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https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220526DemAddress.mp3 Xavier Lopez, 10 Amerie Jo Garza, 10 Annabelle Rodriguez, 10 Jackie Cazares, 10 Those are just a few of the names of the victims of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.  Last week, my colleague,

MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proposal by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, County Executive David Crowley, and 1st Vice Chair Sequanna Taylor to reestablish the Milwaukee County Youth Commission.  “At a time when positive engagement with our youth is needed most, I am

MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to Governor Evers allocating millions of dollars to small businesses, community organizations, and public safety initiatives, President Biden’s American Rescue Plan continues to invest in neighborhoods across Wisconsin. This week, Governor Evers invested $2.2 million in public

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an emergency order prohibiting infant formula price gouging. Gov. Evers’ order will help protect parents against predatory pricing during a shortage of infant formula and other important resources. Rising costs are a serious concern among

APPLETON –  U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson was approved to be on the ballot Wednesday evening, submitting a total of 2471 signatures and making him the first candidate to gain approval. With the deadline to submit signatures six days away,

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about his motion of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to dissolve a proposed Biden Administration rule that would exacerbate the border crisis by illegally

MILWAUKEE –“When I ran for office in 2020, I stated I would listen, advocate, and deliver results for the 11th Assembly District. I am proud to share we helped resolve constituent unemployment cases and had wonderful conversations with residents and stakeholders

MADISON – May 26, 2022 – Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering a permit-free disc golf day on Saturday, May 28 at four local disc golf courses. Each course offers its own unique landscape and features. City of Madison Parks Courses Elver Park

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls), chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, reacts to WEC Commissioner Dean Knudson’s resignation speech after he takes parting shots at President Trump, conservatives and the GOP. “Wisconsin Election Commissioner Dean

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to help keep wildlife wild this spring by keeping a safe distance from baby wild animals. Now is the peak season for fawns to be born, so many Wisconsinites may

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee County Board unanimously approved a resolution co-authored by County Executive David Crowley, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, and Supervisor Sequanna Taylor to reestablish the Milwaukee County Youth Commission. “As an alumnus of the Youth Commission

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the renewed call for an extraordinary session of the Senate to reject the appointment of John Tate as the Chairman of the Wisconsin Parole Commission:   “I will not defend the

The I-39/90 northbound ramp to US 12/18 westbound (Exit 142A) in Madison will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday nights (May 31 – June 2). In addition, lane closures will occur on I-39/90 southbound between

MILWAUKEE, WI – After a two-year hiatus, Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks display presented by American Family Insurance, Milwaukee County Parks, the Kelben Foundation, Inc. and Town Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, returns to the lakefront this summer. The July 3rd display, which attracts over 100,000 people

Milwaukee — In response to the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act failing in the U.S. Senate, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “The Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI offices all have responsibility for monitoring domestic threats. This bill

MADISON, Wis. – This week, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the launch of a new statewide system to track sexual assault kits. This system will enable survivorts to track the location of their kit throughout the testing process. In 2018, Attorney

Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, May 23, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation appoint the following members of its leadership team:   Mr. Corey Golla, Wauwatosa West High School Principal Ms. LaShawnda

Milwaukee — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier highlighted the release of Alex Lasry’s comprehensive public safety plan and noted that it has received high praise from several local elected officials. Lasry’s plan focuses on keeping our communities safe by putting more police officers on

A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel may help to shed some light on why Ron Johnson is so out-of-touch with Wisconsinites that he keeps opposing policies to help lift up Wisconsin workers, families, and small businesses: Per the Journal Sentinel, it turns out that Johnson