Agriculture Organizations: Respond to proposals to alter rules, fees

Contact: Tim Fiocchi, Senior Director of Government Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association released the following joint statement regarding agency and legislative proposals to reduce or eliminate the fee increases initially included in ATCP 10 and 12:   “Thank you to the hundreds of

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Gov. Evers: ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration extends deadline for physical damage loans for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by August severe weather

MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating storms that occurred Aug. 9 through Aug. 12, 2025, resulting in

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Significantly reduces impact to Wisconsin businesses with proposed modifications to administrative rules ATCP 10 and 12

MADISON, Wis. – Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Trump to fully fund FoodShare for Wisconsin families

Baldwin’s floor speech comes as Trump continues to sow confusion and keep food from hungry families WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to once again use the resources at his disposal and fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Baldwin’s speech comes as

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and multistate coalition bring lawsuit challenging unlawful restrictions on FEMA grants

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, and a coalition of 11 other states, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) challenging unlawful new conditions on FEMA grants, which support emergency management and disaster-response work nationwide. “These grants go towards efforts

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Americans for Prosperity-WI: Senator Baldwin continues to put partisanship ahead of Wisconsinites as shutdown drags into longest in history

MADISON, WI — As the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Tammy Baldwin for continuing to put partisan politics ahead of Wisconsin families and workers. Despite multiple opportunities to support legislation that would reopen the government and ensure pay for essential

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Agriculture Organizations: Respond to proposals to alter rules, fees

Contact: Tim Fiocchi, Senior Director of Government Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association released the following joint statement regarding agency and legislative proposals to reduce or eliminate the fee increases initially included in ATCP 10 and 12:   “Thank you to the hundreds of farmers, ranchers and stakeholders who engaged with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Demands Evers act to protect $50 million for rural health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today called on Governor Tony Evers to immediately submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program before the November 5 deadline, warning that failure to do so will cost Wisconsin $50 million in federal funding designated for rural communities. In a letter sent

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Rep. Sheehan: Hosts emergency food drive in partnership with Sheboygan County Food Bank

Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is Delaying Wisconsinites’ FoodShare Benefits Sheboygan, Wis. — Today, Rep. Sheehan, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Food Bank, hosted an emergency food drive in response to the announcement that the federal government shutdown will delay Wisconsin families’ November FoodShare assistance. Nearly 700,000 people in the state rely

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Gov. Evers: ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration extends deadline for physical damage loans for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by August severe weather

MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating storms that occurred Aug. 9 through Aug. 12, 2025, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in damage. The new deadline

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Significantly reduces impact to Wisconsin businesses with proposed modifications to administrative rules ATCP 10 and 12

MADISON, Wis. – Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers and Truckers). “DATCP appreciates

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions October 2025

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

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Rep. Roe, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats: Introduce local government funding bill package

Madison, Wis: Today, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined fellow Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing a comprehensive package of bills designed to strengthen local governments across the state by providing additional funding, greater financial flexibility, and expanded tools for municipalities. “Strengthening local communities is not a partisan or geographic issue,” said Rep.

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Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce: Cleanup PFAS without penalizing innocent landowners

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video highlighting a proposal from the Wisconsin Legislature to protect innocent landowners from being unfairly penalized as polluters while enabling targeted PFAS cleanup. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed new groundwater

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Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce bills strengthening local communities

MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) were joined by state legislators and local government leaders from around the state for a press conference discussing the challenges faced by local communities and proposing new legislation to strengthen Wisconsin’s local communities in the future. Both

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Dept. of Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly launches new initiatives, reinforces DPI’s efforts to strengthen student safety

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today during a news conference underscored the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s commitment to student safety and announced a series of solutions to strengthen existing systems and protections, including the launch of a new public resource listing revoked and surrendered educator licenses. “Student safety is not

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