Sen. Habush Sinykin: Shares deep disappointment regarding Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the preliminary bipartisan compromise reached by members of Legislative Leadership and Governor Evers. While this budget is progress in certain areas, it is not perfect. The Knowles-Nelson
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on Senate passage of reconciliation bill
Proposal cuts Medicaid by almost $1 Trillion and SNAP by $300 B Last month the U.S. House, passed the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history. Today, the U.S. Senate passed even deeper cuts by a vote of 51
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Portage County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the “incidental taking” of a rare turtle, which may result from the County Road WW – Four Mile Creek Bridge Project in Portage County.
Johnson backs reconciliation bill as it passes Senate, Baldwin opposed
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson today voted to pass Republicans’ reconciliation bill to advance President Donald Trump’s tax cut and policy agenda, despite condemning the measure for adding trillions to the national debt.
Talking Trade with Jack Rabenn, vice president of the Industrial Group at Crow Holdings
In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Crow Holdings Industrial Vice President Jack Rabenn says a new air cargo facility set to open in Milwaukee will provide an alternative to the delays and congestion importers and exporters currently face in Chicago.
Rep. Stroud: Announces agreement to replace lead pipes in Superior at no cost to homeowners
MADISON, Wis. —Following months of negotiation and collaboration, Rep. Stroud has helped secure an agreement between Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) and the City of Superior that will allow customer-side lead service lines to be replaced at no cost
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Chadwick Elgersma named acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick Elgersma has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin in this role,” said Mr. Elgersma. “For however
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Secure $20 Million Investment in the Future of the Port of Green Bay
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statements before the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, will vote today to include $20 million in funding for development and expansion activities
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Statement on $30 Million Motion to Support Southern Bridge Project Included in State Budget
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement before the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, is set to include the $30 million budget motion they authored to support the
Gov. Evers: Approves bill to support lead service line replacement in Superior
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 56, expanding eligibility for the state’s Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to include principal loan forgiveness for private utility companies that replace lead service lines. Prior to Act 8, Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes against Republicans’ catastrophic budget bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after she voted against the Republicans’ budget bill: “Today, I voted against rigging our tax code in favor of the biggest corporations and ultra-wealthy – all on the backs
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on his vote to pass Cal. #107, H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “With President Biden in the White House and majorities in both chambers of Congress, Democrats had every opportunity
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help amplify ATV/UTV safety messaging ahead of holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs your help spreading critical ATV/UTV safety messaging across the state. All Wisconsinites should remember to ride responsibly: wear helmets and seatbelts, ride sober, obey speed limits, ensure passengers are riding
State Senate Democratic Committee: Governor Evers and senate Democrats secure massive investments in childcare, public education, healthcare, and rural communities in new state budget deal
MADISON, WI – This morning, Governor Evers announced that he and state legislators have reached a deal to pass and sign a 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. After weeks of gridlock and republican infighting, Governor Evers and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (SD-27)
Main Street Alliance: Wisconsin small business owners applaud $330M in child care funding—but say the fight’s far from over
MADISON — Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin, representing more than 2,000 small business owners across the state, applauds Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders for including $330 million in child care funding in the tentative bipartisan budget agreement announced today. This