Madison – Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing bills concerning healthcare reform, including addressing persistent concerns to the state’s dental landscape. Rep. Rettinger specifically highlighted Assembly Bills 90 and 500, authored by fellow freshmen Nate
MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the kilowatt-hour to customers for a fee, while providing safeguards against unfair competition from taxpayer-subsidized EV charging
(Madison) – First responders are there when we need them and soon, their peers will be there for them. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved legislation, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, that will create confidential support groups
We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the University of Wisconsin, in partnership with the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, will receive $1.49 million to conduct research into how to better forecast, detect, and respond to
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature and also learn what
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Thursday’s announcement that the State of Wisconsin had paid down the bonds incurred to settle over $400 million of the state’s remaining tobacco settlement fund: “The retiring of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart this morning to discuss last night’s airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen and why the U.S. must avoid getting entangled in a broader regional conflict. Click here to
Herb Kohl was one of the finest people I’ve served with – a kind and principled man of integrity and character, one of Wisconsin’s greatest-ever advocates, and a dear friend. As a businessman, Herb was living proof of the American
MADISON, Wis. — Following a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling last month that the state’s current GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, today marks the deadline for parties in the case to submit map options that meet Wisconsin’s constitutional requirements. “Wisconsinites should not have to
MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) told Isthmus Magazine that he was “getting ready to head out of the state here for the next couple months,” leaving the cold Wisconsin winter behind as
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park in Door County. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided not to
MADISON, WI — The leaders of the state’s largest public school teachers, principals, superintendents and school board member associations are joining together to recognize U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and honor his commitment to public education in Wisconsin. The associations include
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, January 11, legislative Republicans further advanced a bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school – specifically targeting topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Assembly
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018
Another winter storm is anticipated to impact travel across most of Wisconsin starting tonight (Jan. 11) through Saturday (Jan. 13). The National Weather Service forecasts widespread snowfall and strong winds which may cause reduced visibility from blowing and drifting conditions.
[Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 117. The bipartisan bill – which is co-sponsored by over one-third of the Legislature – increases access to life-saving breast
MADISON, WI… Vulnerable members of our society that have been targeted by criminals would receive stronger protections under a proposal that cleared a State Senate committee today in a strong bipartisan 6-1 vote. “This legislation will enhance our adult at
Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is pleased to announce AB 329 has passed another hurdle as it goes through the legislative process. Last November, the bill passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, 12-0 and today passed
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner marked National Cut Your Energy Costs Day with a visit to Project Home, a local nonprofit providing weatherization and home improvement services.
Madison – Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing bills concerning healthcare reform, including addressing persistent concerns to the state’s dental landscape. Rep. Rettinger specifically highlighted Assembly Bills 90 and 500, authored by fellow freshmen Nate Gustafson and Ellen Schutt, respectively. Assembly Bill 90 would addres…
MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the kilowatt-hour to customers for a fee, while providing safeguards against unfair competition from taxpayer-subsidized EV charging stations. In response, WMC Senior Director of Environmental & Energy
(Madison) – First responders are there when we need them and soon, their peers will be there for them. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved legislation, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, that will create confidential support groups to help first responders deal with trauma. “First responders often
We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of the world (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) as well as Eastern
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the University of Wisconsin, in partnership with the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, will receive $1.49 million to conduct research into how to better forecast, detect, and respond to wildfires through the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “For decades, the
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature and also learn what Rep. Green has been working on down in Madison. The
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Thursday’s announcement that the State of Wisconsin had paid down the bonds incurred to settle over $400 million of the state’s remaining tobacco settlement fund: “The retiring of longstanding debts might not seem like the most exciting of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart this morning to discuss last night’s airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen and why the U.S. must avoid getting entangled in a broader regional conflict. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts of Rep. Pocan’s
Herb Kohl was one of the finest people I’ve served with – a kind and principled man of integrity and character, one of Wisconsin’s greatest-ever advocates, and a dear friend. As a businessman, Herb was living proof of the American Dream. The son of immigrants, he rose from his first
MADISON, Wis. — Following a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling last month that the state’s current GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, today marks the deadline for parties in the case to submit map options that meet Wisconsin’s constitutional requirements. “Wisconsinites should not have to continue suffering under maps that don’t meet constitutional standards, and
MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) told Isthmus Magazine that he was “getting ready to head out of the state here for the next couple months,” leaving the cold Wisconsin winter behind as he headed straight for his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach.
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park in Door County. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided not to approve the first three elements of the variance, which would
MADISON, WI — The leaders of the state’s largest public school teachers, principals, superintendents and school board member associations are joining together to recognize U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and honor his commitment to public education in Wisconsin. The associations include the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), Wisconsin Association of
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, January 11, legislative Republicans further advanced a bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school – specifically targeting topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Assembly Bill 510 encourages parents to take legal action against teachers
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018 reelection campaign. In 2023, Tammy Baldwin received donations from every
Another winter storm is anticipated to impact travel across most of Wisconsin starting tonight (Jan. 11) through Saturday (Jan. 13). The National Weather Service forecasts widespread snowfall and strong winds which may cause reduced visibility from blowing and drifting conditions. Road conditions will be significantly impacted during this storm. The Wisconsin Department
[Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 117. The bipartisan bill – which is co-sponsored by over one-third of the Legislature – increases access to life-saving breast imaging by eliminating patient cost-sharing for those with dense breasts
MADISON, WI… Vulnerable members of our society that have been targeted by criminals would receive stronger protections under a proposal that cleared a State Senate committee today in a strong bipartisan 6-1 vote. “This legislation will enhance our adult at risk legal framework by adding more protections that will help
Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is pleased to announce AB 329 has passed another hurdle as it goes through the legislative process. Last November, the bill passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, 12-0 and today passed the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, 7-0. AB-329 /
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner marked National Cut Your Energy Costs Day with a visit to Project Home, a local nonprofit providing weatherization and home improvement services. The DOA Division of Energy, Housing, and Community Resources (DEHCR)