Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds Governor Evers for signing PFAS liability and remediation legislation into law
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Governor Tony Evers for signing Assembly Bills 130 and 131 into law, landmark legislation that provides long-needed clarity on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) liability standards while unlocking more
Sen. Wimberger: Historic PFAS relief legislation signed into law
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131 into law, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across Wisconsin: “After years of
Young Democrats of Wisconsin: Endorse Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court & local candidates
Madison, Wisconsin – Today the Young Democrats of Wisconsin are happy to announce their endorsement of Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court and a slate of local candidates for the 2026 spring election. As a former legislator and current judge,
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds Gov. Evers for signing historic PFAS funding bill
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today celebrated a landmark victory for public health as Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 130 and AB 131 into law. The legislation releases $132 million in funding to combat PFAS contamination across the state. The
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bills to unlock over $125 million to fight PFAS contamination statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills, Assembly Bill 130, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 200, and Assembly Bill 131, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 201, which, together, facilitate the release of the $125 million in stalled PFAS investments that
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Republican Failure Files: Efficient early vote edition
MADISON, Wis. — Today, election officials could have started processing absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s spring election, ensuring timelier results for Wisconsinites, but Republicans in the state legislature stopped that from happening. A bipartisan bill that would have allowed election officials to start
AARP Wisconsin: Stay one step ahead of the criminals with info at AARP’s free Scam Jam fraud awareness event in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI – Scammers steal millions of dollars from Wisconsinites every year, and their tactics are constantly evolving. That’s why it’s more important than ever to arm yourself with the latest information you need to stay vigilant and battle the criminals
Rep. Duchow: Avian flu left unaddressed
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1032, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Patrick Testin (R–Stevens Point). The legislation would have clarified that the Natural Resources Board may sell Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses Trump admin on planned restructuring, staff cuts at VA that threaten to undercut veterans’ care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed the Trump Administration on the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) decision to cut staff and restructure the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)—which would eliminate critical resources for VA hospitals, cut positions, and
Rep. Duchow: Evers fails families
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 460, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator John Jagler (R–Watertown). The legislation would have extended Wisconsin’s School Choice program’s “once in, always in” provision to include siblings and
Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin must act urgently to retain educators, new data warns
MADISON — Wisconsin’s ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality educators depends on retaining more teachers and keeping newly trained graduates in the state, according to new data in a report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public
Sen. Jacque: Statement on veto of the no tax on tips bill
MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 36, legislation which would have provided a state income tax exemption on qualified tips in Wisconsin, bill author Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with
Sen. Jacque: Child sex traffickers will now face life in prison
MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Shae Sortwell (Two Rivers) to impose the penalty of life in prison for child traffickers was signed into law late afternoon Friday by Governor Tony Evers as Wisconsin Act
Gov. Evers: Vetoes ag fee freeze
Madison, Wis. – On Friday, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 622, authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), which would have prevented exorbitant fee increases on agricultural producers. Quinn released the following statement in response: “Last year the liberal state Supreme Court
Common Cause: Nonpartisan hotline available to voters on Election Day
Common Cause is reminding voters they can get nonpartisan answers on any last-minute voting questions with 866-OUR-VOTE. The final day of voting is tomorrow! All absentee ballots must be returned to clerks on this day, and it is the last day