MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced the opening of the public comment period for a request for an Attorney General (AG) opinion on a constitutional amendment concerning election officials. The request, initiated by the Dane County Corporation Counsel, seeks clarification on the recent amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution regarding election officials.In accordance with the process, the Wisconsin Department of Justice is inviting public input on the proposed AG opinion topics before the opinion is finalized. The AG opinion request document can be...
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has been awarded over $350,000 by a federal court after successfully suing the Biden Administration for race discrimination. The court's decision last month found that the federally run Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) unconstitutionally discriminated against small business owners based on race.In response to the award, WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg emphasized the importance of the legal work performed by the organization, stating, “WILL’s legal work doesn’t come free, and our dedicated lawyers...
Steve Cortes, the president and founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said poll results released by his organization show Wisconsinites are feeling the impact of the Biden Administration’s border policies.
Following a confirmed case of measles, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, is working to identify and directly notify individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) has expressed its support for the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer Rule EL 4. In a statement by Jay Heck, the Executive Director of Common Cause in Wisconsin, CC/WI emphasized the importance of establishing clear rules and standards for election observers in the state.Heck stated, "Common Cause Wisconsin supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4," highlighting the organization's endorsement of the draft rule. The statement further reiterated CC/WI's backing of the rule in...
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual residing in Dane County, who also travels and works in Rock County. DHS is collaborating with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health to identify and notify individuals potentially exposed to the virus. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Glenn Grossman, the director of research at financial advisory firm Cornerstone Advisors, said the pending federal “Credit Card Competition Act of 2023” (CCCA) could lead to an increase in credit card fraud.
58% of Wisconsin voters think President Joe Biden’s policies are to blame for drug overdose deaths in the Badger State, many of which are a result of the drug fentanyl, which is being smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico.
Apr 25 2024The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has raised concerns about the American Bar Association's (ABA) race-based Judicial Clerkship Program and Internship Opportunity Program. WILL has warned the ABA that these programs may be in violation of various civil rights laws and could be detrimental to students across the country. WILL has indicated that legal action may be pursued if the ABA does not address these issues promptly.In a letter to the ABA, WILL Associate Counsel, Skylar Croy, emphasized the importance of ending discriminatory practices,...
Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has provided an update on the progress of the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, as the state marks the three-year anniversary of its launch. The initiative aims to address and investigate cases of abuse by clergy and faith leaders in Wisconsin.In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the department's commitment to supporting survivors and conducting independent reviews of abuse cases. He urged individuals with information about clergy and faith leader abuse to come forward, stating, “If you have information about...
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 health care providers across the state. These awards recognize efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis.
Wisconsin Scouts are encountering increasing difficulties as school doors are shutting on their traditional outreach efforts. Lucia Cronin, who has been involved with Scouting for 29 years, reminisced about a time when a simple call to the school principal would secure a few minutes to speak to students. She recalled, "The principal would welcome us with open arms." However, Scout leaders now lament a shift in attitude from schools, with hundreds of them refusing even brief presentations.Joe Carlson, leading the Boy Scouts council in La Crosse, highlighted the issue,...
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has responded to Planned Parenthood's case seeking to establish a constitutional right to abortion in Wisconsin. WILL believes that such a ruling would lead the Wisconsin Supreme Court into a situation similar to the one created by Roe v. Wade, urging that the matter should be addressed through the state's legislative process.WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, emphasized, “There is no right to an abortion in Wisconsin’s Constitution. No judge, justice, or lawyer should be creating policy for Wisconsinites out of thin air....
Wisconsin is gearing up for a significant decision come August 9 as voters will have the opportunity to approve two constitutional amendment questions that could reshape the state's approach to federal funding. If passed, Wisconsin would join 34 other states in granting governors and legislators authority over major federal funding allocations.The push for these amendments stems from concerns about the lack of legislative oversight over billions in federal funding, as highlighted during the pandemic. The State Legislative Audit Bureau has criticized Gov. Tony Evers and...
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a response brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, arguing against the ban on drop boxes in Wisconsin elections. In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of safe, secure, and accessible voting, stating, "Voting should be safe, secure and accessible — and drop boxes are. Unfortunately, the use of drop boxes has been swept into the broader and baseless attacks on our elections and our democracy."The Attorney General further explained the rationale behind the filing, saying, "Through our filing,...
Eric Hovde, a U.S. Senate Candidate in Wisconsin, has stated that Mexican drug cartels are "benefiting from the Biden-Baldwin open border policy." Hovde made this comment on social media platform X on April 13.
56% of Wisconsin voters think President Joe Biden’s border policies are to blame for crimes like an illegal alien’s February 22 murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.