Rep. Goeben: Applauds signing of SB 264

Signing Marks Major Step Forward for Women’s Health in Wisconsin Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her appreciation for the hard work of her colleagues in Senate Bill 264 being signed into law today. She praised the legislation as the

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address, celebrates two new laws to support women’s health during Women’s History Month

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  Every March during Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate all Wisconsin women and recognize the incredible strides women have made throughout our state’s and our country’s history.   And while I’m jazzed to celebrate our many efforts over the years to build a Wisconsin that works for everyone, there’s plenty more

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LeMahieu won’t seek reelection

LeMahieu won’t seek reelection
From WisPolitics.com …
— Senate Majority Devin LeMahieu announced today he won’t seek reelection.
The Oostburg Republican said it was time for a “new chapter in my life.
“I am looking forward to spending more time with my wife in our new Madison-area home and, for the first time since 2006, rooting for bold conservative reform from the sidelines,” LeMahieu said.
LeMahieu, 53, was first elected to the Senate in 2014 and became majority leader in the 2021-22 session.
He is the fourth GOP member of the state Senate to decide against seeking reelection this fall, joining: Rob Hutton, of Brookfield; Steve Nass, of Whitewater; and Van Wanggaard, of Racine.

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Rep. Goeben: Applauds signing of SB 264

Signing Marks Major Step Forward for Women’s Health in Wisconsin Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her appreciation for the hard work of her colleagues in Senate Bill 264 being signed into law today. She praised the legislation as the culmination of years of determined effort, noting her support since

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Weekly GOP radio address: No tax on tips. No tax on overtime.

In Wisconsin, we believe in rewarding hard work, not punishing hardworking Wisconsinites by taxing them more. That’s why Senate Republicans have passed several bills this session that put money back where it belongs: in the pockets of the people who earned it. Hi, I’m State Senator Dan Feyen. Earlier this

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address, celebrates two new laws to support women’s health during Women’s History Month

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  Every March during Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate all Wisconsin women and recognize the incredible strides women have made throughout our state’s and our country’s history.   And while I’m jazzed to celebrate our many efforts over the years to build a Wisconsin that works for everyone, there’s plenty more work to do.  So, this week, I was proud to sign into law two important bills to support women’s

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Sen. Testin: Thanks outgoing senators for their service to Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) would like to thank his four Senate colleagues who are not seeking re-election in November for their long-standing commitment to serving the residents of Wisconsin. Sen. Devin LeMahieu, who has been the Senate majority leader since the 2021-22 legislative session, announced today

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul challenges unlawful rescission of landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA’s Unlawful Rollback   MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of states, counties, and cities in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding – the agency’s

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LeMahieu won’t seek reelection

LeMahieu won’t seek reelection
From WisPolitics.com …
— Senate Majority Devin LeMahieu announced today he won’t seek reelection.
The Oostburg Republican said it was time for a “new chapter in my life.
“I am looking forward to spending more time with my wife in our new Madison-area home and, for the first time since 2006, rooting for bold conservative reform from the sidelines,” LeMahieu said.
LeMahieu, 53, was first elected to the Senate in 2014 and became majority leader in the 2021-22 session.
He is the fourth GOP member of the state Senate to decide against seeking reelection this fall, joining: Rob Hutton, of Brookfield; Steve Nass, of Whitewater; and Van Wanggaard, of Racine.

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Rep. Vining: “For the love of Wisconsin women, Gail’s Law is now the law of the land” -Rep. Robyn Vining commends signing of breast cancer screening bill

MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 264 into law, which requires health insurance to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer screenings. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol and released the following statement:  “Wisconsin Women deserve quality, affordable healthcare – and

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Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Knowles-Nelson set to expire after Senate Republicans vote down extension

MADISON, WI – An article published today in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel outlined the consequences of Wisconsin Republicans’ refusal to extend the popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Once a reliably bipartisan initiative, the program is now set to expire in June. State Senate Democrats have prioritized Knowles-Nelson and have worked to reach a compromise

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development announces home repair investments in 11 Wisconsin counties

(Stevens Point, Wis., March 19, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that the agency is providing Housing Preservation Grant funding to the Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity and Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to help low- to very low-income homeowners in 11 counties with essential

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