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MADISON, WI –Today, Governor Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 94, Assembly Bill 95, Assembly Bill 96, Assembly Bill 99, and Senate Bill 68, which respectively ratify agreements between the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee and the State of

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of reported phishing attempts via text where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is

RACINE, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services received notice from the Trump administration that they would be losing $210 million in federal grants. These grants help fund programs that serve people across Wisconsin, including direct care

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill to restore Wisconsin’s testing standards after Jill Underly lowered them.  “It is shameful that Tony Evers, a former educator and DPI Secretary, is siding with Jill Underly’s efforts to lower Wisconsin’s

We are disappointed to learn of Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored the high National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)- aligned standards—the nation’s report card—that the Governor first implemented during his tenure as

Yesterday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pose significant challenges for state governments and state budgets. The abrupt restructuring eliminating the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will likely disrupt critical services that maintain and improve the

MADISON, WI — Lobbyist Brittany Kinser is still pushing for Wisconsin to tie its education standards to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), even as the Trump administration guts the federal agency that runs it.  NAEP– long considered the Nation’s

MADISON, Wis. — In 2018, Wisconsin voters rejected extreme politician Brad Schimel in his run for reelection as Attorney General. They also rejected former Governor Scott Walker, who then gave a lame duck gift to Schimel—his current job as a Waukesha county

Madison, WI- This morning, several bills that Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) supported were signed into law. 2025 Wisconsin Acts 1, 2, and 3 ratified contracts for unionized building trades employees working in Wisconsin State Government. The bills were recommended

Madison, WI- Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would have returned Wisconsin to educational standards that Governor Evers himself implemented.  Current Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly deviated from National Assessment of Educational Progress standards,

Spring wildfire season is officially upon us. If your spring cleanup plans involve fire, make sure you check the fire conditions before conducting any outdoor burning activities. Debris burning continues to be the number one cause of wildfires in Wisconsin, which usually

MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement:  “I believe that

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 1, which undermined the recommendations of Wisconsin educators and the authority of the superintendent. “I commend the governor for vetoing Assembly

Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will host the 2025 Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference next week. The free virtual event is scheduled for April 3-4. It will feature a diverse group of presenters