Chief Justice Ziegler: To deliver State of the Judiciary on Nov. 1
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler will deliver the State of the Judiciary address in Lake Geneva on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the opening of the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. Following the chief justice’s remarks, Interim Director
Rep. Myers: Introduces Black Catholic History Month resolution
Representative Lakeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced a resolution today that will recognize the month of November as Black Catholic History Month. Nationally, Black Catholic History Month was first recognized in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) of the
MKE 2024 RNC Host Committee: Announces honorary co-chairs
Milwaukee, WI – Govs. Scott Walker and Tommy Thompson will serve as honorary co-chairs of the MKE 2024 Host Committee, whose role is to welcome the 2024 Republican National Convention to Milwaukee. The two governors will support the Host Committee’s work
Rep. Goeben: Testifies on criminalizing obscene “child sex dolls”
Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified before the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on AB-329 / SB-321 making it a crime to intentionally possess a “child sex doll.” Captain Jim Valley of the Brown County Sheriff’s office who
U.S. Rep. Moore: Domestic Violence Task Force co-chairs introduce resolution recognizing intersection of violence against women, gun violence and misogyny
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and misogyny. In response, Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell released the following statement: “Misogyny continues
Sen. Nass: Gov. Evers calls on radical state Supreme Court to gut legislative powers
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ legal challenge to gut legislative oversight powers and dramatically empower unelected state agency bureaucrats: “In Wisconsin, we are witnessing a radical power grab by Tony Evers and his leftist
King Campaign: Mayoral candidate responds to Cavalier Johnson’s attempt to move more bureaucracy under his direct control
Milwaukee, WI: In Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s 2024budget he’s proposed to move the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Office of Violence Prevention under the control of the Department of Administration. We are against the moves as Mayor Johnson has been
Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Evers’ frivolous lawsuit
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the frivolous lawsuit filed by Governor Evers this morning: “The Governor is working to diminish the voice of Wisconsinites by limiting the authority of the legislature and unduly strengthening
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin communities to receive nearly $1 million for road safety planning
Five Wisconsin communities will receive a total of $985,718 in federal discretionary funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This competitive grant program aims to help communities identify solutions to improve road
A Better Wisconsin Together: GOP-led Legislative Committees push through careless tax scheme, dangerous constitutional amendments
MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican-led committees of the Wisconsin state legislature today advanced reckless bills that would cause real harm to local Wisconsin families, including constitutional amendments that hinder Wisconsinites’ ability to have their voices heard in elections and a scheme
Speaker Vos: Statement on Evers’ lawsuit
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican Legislature. “Today’s lawsuit by Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul is an attempt to eliminate the 4% raises given to all state employees by the
Dept. of Justice: AtG Kaul Announces $150,000 Settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. for alleged air pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announces a $150,000 settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of the company’s air pollution control permit at the toll chemical manufacturing facility in
DCCC: Happy Halloween from Derrick Van Orden
Halloween is upon us, and Derrick Van Orden is making sure to give Wisconsinites — and their pocketbooks — a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Wisconsin farmers and families, the fear of milk
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline marks five years of service
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline reached a significant milestone this month – five years of connecting state residents experiencing substance use concerns with local services and support. This free and confidential service supported by a grant from the Department Health Services (DHS) and managed
The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin: Statement on Gov. Evers’ lawsuit to restore separation of powers
MADISON, WIS – Elizabeth Koehler, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, released the following statement today regarding the announcement of a lawsuit by Gov. Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul against the Legislature for violating the Wisconsin constitution:
Sen. Agard: Legislative Democrats renew the call to expand BadgerCare in Wisconsin, lower Rx costs, and increase health insurance options
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to address the rising costs of prescription medicine, create a BadgerCare public option for childless individuals earning between 133-200% of the FPL, and expand Medicaid coverage to thousands of Wisconsinites. Senate Democratic Leader
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wortham Achievement Award namesake inducted into Wisconsin Army Guard Hall of Honor
MADISON, Wis. — 1st Lt. Thomas E. Wortham IV was inducted into the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor during a joint ceremony Oct. 27 at the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Wortham was a combat veteran as
Sen. Pfaff: Introduces legislation to lower prescription drug costs
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced legislation to create the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Under this bill, the state of Wisconsin would focus on
Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek: Encourage Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage during the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period. On Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, open enrollment will begin and
Baldwin Campaign: Foreign Policy for America endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Foreign Policy for America announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Tammy Baldwin exemplifies the kind of thoughtful, effective, and principled leadership that we all want in the U.S. Senate. She cares deeply