MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Elijah Behnke, said

Madison, WI – Governor Evers vetoed SB 335, which would have removed the requirement that school districts only hire a person DPI has licensed to be a superintendent for their school district. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to both the veto and Governor

DELAFIELD, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 917 – the teacher apprenticeship bill – which would have given every four-year college in Wisconsin another tool to help solve the teacher shortage. WHAT IT MEANS: Wisconsin needs to graduate more great teachers. 18% of the teachers we do get quit before their third year.

DELAFIELD, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 541 – the tele-mental health bill – which would have allowed Wisconsinites greater options to access services from telehealth providers from out of state. This bill had strong bipartisan support in both the Senate and the Assembly and would have dramatically expanded the pool

MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Elijah Behnke, said

“One of our top priorities is access to mental health services for all Wisconsinites who need them. Act 249 will help us address a significant gap in Wisconsin’s system of care and ensure people experiencing mental health emergencies get the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

MADISON, Wis. – With municipal elections only four days away, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has made it a top priority to prepare and support local candidates for public office. Since September of last year, the RPW has hosted 29 Farm Team Trainings for prospective local candidates to learn the ins

Superior, WI — On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) hosted a press conference in Superior to show support for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). The Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) is a proposed 625-megawatt natural gas plant in Superior that would create economic opportunity and

MADISON – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 1050 which continues funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) authored the bill with Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) to ensure the office continues to receive funding

GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque, Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced the endorsement of State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto). “In a time when our values are under attack, André Jacque is a steadfast defender of conservative principles. His unwavering commitment to protecting the

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will hold its annual convention from Friday, April 12th, through Sunday, April 14th, in Madison, WI. Offering a platform of “do no harm to anyone; do not steal from anybody,” the LPWI will gather amid the rabid political turmoil splitting the country between the

MADISON – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement regarding a misconduct complaint filed Wednesday against LaVar Charleston, the University of Wisconsin’s chief diversity officer, alleging Charleston has a decades-long track record of research misconduct.   “We’ve discussed how we don’t believe DEI is a beneficial concept to begin

WASHINGTON —  2024 has already been a busy legislative session as statehouses continue to be on the frontlines of determining reproductive freedoms. Abortion bans continue to crop up in GOP-controlled states, as well as attacks on the full spectrum of reproductive care, including IVF and contraception access. Meanwhile, Democrats are pushing

MADISON – Today, Senate Bill (SB) 416 authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) was signed into law by Governor Evers as Act 203. This bipartisan legislation eliminates unnecessary red tape from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ (WDVA) grant program for county veteran service offices. “County veteran

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the April 2 Spring Election starts on Saturday, March 23. Testing must occur prior to Election Day. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin for the

Election integrity continues to be an important issue not only in our state, but around the country as a whole.  Most believe our elections are run by non-partisan election officials, independent of any financial influence from outside groups or individuals.  What if I told you the administration of elections was

Looking to give turkey hunting a try this year, but don’t know where to start? We have you covered! The DNR’s Turkey Hunting webpage has a wealth of information to help get you started. Another great option is to participate in a Learn to Hunt Turkey program. These programs are designed for

MADISON –More than 120 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites across Wisconsin offer free income tax filing assistance. Sites are staffed with IRS certified volunteers who receive technical assistance and training and are ready to help prepare and file your tax return. Last

Madison, WI – On Thursday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk) joined Governor Evers as he signed Senate Bill 915 into law. When Senator Felzkowski held listening sessions in Antigo last fall, city officials asked for a statutory fix to extend Tax Incremental District (TID) #4 in the City of Antigo

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