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MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ endorsed candidate Judge Janet Protasiewicz was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court tonight. The victory follows Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC’s record breaking spring election program. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say on Justice-elect Janet

In response to Judge Protasiewicz’s youth-powered win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, NextGen PAC President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement:  “Young people are the future of progressive politics and the future of our democracy. Today’s victory for Judge

MADISON – The Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its Single Audit (report 23-4), a federally-required annual audit that evaluated state agencies’ administration of $20.2 billion in federal financial assistance during fiscal year 2021-22. In response to this report, Joint Legislative

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Joseph Clark, assistant professor of chemistry in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER grant, the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty. The $650,000

April 4, 2023 – As voters head to the polls today, American Majority Action (AMA) has just surpassed 35,000 knocks on the doors of targeted voters in Wisconsin. AMA is leading the effort to turn out conservative voters, whether it

Governor schedules bill signing for Co-Chairs’ legislation during public hearing Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after receiving an invitation

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, along with 30 other organizations, submitted a letter to all members of the Wisconsin legislature encouraging their co-sponsorship of LRB 2553 and 2631 to create the Agricultural Road Improvement Program at the Department of Transportation. “If

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the following testimonies as prepared for delivery by members of Cabinet at upcoming Joint Committee on Finance listening sessions on the 2023-25 biennial budget. These testimonies are the first two in a series

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s eighth state command chief is eager to hit the ground running to meet the coming challenges not just to the organization, but the nation. “It’s an awesome time to be in the

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for changing weather conditions as severe weather season begins. Drivers are encouraged to be weather aware in the spring and summer months, when severe conditions like thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes are common. “Safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced two bills to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to life-saving medications for Wisconsin families. The Lower Drug Costs for Families Act would punish big drug companies for raising prescription drug prices faster

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 with the departure of Chancellor Debbie Ford. Menke replaces Ford, who will become Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “If You Care, Leave Them There.” Fourth, fifth and sixth graders across Wisconsin were invited to

The federal government announced a notice of funding opportunity for communities to apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to improve roadway safety. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has resources to support communities applying for these competitive

Madison, WI – Solar energy will become accessible to more Wisconsin citizens under a bill introduced by State Senator Duey Strobel (R-Cedarburg) and State Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa). The bill will authorize community solar programs that would allow families, farms,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that far-right candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Dan Kelly is closing out the race by traveling the state on a private jet owned by anti-abortion activists with ties to the conservative group Wisconsin Manufacturers

Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) invites residents of the 41st Assembly District to testify at the Joint Committee on Finance’s upcoming public hearing on the Governor’s 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 12,

(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) would like to hear his constituents’ thoughts on the state budget. He has scheduled several meetings around the district in the next few weeks. Sessions will provide opportunities for individuals or family groups to meet

MADISON, WI. – Today,Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced its new billboard overlooking Miller Parkway during opening week of baseball in Milwaukee.  Sam Rogers, AFP-WI Public Affairs Director, made the following statement:  “Governor Evers has prioritized giving taxpayer money to wealthy out-of-state