Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Announce more than $159 million to ensure clean, safe drinking water for Wisconsinites in 29 municipalities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $159 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to 29 municipalities across the state to
Barnes campaign: ICYMI: Mandela Barnes puts fair maps front and center in Wisconsin
During his first week as a candidate for Governor, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes made a clear call to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps so they finally reflect the will of the people. Lt. Governor Barnes’ proposal came during his statewide
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Slams Governor Evers for blocking small business growth and local control
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Governor Tony Evers for vetoing AB 211—a commonsense bill that would have given local communities the freedom to allow new cigar lounges and opened doors for entrepreneurs. The 2009 Indoor Clean
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by USDA announcement of farmer assistance package
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced by President Trump yesterday at a roundtable event. The proposed funding
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Applauds Governor Evers for signing Act 54, his bill expanding Wisconsin’s Move Over, Slow Down law
MADISON, WI. – Governor Tony Evers has signed Act 54 into law, expanding Wisconsin’s Move Over, Slow Down requirements to protect all motorists stopped on the side of the road. Lawmakers and safety advocates thanked the Governor for taking action
Rep. Moses: Funding for mental health facility in Chippewa Falls signed into law
Madison – Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) issued the following statement after Governor Evers signed Act 75, which provides funding in the amount of $10 million to be directed to Rogers Behavioral Health to build a mental health treatment facility in
Sen. Hutton: Two Hutton bills signed into law
MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) updating state law regarding vehicle registration were signed into law on Tuesday. “These bills are the product of bipartisan work on behalf of the people of Wisconsin, from local
Rep. Joers: Leads renewed push for paid leave
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers joined Representative Francesca Hong, Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Representative Kalan Haywood to reintroduce legislation to establish paid family and medical leave for Wisconsin. Currently, workers in Wisconsin have no right to paid family and
Alfonso campaign: ICYMI: Turning Point Action endorses Michael Alfonso for Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District
Turning Point Action announced on Friday their endorsement of Michael Alfonso, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, stating “Michael has proven himself as an unapologetic conservative and will represent Wisconsin well in Congress.” “I am profoundly grateful to receive
Our Sun Our Power Wisconsin: Broad coalition of businesses, farmers, workers, and environmental groups press senate to approve community solar legislation
Madison, WI — In a hearing that lasted more than 3 1/2 hours, fourteen witnesses including Wisconsin farmers, contractors, solar developers, economists, and major employers testified today in strong support of Local Solar legislation (SB-559 and AB 493), highlighting how the legislation would
Rep. Haywood: Introduces paid family and medical leave legislation
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) joined Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) in introducing a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program. On this introduction, Representative Haywood released the following statement: “Families in Wisconsin deserve
Rep. Green: Two Rep. Green bills signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after two of his bills were signed into law by Governor Evers earlier today: “With the governor signing these bills into law, we’re expanding opportunity for students and strengthening
WisDems: Too little too late: Trump’s tariff bail out
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Donald Trump tried to cover-up the consequences of his tariff taxes and the impact they are having on farmers by announcing a $12 billion bailout. But the attempt is too little, too late as at least fourteen
Rep. Miresse: Democratic representatives reject Republican push to stop local governments from protecting their natural resources
Madison, Wis. — Today, The Republican controlled Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government heard Senate Bill 420, a bill which would prohibit local governments from adopting rights of nature ordinances. Rep Miresse released the following: “As we heard from
Sen. Jacque: Common sense fix to Wisconsin family law signed by governor
MADISON, WI…Common-sense legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to reduce unnecessary confusion and costs within the state’s family court system was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today as Act 81. “Introduced at the request of family law