Category Archives: State News
Wisconsin DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local Grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through August 18th. The DATCP will award a total of up to $200,00...
Jul 16, 2023
Federal Judge Again Rules Against Mukwonago Schools' Bathroom Policy
Once again, a judge has ruled against Mukwonago Schools' bathroom gender policy, prohibiting its enforcement. This week, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the school district, fo...
Jul 14, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Republican Lawmaker Wants Watermarks On Wisconsin Absentee Ballots
A proposal has emerged at the Wisconsin Capitol suggesting the implementation of watermarks on the state's absentee ballots. State Representative Scott Allen, hailing from Waukesha, highlighted the ne...
Jul 14, 2023
Milwaukee Mayor Eyes Gun Control Pitch At Statehouse
The mayor of Milwaukee has expressed his willingness to collaborate with Republican lawmakers in order to enact new gun laws within the state. Mayor Cavalier Johnson, in a statement made Thursday, emp...
Jul 14, 2023
Charges In Dun County For Mississippi Man Accused Of Shooting Cars, Sex Assault
A man from Mississippi is facing charges in Dunn County following allegations of firing bullets at vehicles and committing a sexual assault against a woman. Jesse Fortenberry is now confronted with ni...
Jul 14, 2023
Felony Charges For Washburn County Chase
A from Chippewa Falls, identified as 50-year-old Chad Rollins, is facing a series of felony charges following a high-speed chase that occurred last month in Washburn County. Prosecutors are proceeding...
Jul 14, 2023
Guard Shot, Armored Car Robbed On Milwaukee's North Side
Authorities in Milwaukee are currently searching for the individuals responsible for shooting a security guard and robbing an armored car in broad daylight on the city's north side. Although the guard...
Jul 14, 2023
Wisconsin School Safety Line Now Accepting Texts
Attorney General Josh Kaul has introduced a new feature to Wisconsin's school safety tip line, allowing individuals to submit tips via text messages. This recent announcement emphasizes the state's co...
Jul 13, 2023 Jhaymesisviphotography / CC
Local State Legislators Team Up for Wisconsin Vegetable Garden Protection Act
Two local state legislators have teamed up to help those with green thumbs. The Wisconsin Vegetable Garden Protection Act was recently introduced by Senator Andre Jacque and Representative Shae Sortwe...
Jul 13, 2023
Arrowhead Schools Ban Safe Space Signs
Arrowhead Schools in the city have implemented a new policy that prohibits the display of safe-space signs in classrooms. The school board recently approved this policy, albeit with slight modificatio...
Jul 13, 2023
