A Better Wisconsin Together: New campaign finance reports revive old concerns about Judge Brad Schimel putting donors before duty in public office
MADISON, Wis. — While in public office Brad Schimel, now a circuit court judge, wrote that politicians using their office and powers to benefit their campaign contributors was, “the essence of representative government,” and Schimel has on multiple occasions embodied that
Consolidated Construction Company: Awarded ABC WI Project of the year
APPLETON, WI (01/24/2025) – On Thursday, January 16th, Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin awarded the 2024 Project of the Year to Consolidated Construction Company for their innovative project that takes the next step into the future of retail. In
Opportunity Wisconsin: Bryan Steil’s “listening sessions” are disconnected from his record and Republican priorities in Congress
Steil’s promises to lower costs and help seniors don’t hold up as Congress pushes measures that will raise costs and cut programs that support Wisconsinites to fund tax breaks for the rich MADISON, Wis. – Earlier this month Congressman Bryan Steil
Dairy Business Association: Annual event draws over 400 attendees
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Innovation in the dairy community was the central theme of Dairy Strong, a conference focused on the dairy industry held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wis. More than 400 people attended Dairy Strong,
AARP Wisconsin: Pleased to hear Gov. Evers commit to affordable Rx prices
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Weekly GOP radio address: Speaker Vos responds to the State of the State Address
Hello, I’m Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. On behalf of the legislature, it’s my honor to give the Republican response to tonight’s State of the State address. This week has been exciting as we watch the peaceful transfer of power in
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces student leadership scholarships
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Protect Our Care: Launches new ads calling on lawmakers to oppose Republican plans to slash Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – As part of its new $10 million dollar “Hands Off Medicaid” campaign, Protect Our Care is releasing new ads across 10 key House districts to sound the alarm on Republican threats to Medicaid. News reports reveal that
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces bill to ban DEI in the federal government
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), alongside Representatives Burgess Owens (UT-04), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Mary Miller (IL-15), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Barry Moore (AL-01), introduced the Fairness, Anti-Discrimination and Individual Rights
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved death investigation in Chippewa County, Wis.
TOWN OF LAFAYETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, December 21,
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, WCASA: Applaud Governor Evers for announcing an increase in funding for victim services
Madison – January 23, 2025 – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) commend Governor Evers for including a significant increase in funding for victim services in his Executive Budget. Governor Evers proposed $66 million in state
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Johnson, pro-life lawmakers encourage Trump to reinstate life-affirming policies
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and more than 140 members of Congress in issuing a letter that encourages President Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Be careful when riding ATV/UTVs, snowmobiles in winter conditions
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, especially on frozen waterbodies. There have already been two fatal UTV crashes and one fatal snowmobile crash in the state
Rep. Gustafson: Responds to the 2025 State of the State
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Rep. Donovan: Invites Governor Evers for neighborhood walks
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after inviting Governor Tony Evers to join him on a neighborhood walk of some of Milwaukee’s most challenged areas. The invitation follows Governor Evers’s State of the State Address and the
Main Street Alliance: Celebrates Gov. Evers childcare announcement in the Wisconsin State of the State
MADISON— Last night, 5 small business owner members of the Main Street Alliance joined Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin State Legislature for the Wisconsin State of the State. MSA is thrilled that Governor Evers announced $500m for child care. Supporting
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin employment breaks eighth consecutive monthly record
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced new record- high employment during December 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This total, 3,076,500 employed, is the eighth consecutive monthly record for
Rep. Dittrich: Reacts to the State of the State address
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address last night: “While I would like to tell my constituents that things have changed in Madison, the Governor’s State of the State
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty”: Judge orders Milwaukee Public Schools to follow the law and hire safety resource officers
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) won a significant legal victory against the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) as a judge denied MPS’ motion to dismiss and granted WILL’s application for an alternative writ, ordering MPS to comply with Wisconsin
Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Launch congressional investigation into deadly New Year’s Day attacks
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) called for answers in the aftermath of the tragic New Year’s Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Sens. Johnson and Grassley are demanding