Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the rapidly advancing Milwaukee Bailout Bill that also includes new money for the Shared Revenue Program:  “There are serious issues with both the process used to develop this bill behind closed doors and the actual language of the bill only released

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to provide more resources to local communities and remove restrictions on local control in legislation regarding shared revenue that was introduced earlier this week. Gov. Evers today released a statement responding to the proposal, AB 245, indicating he cannot support the proposal and will veto it in its entirety if

MADISON, Wis. – Mike’s Star Market in Eau Claire, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for packaged poultry products sold online and at retail stores. The affected products include: The product labels carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 787. Products were sold from Amanda’s Eggs and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for the Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries. Elevated levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), were detected in rainbow

MADISON, Wis. — In a Dane County courtroom today, oral arguments will begin in a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, an ancient law that puts politicians in charge of reproductive care decisions, criminalizes doctors and nurses for providing abortion

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. Gov. Evers initially announced the grant funding as part of a $10 million investment directed by the governor and supported

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D- WI) voted to support American solar manufacturers and overturn the Biden administration’s rule that suspended trade tariffs on Chinese solar companies. These Chinese companies were found to be circumventing U.S. trade laws meant to protect American businesses and workers by routing their products through

Wisconsin—May 3, 2023—Governor Evers’ budget included historic investments in the health of Wisconsin’s residents and democracy. Yesterday, Republican members of the JFC eliminated proposals that would improve health outcomes for Wisconsinites like: Statement from Steven Webb, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin “Budgets are documents that reflect our

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $125.7 million in key projects across the state. “These projects approved by the Commission today represent so much more than building initiatives. They are opportunities for students to learn and grow as leaders in

Madison, Wis. – Earlier this week Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld was recognized as a Wisconsin CDFI Champion by Invest in Wisconsin, a group of 20 Community Development Financial Institutions (or CDFIs), for her role as a partner in advancing economic development initiatives throughout the State of Wisconsin. Secretary

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, yesterday sent letters to Nike, Adidas, Shein, and Temu citing concerns about the companies’ alleged continued use of Uyghur forced labor in their supply chains despite the 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention

The annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony was held Wednesday to recognize the exemplary public service of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their job duties. This year’s event in Wisconsin Dells honored 33 state employees and one civilian responder for their lifesaving efforts and exceptional public service.

MILWAUKEE–MAY 3 – The following is a statement from Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin regarding the May 4th hearing scheduled before the Dane County Circuit Court on litigation initiated by Attorney General Josh Kaul challenging the enforcement of Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban. “In the 10 months

MADISON — Yesterday, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance removed more than 540 provisions from Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget in a single budget motion, including investments in mental health supports for kids, support for veterans, seniors, and working families, to bolster the state’s workforce, to expand BadgerCare and provide healthcare

MADISON – On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma), State Senator Julian Bradley (R-Franklin), State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville), and State Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) introduced the Know Your Healthcare Costs Act (LRB-1676). Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), and other business groups came out

Today, Congresswoman Moore sent a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy calling for additional efforts to protect United States Postal Service (USPS) workers. This letter comes as Milwaukee police have reported five armed robberies of letter carriers this year alone and Aundre Cross, a letter carrier, was fatally shot last December

MADISON, Wis. – Senators Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Julian Bradley (R-Franklin) joined Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) on Wednesday morning to announce the Know Your Healthcare Costs Act. Healthcare costs have skyrocketed in recent years as Wisconsin families struggle to make ends meet. A lack of transparent healthcare prices stifles competition and ultimately

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore, Jr., announced today that developers of affordable multifamily housing will receive over $32 million in federal and state tax credits to help address Wisconsin’s housing shortage. “Housing tax credits have a proven track

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) released, for co-sponsorship, LRB-2187: relating to sending notice of changed assessment by email.  This bill came about after a constituent missed the board review of a revised property assessment after her notice was mailed to her old

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of a rare parasitic plant was rediscovered on the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan in Manitowoc County. A trained volunteer for the Rare Plant Monitoring Program spotted the clustered broomrape (Orobanche fasciculata), which has not been seen in