Politics
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson Introduce Legislation to Rename Sun Prairie Post Office for Fire Captain Cory Barr
“Captain Barr is a hero and I’m proud to do right by him and his family by designating this Sun Prairie building in his name.”
Apr 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces $1.5 Million in New Funding for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
USDA grant funding announced after Senator Baldwin secured funding and bipartisan support for dairy business innovation activities
Apr 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
AFP-WI Kicks Off New Grassroots Lobbying Efforts
AFP-WI’s efforts will expand to additional legislative districts throughout the spring.
Apr 17th, 2019 by AFP Wisconsin
Excess from the Miller Park Tax Should Be Returned to the 5 Counties
"The District has stated that barring any significant shift in economic conditions, they will be ready to officially sunset the tax at their March 2020 meeting."
Apr 16th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Bipartisan Group of Legislators and AG Kaul Propose Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits
"The legislation we’re proposing today, which is supported by nurses, law enforcement, advocates for survivors, and a bipartisan group of legislators, sends a clear message: Wisconsin must never have another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."
Apr 16th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Apr 16th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Wisconsin’s Dispatchers Recognized for Helping Keep Citizens Safe
"Dispatchers and telecommunicators are the foundation of our first responder network."
Apr 16th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Community Coalition Undercut By City Health Department
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski April 16, 2019
Apr 16th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Gov. Evers Continues to Ban MacIver News Service From Press Briefings, Press Office Emails
MacIver News Service has approached the administration numerous times in attempts to rectify the situation amicably, but its efforts have been ignored.
Apr 16th, 2019 by MacIver Institute
Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging EPA Regulations on Hazardous Air Pollutants
"Our Department of Justice should be working to protect our environment and our health, not challenging a rule that protects our clean air from hazardous pollutants like mercury."
Apr 15th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
RUJ Response to Proposed Ordinance for Soliciting Sex Workers
We are extremely concerned that no sex workers were consulted while formulating this proposed ordinance.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Red Umbrella Justice
