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[Madison, WI] – Yesterday evening in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chamber, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and members of the 106th State Assembly were sworn into office for a two-year term. Last November, Rep. Callahan was re-elected to represent the people of

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County invites county residents to participate in a brief, online survey to help guide our ongoing climate work. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Hmong and is open now through January 31, 2023. Survey results will directly inform Milwaukee

Wassim Malas, an attorney and resident of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and the current executive director of the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA), was elected to the State Advisory Board of Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI), Wisconsin’s largest non-partisan political reform

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the 36th anniversary of Bald Eagle Watching Days happening Jan. 14-15 to celebrate the species and its remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are

Winter in Wisconsin brings months of slippery conditions and subzero weather, so preparing yourself and your vehicle is key to a safe season. Winter vehicle safety is Wisconsin State Patrol’s January Law of the Month. It’s an opportunity for every

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third largest dairy co-op in the country, announced today it will prioritize climate and environmental regulation, 2023 farm bill reform, dairy product labeling, milk pricing reform, expanded trade opportunities and a

On Thursday, a US delegation including US Ambassador to the Holy See, Joe Donnelly, and former Milwaukee Archbishop, now Cardinal Timothy Dolan, will represent President Biden at the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. As head of the Congregation of the

Joining an open letter issued today, the US section of the international clergy abuse organization Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) is calling on state delegations, including the one being sent by President Joe Biden, to reconsider attending the funeral of the

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s union men and women are looking forward to another four years of steadfast leadership from Governor Tony Evers. We stand ready to build on the progress made for

The following is a letter from the Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) Board Members to their respective state delegations regarding their potential attendance of Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral and their public statements praising his life and legacy. To our respective state

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) addressed the Senate in advance of the 2023/24 legislative session. Fresh off meetings with Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate Minority Leader Agard and the fellow Republican members of the Senate, the Majority Leader

Madison—Today, State Representative Scott Johnson was officially sworn into the 106th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Johnson joined twenty-two other legislatures starting their first session in the capitol. “It is an honor to begin serving the 33rd Assembly District. I am

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Second Inaugural Address: “It comes as no surprise that Governor Evers devoted much of his inaugural address to advancing the erroneous idea

MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) will begin work on priorities in education, public safety, and substance abuse prevention following his swearing in as the new state representative for the 82nd Assembly District. Previously represented by Rep. Ken Skowronski who

MADISON, Wis. – Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) addressed the Senate in advance of the 2023/24 legislative session. Fresh off meetings with Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate Minority Leader Agard and the fellow Republican members of the Senate, the

Madison, Wis. – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (Greenfield) was inaugurated into the Legislature to serve his first term as the Representative for the 84th Assembly District. Following the Inauguration Ceremony, Rep. Donovan made the following statement: “I want to begin

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate held its first floor day of the 2023-24 legislative session. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) begins the second half of her first term as the State Senator for the 12th Senate District: “I

Today in his second inaugural address, Governor Evers once again pledged his support for the repeal of Wisconsin’s current pro-life statute, 940.04.   This is not Governor Evers’ first attack on the law. In the months since the overturning of Roe. V. Wade, he has