AFP-WI: Urges Supreme Court to reject school choice lawsuit, uphold opportunity for students
MADISON, WI—On Thursday, the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court challenging the state’s private school voucher programs and Independent Charter School Program. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin is calling on the Supreme Court to dismiss this case.
Rep. Melotik: Selects Carol Barthel as First Responder of the Year
Madison—State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) selected Carol Barthel from Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department as Assembly District 24’s First Responder of the Year. Carol started in 1981 as an EMT with the Mequon Ambulance Service that provided emergency medical care
Rep. Rozar: Awards Hometown Hero recipient
Madison — Yesterday, during the Wisconsin Assembly Floor Session, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) honored Beth and Doug Zarnke, along with Beth’s father, Mr. Martin Wolf of Memory Lane Farm in Marshfield with a Hometown Hero Award. Staff member Madeline Hensel attended
Protect our care: Medicare open enrollment begins
WISCONSIN — Sunday, October 15, is the beginning of Medicare open enrollment and 65 million Americans will sign up for 2024 coverage. As seniors select their plans, they will see new benefits that could save them thousands of dollars on
Dept. of Military Affairs: Latest exchange could make lasting impact in State Partnership Program
Two members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing and their counterparts in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force were part of a recent subject matter expert exchange for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) Sept. 18-22 at Camp Ripley
WisDems: Republicans “retreat” “ease off” & “walk back” impeachment threats
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Robin Vos reacted to days of embarrassing coverage of his own advisors advising him against impeachment with a desperate attempt to move the goalposts on the GOP’s impeachment threats. Instead of impeachment now, Vos threatened impeachment only if Justice
Dept. of Natural Resources: Archery and shooting programs connect new audiences with Wisconsin’s sporting heritage
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try out programs and opportunities offered in Wisconsin that provide experience shooting firearms and archery equipment. The DNR owns 11 public shooting ranges statewide and works with
WILL: Stands ready to defend Wisconsin’s school choice programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) stands ready to defend Wisconsin’s Choice Program in court, representing parents, students, teachers, and choice schools across Wisconsin. WILL is preparing to file a motion to intervene in the case recently filed
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting for WIS 92 in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 92 from Alaska Avenue to Stonefield Way in Mount Horeb, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:30
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden’s “explosive temper” on full display – again
Derrick Van Orden had yet another inappropriate public outburst, this week “unleash[ing a] profanity-filled tirade” on White House officials during a briefing on the terrorist attacks in Israel. Days later, he has still refused to apologize for his “rude” and “belligerent” outburst. This is far from Van Orden’s
Sen. Hesselbein: Slams Republicans’ attempt to rush dangerous anti-trans bill through committee
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Health held a paper ballot to vote on SB 480, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors, less than 24 hours after the public
Rep. Madison: Condemns war crimes and calls for ceasefire
MADISON – Today, Rep. Madison abstained on AJR 82. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “I mourn deeply for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and unequivocally condemn the war crimes committed by Hamas. The killing of innocent
Dept. of Justice: Gov. Evers, AG Kaul join multistate coalition to urge Supreme Court to reverse lower court’s ruling on medication abortion
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, with authorization from Governor Tony Evers, today joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in protecting access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Releases 2022 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management has released the 2022 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation, which demonstrates efforts to protect Wisconsin’s soil and water resources.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Cudahy and Sheboygan Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Cudahy and Sheboygan are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to inprove their public drinking water systems. The projects include the
Wisconsin Public Education Network: WI public school advocates applaud lawsuit against vouchers
Wisconsin Public Education Network joins advocates for students across the state in applauding the lawsuit filed yesterday challenging the public funding for Wisconsin private school vouchers and independent charters—a failed “experiment” that is bad for both taxpayers and students. The suit challenges
Rep. Sinicki: Press statement on committee passage of Brewers legislation
MADISON Upon the Brewers bills’ passage as amended in the Assembly State Affairs Committee late this afternoon, Rep. Christine Sinicki released this statement on AB 438 & AB 439: “The Brewer’s legislation, in its original form, was no good for
Rep. Anderson: Statement on passage of anti-trans legislation
(Fitchburg)- Wisconsin State Representative Jimmy Anderson released the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed a trio of anti-trans bills on party-line votes: The Wisconsin GOP has launched a coordinated attack on transgender Wisconsinites, with thinly-veiled “concerns” to cover for their
Sen. Nass: Brewers’ stadium deal – City/County of Milwaukee win again and taxpayers lose
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the sudden movement by Assembly leaders to amend the Brewers’ Stadium Bills (AB 438 and AB 439) to give the City and County of Milwaukee another big win from Republicans and
Rep Wichgers: Votes to help, not harm, transgender youth
Madison – Affirming the biological differences of male and female, Representative Chuck Wichgers voted today in favor of legislation that recognizes the harmful effects of surgical and hormonal therapies for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. Assembly Bill 465 “prohibits a health