Sen. Tomczyk: Reappointed chair of Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Contact: Sen. Cory Tomczyk (608) 266-2502 Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) commented on his recent committee appointments forthe 2025-2027 Legislative session: “I am excited to get back to work as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and LocalGovernment.
End Domestic Abuse: State coalition grieves in wake of school shooting, calls for firearms regulation
CONTACT: Elise Buchbinder Communications Director, End Domestic Abuse WI eliseb@endabusewi.org Madison –December 20, 2024 – In the wake of the December 16, 2024 school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) again urges cultural and legal shifts that prevent
Department of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Crawford County
Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation BiologistStacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of rare snails, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-40 and Y-161 Cross-arm
Rep. Dittrich: Announces committee chair position
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-237-9138 Appointed Chair of Insurance for a second consecutive session Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) made the following statement in response to her appointments to Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session: “It has
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of Report 24-22, University of Wisconsin System
The Bureau announces the release ofUniversity of Wisconsin System (report 24-22). We provided unmodified audit opinions on UW System’s FY 2023‑24 financial statements, including its aggregate discretely presented component units. UW System’s net position was $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2024. UW System revenues were $7.0 billion, including $1.6 billion
FRI News Summary: Insurers adding PFAS exclusions to commercial policies; a look at referendums on tap for 2025
TOP STORIES Not covered: Insurers add PFAS exclusions to commercial liability policiesWI businesses and farms receive notice that insurers won’t cover PFAS losses … [WFBF-member insurer] Rural Mutual Insurance Company also notified Wisconsin farms that they would not pay losses
DATCP: Accepting nominations for retail food safety advisory council seats
Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929, molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that the Retail Food Safety Advisory Committee recently transitioned into the Retail Food Safety Advisory Council (RFSAC). Made up of 20
Wisconsin DNR: Confirms CWD in wild deer in Menominee County
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov Baiting And Feeding Ban Restarted MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Menominee County. The deer was a hunter-harvested
Wisconisn DNR: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Durand safe drinking water loan program project
Contact: Brian Boelkow, DNR Community Financial Assistance SpecialistBrian.Boelkow@wisconsin.gov or 608-212-8234 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Durand is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its
Wisconsin DOT: Year in Review: Agency celebrates projects, programs advancing Wisconsin transportation in 2024
For more information, contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is celebrating a successful year of completing projects, growing programs and launching new initiatives to help improve the lives of Wisconsinites through advancements in all modes
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: You do not want a trade war
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to point out that the only ones who lose out in a trade war are the consumers. Free and open markets are the only way to insure the amount of competition that
WFU: Recognizes members, rural allies, and youth leaders for building community, advocating for family farms
Contact: Tommy Enright, 715-563-2169 or tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com WISCONSIN DELLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) celebrated the dedication and achievements of its members, rural allies, and emerging youth leaders during the 94th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention, held December 13-15 at
Kaul prepared to challenge Trump administration on immigration issues
Dem AG Josh Kaul said he’s ready to challenge the incoming Trump administration if it seeks to improperly divert federal funds to the president-elect’s immigration priorities, tries to end birthright citizenship or restricts access to abortion drugs.
FRI AM Update: Tiffany, Moore, Pocan vote against resolution to avoid government shutdown
From WisPolitics … — GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany joined Dem colleagues Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan in opposing a resolution, backed by Donald Trump, to avoid a government shutdown. GOP U.S. Reps. Scott Fitzgerald, of Juneau, Glenn Grothman, of
Sen. Wanggaard: GOP radio address: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Hello Wisconsin! This is State Senator Van Wanggaard. As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible legislative session – one filled with real progress and meaningful victories for our state. Together,