MADISON, Wis. – In observation of Governor Evers’ proclamation recognizing October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin, DATCP is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to share educational materials about how individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the

MADISON, Wis. — As Republican politicians took the stage tonight for the second Presidential primary debate of the year, one thing became increasingly clear: while the second-tier presidential hopefuls are busy arguing amongst themselves and MAGA extremist Donald Trump continues to dodge the debate stage, the Biden Administration is delivering real

MADISON, WI- In August 2023, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Wisconsin’s bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Today, the Task Force held a press conference before their first informational hearing.Rep. Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement. “First, I would like to thank Speaker Robin Vos for creating a bipartisan Speaker’s

Republican leadership in our state legislature have introduced the “Help Not Harm Act” (LRB-0191/LRB-4459) – a Transgender Medical Care Ban. These bills seek to limit the freedom for transgender and non-binary youth to access lifesaving, gender-affirming health care. The intent of these bills is to insert politicians into private medical decisions that should

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (ECC) requiring it to pay a $250,000 penalty and install additional pollution control equipment for alleged violations of its wastewater discharge permit at ECC’s Ellsworth,

(Madison) – Today, Republican legislators circulated a bill that would impose a ban on gender affirming care for anyone under the age of 18. Despite the threat of the Governor’s veto and these extremists’ bans being blocked by other states for their lack of constitutional merit, Republicans again take aim at

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Washington Post reports that House Republicans are increasingly embracing drastic spending cuts that will hurt Wisconsin families, seniors, and children.  In addition to targeting the Social Security and Medicare administration, the latest proposals would also make dramatic cuts to nutrition assistance programs for

MADISON – Today, legislative Republicans introduced a bill that would prevent youth in Wisconsin from receiving gender-affirming care. Senator Duey Stroebel, Representative Scott Allen, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos have proposed LRB-0191, a bill that would prohibit a wide range of gender-affirming care for youth, including puberty blockers and hormones,

Madison, Wis. (September 27, 2023) More than 600 birthday cards were sent from around the world to WWII veteran and soon-to-be 103-year-old Lt. Col. (Ret.) Harry Baker. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary-designee James Bond, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Chris Kolakowski, and Museum Marketing Manager Jen Stevenson hand-delivered these cards to

Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here.  As an employer and legislator, I know how important a strong higher education system is for the future of our state.  This week the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on 11 of Governor Evers’ appointees to the UW Board of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October.   There are four dates throughout October when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to double-check these dates. Below is a list of hunting seasons that open

Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen along with Senator Stroebel released the “Help Not Harm Act,” a bill designed to protect minors from making life-altering, irreversible decisions that cause mental and bodily harm.  “Children who struggle with gender identity deserve help, not harm,” said Rep. Allen. “There are too many

[Milwaukee, WI] – WISDOM, its affiliates and partners will stage a public demonstration against the Department of Corrections’ cruel, destructive, and detrimental “lockdown” procedures at its numerous institutions on October 10th from 12-1pm at the steps of the State Capitol. In order to solve this human rights disaster, they will

WASHINGTON, DC – While Ford Motor Company announced on September 25 that it has paused its partnership with a Chinese battery maker, lawmakers continue to have serious concerns that Ford has refused to comply with three separate congressional inquiries into its secret licensing agreement with CATL, a Chinese Communist Party-aligned EV

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss potential trout stream regulation changes on several streams in Pierce and St. Croix counties. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the River Falls Public Library

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden administration from banning chocolate milk in schools passed by voice vote and will be included in H.R. 4368, the Agriculture Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Specifically, Tiffany’s amendment would ensure that none of the funds in the Agriculture Appropriations

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) cosponsored the Pay Our Troops Act. Introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), the bipartisan bill ensures that members of the military and certain U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors are paid in the event of a government shutdown. “I will

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) introduced legislation to give organic producers the tools they need to increase their capacity, reach new markets, and grow their businesses. The Organic Market Development Act would codify and increase support

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Ashland, Ladysmith, Spooner and the village of Dresser are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. These projects are all located in the northern region