MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer). Constituents of the 97th interested in conversing with

Madison, WI – On August 2, the organization “Law Forward” filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed the day after Democrats regained control of the state’s high court with a 4-3 liberal tilt. Law Forward’s petition to the court seeks to declare 17 state

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.  CWD is an always-fatal disease

MADISON, Wis. – Dealing with disasters can be hard for kids, and it’s important for parents and educators to help them learn what to do during an emergency. September is Preparedness Month, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to spend time this month teaching younger generations how to be prepared. “Disasters can

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced the National Risk Management Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure sectors by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and establish a National Risk Management Cycle. “Our adversaries continue to

MILWAUKEE – Today, Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, announced the organization’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “We are thrilled to announce the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Throughout his distinguished career, Judge

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced that Wisconsin will receive a total of $13.5 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding she helped deliver to support two projects to combat climate change, expand access to green spaces, and create healthier communities in the City of Milwaukee and Dane County.

Madison – Last week, Rep. Goeben (Hobart –R) in the spirit of transparency, voted yes to adopt the Iowa plan.  The Assembly introduced and passed legislation to adopt the ‘gold standard’ Iowa model for redistricting. Historically, the Iowa model has had bipartisan support because it removes line drawing from the hands of

MILWAUKEE, WI – TODAY, Monday, September 18, County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the new Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. While I have yet to see the proposed legislation announced today, I look forward to discussions with partners in

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced new legislation with the Milwaukee Brewers that would spend ~$700 million to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the plan: “In February, Governor Evers put forward a fiscally responsible plan to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would ensure Coast Guard personnel receive pay and allowances in the event of a government shutdown if

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act to put hard-earned wages back in workers’ pockets and crack down on employers who unfairly withhold wages from their employees. “Hardworking Wisconsinites show up to their jobs, only to

Lake Nebagamon, WI — I am thrilled to announce the successful passage of AB 415 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. This landmark legislation establishes a nonpartisan method of redistricting, ensuring fair and equitable representation for all Wisconsin residents. The amended bill includes a litany of safeguards to ensure transparency and

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have opened an inquiry into the Coast Guard Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault investigations and its failure to disclose the results of its sexual assault investigation to Congress or the public. In

MADISON  — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address urging Republican lawmakers to take up his special session plan to address Wisconsin’s chronic workforce challenges, including helping strengthen high-need areas of our state’s workforce such as the healthcare and education sectors. More information on the governor’s special session

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish hatcheries and two fish spawning facilities. Over the next month, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery, Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild

Madison, Wis. – In the past 72 hours, Assembly Republicans wrote, introduced, and passed a redistricting bill, an abrupt about-face from their decade-long fight against nonpartisan redistricting. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) voted no and issued the following statement: “Creating a nonpartisan redistricting process that works for Wisconsin requires trust

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) votes in favor of nonpartisan  redistricting bill (Assembly Bill 415) based on the successful ‘Iowa model.’ Iowa’s approach to redistricting has long been seen by scholars and political observers as the most fair and transparent in the nation. Wisconsin’s AB 415 creates a

Madison—State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) voted in favor of legislation that would establish a nonpartisan method of redistricting:  “This is legislation that Democrats have been asking for years,” said Rep. Binsfeld. “This is legislation that Governor Evers has talked about already.”  Under AB 415, the Legislature would appoint four members to an