Carl Schoettel, President of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (WBHA), made the following  statement after the Revised Wolf Plan released by the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) was  releasee on August 1, 2023:  “Unfortunately, we would have liked the DNR’s 2023 Revised Wolf Plan to have utilized better science  to

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, wrote to Dr. Stephanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), regarding a recently uncovered email that exposed a

Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land  conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen  Schutt (R-Clinton).   “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential to ensure Wisconsin  farmers have a seat at the table

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) county land conservation committee bill was signed into law today. 2023 Wisconsin Act 32 was signed by Governor Evers and makes updates to membership of county land conservation committees. This bill was widely supported by agricultural groups in Wisconsin. “I am proud to have this bill signed

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced it has deactivated 108,378 voter records through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the individuals who were deactivated by the WEC have not voted in the past four years and do not have a record of

WISCONSIN – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin traveled across the state with stops in nine Wisconsin counties to highlight federal investments she’s championed to expand access to broadband, invest in our Made in Wisconsin economy and workers, and deliver the resources Wisconsin communities need to combat the opioid epidemic. “I’m proud

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 66, providing a longer period of service for farm service license holders, and Assembly Bill 131, maintaining a position for an active farmer on county conservation committees, into law during a ceremony in his office today. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation thanks Gov.

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers vetoed three bills – AB 141, AB 142, and SB 49 – that would have protected consumer access to gas-powered vehicles and equipment, as well as access to natural gas for home heating. In response, Craig Summerfield, WMC’s Director of Environmental & Energy Policy, released the

MADISON – A new law combatting the fentanyl epidemic and holding deadly drug dealers accountable authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) was signed into law today. The new law increases the penalty for manufacturing, distributing, or delivering a controlled substance that causes the death of someone. “It is way past

MADISON – The Parole Transparency Act (PTA), requiring greater notice and reporting of actions of the Parole Commission, was signed into law today. The PTA was authored by State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) following shocking discoveries of the actions of Governor Evers’ Parole Commission (“Commission”)

MADISON – Today, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed three bills that would have restricted local governments and state agencies from acting on climate change.  These bills, if signed, would have kept Wisconsin reliant on fossil fuels rather than transitioning to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Gov. Evers vetoed: “We applaud

MILWAUKEE, WI — The campaign for Evan Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today that he has been endorsed by eleven members of the Milwaukee Common Council and Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.  “Evan’s unwavering commitment to justice and community advancement is precisely what Milwaukee needs,” said Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa.

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement after an attack on a group of women Sunday evening in Cathedral Square Park: “Milwaukee is a city that is tremendously proud of its immigrant heritage. We must stand up and speak out against physical attacks of any kind, and especially

MADISON…  “Dillon’s Law 3.0,” which further expands the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors for individuals having a life-threatening allergic reaction, was signed into law today. Sen. Jacque, lead Senate co-author, and Assembly co-author Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson), said this common sense legislation is another update of the original 2017 Dillon’s Law that will

MADISON — In addition to signing Assembly Bill 233, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 26, this morning in New Glarus, Gov. Tony Evers today took action on an additional 17 bills.  The governor signed:  Senate Bill 7, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 27:   Senate Bill 66, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 28:   Senate Bill

Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species’ long-term survival. To better understand what goes on in the mating lives of muriquis, researchers at

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding co-authoring the gain of function legislation that was introduced: “I would like to thank Rep. Behnke and Senator Jacque for leading the charge on this gain of function bill. I am proud to be the assembly co-author on