MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3. Whether by foot, bike, ATV or horse, Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails to enjoy. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state trails,

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Dora Drake (D-Madison), State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the Pregnancy Protection Act, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits and insurance plans must cover them

RACINE—Mayor Cory Mason joins a coalition of mayors nationwide including Wisconsin Mayors Cavalier Johnson (Milwaukee), Ryan Sorenson (Sheboygan), and Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison) as members of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The coalition issued a statement urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to prioritize healthy school meals in the 2023-2025

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of maintaining safe dams in the wake of National Dam Safety Awareness Day May 31. Dams are an essential part of the infrastructure in the United States, with over 90,000 dams across the country, including about 3,000

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding Meagan Wolfe’s reappointment as Administrator to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) on July 1st of this year: “I hope Wolfe will not survive the Senate confirmation process. Senators should recall the 2021 Legislative Audit Bureau’s damning

LA CROSSE, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in La Crosse this week with the goal of helping victims better access their rights. The mapping exercise will take place today,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge J. M. Bitney’s retirement, effective Sept., 15, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. Applications

MADISON, Wis. — Legislative Republicans today circulated a purposely misleading bill package that would keep politicians in charge of Wisconsinites’ reproductive healthcare decisions, keep a nearly centuries old criminal abortion ban in place, and would require the state of Wisconsin to fund dangerous resource centers – not led by medical professionals

Madison – Today, Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) and Representatives Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), and Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) circulated for cosponsorship a comprehensive bill package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. “Pro-Life Wisconsin is proud to advocate for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Sauk County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 10-year-old doe. The

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $1.5 million contract to resurface WIS 73 between Shaul Lane and North Street in the Village of Deerfield, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin June 5, 2023. Payne and Dolan Inc. is the prime contractor for the

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

Madison, WI – On May 18, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted in favor of a budget motion led by Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) to assist with a revitalization project on Mirror Lake in Lake Delton, WI. Mirror Lake lies within Mirror Lake State Park and is

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 11th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 3-4, 2023. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all Wisconsin residents and non-residents. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests,

MENOMONIE, Wis. — A proposal to increase state shared revenue currently being debated in the Legislature would increase the amount Dunn County receives by 46.4 percent or over $1 million annually, according to a recent analysis of the legislation.  “Our shared revenue payments have been stagnant for many years, and

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Last week, the Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsed Tammy Baldwin for her 2024 U.S. Senate run during an event highlighting Tammy’s work to bring more good paying, Made in America jobs to Wisconsin. Addressing the crowd of labor leadership and members, Tammy talked about some of the big fights she

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has released its 2023 farm bill priorities. Dairy, crop insurance and conservation funding remain top priorities for farmers across the state. WFBF’s farm bill working group has been meeting since November and produced over two dozen recommendations for legislative leaders to consider while debating

Warmer temperatures forecast throughout Wisconsin could create conditions for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution. Pavement can buckle when the weather quickly goes from cool to very hot. This causes slabs of pavement to expand and push against

LA CROSSE, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in La Crosse this week with the goal of helping victims better access their rights. The groups will convene stakeholders from the

I’m State Senator Eric Wimberger from the 30th Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Last week, I championed a motion to create a dedicated $125 million PFAS Fund in the state budget. PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” are a group of chemicals linked to environmental contamination. PFAS are widely used