Sen. Ratcliff: Passes resolution recognizing Syttende Mai Constitution Day across Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Today, the WI State Senate passed a resolution designating May 16–18, 2025 as “Syttende Mai Weekend”. Syttende Mai which is Norwegian and translates to the 17th of May – is Norway’s Constitution Day, making Norway an independent
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on Trump administration, U.S. Supreme Court, May 21-22
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 21-22, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 21, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: As families spend less, Evers wants to take more
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau released its revised revenue projection. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, released the following statement: “The new revenue projections show Wisconsinites are
Sen. Wanggaard: Strengthens transparency & efficiency in government and public safety
MADISON – The State Senate passed three bills authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) today expanding transparency and efficiency in both government and public safety. “The key to faith in government and the justice system is transparency, knowing what’s going
Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition: Urges action on Cole’s Act
Oregon, North Dakota, Indiana, and Vermont join 19 other states that have passed copay accumulator bans Madison, WI — As the national momentum to protect patients from harmful copay accumulator policies continues to grow, the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition calls on state
Senate sends bill creating commercial courts to Evers
The bill, which next heads to the guv’s desk, comes after the liberal majority on the state Supreme Court discontinued a pilot program that utilized commercial courts for business cases that included disputes over governance or internal affairs.
Sen. Jacque: ‘Problem-solving’ courts bill clears senate
Initiative reducing recidivism and promoting efficient dispute resolution heads to Governor MADISON, WI… Legislation enhancing public safety and efficiency in our justice system by establishing specialized “problem-solving” courts in state law that provide expertise in the treatment of substance abuse,
Wisconsin Association of School Boards: Supervisor Vincent appointed Region 11 Director of WASB
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) has appointed Supervisor Kathleen Vincent as the interim Region 11 Director, recognizing her decades-long dedication to education and school board service. Vincent brings over 35 years of classroom teaching experience to
Sen. Bradley, Rep. Sortwell, Steffen: Nuclear siting legislation passes senate
Bill establishing state nuclear siting study moves forward Madison, WI — On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill that takes a big step toward ensuring the state’s energy needs are met by clean and efficient nuclear energy. The bill,
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin employment numbers released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,053,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to April 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for April 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally
Sen. Jacque: Legislation protecting victims of ‘deep fake’ pornography advances
Senate clears bill barring distribution of artificially-created sexually explicit images MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would finally have strong legal protections under bipartisan legislation
Rep. Palmeri: Holds press conference highlighting DNR’s budget requests and releases resolution honoring the 125th anniversary of Wisconsin State Park System
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, Representative Lori Palmeri held a press conference to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System and highlight the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ commonsense budget proposals as we head into budget season. In
Sen. Jacque: Bill recognizing Vietnam era Hmong and Laotian veteran service clears senate
Bill recognizes allies who fought on the side of liberty in the ‘Secret War’ in Laos MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that
Sen. Wimberger: Unveils bill to end Governor’s illegal $170 million slush fund
Bill Would Require Governor’s Administration to Follow State Law and Turn Over Millions in Covid-Era Interest Payments to State Treasury MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-3000/LRB-3235, which would require Governor Evers and Department of
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at Wood National Cemetery; volunteers needed to place flags at gravesites
MILWAUKEE — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. The ceremony will take place at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument obelisk, located in the