Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the disastrous situation developing on the Milwaukee Bailout Bill, after passage in the Assembly, which also includes new money for the Shared Revenue Program:  “The last 24 hours might be some of the most politically glorious moments for Governor Evers and

Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) was proud to vote yes on legislation aiding local governments. “After listening to constituents and meeting with local officials to find a consensus, we are making historic investments in local government.” Rep. Binsfeld said. “The legislation focuses on innovation and public safety – directing

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden and all 5 of his fellow Wisconsin Congressional Republicans voted to protect serial liar George Santos from accountability following his indictment on 13 federal criminal charges, including money laundering, wire fraud, and theft of public funds. By voting to refer a privileged resolution expelling George Santos

Madison – Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was pleased to vote yes on legislation aiding local governments. “The state has frozen shared revenue since 2004 under Governor Doyle, Rep. Tittl said. “As a former local elected official, I have been fighting for more money for our municipalities and it’s now coming

MILWAUKEE (MAY 18, 2023) On Saturday, May 19, 2023, at Golda Meir School (227 W. Pleasant St.) from 10:30 to 12:30 students will be honored with the Seal of Biliteracy. Students earning the Seal of Biliteracy must demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. This seal is sanctioned by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) proudly cast her vote in favor of the Assembly’s amended shared revenue plan on Wednesday night. “After listening to constituents and meeting with local officials to find a consensus, we are making historic investments in local government throughout the 38th Assembly District,” Rep. Dittrich

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding the shared revenue bill that passed in yesterday’s Assembly session: “Last night, I voted ‘no’ on the shared revenue bill (AB 245). I realize a lot of time was spent trying to appease the Governor, Assembly

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths. Today’s letter

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has received three Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for students and young alumni to travel abroad for research and teaching opportunities. The trio was chosen by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Seth Kreeger, a Ph.D. candidate in philosophy in the

MADISON, Wis. –Rep. Palmeri released the following statement regarding yesterday’s floor session on Assembly Bill 245. “The much hoped for shared revenue bill (AB 245) did not have to be rushed. After years of stagnant funding for local governments, we have the opportunity to use a historic surplus to invest

The passage of AB 245 in the Assembly yesterday is an important moment in the Legislature’s path to finding a better way to provide much-needed funding for local governments across Wisconsin. However, I believe the job is not finished as the legislation heads to the Senate.  In my view, this

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 245, which will significantly increase aid for local governments, during yesterday’s floor session. This afternoon, he issued the following statement: “Before entering the Wisconsin State Assembly, I spent many years in local government, serving on the Washington County Board

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of April 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.4%. The total number of unemployed people dropped by 3,700 over

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after the Assembly passed an historic local shared revenue package for Wisconsin: “For months, the Legislature worked with towns, villages, cities, and counties to craft a shared revenue bill that provides historic and ongoing local funding. The Legislature also worked in

Madison, WI: The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the Shared Revenue Package 2023 AB 245. Package guarantees at least a 15% percent increase to local communities.    This package is meant to support local governments financially and allow them to effectively serve their constituents. Inflation has impacted budgets and constrained many local

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to share that Peninsula State Park has been selected as a 2023 Spotlight site by the Leave No Trace organization. To celebrate the designation, representatives from the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team, Destination Door County and DNR staff will