MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the award of more than $473,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to 14 school districts. Funded through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program, the grants will help school districts expand their advanced manufacturing education programs and connect more than 2,200 students to high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill careers. “By connecting students to cutting-edge, industry-leading equipment, schools are preparing our future workforce for the needs of employers today,” said DWD Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek. “The value of technical education is evident through Wisconsin’s growing manufacturing industry and thriving economy.” High school students will train

Madison, WI – The full Assembly took up and passed Tuesday a freshman southeast Wisconsin lawmaker’s bill tokeep students and staff safe, plus provide more transparency to incidences occurring at schools. The bill reinforcesthat school resource officers (SRO) need to be part of the solution to the increasing violence in schools, not demonized for political points as seen here in Wisconsin and across the country. In his maiden speech, State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) brought up the troubling numbersrecently announced by the Badger Institute. According to the article, MPS schools made 778 calls for police servicein the fall semester. This

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) will have three district listening sessions to discuss budget proposals with constituents. Rep. Donovan gave the following statement regarding the listening sessions. “Constituent input is always encouraged when discussing proposals impacting our state – especially the budget. I look forward to hearing from all parts of the 84th on what is important to them. Feel free to come to one or more of my listening sessions and let’s discuss Wisconsin’s future.” Listening Session Details ·         March 20th – Village of Hales Corners (Meadows Room) 10-11am 5635 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130 ·         April 1st – Greenfield

Middleton – Today, after the latest Republican legislative attempt to insert politicians into reproductive health care decisions, State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “The most recent proposal put forward by my Republican colleagues continues to deny pregnant people the rights they previously held under Roe. We have seen time and time again that an overwhelming majority of Wisconsinites support restoring Roe and repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. We will settle for nothing less.” 

MADISON – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) held a joint press conference to introduce legislation sponsored by State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma), and State Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). The proposed bill would allow abortions in certain cases to supposedly “save the life of the mother” or in the case of rape or incest. Wisconsin Family Action opposes this legislation. “The language describing the need for an abortion to save the life of the mother, is totally unnecessary,” said Julaine Appling, President of Wisconsin Family Action. “The bill mentions three specific circumstances, all three of which are either not pregnancies at

Green Bay, Wis.— Nearly one hundred students and teachers from participating Northeastern Wisconsin high schools will spend the day on the UW-Green Bay campus on Thursday, March 16, for the 16th annual Watershed Symposium. The symposium brings together the high schoolers and UW-Green Bay faculty researchers who partner on monitoring the health of the Fox River basin through the initiative known as the Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program. The day’s activities run from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the morning presentations in the Phoenix Rooms of the University Union free and open to the public. In the afternoon,

MADISON – Today Legislative Republicans introduced a bill to place severe restrictions on abortion in Wisconsin. Along with his Democratic colleagues, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) decried this maneuver and called for full repeal of Wisconsin’s outdated 1849-era abortion ban. “I stand with the vast majority of Wisconsinites who believe in a woman’s right to choose,” Smith said. “Simply making changes to an abortion ban that Wisconsin voters want abolished is out of touch with Wisconsinites’ priorities. “There is no room for playing politics when it comes to abortion access, and politicians need to butt out of private healthcare decisions. If Republicans

Middleton – Today, after the Joint Legislative Audit Committee held a public hearing on Audit Report 22-11: Certain Broadband Expansion Grant Programs, Public Service Commission, the Audit Committee Democrats State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “We applaud the administration’s efforts to expand access to broadband and better its quality for the greatest number of homes and businesses possible. We are confident in the leadership of Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq and the hard work of all the public servants working at the

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), with Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma), introduced legislation to update the Wisconsin State Statute relating to abortion. “It is unfortunate that in our fallen world, this bill is necessary. As a pro-life legislator, I believe in the protection of all life, from conception to natural death; however, our statutes must reflect modern medical realities. Medical advances have created gray areas for healthcare professionals seeking to administer care to their patients. I am authoring this proposal to ensure the health of pregnant women, assist those dealing with a tragic pre-natal diagnosis, and to protect victims

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Price County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation, effective April 7, 2023. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GovDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Wed., April 5, 2023. The application is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov. For questions about the appointment process, please contact the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 Preserving America Grant from Americana Corner to support an assessment, conservation and documentation project on a 20-star American flag that was used to pledge loyalty to the Union during the Civil War. The flag has been part of the Society’s North American history collection since 1896. “We are grateful to have received this generous grant from Americana Corner,” said Christian Overland, the Ruth & Hartley Barker Director and CEO of the Society. “Collecting and sharing the stories of American history has been essential to

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss the WIS 19 and Westmount Drive intersection improvement project in Sun Prairie, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Meadow View Elementary, 200 N. Grand Avenue, Sun Prairie. The objective of this meeting is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project and to obtain input on the proposed improvements. The purpose of this project is to improve safety at the WIS 19 and Westmount Drive intersection. Improvements proposed between Charlottes Way and Hearthstone

Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement after the release of the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) analysis of the Governor’s budget proposal: “The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s analysis of the Governor’s budget confirms what we have been saying all along. The Governor’s ideas increase spending significantly and dig us into a hole that would make future budgeting difficult. “As the legislature writes the state budget, we will start from the current base budget and spend within our means for the next biennium