MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Rothschild is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to inprove its public drinking water system.  The project includes the construction of a treatment facility for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in

[Madison, WI] – During yesterday’s State Assembly floor session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of several important policies affecting the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. If enacted, these proposals would establish a right to free speech on UW campuses, revise several of our higher education grant programs to

DELAFIELD, WI– The Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care is scheduled to hear testimony this morning on Assembly Bill (AB) 541, legislation authored by IRG Action Fund and brought forth by Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton). AB 541 aims to remove barriers to mental

MADISON, Wis. — Today, United Steelworkers District 7 announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “The United Steelworkers District 7 is proud to endorse Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate in 2024,” said USW 7 District Director Michael Millsap. “Tammy is committed to making sure that working

“Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American in Congress and brings a valuable and often underrepresented perspective to our legislative body. Her presence and voice in Congress enrich our national discourse, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues facing our world. As members of Congress, we can vehemently

MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted in favor of higher education reforms to protect free speech and end race-based affirmative action on college campuses across  Wisconsin.  “Far too often on college campuses we see students shouted down or intentionally disrupted,  physically blocked from attending a speech,

MADISON- Today, the Wisconsin Assembly heard bills that impact our education system, the Universities of Wisconsin (UW), workforce development, and more. Representative Jacobson released the following statement: “While some of the bills introduced today are great for Wisconsin, others cast a dark shadow on those accomplishments. We passed an incredible

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly watched another bill he authored sail to  Assembly passage today. The Higher Education Aides Modernization bill, officially referred to as Assembly Bill 554,  would change the criteria for several state higher education aides from race-based to need-based. Following  passage, Rep. Rettinger said:  

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Assembly floor session:   “We all know how important our universities are to our state. But the GOP-led legislature is failing them.  “The majority party is ignoring the pressing issues our universities face while attacking diversity, equity, and

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s State Assembly floor session: “Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that protects free speech on college campuses and guarantees fairness in college admissions,” said Representative Penterman. “I am proud to support the bills promoting freedom

Madison – Today, the Assembly took up bills that continue to punish and micromanage the UW-System. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “The UW-System brings innovation, energy, and growth to the state. We must ensure that our universities are given the resources and independence to

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had two of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 105, which would allow signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses, and Assembly Bill 550, which would modify the technical education equipment grant program. “When it comes to SB 105, snowmobiling is a

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Doug LaMalfa

Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement following the passage of SJR 78: “This proposed constitutional amendment is aimed to stop private entities and out-of-state billionaires from circumventing campaign finance laws, directly buying off cities, and using the government entity as a targeted Get-Out-The-Vote

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on revised water condition lists included in the draft 2024 Impaired Waters List. Every two years, the Clean Water Act requires states to publish a list of all waters not meeting water quality standards and an overall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver nearly $6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more than 50 Wisconsin farmers, ranchers, and businesses to invest in renewable energy, upgrade to energy efficient equipment, and cut their energy costs. The grants, from

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the newest set of dual-language highway signs unveiled for placement on state highways as part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Dual-Language Sign Program. The new signs indicate the Forest County Potawatomi Community’s Tribal boundaries and two creeks in both the Potawatomi

The northbound US 151 off-ramp to County N (Bristol Street) in Sun Prairie, Dane County will be closed Tuesday, November 7 for ramp work in the area. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.  For more information regarding traffic impacts in Wisconsin’s Southwest Region: Follow us on Twitter: WisDOT Southwest Region

MADISON — Yesterday, in an advertisement that ran in the Wisconsin State Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, respectively, 42 CEOs from some of the state’s leading employers penned a letter to the Republican-controlled Wisconsin State Legislature urging them to pass funding for the engineering building expansion project at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison’s College of Engineering.

Middleton, Wisconsin – November 6th 2023 – Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate in Wisconsin, is calling out Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson, as well as Rep Mark Pocan, for failing to defend the First Amendment. All three have not signed a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling