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MENOMONIE — An innovative approach to making Dunn County’s criminal justice system as effective as possible celebrates its 15-year anniversary in May.  “The approach we took is evidenced-based decision making,” said Sara Benedict, Dunn County criminal justice director, about the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) debuts a new license plate for qualified fleet operators that is stylish, embossed with “FLEET” and does not need annual registration stickers. To qualify for the new plate, customers with

[MILWAUKEE, WI] – On Monday, May 8th at 12:00 PM the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition will be holding a press conference at the Milwaukee County Safety Building (821 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233) in response to the Milwaukee

Austin, TX — Today, NextGen America announced its Gen10 list, featuring young diverse leaders, community organizers, activists, and creatives who are helping shape young peoples’ power around the country and transforming the way our voices are represented nationwide. The list features figures

May 8, 2023 — Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, an elected member of the South African National Assembly, tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council, and grandson of the late Nelson Mandela, will tour the United States from May 15 to May

TOWNSHIP OF GLENWOOD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023. At

TOWNSHIP OF GLENWOOD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023. At

MADISON, Wis. — As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes to the stage at the Marathon County Lincoln Day Dinner, Wisconsin Republicans are following his state’s lead in pushing for a 6-week abortion ban on the federal level. Read more about David Clarke, Mike

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Ron DeSantis’ visit to Wisconsin to attend a GOP party dinner in Marathon County, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “While Ron DeSantis may be able to sell his MAGA-without-Trump pitch to

MADISON, Wis. — Ron DeSantis – the far right extremist governor of Florida currently trying to measure up as a 2024 Republican presidential candidate – brings his radical roadshow to Wisconsin today to speak at a Marathon County GOP event. But

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement:  Set ‘em up, bartender. And don’t forget to clean your room and do your homework… That’s a request Wisconsin bar patrons might make if State Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and

MILWAUKEE – On May 4, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 245, which proposes changes to county and municipal aid in Wisconsin. Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy and Vice-Chair Sequanna Taylor attended the meeting on behalf of the County and made the

APPLETON, Wis. – During the week of May 1, 2023, investigators and agents with the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group – Drug Unit (LWAM), United States Marshals Service, and area law enforcement agencies arrested multiple members of a drug

MADISON, Wis. — In preparation for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago, Illinois, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is asking for the public’s feedback on its proposed 2024 Delegate Selection Plan. Per the Democratic National Committee’s rules,

MADISON, WI – Voters across Wisconsin and the entire country want Congress to address family caregiving issues, according to a new AARP poll released today, conducted by the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research. This is especially true for those

Last month, Informing Democracy released a report identifying election officials from six battleground states who exhibited anti-democratic tendencies or actions ahead of the 2022 elections, based on research into the personnel in charge of elections across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers that grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and Jim VandenBrook and reappointed Paul Buhr. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of two

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District. Gov. Evers ordered the special election

MADISON – On Monday, May 8, we recognize ‘A Day without Child Care’ to highlight the significant role of child care providers in our communities and for our economy. Earlier this year, Senator Agard and Representative Neubauer spearheaded a statewide campaign to gather