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Madison, Wisconsin (June 17, 2024) – – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted not toaccept any new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The casenumbers, counties of origin and the issues presented

MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) accomplished one of his lifelong goals: knocking down one of the beloved and oldest family owned bars in Madison. Hovde and his business have waged a decades-long campaign to try to knock down one

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is opening a request for services to conduct an independent operational audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The governor announced last week he would proceed with hiring auditors to conduct two audits of

Last week, in just one of many unhinged comments during his visit to Capitol Hill, Donald Trump called Milwaukee – where the RNC will host its convention in July – a “horrible city.” When called out for it, Republican sycophants lied on

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched an online, searchable database of substance abuse prevention policies for all contractors and subcontractors who perform public works projects.” Wisconsin employers must have a written policy in place for

[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 22nd, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee(RJA-M) and the Coalition to March on the RNC (MoRNC) will be hosting a rally and march starting at Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St,

FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the MPS finance scandal and its impact on FDL school districts: “The State Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that, as a consequence of the Milwaukee Public

MOSEL, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mojave Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2024. The barkentine is located in Lake Michigan, near Sheboygan County. Mojave is a barkentine constructed in 1863 by

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Payal Khandhar to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Josann M. Reynolds’ resignation. Khandhar will complete a term

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 17-23, and throughout the rest of the summer and fall. A pollinator is any animal that visits flowering plants and transfers

On Thursday, June 13, the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) endorsed Christian Phelps for the 93rd Assembly District, covering the western half of the city of Eau Claire and parts of Dunn, Eau Claire, and Trempealeau Counties. “Whether he is in the

On Thursday in Green Bay, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden kicked off Seniors for Biden-Harris — a national organizing coalition to mobilize key communities around what’s at stake for American seniors in the 2024 election. The First Lady highlighted the contrast between the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), announced the introduction of legislation to increase financial support for veterans in apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs. Specifically, the Warriors to Workforce Act will amend the current stipulation of

“The State Public Defender Board has made a sound choice in choosing Atty. Jennifer Bias as Wisconsin’s new State Public Defender. Her extensive experience will serve the state,  SPD clients and staff well, as she works in ensure everyone has access

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2025. “The National Defense Authorization Act continues to be one of the most important

MADISON – At its meeting today in Madison, the State Public Defender Board selected Jennifer Bias as the next State Public Defender. “Jennifer will be a tremendous leader as State Public Defender. Her experience as an attorney and manager as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The FY25 NDAA was highly focused on improving the quality of life

Today, County Executive Jamie Kuhn announced Dane County will award Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SWBA) over $900,000 to acquire approximately 348 acres in the Town of Christiana. Through this collaboration, this purchase will permanently preserve the large tract of land

In case you missed it, Donald Trump called Wisconsin’s most diverse, most economically powerful city, a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with congressional Republicans yesterday. As Donald Trump’s MAGA allies scramble to do damage control on his comments, Wisconsinites

The Supreme Court Rejects The Case Challenging Access To The Abortion Drug Mifepristone, But Reproductive Care Is Still On The Chopping Block. Washington, D.C. — In a major decision, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to abortion medication drug mifepristone