U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on the HALT Act

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting for cloture on the motion to concur for the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT) Act. “The HALT Fentanyl Act incorporates the permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, which I first introduced

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Hosts Farm & Rural Lobby Day 2025

MADISON – Over sixty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison March 4th for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day, where they advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the organization’s recent state convention. Priority topics

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Wisconsin Dells Public Works Facility project in Columbia County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on the HALT Act

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting for cloture on the motion to concur for the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT) Act. “The HALT Fentanyl Act incorporates the permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, which I first introduced in 2017 in the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogue… Please log

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins lawsuit challenging termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants

MADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. Beginning on February 7, the University of Wisconsin-Madison received a letter purporting to terminate more than $3 million in critical funding to address the state’s… Please

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Gov. Evers: Statement on suing to stop Trump administration from gutting funding to address teacher shortages and enhance teacher quality to help improve student outcomes

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting critical federal funding at the U.S. Department of Education to fund programs designed to address teacher shortages and enhance teacher quality nationwide toward ultimately helping improve student outcomes in

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and multistate coalition secure court order blocking Trump administration from freezing federal funds

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general today won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to block its illegal policy that would freeze funding for essential federal agency grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs. Judge John J. McConnell of the U.S. District

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Universities of Wisconsin: UW–Madison, UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty discuss impact of federal health research funding on Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—From lifestyle recommendations that will help fight off Alzheimer’s disease symptoms to job creation to economic growth, Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, and UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty today discussed the importance of federal research funding on the people and communities of Wisconsin. The remarks came at a news conference Thursday

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Kinser Campaign: Statement on executive order regarding Department of Education

MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to abolish the Department of Education. “With Wisconsin schools caught in a political battle in Washington, I understand there are legitimate concerns due to the

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People for Ethical Treatment of Animals: PETA to DOGE: Close failed national primate research centers, including at UW-Madison

Madison — In a letter sent today citing exorbitant indirect costs and failed research, PETA urges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to end waste and abuse by cutting funding to the seven National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs), including the one at UW-Madison. Over the past six decades, the primate centers have killed

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Sen. Nass: SB 28/ AB 25 ROFR and the Republican Legislature

Dear Republican Colleagues: Unfortunately, the leadership of both houses have decided that Senate Bill 28 (AB 25) – The Right of First Refusal Bill (ROFR), must be rammed through the legislative process to placate the powerful special interests in the Wisconsin utility industry.  I will not use this email to

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Hosts Farm & Rural Lobby Day 2025

MADISON – Over sixty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison March 4th for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day, where they advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the organization’s recent state convention. Priority topics discussed with representatives were: local food and food security, rural

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Institute for Reforming Government: Court Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Court could undermine Act 10’s public education success

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Thursday detailing how Act 10 helped local school boards transform schools and rewarded high-performing teachers. The primer outlines the devastating effects that overturning Act 10 would have on Wisconsin Public Schools.  WHY IT MATTERS: Act

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