Rep. Steffen: One step closer to GBCI closure

Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the State Building Commission’s release of $15 million for the future planning of Wisconsin’s prisons: “The closure of GBCI has been a top priority of mine since taking

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Rep. Vining: Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill passed out of senate committee–unanimously!

Madison – Today the Senate Committee on Health passed the Perimenopause Menopause Education Bill (Senate Bill 356) unanimously. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “I applaud the State Senate Committee on Health for coming together to pass the bipartisan Perimenopause Menopause Education bill unanimously. I am a proud co-author of

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Rep. Steffen: One step closer to GBCI closure

Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the State Building Commission’s release of $15 million for the future planning of Wisconsin’s prisons: “The closure of GBCI has been a top priority of mine since taking office. Today, with the release of state funds to plan

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Gov. Evers: State Building Commission releases funding Gov. Evers requested to revamp corrections facilities

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved approximately $743 million for construction projects and released approximately $110 million secured through the bipartisan 2025-27 state budget for planning and design for important projects statewide, including $95 million for dozens of projects across multiple state agencies. The Commission

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Sen. Hutton: Authored disaster assistance bill receives Senate hearing

MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) testified today before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs in support of Senate Bill 558 and its companion fiscal measure Senate Bill 557, known as the Wisconsin State Emergency Relief Act, or the WISER Act. There is currently no program at the

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Sen. Hutton: Announces bill to improve math achievement in Wisconsin schools

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Tuesday circulated legislation for co-sponsorship that strengthens early math education in Wisconsin by requiring schools to implement consistent math assessments and intervention plans for students who fall behind. LRB-4840 and LRB-5288, co-authored with Rep. Karen Hurd (R-Withee), builds upon the bipartisan Right

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump Administration, seeking order to provide FoodShare funding during shutdown 

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and three governors today filed a lawsuit seeking to compel the Trump Administration to use emergency funds to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which the Administration will be unlawfully suspending amid the ongoing federal government

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare program to run out of funding in three days

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit fighting against the Trump Administration’s decision not to use available federal funding to extend food assistance into November, which will force nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare to lose access to basic food necessities in just three days. In

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UW-Stout: Marketing, business education alum, students receive state association awards for dedication, talent

MBE, CTE alum Grinker receives Outstanding WMEA Educator Award Surrounded by their peers and educators from around the state, three University of Wisconsin-Stout marketing and business education alumni and students were recognized at the BEcoME IT Conference, presented by the Wisconsin Educators of Business and Information Technology and Wisconsin Marketing Education Association: “It’s truly

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