Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul highlights DOJ’s unresolved case work
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is today highlighting the critical work performed by Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) special agents and Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) scientists who are requested by dedicated
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on AUMF repeal vote
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF). “Although I’m sympathetic with the desire to repeal the 32- and 21-year-old AUMFs,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to formally end Gulf and Iraq Wars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after voting to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq under President George W. Bush in 2002, as well as under President George H.W. Bush in 1991, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released
Protasiewicz campaign: Dan Kelly admits he will support right-wing agenda on the court, tells extremist “I don’t think you have to worry”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new interview, Dan Kelly committed to protecting an extreme, partisan agenda if he’s elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Kelly, in an interview with insurrectionist supporter David A. Clarke Jr. yesterday, told Clarke, “I don’t think you have to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Enroll now in hunter education courses
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety,
Dept. of Health Services: Submits plan to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance on how to use $8 million in opioid settlement funds
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan to use nearly $8 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to support prevention, harm reduction, and capital projects to address the state’s opioid crisis.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was joined by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in introducing a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (NGYCP). This resolution recognizes the NGYCP’s thirty years of successfully
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi release joint statement on Amb. Emanuel’s Tokyo Speech
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the following joint statement in support of U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emauel’s speech at the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting entries for 2024 State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker contest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Now in its 33rd year, the annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open
Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Dan Kelly: “I’ve never convicted anyone”
MADISON, Wis. — In a recent appearance on WVCY-TV30, Dan Kelly came clean on his stark lack of experience as a criminal prosecutor or trial court judge, admitting to viewers that “I’ve never convicted anyone.” “Dan Kelly has a stunning lack of
National Federation of Independent Business: Small business backs Knodl for State Senate
MADISON – (March 29, 2023) The NFIB Wisconsin political action committee, NFIB WI PAC, announced today it has endorsed Daniel Knodl for the special election in Senate District 8. “Daniel Knodl understands the issues small business cares about, and NFIB and
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce new federal funding for work zone safety innovation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the state received two federal grants to develop innovations to enhance work zone safety in Wisconsin. Funding is available through the first round of the new
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds continued general trend of lower public approval of work of U.S. Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 44% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 56% disapprove. This is a slight decline from January, when 47% approved and 53%
Kelly campaign: Acknowledges support from Justice Roggensack
Milwaukee-In a statement to WisPolitics this afternoon retiring Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack endorsed Justice Kelly saying, “I support and will be voting for Dan Kelly in the general election.” Justice Kelly issued this response. “It was a privilege to serve alongside
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Meets with Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and pushes for confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), met with Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to discuss her nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor
Rep. Penterman: Announces in-district listening sessions
Madison – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) announced that he will be holding in-district listening sessions on Saturday, April 22rd. Listening sessions will be held in Deforest, Columbus, and Watertown. “My title is Representative,” said Penterman. “It is
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Freedom & rights activists will address Libertarians
Ubet, WI—The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will have two keynote speakers at its annual convention in Milwaukee, Saturday, April 15th. Elizabeth Coquillard and William Henry, who co-direct Liberty Offense, a non-profit organization that addresses constitutional and personal rights violations,
Committee to Protect Health Care: Over 300 Wisconsin med professionals sign letter supporting Protasiewicz for Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE – More than 300 medical professionals from across Wisconsin have signed a letter urging voters to support Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The letter and its signers were featured in a full-page ad
U.S. Rep Gallagher: Introduces bipartisan CURD act to codify definition of ‘Natural Cheese’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Angie Craig (D-MN), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), introduced the bipartisan CURD (Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions) Act to help better inform consumers’ cheese purchasing decisions.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Offers the no WHO pandemic treaty act as an amendment to AUMF repeal
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the No WHO Pandemic Treaty Without Senate Approval Act as an amendment to the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF). The No WHO Pandemic