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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Today, Feb. 20, is the first in a series of deadlines for ice anglers to remove shelters from inland and boundary waters around
(MADISON, Wis.) Today Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) celebrated the Assembly Democrats victory in the fight for women’s health and family care as the Wisconsin Assembly finally voted on and passed Gail’s Law (insurance coverage for supplemental, diagnostic breast cancer screenings)
Lt. Governor Barnes Will Be Joined By Wisconsinites Feeling The Pain Of Rising Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Grocery, and Utility Costs Under Trump Tour Kicks Off Today In Madison And Runs Through State Of The Union With Stops in Granton, Stevens
MADISON, Wis. — Today, an ethics complaint was filed against the Republican Party of Wisconsin for clearly violating state campaign finance laws when they didn’t file a Pre-Primary report despite allocating time and money to this election. According to state statutes, if a political
MADISON, WI — State Senator Jamie Wall issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed Senate Bill 884, bipartisan legislation to update how courts consider audiovisual recordings of children’s statements as evidence in criminal proceedings. “Yesterday we took an
MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah] praised passage of two important bills for women’s health care he co-authored and championed in the Assembly – Gail’s Law and Expanding Postpartum Health Coverage for new moms from 60 days to
Public Comment Period Open Through March 6 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on migratory bird hunting season frameworks for the years 2026-2030. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) State Director Megan Novak officially announced the chapter’s endorsement of Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor on Thursday during an appearance on the Dan O’Donnell Show, highlighting why AFP believes he offers the best path forward for Wisconsinites struggling
MADISON – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R–De Pere) is pleased to announce the passage of several important pieces of legislation that he co-authored or co-sponsored on the Assembly floor yesterday. Assembly Bill 912/Senate Bill 884, co-authored by Representative Franklin, updates
This week the State Assembly passed eight bills that were proposed by the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services. Rep. Doyle served as the Vice-Chair of the Task Force, and had the following to say: “The task force on
Tom Tiffany Told NOTUS That Wisconsin Farmers’ Pain From Tariffs Is Worth It “At The End Of The Day” Fourth Generation Wisconsin Farmer And Mandela Barnes Supporter Responds In Heartland Signal: “By The Time That Day Comes, Every Farmer I Know Will Be
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that an ongoing tree-clearing project has been taking place at Potawatomi State Park to remove obstructions from the flight path of the Door County Cherryland Airport, which neighbors the property. Trees needed to be removed to
“Spreading misinformation about our tribe is consistent with Representative Tiffany’s partisan agenda and serves only as a distraction that accomplishes nothing, which echoes his legislative track record over the past six years.” — Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe President John Johnson
MADISON — Two bipartisan housing bills authored by State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) cleared important legislative hurdles. Senate Bill 663 (SB663), which would bring down housing costs by reducing unnecessary bureaucracies in housing construction, was passed on a voice vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling blocking President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs: “For nearly a year, Americans have felt the pain of Donald Trump’s reckless trade war
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports 10 snowmobile fatalities so far this year and urges all snowmobile operators to ride safely and ride smart. Sled Safe education/enforcement weekends were held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8, 2026. During
Madison – With more debate time still remaining on the bill to eliminate the so-called “400-year veto”, Rep. Cruz was cut off from finishing her speech on the Assembly floor. That speech thoroughly debunked the often-repeated myth blaming the governor’s veto
Madison – Last night, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AB 957 and AB 958. Rep. Billings introduced these bills as part of her work on the Protecting Kids Task Force and she released the following statement: “I authored AB 957 and
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s costly tariffs which have sent prices for everyday items skyrocketing while Republicans in Congress, including Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the
Hurley, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a petition for judicial review with Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court to challenge Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy’s decision last week upholding a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Today, Feb. 20, is the first in a series of deadlines for ice anglers to remove shelters from inland and boundary waters around the state. Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily,
(MADISON, Wis.) Today Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) celebrated the Assembly Democrats victory in the fight for women’s health and family care as the Wisconsin Assembly finally voted on and passed Gail’s Law (insurance coverage for supplemental, diagnostic breast cancer screenings) and expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage. Rep. Arney released the following
Lt. Governor Barnes Will Be Joined By Wisconsinites Feeling The Pain Of Rising Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Grocery, and Utility Costs Under Trump Tour Kicks Off Today In Madison And Runs Through State Of The Union With Stops in Granton, Stevens Point, Catawba, Superior, Ashland, St. Croix, Adams, And Milwaukee Lt.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, an ethics complaint was filed against the Republican Party of Wisconsin for clearly violating state campaign finance laws when they didn’t file a Pre-Primary report despite allocating time and money to this election. According to state statutes, if a political party like RPW “makes or accepts contributions, makes disbursements, or incurs
MADISON, WI — State Senator Jamie Wall issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed Senate Bill 884, bipartisan legislation to update how courts consider audiovisual recordings of children’s statements as evidence in criminal proceedings. “Yesterday we took an important step to protect kids in tough situations,” Senator Wall
MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah] praised passage of two important bills for women’s health care he co-authored and championed in the Assembly – Gail’s Law and Expanding Postpartum Health Coverage for new moms from 60 days to a full 12 months. “I was proud to co-author and
Public Comment Period Open Through March 6 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on migratory bird hunting season frameworks for the years 2026-2030. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public hearings) through
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) State Director Megan Novak officially announced the chapter’s endorsement of Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor on Thursday during an appearance on the Dan O’Donnell Show, highlighting why AFP believes he offers the best path forward for Wisconsinites struggling with the steep cost of living. “Not only does Tom
MADISON – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R–De Pere) is pleased to announce the passage of several important pieces of legislation that he co-authored or co-sponsored on the Assembly floor yesterday. Assembly Bill 912/Senate Bill 884, co-authored by Representative Franklin, updates the rules governing the admissibility of audiovisual recordings of children’s
This week the State Assembly passed eight bills that were proposed by the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services. Rep. Doyle served as the Vice-Chair of the Task Force, and had the following to say: “The task force on Elder Services set out to identify ways to improve the
Tom Tiffany Told NOTUS That Wisconsin Farmers’ Pain From Tariffs Is Worth It “At The End Of The Day” Fourth Generation Wisconsin Farmer And Mandela Barnes Supporter Responds In Heartland Signal: “By The Time That Day Comes, Every Farmer I Know Will Be Out Of Business” Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “Our Farmers Don’t
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that an ongoing tree-clearing project has been taking place at Potawatomi State Park to remove obstructions from the flight path of the Door County Cherryland Airport, which neighbors the property. Trees needed to be removed to maintain a safe path of travel for aircra… Please log
“Spreading misinformation about our tribe is consistent with Representative Tiffany’s partisan agenda and serves only as a distraction that accomplishes nothing, which echoes his legislative track record over the past six years.” — Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe President John Johnson MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details how GOP
MADISON — Two bipartisan housing bills authored by State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) cleared important legislative hurdles. Senate Bill 663 (SB663), which would bring down housing costs by reducing unnecessary bureaucracies in housing construction, was passed on a voice vote by the State Senate; and Assembly Bill 454 (AB454), which
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling blocking President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs: “For nearly a year, Americans have felt the pain of Donald Trump’s reckless trade war – families paying more at the checkout counter, farmers cut
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports 10 snowmobile fatalities so far this year and urges all snowmobile operators to ride safely and ride smart. Sled Safe education/enforcement weekends were held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8, 2026. During those weekends, DNR conservation wardens patrolled snowmobile trails, providing safety
Madison – With more debate time still remaining on the bill to eliminate the so-called “400-year veto”, Rep. Cruz was cut off from finishing her speech on the Assembly floor. That speech thoroughly debunked the often-repeated myth blaming the governor’s veto for the state’s property tax increases. Instead, quoting the state
Madison – Last night, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AB 957 and AB 958. Rep. Billings introduced these bills as part of her work on the Protecting Kids Task Force and she released the following statement: “I authored AB 957 and AB 958 to help keep Wisconsin’s kids safe and I
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s costly tariffs which have sent prices for everyday items skyrocketing while Republicans in Congress, including Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the tariffs and refused to stand up for working families. “The
Hurley, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a petition for judicial review with Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court to challenge Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy’s decision last week upholding a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project. The Band, represented by Earthjustice, also filed a motion