As students begin the spring semester, the Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages parents and caregivers to be aware of Wisconsin Emergency Department data from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program that shows young people experience large increases in self-harm injuries at certain times of the year, including when school resumes

MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 218, authored by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), which creates a grant program for communities to buy new radios that are compatible with the Wisconsin Interoperable System for Communications (WISCOM), a new public safety

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) celebrates the passage of Assembly Bill 668 and Senate Bill 689, authorizing licensure of Dental Therapists in Wisconsin. The bill passed both the Assembly and Senate yesterday.  WPHCA is the member association for Wisconsin’s 19 Community Health Centers which provided oral health,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to get outdoors and wet a line this Free Fishing Weekend, which allows anglers to fish without purchasing a fishing license or trout and salmon stamp Jan. 20-21. Anglers can fish in state waters where there is an open fishing season. All other

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen released the following statement expressing her frustration with being ignored by leadership during the floor session while repeatedly attempting to introduce the Meagan Wolfe impeachment resolution (AR 18): “Congratulations to Administrator Wolfe’s PR team (Speaker Vos, Rep. August, and Rep. Petersen) for their amazing

ELKHORN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Henry D.L. and Jennie Adkins House in Elkhorn (Walworth County) on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was added to the National Register on January 4, 2024. The Adkins House is a two-story Georgian Revival-style single-family

MADISON – Today the entire Dane County State Senate delegation announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. The Dane County Senate delegation includes State Senator Dianne Hesselbein, State Senator Kelda Roys and State Senator Mark Spreitzer. “I have seen Melissa Agard’s dedication to public

MADISON–The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Health introduced its policy recommendations this morning, including a resolution drafted by Rep. Robyn Vining to proclaim the week of April 29 to May 3, 2024 as School Nutrition Professionals Appreciation Week in Wisconsin. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) served as the Vice Chair of

MADISON – Today, the Senate is in session and taking up Senate Bill 466, among others, which would prohibit firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions and prohibit government lists of firearm owners. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I am disappointed, concerned, and saddened to

MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as the State Senate approved tax-exempt savings accounts to help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives.  The program, part of a broad update of state financial regulations (Senate Bill 668),

MADISON, WI… Vulnerable members of our society that have been targeted by criminals would receive stronger protections under a proposal that cleared the State Senate in a strong bipartisan voice vote. “This legislation will enhance our adult at risk legal framework by adding more protections that will help ensure safe,

MADISON, WI… Our loved ones would never be isolated from their families and friends again under legislation that passed by the State Senate today protecting our right to visit those dear to us in hospitals and care facilities. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the No Patient Left Alone

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups passed the State Senate today.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Elijah Behnke, said there has been

This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bills 90 and 143, both authored by Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing). “Healthcare professionals deserve a more efficient process to practice their craft,” stated Rep. Gustafson. “I urge the Senate to follow suit and pass these bills promptly.” Assembly Bill 90: This bill

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to passage of AB 386. “Ever since I have begun serving in the legislature, I have made tax reform one of my top priorities. Despite significant reforms over the last several years, Wisconsinites continue to

MADISON – Today, the Republican-led Assembly voted to pass SB 21 which would effectively lower long-term personal property allowances within the DOC. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “I am grateful to my Republican colleagues who appear to earnestly want to improve conditions of confinement for people who are

MADISON, Wis – Today, the State Senate held its first session day of 2024. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement upon conclusion of the Senate’s actions: “With limited session days remaining, I am disappointed by the lackluster calendar that was before us today. We’ve recently seen

“In reality, hiking up the legal minimum wage will end up with even more unemployed among poor and low-skilled people,” the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says after releasing a new fact sheet on the subject this week. “Higher minimum wage laws, above the market price for labor, hurts the struggling

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after a lawsuit was announced challenging the boundaries of Wisconsin’s current congressional districts: “Wisconsin is a purple state, however, our current congressional district maps do not reflect that. Last month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overruled the “least

Washington, D.C. (January 16, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. This legislation will clarify that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) cannot exercise its authority over entities that are engaged in the business of insurance, whether or not those entities offer