U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to increase access to opioid overdose reversal drugs and save lives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Naloxone Education and Access Act to increase states’ and Tribal communities’ access to life-saving opioid overdoses reversal drugs like naloxone, the medication that can reverse overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids. The legislation provides grants to states and Tribal entities to

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DNR: Where can we hunt? DNR to host next hunting webinar Sept. 21

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the third of several educational hunting webinars on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for members of the public that are new to hunting or hunting curious. The webinar series is in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Becoming an

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Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections: Stops Wisconsin officials from illegally altering ballot certifications

Washington, D.C. – Today a Wisconsin court declared that the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) violated the law by empowering local officials to supply information missing from mail- in ballot certifications without voter engagement. Plaintiffs, supported by RITE, argued that unelected bureaucrats simply have no business unilaterally altering information submitted with

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts fighting fentanyl roundtable in Kenosha

KENOSHA, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a roundtable in Kenosha, WI focused on fighting fentanyl in Kenosha County and to discuss ways the federal government can help keep communities in Wisconsin safe. During the roundtable, leaders from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, North Central High Intensity Drug

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Institute for Reforming Government: Holding the executive accountable: IRG launches new series aimed at spotlighting state agencies and needed reforms

Madison, WI  – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced today the launch of a new series, Wisconsin State Agency 101, about educating the public on Wisconsin’s executive branch, explaining the functions, problems, and history of the 20 largest state agencies. Until November, IRG will publish agency-specific reports every week, starting today with

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WisGOP: Statement on court ruling regarding absentee ballot curing

[Appleton, WI] – In response to a ruling by a Waukesha Circuit Court Judge regarding absentee ballot curing,  RPW Chairman Paul Farrow issued the following statement.  “We are extremely pleased with the ruling of Judge Aprahamian that confirms what we have argued since 2020, that only the voter can fill

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Expands participation in Verizon Innovative Learning to bring tech education to local Title I schools

MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) — On Sept. 8, four MPS middle schools will join Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program

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