Marquette University: Alumni, parents and friends give more than $5 million in honor of Mike and Amy Lovell
MILWAUKEE — In just four months since Board of Trustees Chair Robert J. Eck announced that the university will honor President Michael R. Lovell and Amy Lovell in its transformational Wellness + Recreation facility, Marquette alumni, parents and friends have generously given
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air Guard enlisted development program achieves milestone
Enlisted Airmen assigned to Wisconsin Air National Guard units across the state gathered at Volk Field Jan. 9-13 for the State Enlisted Development Program (SEDP). The January course marked the 10th year in which the program has contributed to the
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Receives “A+” rating from Susan B. Anthony list on pro-life scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) received an “A+” rating on the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List National Pro-Life Scorecard for his pro-life voting record and actions during the 117th Congress. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Susan
Rep. Tranel: Supports bail reform amendment
MADISON, WI – Rep. Tranel and colleagues on both sides of the aisle voted (74-23) in support of the bail reform constitutional amendment (SJR 2) that would have the State of Wisconsin join 48 other states that allow courts to
Dept. of Justice: Dane County Man convicted of sexual assault
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was convicted on Friday, January 13 by a Dane County jury of Second Degree Sexual Assault by Use of Force for an
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Why I voted NO On Assembly Joint Resolution 1
Rep. Allen: Votes for public safety
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) voted to pass SJR 2, which would amend the Wisconsin State Constitution to allow judges to consider public safety in the setting of bail. “As a government, our chief responsibility is to
UW-Madison: New nanoparticles deliver therapy brain-wide, edit Alzheimer’s gene in mice
MADISON — Gene therapies have the potential to treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, but they face a common barrier — the blood-brain barrier. Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a way to move therapies
UW-Whitewater: Dr. Corey A. King named new chancellor of UW-Whitewater
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Corey A. King, Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay, has been named the 18th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, which has campus locations in Whitewater and Rock County. The University of Wisconsin System Board
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. James talks about funding mental health resources
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230119GOPAddress.mp3 Hello everyone. My name is State Senator Jesse James, and I represent the great people of the 23rd Senate District. This session, I will be the chair of the Senate’s brand new Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Children and
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard talks about the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230119DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. January 22nd will mark the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade, making abortion a constitutionally protected right for nearly fifty years.
Tommy Thompson Center: Distinguished Public Leadership awarded to David Prosser
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Prosser will be honored as the 2022-2023 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February
Rep. Rettinger: Protects our families in first Assembly vote cast
Madison, WI –With Milwaukee breaking its homicide record for the third year in a row in 2022, and 1 out of every 5 homicide suspects already out on bail or signature bond for another felony crime according to a Fox 6 report,
Rep. Plumer: Votes to keep communities safe with constitutional amendment on bail reform
MADISON, WI – Rep. Jon Plumer released the following statement after passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 1 (AJR 1), a constitutional amendment to improve Wisconsin’s bail process and keep communities safe: “For too long we have seen violent criminals allowed
Dairy Business Association: Presents legislative leader awards
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, presented several Wisconsin legislators with awards for their efforts on behalf of the state’s signature industry at their annual Dairy Strong conference. As an advocacy association, DBA works
Rep. Considine: Distorted focus
Madison – Today was the first day that the Assembly was in session. A number of resolutions were passed, regarding a constitutional amendment, a referendum item, and more. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on the passage of this
Rep. Joers: Republicans set aside bipartisanship to ram through last-minute ballot question
MADISON – Today, in his first legislative session, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) voted against Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 3. This rushed partisan advisory referendum submits a ballot question gauging public support for work search requirements, despite there already being laws
Rep. Conley: Statement on bail constitutional amendment
(MADISON) –Today, the Assembly met in regular session to take up a bail constitutional amendment. Representative Conley released the following statement: “Rather than using the first day of session to act on the will of the people, Republicans proposed a
Rep. Anderson: Republicans rush bail amendment, ignore real reform
(FITCHBURG) – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, a constitutional amendment that would rework Wisconsin’s current bail system. The amendment will now go before the voters of Wisconsin on the April ballot for approval. Rep. Jimmy Anderson