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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting efforts in his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget investments to support the University of Wisconsin (UW) System statewide during the 2025 Year of the Kid. Gov. Evers last month released

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Wisconsin’s political action committee, demonstrating Schimel’s continued momentum in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge

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MADISON, WI (March 13, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Wisconsin’s political action committee (PAC) announced today its endorsement of Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “The decisions and opinions

(Madison) – Rep. Krug and the Republican Majority in the Assembly passed numerous new laws to crack down on violent crime, child-traffickers, and keep our communities safe during today’s floor session. “Keeping families safe and making sure violent criminals cannot

Madison – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of public safety bills designed to enhance local community safety and to ensure transparency and accountability in Wisconsin’s judicial system. Assembly Bill 86 increases the penalty for criminals who traffic children

Madison, Wis: Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session for the first time in a month. The Republican Assembly Leadership brought forward ten crime bills. Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) called out the Republican led legislature for yet again

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act – legislation to expand federal funding opportunities for local governments to improve roadway

MADISON, WI… Criminal justice initiatives protecting our families from becoming victims of fake AI-generated pornography, sex trafficking, and theft advanced in the State Legislature today. “These common-sense initiatives, a package designed to protect our families from being victimized by a

MADISON…The Wisconsin State Assembly approved a comprehensive package of bills aimed at improving safety in Wisconsin.  The bills include increasing transparency in our judicial system and boosting accountability.  Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) emphasized Republicans continue to put the

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after the passage of AB 61—The K9 Riggs Act, which she authored to increase penalties for injuring or killing police or fire animals: “I am grateful for the overwhelming bipartisan

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted with her colleagues in the Assembly to approve a public safety package that focuses on increasing penalties for certain crimes including reckless driving, intentional harm to a police or fire

MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) joined his Republican colleagues and voted to pass a package of legislation focusing on public safety in our schools and communities, and improving Wisconsin’s criminal justice system.

Madison, WI – Wisconsin taxpayers with retirement income, contributions and rollovers are now eligible to file their returns using Direct File, the IRS’s free, secure online filing program. Eligible Retirement and Savings Income Direct File, available in 25 states — including

DANE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Blue Mounds, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025. At

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) joined several colleagues — including the entire socialist caucus — in voting against a slew of bills amplifying and expanding criminal penalties in Wisconsin. Those bills ranged from punishing shoplifters to forcing

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Assembly passed several bills to support law enforcement and protect Wisconsinites: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues on the Assembly floor to pass bills to prioritize law

MADISON – After weeks of refusing to answer basic questions about her positions, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now playing the victim, complaining about “bullying” instead of addressing the real issues facing Wisconsin schools.  Let’s be clear: This isn’t bullying. It’s