Eau Claire County

Dozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Karofsky earns support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents from across Wisconsin

Counties Exhausting Snow Plowing Budgets

Record snow in February has left some counties with no winter plowing budget for rest of year.

State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%

Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.

DNR to Implement Mandatory CWD Sampling and In-Person Registration for Six Townships in West Central Wisconsin During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season

CWD is a contagious neurological disease of deer, elk and moose that is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Poverty Hasn’t Declined in State

Study finds no decline since Great Recession. Milwaukee County the worst: 17% in poverty.

State’s Reported Rapes Up 34% Since 2014

Rise in reported sexual assaults over last five years may reflect Me-Too movement.

Unions, GOP Give $300,000 in High Court Race

Six labor PACs give to Neubauer campaign, five Republican groups give to Hagedorn.

Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids

Request went unanswered for 138 days as ICE asked for numerous extensions and stonewalled, leading Pocan to make two unannounced visits to the agency

Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."

Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."

A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!

On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.

Local Governments Beg State to Fix Roads

Municipalities have passed 559 resolutions calling on state leaders to fix the roads budget.

State Shifts Cost For New Bridges

Walker administration policy means counties pay entire bill if bridge built to accommodate traffic growth.

Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials from Northern and Northwestern Wisconsin

“I’m honored to have earned the support of so many well-respected elected officials, from Superior to Beloit.”

Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties

Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.

Governor Walker Discusses Wisconsin’s Booming Economy at Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce

“Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century.”

Growing Pains for Hemp Industry

It’s legalized, yes, but state could be more supportive.

Governor Walker Appoints Barron County District Attorney

Wright brings over 24 years of legal experience in civil, criminal, and administrative law to the position.

36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes

Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants

HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin

The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

Matt Flynn Attacks Election Year Walker’s Property Tax Stunt

Democratic Challenger proposes real, long-term property tax relief for Wisconsin

WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for transportation improvement projects completed in Oneida, Shawano, Manitowoc, Eau Claire, Dane, Milwaukee, and Walworth counties

Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis

Wisconsin continues to lead the way forward

Governor Walker Appoints Shaughnessy Murphy to Serve on the Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Shaughnessy Murphy was an attorney at Ruder Ware L.L.S.C. where he advised clients on a wide variety of business and transactional matters.

Momentum Throughout Wisconsin Building for End to Rigged Election Maps

Milwaukee becomes 19th county in Wisconsin to pass fair maps resolution.

State Awards $2 Million to Communities to Help Redevelop Idle Sites

La Crosse, Eau Claire County, Manitowoc, Waunakee receive WEDC grants to help spur new development on vacant, abandoned parcels

21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks

Most Reversed Judge Of The Year

Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.

Wisconsin State Patrol presents awards for heroism and commendable service

Recipients are from Strum, Ripon, Chippewa Falls, Whitewater, Madison

Northern Wisconsin’s Decline in Children

In last five years, number of children dropped 3.2% statewide, but more than 10% in many northern counties.

Governor Walker Recognizes State and County Fraud Prevention Efforts

Nearly 11,000 Medicaid and FoodShare investigations result cost avoidance and overpayments of more than $26 million in 2015

Statewide Property Values up 3% in 2016

Yet values are still below the pre-recession peak in Wisconsin.

Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model

On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens