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Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court restored the right to use safe and secure ballot drop boxes in the state of Wisconsin. The drop boxes were prohibited by the same court in 2022 when the body’s then-conservative majority decided in Teigen v.

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued a statement on the two Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions, Evers v. Marklein and Priorities v. WEC. “The separation of powers and the freedom to vote are cornerstones of our system of government. The

Department of Public Instruction still awaiting release of Act 20 funding by Joint Committee on Finance MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement in the wake of the 6-1 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Marklein v.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today heralded a decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Evers v. Marklein. The case, brought by Gov. Evers last year against the Wisconsin State Legislature, argued Republican-controlled committees such as the Joint Committee on Finance are unconstitutionally

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 in Priorities v WEC to reverse a 2022 ban on using drop boxes as a permitted manner for returning ballots. Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell issued the following statement in

The Wisconsin Supreme Court today issued an important voting rights decision that will be in effect for the August primary and November general election this year. The 4 to 3 decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission overturns a July 2022

Overtly political decision sows distrust in 2024 election  The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement strongly condemning a new ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court, allowing the use of drop boxes for the 2024

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned its own ruling that barred ballot drop boxes. “Just after Wisconsinites voted overwhelmingly to bolster election integrity in the state, the liberal Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision concerning unstaffed absentee drop boxes, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “In a setback for both the separation of powers and public trust in

MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s ruling affirms a basic principle: a democracy, we should make it easier for eligible voters to cast a ballot—not impose barriers based on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “At the very heart of our democracy is the fundamental freedom to vote, and drop box voting is a safe and secure way to help make sure

“This Independence Day, Wisconsin can celebrate a crucial step towards restoring a fundamental freedom that helped the state prosper for more than a century. Judge Jacob Frost’s ruling on Act 10 is a return to treating workers fairly by recognizing

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “Act 10 has been found legal and constitutional against multiple state and federal court actions for close to 15 years. This is yet another example of courts legislating from

MADISON – Today, a Dane County judge struck down elements of Act 10 because it violates the right to equal protection under the law concerning different law enforcement agencies access to collective bargaining. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding a court ruling on Act 10. “The right to organize one’s co-workers into a union, and then collectively bargain, is a fundamental American right. It is fitting that

A disappointing trend in political campaign advertising has created a challenge for WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network that needs to be addressed.WisconsinEye archived video is being harvested and used as the centerpiece of negative attack ads and campaign messages appearing throughout

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the Fourth of July in Wisconsin.  Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here, wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend provides an opportunity to get

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants. This round of grant funding became available through Executive Order #232, signed by Gov. Tony Evers on June

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a group of 24 attorneys general urging the US Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Paul Milbrath’s retirement, effective August 8, 2024. Maze will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January