SPD Board: Katie York becomes Acting State Public Defender
(MADISON) – Katie R. York began her service as Acting Wisconsin State Public Defender following the departure of Kelli Thompson. “Kelli has done a tremendous job leading this agency. Her dedication to representing clients and fighting for the resources we
Dept. of Transportation: Encourages attentive driving to keep pedestrians safe
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation calls on drivers and pedestrians to share the road and stay aware of your surroundings to protect all travelers this fall. October is Pedestrian Safety Month, to help drivers recognize that pedestrians are our most
Moms Demand Action: Gun safety presentation at breakfast
Lauren Cohen, volunteer local group lead with the Dane County chapter of Moms Demand Action, will speak at a Gather the Women’s Breakfast sponsored by Madison Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom and hosted by Linden Cohousing at 107
WPEC: State employees call to end delay in pay
State employees will hold a rally on Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 5:00 pm outside the Wisconsin Capitol (State St. corner). The rally will call for release of the pay raise for state and UW employees, and maintaining funding for Diversity,
Dept. of Public Instruction: Releases Wisconsin Student Assessment System results
MADISON — Standardized testing results for the 2022-23 school year show Wisconsin public school students are continuing to recover in proficiency rates after the learning disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department
UW-Green Bay: Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership namesPa Lee Moua, PhD as Executive Director
Green Bay, WI — As the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay moves into its third year of work to build a stronger pipeline of women leaders in Northeast Wisconsin, the University is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Pa
Rep. Vos: Statement on Protasiewicz’s refusal to recuse
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Justice Protasiewicz’s non-recusal announcement. “Justice Protasiewicz should have recused herself. We think the United States Supreme Court precedent compels her recusal, and the United States Supreme Court will have the last
Law Forward: Statement
Late Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court took jurisdiction of the Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (Fair Maps) case. Initial briefs in response to questions posed by the Court are due Monday, October 16th at noon, response briefs are due October 30th at noon, and oral
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on the unprovoked attack against Israel
(Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Following the attack on Israel, Congressman Grothman (WI06) released the following statement: “Hamas terrorists invading Israel is plain evil,” said Grothman. “The goal appears solely to spread terror and death. There is no other time in recent
Lt. Gov. Rodriguez: Becomes first sitting elected official inducted into the American Academy of Nursing
WASHINGTON: Saturday, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez became the first sitting statewide elected official to be inducted into the esteemed American Academy of Nursing Fellowship. The American Academy of Nursing is a national organization committed to improve health and health
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Monticello Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Monticello is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction
Wisconsin College Republicans: Urge State Assembly to impeach Justice Protasiewicz
[Madison, Wisconsin] – The Wisconsin College Republicans endorses the decision to investigate and if necessary impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she does not recuse herself in the upcoming decision over Wisconsin voting maps. Before the Supreme Court
Gov. Evers: Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to events with the Oneida Nation and the Ho-Chunk Nation, recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations and reaffirming the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering
Rodriguez campaign: Lt. Gov. Rodriguez becomes first sitting elected official inducted into the American Academy of Nursing
WASHINGTON: Saturday, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez became the first sitting statewide elected official to be inducted into the esteemed American Academy of Nursing Fellowship. The American Academy of Nursing is a national organization committed to improve health and health
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Rice Lake, Wis.
RICE LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Rice Lake, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 8, 2023. At
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Condemns terror attacks in Israel
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel: “I condemn the heinous attacks by Hamas on Israel. Any hostages should be released immediately and the violence must end. Violence
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Local Jewish community’s response to war in Israel
The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked, outraged and horrified by the surprise, ongoing terrorist onslaught launched by Hamas against Israel today, on Shabbat and Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret. At this moment, at least 100 Israelis have been reported killed and at
Dept. of Justice: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Menasha, Wis.
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Menasha, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08
WisDems: On Supreme Court decision to hear challenges to legislative maps
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced in a 4-3 decision that it would hear challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement in response: “Today’s decision by our state Supreme
Sen. Agard: Justice Protasiewicz rightfully declines the GOP’s request for her recusal
Madison – Earlier today, Justice Protasiewicz declined the GOP’s request for her to recuse herself from two redistricting cases. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Justice Protasiewicz is absolutely correct to not recuse herself from the redistricting case