COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 70-acre and growing Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. Local law enforcement and emergency management officials completed a few evacuations in the area and will continue as needed. A

Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month, to encourage all motorists to be aware of the consequences of dangerous driving. Reckless driving has been a growing problem across the nation and in Wisconsin. Traffic crashes are more dangerous and can be deadly when they involve

Milwaukee, Wis., July 5, 2023 – We are deeply disappointed by the legislature’s decision to pass a 2023- 25 state budget that doesn’t include state funding for the proven, effective Child Care Counts program.  This decision will have profound and lasting consequences for Milwaukee’s youngest children, working families, and workforce.  

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Wednesday, July 12th.   Staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies of documentation

MADISON – WI – Following negotiations for the 2023-25 biennial state budget, the proposed Engineering Building Project on the UW-Madison Campus was not included.            Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: “The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world renowned academic institution that greatly and positively impacts our state economy. As

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Northern Engraving Corporation is expanding its environmental commitment through a new Green Tier, Tier 2 contract. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations who are already on the path to sustainability and want support

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “I’m thrilled to announce the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals,” said State Representative and

MADISON—WI, On Friday, June 30th, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that ends the President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “On Friday, June 30th, the United States Supreme Court blocked the student loan forgiveness plan proposed by President Biden

MADISON – Last Friday the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision holding that “The First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing a website designer to create expressive designs speaking messages with which the designer disagrees.” Justice Gorsuch in the majority opinion writes that “The First Amendment’s protections belong to all, not just

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that the following witnesses will appear at a hearing, The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States, on July 11, 2023:

Hello, this is State Senator Dan Feyen, representing Wisconsin’s 18th Senate District. For the past several months, the legislature has been hard at work crafting the biennial budget to fund our state for the next two years. Several weeks ago the Legislative Joint Committee on Finance finished building the budget

MADISON, Wis. — As Milwaukee Republicans David Clarke and Scott Mayer both gear up to run for U.S. Senate, the Milwaukee County GOP is hosting ultra-MAGA election denier Kari Lake tomorrow as the keynote speaker at their summer luncheon.  Lake is a far-right, election denier who supported a near-total abortion ban when she ran for Governor last year..  As the Wisconsin GOP

MILWAUKEE – Judge Gwendolyn G. Connolly made the following statement today: “I want to congratulate my colleague Judge Pedro Colón on his appointment to the Court of Appeals. I respect the Governor’s decision and appreciate the opportunity to share my qualifications with the selection committee. I’ve enjoyed talking to voters

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Senate supported working families by confirming its support for the expansion of child care benefits by passing the state budget bill.  This expansion will help address the benefits cliff in the state of Wisconsin, currently a disincentive to workforce development and career advancement. 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. The legislation is critical to supporting the state’s workforce and maintaining the state’s economic momentum. More information can be found here.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Starting this summer, Wisconsin’s long-running Clean Boats Clean Waters Landing Blitz is now a part of the Great

Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Senate Bill 70 (state budget), which builds on $30 billion of tax cuts in the last decade. He issued the following statement: “When the government has a surplus, it is the government’s duty to return that money to the

MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Legislature passing the 2023-25 state budget today. “I was proud to vote for the final product of the budget bill,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This bill was the result of endless hours of negotiations between the

MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion.  Republicans reduced income taxes by $3.5 Billion dollars, that’s billion with a “B”. This represents an

MADISON – WPT today released the following statement on the unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. v. Town of Buchanan. “This is a great day for the organization’s membership, property taxpayers statewide, and the rule of law” said John Jacobson, Government & Member