Rep. August: Recognizes Rep. Jerry O’Connor’s service in the Assembly
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jerry O’Connor: “I want to thank Jerry for his service to the people of Wisconsin and for his commitment to the State Assembly. “Jerry has been
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Gov. Evers’ signing of Act 240
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 240, which increases access to professional licenses for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:
Rep. Billings: Governor signs legislation to protect kids online
Madison – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed AB 957 and AB 958 into law. Representative Billings introduced these bills with a bipartisan group of colleagues on the protecting kids task force and released the following statement in response: “These bills will help
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bill to help address statewide workforce shortages by removing barriers for “dreamers”
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local advocates and stakeholders at Nuevo Mercado El Rey in Milwaukee to take action on Assembly Bill 759, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 240, a bipartisan bill that helps address Wisconsin’s generational workforce challenges by removing unnecessary barriers
Rep. Green: Tech ed & child safety bills signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statements after two of his bills, Senate Bill 366 and Assembly Bill 966, were signed into law yesterday. On Senate Bill 366: “This legislation makes targeted improvements to the technical education equipment grant
Rep. Armstrong: Housing bills signed into law
After a session of advocating ways to address Wisconsin’s affordable housing shortage, State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) is happy to announce that Gov. Tony Evers signed four Armstrong-introduced housing proposals into law on April 8. The Senate had passed
Forward Latino: Applauds passage of DACA professional licensing bill
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UW-Eau Claire: Chancellor finalists named
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, a 9,500-student comprehensive university known for excellence in undergraduate research, interdisciplinary learning, and regional partnerships. A Special Regent Committee selected
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on re-election
Fond du Lac, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement regarding his reelection plans for 2026: “After representing the people of the 60th District in the State Assembly for the past two terms, I have made the
Dunn County: Offering free well testing
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County officials want 300 people with private wells to have their water tested free for nitrates this summer. “The well water sample will be analyzed for nitrates by the Dunn County Health Department Water Lab, and for this specific program, this is
U.S Rep. Steil: Announces loan funding for Janesville-based SHINE
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), announced that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing will award SHINE Chrysalis, LLC in Janesville, WI a $263 million loan to support the construction of a new medical manufacturing facility in
UW Health: Urges advance care planning ahead of National Healthcare Decisions Day
MADISON, Wis. –When a medical crisis hits, the emotional toll on a family is heavy enough, but for many, that burden is made heavier by a haunting question: “Is this what they would have wanted?” In recognition of National Healthcare
Crowley campaign: Issues open letter on domestic violence after Kenosha killing, calls current system a “public health emergency”
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley releases an open letter regarding the murder of Makayla Plaza, who was allegedly killed by her estranged ex-husband after being denied a restraining order in Kenosha County. Crowley calls domestic violence
Wisconsin Family Action: WI ranks 21st in family stability, new national report finds
MADISON –This week, the Family Structure Index, measuring the strength and stability of family life in all 50 states, was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and the Institute for Family Studies. This Index offers a snapshot of how
U.S. Dept. of Energy: Office of Energy Dominance Financing announces conditional commitment for a domestic medical isotope manufacturing facility
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) issued a conditional commitment for a loan of up to $263 million to SHINE Chrysalis, LLC (SHINE) to support the construction of Chrysalis, a high-volume medical isotope