Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact from wake enhanced boats. We have heard from people throughout

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved with amendments the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) revised 2023 Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan and an administrative rule for wolves.  The board approved the wolf plan with an amendment to subzone 1B that allows the department to close any subunit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to address the child care crisis and the opioid epidemic: “When

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission unanimously approved the Society’s request for authorization to construct the new facility. The approval effectively moves the project into the demolition and construction phase. Demolition is slated to begin in early 2024, while construction is

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #215 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. John Klenke, who passed away on Tues., Oct. 10, 2023, at the age of 65. “Representative

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “I am a proud cosponsor of H.Res. 771, and I am very glad to see it

MILWAUKEE – Today, US Rep Gwen Moore (WI-04) and healthcare advocates from Milwaukee joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss how Medicare negotiations will lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites.  The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that will have lower prices negotiated by Medicare under the Inflation

Derrick Van Orden gave a ringing endorsement of House Republicans’ new Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Van Orden went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) issued the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House: “I am proud to congratulate Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives,” said Grothman. “As a former constitutional lawyer and man of deep Christian faith,

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding approval of the Wisconsin DNR’s Wolf Management Plan: “Today the Department of Natural Resources missed an opportunity to restore trust from Wisconsin’s rural residents. By approving the wolf management plan, the Natural Resources board chose out of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $388.7 million in key projects located across the state. “The projects approved today by the Commission will not only support jobs, bolster our economy, and improve the quality of life here in Wisconsin,

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Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following  statement regarding the recent news of Wisconsin joining a multi-state lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc.:  “The overwhelming evidence pointing to the harmful effects of social media on our kids  demands immediate action. I am thankful to Attorney General

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 120, a bipartisan bill which secures the right for public safety employees to negotiate with their municipal employer about their health care coverage and ensures a municipality cannot discontinue coverage to any group without being subject to negotiation. “I am thankful to

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party today released the below statement on the CCP’s export restrictions on graphite. “The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) latest decision to restrict exports of graphite, a key electric vehicle

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden’s support for Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. Steil voted for Johnson’s election as Speaker this afternoon, and Van Orden tweeted his support while he was

Madison, Wis. —Beginning November 1, residents in all 72 counties across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to choose from at least three different health insurance carriers on HealthCare.gov. Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market has the second-most insurers in the nation with twelve insurers participating. For the 2024 plan year, one insurer is expanding

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of aging and disability resource centers (ADRCs) helping older adults and people with disabilities in our state to thrive. ADRCs were first piloted in 1998 in nine counties and have since expanded to cover all 72 Wisconsin counties