WisDems: Dan Kelly campaigns alongside Jan. 6th attendee & violent extremist
MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly’s ties to election deniers and right-wing extremists have drawn headlines across Wisconsin, with new reporting this week on Kelly’s campaigning with Stop The Steal activist Scott Presler and his appearance at an event headlined by Matthew
Dept. of Military Affairs: Office of Emergency Communications announces FY2023 PSAP grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the award of 39 grant projects totaling $5,721,074.98 in state funding to local public safety answering points (PSAPs) across Wisconsin. Funding will be used for various projects
Sen. LeMahieu: Governor’s tax relief claims fall short
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau issued the memo covering State Tax and Fee Modifications Included in the Governor’s 2023-25 Budget Recommendations. The Fiscal Bureau memo shows the Governor would
Dept. of Military Affairs: Office of Emergency Communications announces FY2023 Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the award of 24 grant projects totaling $1,076,223.75 in state funding to local county land information offices across Wisconsin. Funding will be used for various projects related
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act. This legislation would require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to presume that size and sophistication-based tailoring of regulations are needed in SBREFA panel reviews. If tailoring
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, March 29-30
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, March 29-30, via written releases. On Wednesday, March 29, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Secretary Payne appoints Steven Little Deputy Secretary; Mark Aquino Assistant Deputy Secretary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Adam N. Payne announced that he is appointing DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary Steven C. Little to serve as DNR Deputy Secretary beginning April 9, 2023, filling the role previously held by
Sen. Felzkowski: Fighting for safe communities and government accountability
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the State Senate convened for a floor session where they had a full calendar of bills and resolutions, including a handful pertaining to public safety and government accountability. Public Safety Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her
NextGen America: Young voters respond to U.S. House of Representatives passing the Parents Bill of Rights
“The Parents Bill of Rights Act is a racist, sexist, homophobic fear-based bill that would do nothing to protect America’s children and families. This bill isn’t about parents, it’s about intensifying the Republicans’ culture war, banning books, and wedging families
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: House Republicans pass historic Parents Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act, historic legislation ensuring school districts put parents and students first. This legislation is the product of thoughtful consideration by the Republican Conference and is based on five core principles: 1. Parents have
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces two veterans’ affairs bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced two bills designed to expand opportunities for veterans and protect military families – the Ensure Military Personnel Learn Opportunities Yielding Vocations that Employ Transitioning Servicemembers (EMPLOY VETS) Act and Protect Military
White House: President Biden announces key appointments to boards and commissions
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition is a federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy, accessible eating
Dept. of Justice: Six arrested for trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Madison, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced the arrest of six individuals for their participation in coordinating over five kilograms in fentanyl shipments from Arizona to Madison, Wis. through the United
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin man pleads guilty to making racially charged threats toward Black residents
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin joined Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in announcing that on March 23, 2023, a Wisconsin man pleaded guilty to one felony
Supreme Court: Wisconsin court system responds to network disruption
Sen. Wimberger: National Guard sexual assault legislation advances
Madison, WI — State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay), vice-chair of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures, commends the Joint Legislative Council for voting to introduce legislation proposed by the study committee. This study committee was
State Building Commission: Republicans vote against all projects
MADISON – Today, the State Building Commission met to review and act upon items referred by either the Administrative Affairs or Higher Education subcommittees relating to the 2023-25 Capital Budget. Following the same blueprint as the last two budget cycles,
Sen. Stroebel: Evers bypasses the Democratic process by appointing Secretary of State
Madison, WI – The State Legislature passed 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 21 (SJR 21), a call on the governor to hold a special election to elect someone to serve as Secretary of State. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 8.50(4)(c), the governor has
Gov. Evers: Reacts to Republican rejection of historic investment in state infrastructure
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement after Republicans on the State Building Commission (SBC) deadlocked the Commission on a 4-4 vote on every motion that included projects in the governor’s capital budget recommendations, rejecting the governor’s proposed nearly
Protasiewicz campaign: Local bar association members rate Dan Kelly as “not qualified”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a poll of Milwaukee Bar Association members released today, the vast majority of participating attorneys soundly rejected Dan Kelly’s qualifications to join the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Trust in Kelly’s qualifications has dropped sharply from 2020. When MBA members