Gov. Evers: Signs executive order raising flag at State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for sixth year in a row
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #267, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the sixth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” throughout
Rep. Duchow, Piwowarczyk: Waukesha County lawmakers secure funding to strengthen county prosecutor’s office
Madison, WI – This week, the Joint Committee on Finance approved a budget motion authored by Waukesha County legislators to increase funding for the county prosecutor’s office. Waukesha County will receive funding for an additional six full-time assistant district attorneys.
Sen. Wall, Rep. Spaude: Respond to NFL Draft resources announcement
Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today about the announcement of a $1.8 million grant funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for NFL draft public safety resources. “I am delighted that
A Better Wisconsin: Senate Republicans seek to stifle Wisconsinites’ fundamental freedom to speak out
Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, and millions more across the country, peacefully exercised their freedom to speak out and protest actions
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Thanks Governor Evers for delivering public safety funds for Green Bay NFL Draft
Green Bay – Today, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) thanked Governor Tony Evers for awarding nearly $2 million to the City of Green Bay and surrounding communities to help cover public safety costs from the historic 2025 NFL Draft. “These
Gov. Evers: Announces nearly $2 million to help cover local public safety costs from hosting NFL Draft
Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, today announced that the Evers Administration is awarding nearly $2 million—$1.8 million—to the city of Green Bay for work done to support the
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Marshall: Introduce bill to lower costs and improve reliability of freight rail service for American businesses
Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help businesses get their products to their destination quicker, strengthen American supply chains, and bring down the cost of goods for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help butterflies, bees and other pollinators during Pollinator Week
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and
Dept. of Public Instruction: Launches new interactive resource showcasing impact of community learning centers
Data story, map highlight how out-of-school time opportunities boost student success across Wisconsin MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive resource that highlights the significant impact of community learning centers across the state. The tool illustrates how these programs support student success beyond
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Celebrates 40th year of WHEDA Housing Grant Program
Program assists organizations that provide emergency shelter and temporary and low-income housing invest in facility improvements Madison, WI – On Monday, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), of which Senator Dassler-Alfheim is a board member, announced the opening
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: FBI releases manifesto of Nashville shooter, settles lawsuit with WILL
The News: WILL announced a settlement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on behalf of its clients, the Star News Network and journalist Matt Kittle of The Federalist. As part of the agreement, the FBI has released 120 pages of the
Rep. Cruz: Responds to disinvestment in public education with town hall on June 23
MADISON – In the evening hours of June 12, Republican members of Joint Finance voted to continue and deepen the cycle of disinvestment in public education. Rep. Cruz stated, “Republicans chose the last week of school for many districts to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: NEW: Trump Administration announces plan to shutter 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth in 30 days
Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced their
Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern zone smallmouth bass harvest season opens June 21
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025-2026 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone on June 21, 2025, and run through March 1, 2026. While anglers in the southern zone
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases budget reconciliation report
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released his report titled, “FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis.” The senator contends that neither Congress, the Administration, nor the public at large has fully acknowledged the depth of the fiscal hole we have dug, or
State Bar of Wisconsin: Presidents statement on Joint Finance Committee’s Criminal Justice funding
Madison, WI – June 17, 2025 – The State Bar of Wisconsin’s elected leadership, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, released the following statement after today’s Joint Committee on Finance votes on
Voces de la Frontera: On the deportation of Yessenia Ruano: Cruelty is the point
(Milwaukee, June 17th, 2025)— Today, despite overwhelming community support and a pending T-Visa application as a survivor of human trafficking, Yessenia Ruano and her twin 10-year-old U.S. citizen daughters were forced to board a plane to El Salvador. This devastating outcome
Sen. Wimberger: Announces 42 new assistant district attorneys, pay increases included in budget
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted to include the efforts he led to secure 42 new statewide assistant district attorneys (ADAs), as well as funding
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin State Supreme Court issues unanimous rebuke of Republican power grab
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today unanimously struck down part of a partisan Republican power grab adopted by the state legislature in their unprecedented post-election sore loser session in December 2018. Today’s action by the state high court
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Judge rules in favor of property owners in Sister Bay renters case
The News: A Door County Judge ruled that Captains Cottage LLC was wrongfully denied their short-term rental license by the Village of Sister Bay. The Judge’s decision establishes our clients’ vested property rights and will serve as an important ruling for many