Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) will soon be re-opening grant applications for the Wisconsin Fund, a program that provides financial assistance to homeowners and small businesses with a failing private onsite wastewater treatment system (POWTS), commonly called septic systems. Applications are now open and close on

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the hiring of Matt Fisher as the new Communications Director. Fisher will serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson ahead of the 2024 cycle. “Matt is a fantastic pick-up for the Republican Party of Wisconsin,” said WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. “Not only does

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office Communications Officer Michael Brungraber as the 2023 recipient of the First Responder of the Year Award for the 26th Assembly District.  “I am honored to stand with Communications Officer Brungraber today as he accepts this award for his exceptional service

Madison – State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) has named Village of Johnson Creek Police Officer Kevin Jansen as the 38th Assembly District’s 2023 First Responder of the Year. Officer Jansen was chosen from five nominees after demonstrating exemplary selflessness. He was injured in the line of duty while trying to assist in

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) presented Captain Daniel Fournier of the South Milwaukee Police Department (SMPD) with the First Responder of the Year Award during the Assembly Floor Session on Tuesday afternoon. “Captain Fournier has been serving the City of South Milwaukee with honor and distinction as a

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement after today’s  Special Session:  “Governor Evers’ workforce proposal would have grown the size of state government,  increased state spending by more than $1 billion, and created onerous regulations on  Wisconsin’s employers.   “The legislature’s plan will put more money in the

Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) voted in favor of a number of Pro-Family and Pro-Life legislation introduced by State Senator Romaine Quinn (R – Cameron). These bills include providing clarity for the medical community by explicitly stating that lifesaving medical procedures are not to be

MADISON – Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) recognized Appleton Firefighter/Paramedic Cory Asimus as the 57th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year. Representative Snodgrass released the following statement: “This recognition is presented annually to outstanding first responders across the state to highlight their service, sacrifice, and commitment to communities across Wisc… Please

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(Madison) – Current Sister Bay and Liberty Grove Fire Chief and retired Door County Emergency Services paramedic, Chris Hecht is the 2023 First Responder of the Year for the First Assembly District. On Tuesday, Representative Joel Kitchens presented Hecht with the award during a ceremony in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) presented Walworth County Emergency Management Lieutenant Jason Rowland with the 2023 First Responder of the Year award for the 31st Assembly District. Lieutenant Rowland was honored on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol along with fellow respected first responders from across the

MADISON…Wisconsin law enforcement officials would have more tools to target cybercrimes under bipartisan legislation passed today by the State Senate which adopts updated federal legal definitions of certain investigative techniques to account for modern social media communications.  State Sen. Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measure along with State Rep.

MADISON, WI – Today on the Assembly floor, Rep. Plumer honored Deputy Blake Brandner and  Lieutenant Mark Smit from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office as First Responders of the Year for the  42nd Assembly District. Their heroism and quick action saved the life of a little girl in Portage.  “We

MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation providing relief to communities for the costs of holding special elections, and protections for those hard-working people who make our elections run smoothly, passed the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposals, said he was pleased by the strong bi-partisan support the initiatives

Madison, WI – The Assembly met today to recognize the contributions of first responders from across Wisconsin in a special ceremony at the beginning of its session.  Each representative was able to nominate law enforcement officers, firefighters, or emergency medical service personnel. “It was my honor to nominate Officer Emily

MADISON – Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, issued the following statement in reaction to the University of Wisconsin System’s announcement this morning that they are making strategic changes related to the future of several of its two-year campuses: “Today’s announcement by the

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Madison, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement following the Senate Special Session on Workforce: “Making Wisconsin’s tax structure more competitive is one of the best ways to attract and retain a skilled workforce. As Wisconsinites continue to struggle with massive inflation, the Governor uses his veto

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Bill 136, which he authored with Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representatives Calvin Callahan and Rob Swearingen, passed the Senate on a voice vote during Tuesday’s floor period: “Snowmobiling is not only a Wisconsin pastime, but it’s a

MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by the State Senate. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the Patient Privacy