Talking Trade Special Episode: Assessing the U.S. and international energy landscape in time of war
A new special episode of “Talking Trade” features segments from the recent WisPolitics-State Affairs virtual luncheon focused on energy issues amid the Iran conflict. See coverage of the event in a recent story…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If
Sen. Felzkowski: The Forestry Revitalization Act signed into law
Madison, WI- Today, The Forestry Revitalization Act, authored by Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View), was signed into law. The legislation, which will provide tax credits for a plant to turn woody biomass into
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Tranel: Bill to recognize Mississippi River Trail signed into law
Madison, WI – Today, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 562, authored by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), into law. Act 158 requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to procure and install signage to officially
Rep. Green: Search and rescue K9 protections signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his two of his bills, Assembly Bills 238 and 239, were signed into law earlier today: “Assembly Bills 238 and 239 are crucial into supporting our effort for search
Rep. Green: Forestry Revitalization Act signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after the Forestry Revitalization Act was signed into law: “This is not only a major win for Hayward and Northern Wisconsin, but also a significant boost for our forestry
Sen. Keyeski: Governor Evers signs Sen. Keyeski’s “Tom Diehl Memorial Highway” bill into law
Madison – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 155, authored by State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 157. This bill, now law, designates US Highway 12 in Lake
Rep. Moses: Practical reforms signed into law to better serve Wisconsin families
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) had three bills he authored, Senate Bill 367, Senate Bill 822, and Assembly Bill 192, signed into law today, marking meaningful progress on issues that directly impact Wisconsin families, patients, and health care providers. Assembly Bill
Rep. Goeben: Bipartisan legislation protecting law enforcement and crime lab personnel signed into law
Madison – Today, Representative Joy Goeben (R – Hobart) announced that bipartisan legislation authored to protect the personal safety of law enforcement officers and state crime laboratory employees has been signed into law. Act 150 ensures that when law enforcement officers and crime
Wisconsin Agri-Business Association: Governor signs agricultural weight permit bill and CDL grant training bill into law
Madison, Wis. – April 1, 2026 – The Wisconsin Agribusiness Association (WABA) applauds Governor Tony Evers for signing Assembly Bill 679 and Assembly Bill 766 into law, marking a major step forward for Wisconsin’s agribusiness industry. Assembly Bill 679, authored
Sen. Wimberger: Pro-veteran bills signed into law
New Laws Support Homeless Veterans Across Wisconsin, Increase Eligibility for Wisconsin GI Bill Benefits MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) issued the following statements after Governor Tony Evers signed a series of bills into law today, including his legislation to
Rep. Franklin: Governor Evers signs key veterans support bills AB 596 and AB 597 into law
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin took a major step forward in supporting those who have served our country as the Governor signed Assembly Bills 596 and 597, now 2025 Wisconsin Acts 153 and 154 into law. The bipartisan legislation establishes
Sen. Jacque: Bill to protect adults with disabilities becomes law
MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Rob Kreibich (New Richmond) to support victims and increase penalties for crimes committed against “adults at risk” was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 149.
Gov. Evers: To take action on 33 bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today is set to take action on 33 bills. The bills the governor is expected to sign today include keeping kids safe on school buses, authorizing forest fire suppression products derived from soybeans, which provide
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Autism Acceptance Day
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs addressed autistic Wisconsinites, their families, community advocates, and partner organizations at an Autism Acceptance Day event at the State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today, I had the honor
DCCC: One year of reckless tariffs: Everything is more expensive because of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil
On the anniversary of the “Liberation Day” tariffs, Wisconsinites continue to suffer under the weight of rising prices on everything from groceries to medicine. In the year since the sweeping tariffs were announced, American families have paid more than $1,700 in higher