MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments for the 2023 deer season, including harvest quotas and other key parts of deer management as part of the annual County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) process. The public comment period is open April 8-16. Annually, each county’s

U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad for the Eastern District of Wisconsin joined the Attorney General and other Justice Department officials in announcing a coordinated international operation that resulted in the dismantlement of Genesis Market, a criminal marketplace accessible on the dark web and clear web that advertised and sold packages

Apr. 5, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – Following the results of the special election for Senate District 8, Jodi Habush Sinykin released the following statement.  “I am incredibly proud of this campaign, which from day one was focused on bringing people together and authentically representing the 8th Senate District.

MADISON, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard released the following statement.  “The people have spoken and have chosen to turn the page of our broken politics. They have rejected extremism and have voted for a new day in Wisconsin. While I had hoped to be welcoming Jodi as the

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Action PAC released the following statement today, celebrating Janet Protasiewicz’s victory in the crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin State Director: “Yesterday, voters across the Badger State sent a clear message: they want a Supreme Court Justice who shares

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Marshfield is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the installation of a treatment system for the removal PFAS.

Washington, D.C. – Republican Dan Knodl secured victory in a special election that maintains a supermajority for Republicans in the Wisconsin state senate. Following Knodl’s win, RSLC president Dee Duncan released the following statement.  “The people of Wisconsin made it abundantly clear that they trust Republicans to lead the Badger State and serve as a check on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Florence County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Laurie J. Boren on May 1, 2023. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a video ahead of Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing in support of Wisconsin’s Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit (MAC). The video features Andy Walker, president of Edgerton-based I-K-I Manufacturing, discussing how the credit has impacted his

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s eighth state command chief is eager to hit the ground running to meet the coming challenges not just to the organization, but the nation. “It’s an awesome time to be in the Wisconsin Air National Guard,” said Chief Master Sgt. Chad Workman,

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for changing weather conditions as severe weather season begins. Drivers are encouraged to be weather aware in the spring and summer months, when severe conditions like thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes are common. “Safe driving conditions can quickly turn dangerous when a storm moves

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced two bills to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to life-saving medications for Wisconsin families. The Lower Drug Costs for Families Act would punish big drug companies for raising prescription drug prices faster than the rate of inflation and the Ensuring Timely Access to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “If You Care, Leave Them There.” Fourth, fifth and sixth graders across Wisconsin were invited to submit posters that spread the word about keeping all wildlife

The federal government announced a notice of funding opportunity for communities to apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to improve roadway safety. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has resources to support communities applying for these competitive federal discretionary grants. Grant awards in this second round of

Madison, WI – Solar energy will become accessible to more Wisconsin citizens under a bill introduced by State Senator Duey Strobel (R-Cedarburg) and State Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa). The bill will authorize community solar programs that would allow families, farms, schools, and businesses to choose to get their energy from

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that far-right candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Dan Kelly is closing out the race by traveling the state on a private jet owned by anti-abortion activists with ties to the conservative group Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Kelly’s campaign described Paul and Elizabeth Keppeler, the

Madison— The recently discovered falsified law enforcement employee counts at Green Bay by Mayor Eric Genrich has prompted state legislators to begin work on a Truth in Reporting requirement for local governments. At issue are city budget documents that contradict MayorGenrich’s communications wherein he indicated that he increased the number

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Reps. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Nancy Mace (SC-01), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24), reintroduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act, or OMAR Act for short. This legislation would put an end to the practice of federal candidates tapping their campaign accounts to enrich their spouses.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Rib Mountain Sanitary District is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the installation of a treatment system for the removal

MADISON – Members of the Latino Caucus, Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee), and Representative Marisabel Cabrera (D-Milwaukee) released the following statements in honor of César Chávez Day on Friday, March 31st: “César Chávez was a labor leader and activist whose visionary politics inspired a grassroots movement of –