Sen. Roys, Rep. Brown: Announce gun safety legislation
MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Brienne Brown announced legislation today to prohibit firearms from campuses around the state at a press conference in the state capitol. This is one of many pieces of legislation introduced by Legislative Democrats
Joint Legislative Audit Committee: Audit shows DNR spending less to support Wisconsin hunting, fishing
Report also Recommends Updates in DNR Policies, Expense Reporting MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released Report 25-15 which evaluated the expenditures the Department
Dem Scheffler announces 8th CD bid; Aranda joins Dem 1st CD field
Retired Appleton business owner Mark Scheffler announced he’s running as a progressive Dem for the strongly Republican 8th CD. Meanwhile, Whitewater School Board member Miguel Aranda has filed a statement of candidacy to run for the 1st CD, becoming the fourth Dem to register for the 2026 race.
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on Democrats’ compromise Knowles-Nelson bill
MADISON, WI. – On Tuesday, Assembly Democrats introduced legislation that would re-authorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another 6 years at $72 million. This conservation program has seen bipartisan support for over 35 years and has served to protect and
Rep. Stubbs: Joins Democratic colleagues in introducing campus carry legislation
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced a bill that would prohibit firearm possession on a university or college campus except by on-duty law enforcement or military personnel. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Milwaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, seaside crowfoot, which may result from the I-41 Airport Freeway, Hale Interchange and Oak Leaf Trail Modernization projects
League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association: Optimistic about continued commitments on Stewardship reauthorization
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association released the following statement after Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay), Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point), and others unveiled a proposal for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. This is the
Rep. Andraca: Co-Authors college campus gun safety legislation
MADISON, WI – In an effort to keep Wisconsin college campuses safe, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) joined legislative colleagues and gun safety advocates today to announce the introduction of legislation that would prohibit individuals from possessing firearms in buildings or
Sen. Pfaff, Rep. Hysell: Announce the Tariff Tax Transparency Act
MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation that will require large retailers in Wisconsin to identify tariffs assessed to goods purchased by consumers through a separate line item on sales receipts and invoices.
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Provides update on FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment visit and flood recovery efforts
MILWAUKEE – On Friday evening, August 22, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completed its Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) in Milwaukee County and Southeast Wisconsin. Based on the early completion of the PDA, Wisconsin likely has surpassed the threshold to be
Dept. of Natural Resources: Low wild rice production continues in northern Wisconsin; some harvesting opportunities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that this year’s wild rice crop in northern Wisconsin remains low, continuing a pattern of low production in recent years. Annual wild rice production across the region is strongly
Gov. Evers: Requests presidential disaster declaration from President Trump for recent severe storms and historic flooding, urges quick approval
Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines more than $33 million in damages MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today formally requested a presidential disaster declaration from President Donald Trump in response to severe
Emily Mills: Wisconsin needs a candidate for governor who will defend LGBTQ people
While there’s more I wish he’d been able to do throughout his time as governor, Evers was at least always a reliable bulwark against the worst excesses of the right-wing’s anti-LGBTQ crusade.
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces workforce training grants available to Wisconsin employers
Wisconsin Fast Forward program funds innovative and collaborative projects to train skilled workers MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants to help address the state’s demand for skilled workers.
Michael Lucas: Zoning reform: Eau Claire leads the way
Eau Claire’s new zoning code will enhance housing flexibility and affordability by reducing restrictions and allowing diverse dwelling types. Hopefully, the rest of Wisconsin will follow suit and liberalize the land market.