While WI-CAN continues to advocate for full legalization of marijuana possession and sales in Wisconsin, this decriminalization bill is a huge step forward from where our marijuana laws are currently at. This bill will: Remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 14g of marijuana across Wisconsin Create a statewide

ROME – I want to weigh in on the 2020 Election in Wisconsin. Why do this now? Well, with the recent completion of the Legislative Audit Bureau report, the charges filed in Racine on possible voter fraud and intimidation and the interim report from the Special Counsel all now a

Madison – The Department of Public Instruction’s 2020-21 School Report Cards show the need for reforming education. Fewer state schools are meeting or exceeding expectations in the latest round of testing. The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Alberta Darling, says slipping isn’t surprising after kids were kept

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of Master Trooper Dan Stainbrook, 42, a 20-year veteran of the Wisconsin State Patrol, who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Master Trooper Stainbrook was assigned to the North Central Region and worked primarily in Waushara County, according to a statement from

Sturgeon Bay, WI – After more than 6 months of work researching, surveying and talking to local residents and businesses, broadband infrastructure engineering assessment consultants Finley Engineering and CCG Consulting in collaboration with the Door County Economic Development Corporation’s broadband steering committee have completed their work on the Door Peninsula.

MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.   Wisconsin Rapids Man Charged with Producing

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Medical Telecommunications Equipment Program, also known as the Telemedicine Grant Program. The program provides funding to purchase medical telecommunications equipment that enhances access to medical care in rural or underserved areas, for

[Madison, WI] – Earlier this week, the City of Madison announced a vaccine mandate for poll workers — just two weeks before the November 30th deadline for county party officials to submit poll worker names ahead of 2022 elections. The City of Madison’s decision to unilaterally impose new requirements is

The “Forward on Climate” package is a welcome demonstration of leadership and climate action MADISON – Today, the Legislative Democrats introduced a “Forward on Climate” bill package that addresses a broad array of climate concerns, from transportation planning to energy efficiency to food waste.  The 20+ bills are primarily drawn from

MADISON – Today. Rep. Tip McGuire released legislation along with Rep. Ron Tusler, and Sens. Wimberger and Roys, to limit predatory lawsuit lending in the state. Consumer lawsuit lending is a form of financing to a plaintiff in a lawsuit with repayment coming from the plaintiff’s recovery, if there is

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced its 2022 Board of Directors. At a ceremony during the association’s 134th Annual Meeting, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank became Chair of the Board, succeeding Montana State University President Waded Cruzado. The Board of Directors provides

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) and nearly 160 members of the House, introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to formally disapprove of and nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate imposed on private U.S. businesses. The resolution comes after the Biden administration formally released details

JANESVILLE, WI – Governor Tony Evers joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials and community leaders today in Janesville to commemorate the completion of the 45-mile Interstate 39/90 project in Dane and Rock counties. Improvements were completed on time and under budget. “It’s exciting to see the incredible improvements made

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is observing Career Development Week by highlighting current career advancement opportunities within the agency. The Wisconsin DOA serves a unique function when it comes to state government, by providing centralized purchasing and financial management, human resources, IT, construction and much more for

I hear regularly from people I represent who want affordable high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, and clean water and air. Sometimes I have good news for them, sometimes not. One piece of good news is that Congress recently passed a bipartisan $1.2 trillion package that shores up the nation’s

As President Biden and his administration travel the country talking directly to Americans about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve their lives, local news outlets remain full of headlines about how the legislation will create good-paying jobs while modernizing our roads, bridges, public transit, and more. As President Biden

Thank you all for coming. This morning I want to talk about this  community’s and my future.  I have been given the honor and privilege to help lead Neenah, this  wonderful community of almost 27,000 people I have called home my  entire life. This opportunity has been a dream job

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus, led a bipartisan group of Representatives in writing to President Joe Biden and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai encouraging the Biden Administration to reduce digital trade barriers between the U.S.

MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Kamala spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tuesday, celebrating the impact that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will have on Wisconsin. This deal, signed by President Biden and delivered by Democrats, reflects the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing commitment to building back better in the Badger State. The