MADISON, Wis. – Today, Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022. Representative Sondy Pope released the following statement: “I would like to thank Senator Erpenbach for his service to the State of Wisconsin and commend him for the great work he has done fighting for everyday people. His deep knowledge of numerous policy areas and debate skills has been invaluable to the State Senate for over twenty years. His dedication, abilities, and sharp wit served him and the people of Wisconsin well, especially during his time as the Minority Leader and on

New state law strengthens protections for responders Two on-duty Wisconsin State Patrol troopers escaped injury this week after drivers hit their cruisers. A trooper was pulled over on the shoulder of I-94 in Dane County on Monday afternoon when an inattentive semi tractor-trailer sideswiped his cruiser. The trooper was sitting inside the vehicle assisting with a traffic stop at the time. The semi driver did not move out of the right lane or slow down when passing the cruiser. On Wednesday morning, a driver on I-41 in Winnebago County lost control while traveling too fast in icy conditions and passing

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the hiring of Brenda Bintzler as Marketing and Communications Manager, and Brittney Wagner in the Community Relations and Executive Administration role. Bintzler and Wagner bring years of experience and practice to the SCEDC team.    Bintzler will handle SomeplaceBetter initiatives, branding efforts across the board, and talent recruitment efforts. Wagner will coordinate corporate events and talent recruitment events, as well as oversee committees, cohorts, and SCEDC operations.    Bintzler graduated from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with a Bachelors in fashion merchandising. She formerly worked as the Creative Marketing Manager at the John Michael Kohler Art Center. Bintzler was involved in various JMKAC initiatives, including the JMKAC Levitt Concert Series,

Madison, WI –A bill that would establish standards to safeguard free speech and academic freedom at UW Institutions and technical colleges received a hearing in the State Assembly on Wednesday. Free speech on campus has been increasingly under attack. In April of 2020, the non-profit Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a report on the state of free speech on Wisconsin’s public campuses. That report found that more than half (55%) of Wisconsin’s public institutions of higher learning maintained at least one policy that clearly restricted free speech. “Too often, we hear about institutions denying students access to points of view

Madison – Today, after more than 20 years in office, Sen. Erpenbach announce he will not be seeking reelection in 2022. Senator Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “It has been an honor to work with Sen. Erpenbach in the state senate, and as my state senator when I served in the Assembly.  He has served our community for over 20 years. He deserves particular credit for his unwavering support for our state’s public workers and his efforts to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all Wisconsinites. “Sen. Erpenbach has always had the best interests of those he represented in mind

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Biden administration announced that Wisconsin will receive $142.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to remove lead pipes across the state, eliminate harmful PFAs chemicals, and bring water to underserved communities. This federal money will build on Gov. Evers’ previous investments in clean drinking water and is just the first batch of funds from President Biden’s infrastructure package that will benefit Wisconsin. Over the next five years, Wisconsin will receive millions of federal funds dedicated to ensuring that clean drinking water is a right in all communities across the state.   See what Wisconsinites are

Wisconsin to receive $142 million in 2022 to invest in ensuring safe drinking water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill that will expand efforts to deliver safe drinking water to Wisconsinites by infusing approximately $850 million into communities across the state over the next five years. Gov. Evers last month praised the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as a “Win for Wisconsin.” The federal bill contains an array of expanded programs with substantial, new funding sources for Wisconsin, including $142,703,000 for the 2022 allotment for state revolving loan programs funding water infrastructure projects. The bipartisan

MADISON, Wis. — Right in time for the holidays, Wisconsin drivers are seeing lower prices at the pump. Just two weeks ago, President Biden united other nations to take substantive steps to stabilize oil prices and release 50 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.   As gas prices fall, Wisconsinites are celebrating lower costs this holiday season — with experts predicting gas prices will continue to drop even further. With President Biden cutting costs for middle-class families and Gov. Evers cutting middle-class taxes by 15 percent, Democrats are delivering for working Wisconsinites.   See how families

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture​, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB). Corn growers in affected districts will have until January 15, 2022 to vote on the following candidates: District 4 Nominee: Calvin Dalton, Endeavor, Wisconsin Includes Monroe, Juneau, Adams, Waushara, Marquette, and Columbia counties District 8 Nominee: Casey Kelleher, Whitewater, Wisconsin Includes Jefferson, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties District 9 Nominee: Whilden R. Hughes, Janesville, Wisconsin Includes Green and Rock counties DATCP confirmed that all certified candidates meet the eligibility criteria of being an

MADISON – Today, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) announced he will not seek re-election for his State Senate seat. Senator Erpenbach served Wisconsin for 24 years. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the announcement: “Senator Jon Erpenbach has served Wisconsin diligently for over 20 years – his dedication to his constituents and their shared values are what made him a great public servant. “Senator Erpenbach is an outspoken champion for public education, Medicaid expansion and healthcare, and worker’s rights. Throughout his tenure, he centered his constituents and ordinary Wisconsinites in everything he did. His leadership on the

Some Wisconsin county jails charge inmates’ families the highest rates in the nation. For example, Portage and Monroe counties charges inmate families $13.65 for a 15-minute local call. In a survey of over 30 counties, the average charge was $7.65 for a 15 minute phone call. State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) has proposed legislation to end “this shameful practice” where those who are often poorest people in the community are subject to inflated phone charges. He noted: It is inmate families, not the inmates themselves that pay these extortion-like phone charges. The three phone companies that dominate this market along

MADISON – Today, just one week after a mass shooting at a Michigan high school where four students were killed as well as six students and one teacher were wounded, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs is holding a public hearing on Assembly Bill 597 (AB 597), legislation that makes it easier to possess a gun in some Wisconsin schools. “Republican legislators need to stop listening to extreme gun groups and the NRA and start listening to their constituents,” said Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay). “An overwhelming majority of Wisconsin voters want laws that protect the public from our epidemic of gun violence, not

Brookfield, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the George H. and Frances Daubner House in Brookfield, Waukesha County, on the State Register of Historic Places.   Built between 1866 and 1870, the George H. and Frances Daubner farmhouse is a largely intact rural example of the Italianate style of architecture executed in brick making the home unique among historic properties in Brookfield. Daubner House has wide overhanging eaves and first-floor bays that project from the main body of the house. Detailing not seen on any other homes in the City of Brookfield include raised brick window