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[Madison, WI] – This afternoon new and returning state legislators were inaugurated for the 107th Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement following his inauguration: “I am honored to begin my third term in
Madison, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers and DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 plan as the Evers Administration continues a whole-of-government approach to improving efficiency and savings in Wisconsin state government property ownership and upkeep. The last
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state
As we begin a new session in the Wisconsin Legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to see both sides set aside partisanship and end Wisconsin’s line item veto power for the governor once and for all by
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan
Madison – Today, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk officially begins his first term in the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) took his oath of office in a ceremony held in the Assembly chambers on Monday afternoon. “I am honored to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs
Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, was reelected Assembly speaker as two of his GOP colleagues abstained from voting. In the Senate, meanwhile, 12 Dems voted against the resolution naming officers for the 2025-26 session.
MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin announced today that it stands ready to analyze and respond to bills as the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session begins today. “State legislation is crucially connected to our civil liberties and can either expand our rights or
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Ryan Clancy is proud to return to the Capitol as Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19. He’s ready to fight the majority’s anti-worker agenda and continue rebuilding socialist power in Wisconsin. Rep. Clancy will
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. Rep. Sheehan will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
MADISON, Wis. – Today Representative Clinton Anderson was sworn in for a second term in the state assembly representing the 45th Assembly District. He also was assigned to the committees on Local Government, Rural Development, Agriculture, Campaigns and Elections, and
MADISON- Today, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was officially sworn in and began his first term as the State Representative for Wisconsin’s 48th Assembly District. For the 2025-26 legislative session, Representative Hysell will serve on the
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 44th Assembly District. Rep. Roe will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 40th Assembly District. Rep. DeSanto will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on
MADISON – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was inaugurated for his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Today we take the oath with a renewed sense of urgency on behalf of Wisconsinites in all 99 Assembly
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon new and returning state legislators were inaugurated for the 107th Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement following his inauguration: “I am honored to begin my third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly and continue serving as the representative
Madison, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers and DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 plan as the Evers Administration continues a whole-of-government approach to improving efficiency and savings in Wisconsin state government property ownership and upkeep. The last update estimated that Vision 2030, the Evers Administration’s plan to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and wildlife areas,” said Steve Schmelzer, DNR
As we begin a new session in the Wisconsin Legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to see both sides set aside partisanship and end Wisconsin’s line item veto power for the governor once and for all by passing, again, the Constitutional Amendment passed by the previous legislature.
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to the State Assembly to serve them for another session. This
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored and excited to continue serving the people of central Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted by President Joe Biden. Gov. Evers earlier
Madison – Today, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk officially begins his first term in the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) took his oath of office in a ceremony held in the Assembly chambers on Monday afternoon. “I am honored to begin representing the 98th Assembly District. I am excited to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs statewide, totaling 1,648,572 acres and covering portions of 31 counties,
Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, was reelected Assembly speaker as two of his GOP colleagues abstained from voting. In the Senate, meanwhile, 12 Dems voted against the resolution naming officers for the 2025-26 session.
MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin announced today that it stands ready to analyze and respond to bills as the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session begins today. “State legislation is crucially connected to our civil liberties and can either expand our rights or take them away. These bills touch nearly every aspect of
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining has spent the last six years in the legislature focused
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Ryan Clancy is proud to return to the Capitol as Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19. He’s ready to fight the majority’s anti-worker agenda and continue rebuilding socialist power in Wisconsin. Rep. Clancy will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session:
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. Rep. Sheehan will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment. Following the
MADISON, Wis. – Today Representative Clinton Anderson was sworn in for a second term in the state assembly representing the 45th Assembly District. He also was assigned to the committees on Local Government, Rural Development, Agriculture, Campaigns and Elections, and the Joint Legislative Council. He is the ranking democrat on
MADISON- Today, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was officially sworn in and began his first term as the State Representative for Wisconsin’s 48th Assembly District. For the 2025-26 legislative session, Representative Hysell will serve on the Assembly Committee on Judiciary, the Assembly Committee on Constitution and
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 44th Assembly District. Rep. Roe will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on State Affairs, Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 40th Assembly District. Rep. DeSanto will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on Rural Development and Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance
MADISON – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was inaugurated for his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Today we take the oath with a renewed sense of urgency on behalf of Wisconsinites in all 99 Assembly Districts,” said Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde. “With 45 Democrats in the Assembly,