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State and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants to assure Wisconsinites that – under state and federal laws – hospitals must provide lifesaving care for pregnancies under
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #267, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the sixth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” throughout
Madison, WI – This week, the Joint Committee on Finance approved a budget motion authored by Waukesha County legislators to increase funding for the county prosecutor’s office. Waukesha County will receive funding for an additional six full-time assistant district attorneys.
Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today about the announcement of a $1.8 million grant funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for NFL draft public safety resources. “I am delighted that
Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, and millions more across the country, peacefully exercised their freedom to speak out and protest actions
Green Bay – Today, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) thanked Governor Tony Evers for awarding nearly $2 million to the City of Green Bay and surrounding communities to help cover public safety costs from the historic 2025 NFL Draft. “These
Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, today announced that the Evers Administration is awarding nearly $2 million—$1.8 million—to the city of Green Bay for work done to support the
Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help businesses get their products to their destination quicker, strengthen American supply chains, and bring down the cost of goods for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and
Data story, map highlight how out-of-school time opportunities boost student success across Wisconsin MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive resource that highlights the significant impact of community learning centers across the state. The tool illustrates how these programs support student success beyond
Program assists organizations that provide emergency shelter and temporary and low-income housing invest in facility improvements Madison, WI – On Monday, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), of which Senator Dassler-Alfheim is a board member, announced the opening
The News: WILL announced a settlement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on behalf of its clients, the Star News Network and journalist Matt Kittle of The Federalist. As part of the agreement, the FBI has released 120 pages of the
MADISON – In the evening hours of June 12, Republican members of Joint Finance voted to continue and deepen the cycle of disinvestment in public education. Rep. Cruz stated, “Republicans chose the last week of school for many districts to
Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced their
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025-2026 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone on June 21, 2025, and run through March 1, 2026. While anglers in the southern zone
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released his report titled, “FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis.” The senator contends that neither Congress, the Administration, nor the public at large has fully acknowledged the depth of the fiscal hole we have dug, or
Madison, WI – June 17, 2025 – The State Bar of Wisconsin’s elected leadership, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, released the following statement after today’s Joint Committee on Finance votes on
(Milwaukee, June 17th, 2025)— Today, despite overwhelming community support and a pending T-Visa application as a survivor of human trafficking, Yessenia Ruano and her twin 10-year-old U.S. citizen daughters were forced to board a plane to El Salvador. This devastating outcome
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted to include the efforts he led to secure 42 new statewide assistant district attorneys (ADAs), as well as funding
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today unanimously struck down part of a partisan Republican power grab adopted by the state legislature in their unprecedented post-election sore loser session in December 2018. Today’s action by the state high court
State and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants to assure Wisconsinites that – under state and federal laws – hospitals must provide lifesaving care for pregnancies under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which includes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #267, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the sixth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s 2025
Madison, WI – This week, the Joint Committee on Finance approved a budget motion authored by Waukesha County legislators to increase funding for the county prosecutor’s office. Waukesha County will receive funding for an additional six full-time assistant district attorneys. These added positions will help alleviate the heavy caseload currently
Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today about the announcement of a $1.8 million grant funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for NFL draft public safety resources. “I am delighted that Governor Evers did what the Republicans on the state budget-writing
Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, and millions more across the country, peacefully exercised their freedom to speak out and protest actions of their government. Today, the Republicans in the state Senate
Green Bay – Today, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) thanked Governor Tony Evers for awarding nearly $2 million to the City of Green Bay and surrounding communities to help cover public safety costs from the historic 2025 NFL Draft. “These dollars are a win for Green Bay and proof that,
Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, today announced that the Evers Administration is awarding nearly $2 million—$1.8 million—to the city of Green Bay for work done to support the 2025 NFL Draft earlier this year. … Please log in to
Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help businesses get their products to their destination quicker, strengthen American supply chains, and bring down the cost of goods for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) reintroduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund. Most of Wisconsin’s pollinators are
Data story, map highlight how out-of-school time opportunities boost student success across Wisconsin MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive resource that highlights the significant impact of community learning centers across the state. The tool illustrates how these programs support student success beyond the … Please log in to access subscriber content. If
Program assists organizations that provide emergency shelter and temporary and low-income housing invest in facility improvements Madison, WI – On Monday, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), of which Senator Dassler-Alfheim is a board member, announced the opening of applications for the 2025 cycle of their Housing Grant
The News: WILL announced a settlement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on behalf of its clients, the Star News Network and journalist Matt Kittle of The Federalist. As part of the agreement, the FBI has released 120 pages of the Nashville shooter’s manifesto and agreed to pay WILL more than
MADISON – In the evening hours of June 12, Republican members of Joint Finance voted to continue and deepen the cycle of disinvestment in public education. Rep. Cruz stated, “Republicans chose the last week of school for many districts to heap contempt on the work of dedicated public school teachers
Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced their plans to shut down the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025-2026 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone on June 21, 2025, and run through March 1, 2026. While anglers in the southern zone have been able to harvest bass since May 3, this
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released his report titled, “FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis.” The senator contends that neither Congress, the Administration, nor the public at large has fully acknowledged the depth of the fiscal hole we have dug, or what it will take to dig ourselves out of it.
Madison, WI – June 17, 2025 – The State Bar of Wisconsin’s elected leadership, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, released the following statement after today’s Joint Committee on Finance votes on Criminal Justice funding: “The State Bar appreciates the support for
(Milwaukee, June 17th, 2025)— Today, despite overwhelming community support and a pending T-Visa application as a survivor of human trafficking, Yessenia Ruano and her twin 10-year-old U.S. citizen daughters were forced to board a plane to El Salvador. This devastating outcome follows weeks of advocacy and action by local leaders, elected
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted to include the efforts he led to secure 42 new statewide assistant district attorneys (ADAs), as well as funding for pay increases for prosecutors, in the 2025-26 State Budget:
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today unanimously struck down part of a partisan Republican power grab adopted by the state legislature in their unprecedented post-election sore loser session in December 2018. Today’s action by the state high court reverses the earlier decision authored by right-wing Appeals Court Judge