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ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Township of Newbold, Oneida County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, January 17, 2025.

Madison, WI—In a decision issued on Thursday, January 16, the Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to take up a lawsuit involving a Bayfield company’s plan to harvest and transport water from an artesian well near Lake Superior for eventual bottling and sale.  The

CONTACT: Jacob Fischer Press@SchimelforJustice.com WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel has received the endorsement of over 70 current and retired Wisconsin Sheriffs in his bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The overwhelming support from

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his 2025 State of the State address on Wed., Jan. 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT. The governor also announced he will deliver his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message on Tues., Feb. 18,

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Jan. 17. 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today, on her last day serving as a presidential appointee for the Biden-Harris Administration, announced the release of USDA Rural Development Wisconsin Accomplishments report. This report

MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) joined Legislative Democrats and introduced a three-bill package that would increase the homestead tax credit to ease the costs of housing, decrease the price of prescription drugs, and cut the costs of groceries

Unions representing tens of thousands of Wisconsin public service workers have filed a petition with the Wisconsin Supreme Court for prompt review of the case challenging the constitutionality of the state’s collective bargaining provisions. The unions’ petition urges the Court

MADISON, Wisc. — BREAKING NEWS! On Friday, the CFC Action Fund, a Milwaukee-based organization that champions candidates who will ensure children receive a high-quality education from schools, just endorsed Brittany Kinser in her campaign for State Superintendent of the Department of

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), today announced Wisconsin has joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlementwith

Law Forward, on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR), commends the Wisconsin Supreme Court for its decision in Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord. At the heart of this case is the confidentiality of

CFC Action Fund proudly announces its endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. With over two decades of experience in education as a teacher and administrator across both district and public charter schools, and a proven track record

MADISON, Wis. – With the new Congress underway and President-elect Trump set to take office next week, new reporting hints at a renewed push from House Republicans to cut programs that support many Wisconsin families. The push comes as Republicans look

Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging, Inc. (GWAAR) applaud today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to leave in place the District IV Appellate decision protecting the right of individuals under guardianship in maintaining their

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the newly released report from the United States Trade Representative outlining how China has used unfair trade practices to undercut American shipbuilding, hurting American workers, businesses, and national security. Senator Baldwin called

Madison – In a CIvic Media Interview, hosted by Todd Allbaugh, the former state Sen. Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) endorsed grassroots candidate Jeff Wright to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Schultz, the former Republican majority leader who

“Across America, liberal politicians with naive, dangerous agendas are prioritizing the feelings of criminals over justice for victims and the protection of our communities. With President Donald Trump set to return to the White House in a few short days,

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin today released The State of Cannabis in Wisconsin, a report advocating for marijuana legalization, pointing to the overwhelming support for legalization among Wisconsin voters and the cost of continued criminalization. Legalization support is widespread across all political

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural

Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is excited to share that Direct File, the new free option for filing federal taxes is available for Wisconsin taxpayers. The individual income tax filing season begins on January 27, 2025. Direct