discuss a newly-released Department of Defense Inspector General Report on the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan, as well as a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on UAPs. Watch the full
Dept. of Public Instruction: 2020-21 data on seclusion and restraint now available
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published information reported by Wisconsin schools on incidents where seclusion and/or physical restraint was used during the 2020-21 school year. Pursuant to 2019 Wisconsin Act 118, Wisconsin schools are required to submit
WisDems: Republican’s gubernatorial candidates plan to take abortion ban further than 1849 law
MADISON, Wis. – When Wisconsin Republicans running for governor responded to the news that the Supreme Court will likely end 50 years of protecting access to safe and legal abortion in the United States, it became clear where Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels,
County Executive Parisi: Extending emergency hotel shelter for homeless may be needed due to resurgence of COVID-19
Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the community, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has asked staff to explore the feasibility of extending the county’s emergency hotel shelter program for individuals experiencing homelessness who are considered at higher-risk for
Opportunity Wisconsin: Launches billboard highlighting U.S. Sen. Johnson’s obstruction of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Today Opportunity Wisconsin launched a new billboard celebrating the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and holding Senator Ron Johnson accountable for his vote against it. The billboard, which is located on I-94 East near the Pettit National Ice Center, is part
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Blasts data brokers for collecting and selling cell phone location data of people who visit abortion clinics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and twelve of her Senate colleagues, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), sent letters to SafeGraph and Placer.ai, two data brokers, blasting the companies for collecting and selling the cellphone-based location data
Dept. of Natural Resources: Walworth County deer farm tests positive for CWD
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a white-tailed deer at a Walworth County hobby farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services
American Majority: 124 trained new leaders win
Oshkosh, WI – Following Wisconsin’s Spring Election, 124 American Majority Trained New Leaders were elected. Congratulations to all of the winners on well run campaigns. American Majority Trained New Leaders had an excellent win ratio this year as 195 ran for
Cabral-Guevara campaign: Launches ads, contributes $100,000 to her race, says Madison special interests are seeking to undermine health care freedoms for Fox Valley
[Fox Crossing, WI] – State Representative Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) today announced the launch of digital ads and a personal investment in her campaign for the 19th State Senate seat. “I’m running an aggressive campaign to push back against the special
WisDems: Thanks to Biden administration, Wisconsin is “on the road to success in rural America”
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to key investments from the Biden-Harris administration, Wisconsin is receiving millions in federal funds to strengthen infrastructure in rural communities across the state. Yesterday, Julie Lassa – Wisconsin state director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural