Rep. Penterman: Completes prestigious Midwestern leadership program

MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) was among 39 select lawmakers who completed a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Penterman met with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association: Optimistic about continued commitments on Stewardship reauthorization

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association released the following statement after Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay), Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point), and others unveiled a proposal for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. This is the

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Rep. Penterman: Completes prestigious Midwestern leadership program

MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) was among 39 select lawmakers who completed a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Penterman met with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states and three Canadian provinces on August 22-26 in Madison, Wis.,

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin village quickly backs down on unconstitutional “farmers market” restriction

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a warning to the Village of Bonduel of an unconstitutional rule governing the sale of “politically or religiously affiliated merchandise,” at a village-operated farmers market. WILL made clear that this restriction violates the First Amendment, writing on behalf of a

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Sen. Roys, Rep. Brown: Announce gun safety legislation

MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Brienne Brown announced legislation today to prohibit firearms from campuses around the state at a press conference in the state capitol. This is one of many pieces of legislation introduced by Legislative Democrats to address gun safety. As of August 27th, there is

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Joint Legislative Audit Committee: Audit shows DNR spending less to support Wisconsin hunting, fishing

Report also Recommends Updates in DNR Policies, Expense Reporting MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released Report 25-15 which evaluated the expenditures the Department of Natural Resources has made from the Fish and Wildlife

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Rep. Palmeri: Statement on Democrats’ compromise Knowles-Nelson bill 

MADISON, WI. – On Tuesday, Assembly Democrats introduced legislation that would re-authorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another 6 years at $72 million. This conservation program has seen bipartisan support for over 35 years and has served to protect and preserve Wisconsin’s natural beauty. Rep. Palmeri provided the following statement:

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Milwaukee County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, seaside crowfoot, which may result from the I-41 Airport Freeway, Hale Interchange and Oak Leaf Trail Modernization projects in Milwaukee County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association: Optimistic about continued commitments on Stewardship reauthorization

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association released the following statement after Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay), Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point), and others unveiled a proposal for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. This is the third Stewardship proposal of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session following the

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Rep. Andraca: Co-Authors college campus gun safety legislation

MADISON, WI – In an effort to keep Wisconsin college campuses safe, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) joined legislative colleagues and gun safety advocates today to announce the introduction of legislation that would prohibit individuals from possessing firearms in buildings or on the grounds of a college or university, similar to

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Sen. Pfaff, Rep. Hysell: Announce the Tariff Tax Transparency Act

MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation that will require large retailers in Wisconsin to identify tariffs assessed to goods purchased by consumers through a separate line item on sales receipts and invoices. Today, Americans face record tariffs at levels not seen since

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Provides update on FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment visit and flood recovery efforts

MILWAUKEE – On Friday evening, August 22, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completed its Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) in Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin. Based on the early completion of the PDA, Wisconsin likely has surpassed the threshold to be eligible for federal support. Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers formally requested a

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Gov. Evers: Requests presidential disaster declaration from President Trump for recent severe storms and historic flooding, urges quick approval

Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines more than $33 million in damages MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today formally requested a presidential disaster declaration from President Donald Trump in response to severe storms and flooding, which resulted in families and kids being

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