Dept. of Natural Resources: Providing $100,000 in grants to rural counties for recycling electronics
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant for projects hosting an electronics collection site or event between September 2024 and December 2025. Financial support for additional collection
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisors Capriolo and Rolland issue statements on Washington Park Shooting
MILWAUKEE – In response to the shooting at Washington Park that occurred on June 19, 2024, Milwaukee County Supervisors Sky Z. Capriolo and Shawn Rolland, who represent Washington Park and its surrounding areas, have issued the following statements: Supervisor Sky
Ratcliff campaign: Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk endorses Melissa Ratcliff for State Senate
Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk has endorsed Rep. Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Senate in the new Senate District 16. “Melissa Ratcliff gets things done,” said Falk. “She’s shown that in the Assembly and she’ll bring that same skill,
Biden campaign: Racine leaders slam Trump for failed Foxconn project ahead of Racine Rally
On Tuesday, as Donald Trump returned to the scene of his failed Foxconn project in Racine, local leaders held a press conference to make it clear they won’t forget his broken promises to their community and Wisconsin. Trump didn’t mention
La Crosse County Democratic Party: To hold press conference on Stacey Klein’s admission that she lives outside of the district
The La Crosse County Democratic Party will be holding a press conference on Friday, June 21 at their offices at 2318 State Rd. to discuss GOP candidate for State Senate District 32 Stacey Klein’s admission that she does not live
Pearson campaign: Monona Mayor Mary O’Connor endorses Pearson for Wisconsin State Assembly
PRESS RELEASE – Monona Mayor Mary O’Connor Endorses Maia Pearson for Wisconsin State Assembly (1)Download … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the
Dept. of Justice: TODAY: AG Kaul visits Ashland County sheriff’s office
WHAT: Attorney General Josh Kaul will visit the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office as it is one of twelve law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice helped secure. Twelve
Butler campaign: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski endorses Butler for Wisconsin’s 93rd Assembly District
EAU CLAIRE, WI –Secretary of State Godlewski joins some of the state’s finest public servants, artists, academics, and small business owners enthusiastically endorsing Butler’s campaign. “As a proud product of Eau Claire public schools, I’ve known Nick Butler since our
IRG: Announces Nelson Ritthaler as Director of Donor and Stakeholder Relations
Delafield, WI—Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced the hiring of Nelson Ritthaler as Director of Donor & Stakeholder Relations. Nelson will work with IRG leadership to communicate our work to major stakeholders, donors, prospective donors, and foundations. He
Dept. of Justice: Jury finds Oshkosh man guilty of recklessly endangering safety for July 2022 boat crash on the Fox River
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Today a jury found Jason Lindemann, 53, of Oshkosh, guilty of fourteen counts related to his involvement driving a powerboat that struck a paddlewheel cruise boat on the Fox River on July 9, 2022, including two counts
Rep. Stubbs: Delivers remarks at the groundbreaking for the Center of Black Excellence and Culture
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs delivered remarks at the groundbreaking for the Center of Black Excellence and Culture founded by Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: It was a privilege to attend
Rep. Andraca: Named Conservation Champion
MADISON, Wis. — For the second consecutive session, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) has earned recognition as a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Rep. Andraca also earned a spot on the Conservation Honor Roll, which recognizes legislators for “the
Marquette Law School: Poll to release new Wisconsin survey, June 26
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Examines how technological advancements and social media undermine interpersonal relationships
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report assessing the profound impact of technological advancements and social media on human interaction, social dynamics, and relationships during the 20th and 21st centuries. Digital Disruption: Exploring the
WisGOP: Trump campaigns in Racine
RACINE, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Trump was joined by former Governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, Representatives Steve Scalise, Bryan Steil, Glenn Grothman, and Derrick Van Orden, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy for a campaign rally on Tuesday
Rep. Steffen: To reintroduce kids online safety act
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced plans to reintroduce the Wisconsin Kids Online Safety Act. The legislation will create an option for parents to enable important safety features on their child’s social media account. 12 states
Wied campaign: Trump-Endorsed conservative earns shoutout at Trump Rally in Racine, WI
De Pere, WI – Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied attended President Donald Trump’s rally in Racine, WI, yesterday, where President Trump praised Wied as straight out of central casting. Wied was the only candidate running in WI-08 who attended the rally.
Rep. Green: Milwaukee Public Schools screws Northern Wisconsin Schools
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) is appalled by the financial catastrophe caused by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and how it affects the schools in the 74th district. “Gathering all the information over the past few weeks when it comes
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Names State Law Library after Lavinia Goodell, Wisconsin’s first woman lawyer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that the State Law Library will be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, the first woman lawyer in Wisconsin. The announcement comes on the heels of Monday’s Wisconsin Women Lawyers Day.
Biden campaign: Honors Juneteenth with new ad
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new television ad, “Our Spirit,” to commemorate Juneteenth, which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were proud to establish as a federal holiday as part of their agenda to tackle systemic racism head on after Donald Trump