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Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan
Madison – Today, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk officially begins his first term in the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) took his oath of office in a ceremony held in the Assembly chambers on Monday afternoon. “I am honored to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs
TOP STORIES Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance… Evers [FY25-27 budget] is reviving a [2022] plan previously rejected by Republicans giving voters the [constitutional] power to enact laws without approval of the
Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, was reelected Assembly speaker as two of his GOP colleagues abstained from voting. In the Senate, meanwhile, 12 Dems voted against the resolution naming officers for the 2025-26 session.
From WisPolitics … — Freshman GOP Rep. Lindee Brill, of Sheboygan Falls, says she prays this session will produce results that make her regret not voting for Robin Vos, R-Rochester, as Assembly speaker. Brill joined Rep. Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego, in
MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin announced today that it stands ready to analyze and respond to bills as the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session begins today. “State legislation is crucially connected to our civil liberties and can either expand our rights or
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Ryan Clancy is proud to return to the Capitol as Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19. He’s ready to fight the majority’s anti-worker agenda and continue rebuilding socialist power in Wisconsin. Rep. Clancy will
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. Rep. Sheehan will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to the State Assembly to serve them for another session. This
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored and excited to continue serving the people of central Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted by President Joe Biden. Gov. Evers earlier
Madison – Today, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk officially begins his first term in the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) took his oath of office in a ceremony held in the Assembly chambers on Monday afternoon. “I am honored to begin representing the 98th Assembly District. I am excited to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs statewide, totaling 1,648,572 acres and covering portions of 31 counties,
TOP STORIES Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance… Evers [FY25-27 budget] is reviving a [2022] plan previously rejected by Republicans giving voters the [constitutional] power to enact laws without approval of the Legislature. [2022 special session was intended to let voter decide
Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, was reelected Assembly speaker as two of his GOP colleagues abstained from voting. In the Senate, meanwhile, 12 Dems voted against the resolution naming officers for the 2025-26 session.
From WisPolitics … — Freshman GOP Rep. Lindee Brill, of Sheboygan Falls, says she prays this session will produce results that make her regret not voting for Robin Vos, R-Rochester, as Assembly speaker. Brill joined Rep. Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego, in abstaining from yesterday’s leadership vote as Vos was reelected to
MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin announced today that it stands ready to analyze and respond to bills as the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session begins today. “State legislation is crucially connected to our civil liberties and can either expand our rights or take them away. These bills touch nearly every aspect of
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining has spent the last six years in the legislature focused
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Ryan Clancy is proud to return to the Capitol as Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19. He’s ready to fight the majority’s anti-worker agenda and continue rebuilding socialist power in Wisconsin. Rep. Clancy will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session:
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. Rep. Sheehan will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment. Following the