WISCONSIN – More than 30 groups signed onto a letter calling on the State Legislature to protect public health by taking action on safe drinking water. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, Republican Pres. Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act into law. Fast forward to today, and it is clear:

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator. “But there are some basic tips

Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here!   Our small, locally owned businesses are the hearts of our communities.   From retail to restaurants, art galleries to coffee shops, small businesses support Wisconsin families, create community spaces, and bring unique products and services to every corner of our state.   Small

The Welch Group (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Stamena Mesec to our government affairs team. Mesec comes to TWG from 8 years in the State Capitol, having served as an aide and policy advisor in both the State Assembly and the State Senate. She has extensive experience

[Madison, WI] – As of December 1st, 2024, Nicholas Jacobs of UW-River Falls ascended to the chairman position of the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, upon the resignation of former Chairman William Blathras. Additionally, due to the resignation of Vice Chairman Kaden Crapp, Andrew Emerson, Chairman of the UW-Stout College

Does happiness fuel success? Or does being successful make us happier? Paul Billmeyer, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County, will tackle those questions and others during his Thursdays at the Upresentation, “Seven Principles That Fuel Success,” Dec. 12 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its “2024 Wisconsin Freedom Audit”, an extensive review of where the state ranks in various measurements of freedom, including fiscal freedoms, regulatory freedoms, and individual freedoms. The audit found that Wisconsin ranks in the middle of the pack for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation expands access to broadband in rural areas by easing the burden of regulatory costs for smaller

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is proud to announce that our affiliate, the Libertarian Party of Dane County (LPDane) is once again hitting the streets to make Wisconsin a better place. The LPDane is gathering this Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9 am to clean up their stretch of

STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the  Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks in Wisconsin. Projects being funded are: In Pepin County… Please

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is previewing a year-long celebration of the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System in 2025. The public is invited to participate in the 125th anniversary celebration of the Wisconsin State Park System by spending time on public lands, attending

MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein released a statement following the announcement that Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Romaine Quinn, and Sen. Rob Stafsholt have been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC): “Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s appointments of Sen. Bradley, Sen. Quinn, and Sen. Stafsholt to the JFC

Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities of Wisconsin. The award is given

Contact:State Senator Julian Bradley                                                                                           Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 266-5400 Bradley Looks Forward to New Role on Committee Responsible for Budget (Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) will take on a new role in the upcoming legislative session as a member of the Joint Finance Committee. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON — State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) was reappointed to the Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein on Tuesday. The 16-member committee is comprised of 12 Republicans and 4 Democrats – and 8 each of Senators and Assembly Representatives. The Committee, often referred to by the initials,

Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn will serve on the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) in the upcoming session that begins in January. The committee is charged with the review of all state appropriations and revenues, including the state budget. Quinn released the following statement regarding

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the Universities of Wisconsin as