U.S. Rep. Pocan: Defense Spending Reduction Caucus slams Trump’s $1.5 trillion war budget request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after President Trump submitted the annual Presidential Budget Request to Congress, which called for a $1.5 trillion budget to the
AARP Wisconsin: Thanks Gov. Evers for signing bill creating strong consumer protections around crypto kiosks
MADISON, WI – Consumer protections that prevent criminals from preying on Wisconsinites’ retirement savings via cryptocurrency kiosk scams are now in place, thanks to a bill signed into law today by Governor Evers. AARP Wisconsin thanks the Governor for recognizing
Rep. Moses: Bill providing prerelease health coverage for incarcerated individuals signed into law
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Rep. Doyle: Governor signs Doyle bill to stop financial fraud against elders
Today Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 968, proposed by the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services. Rep. Doyle served as the Vice-Chair on the Task Force, authored the bill, and had the following to say: “The bipartisan Speaker’s Task
Wisconsin BioFuels Association: Applauds March 25 E15 Waiver and thanks Governor Evers for support
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Rep. Brill: Has bills signed empowering law enforcement and the protection of Wisconsin children
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Sen. Jacque: Authored law protects health care for disabled workers
Legislation removes existing disincentives for disabled individuals who want to work MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to grant greater financial flexibility to disabled individuals who are working and receiving support through the Medicaid Purchase Plan
Marquette University: Named finalist for two Ragan’s PR Daily Marketing Awards
Office of Marketing and Communication recognized for presidential inauguration event, Value of a Marquette Education campaign MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has been named a finalist for two national marketing awards from Ragan’s PR Daily, the preeminent brand for public relations
Rep. Vining: “Protecting Kids Online” legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Robyn Vining signed into law
MADISON– Governor Tony Evers signed two bills into law related to protecting kids online: 2025 Assembly Bill 957 and 2025 Assembly Bill 958. Together these bipartisan bills authorize and fund four additional full-time positions within DOJ: two Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) criminal
Fond du Lac County DA Toney: Bipartisan review determines no charges will be issued against mayors of Green Bay and Wausau
Today District Attorney Eric J. Toney announced that a bipartisan review concluded no charges will be issued against Mayor Eric Genrich or Doug Diny based on an inability to prove any violations beyond a reasonable doubt. The reviewers included former
Rep. Spiros: Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) bills signed into law
Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed two of his bills, Senate Bill (SB) 248 and Assembly Bill (AB) 856, into law. “I am incredibly proud to have SB 248 and AB 856
Dane County: Seeks more Climate Champions
DANE COUNTY – The Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) encourages businesses, nonprofits and local governments to apply to be a 2026 Dane County Climate Champion. OECC developed the Climate Champions program to recognize the leadership of local entities
Association of Wisconsin School Administrators: Names MPS’s Catherine Loss Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Catherine Loss as the 2026 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Loss serves as principal of Lloyd Barbee Montessori School in Milwaukee Public Schools. Over the past 14 years, she
City of Milwaukee: Will host Career & Resource Fair at City Hall
Attendees will learn about City employment, apply on-site, and participate in sessions to assist with their job search MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee is gearing up to celebrate one of its biggest community events! On Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 a.m.
Sen. Jacque: Veteran status id signed into law
Jacque bill eliminates confusion in existing law for veterans MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to expand eligibility for displaying one’s veteran status on Wisconsin drivers licenses and identification cards was signed into law today by