Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 510 – The Parents Bill of Rights. This legislation prohibits the state from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children. Sixteen specific rights of parents are enumerated in this bill,

Madison, WI – This week, Assembly Bill 108, which prohibits strip searches of students conducted by school personnel, was passed by the State Assembly. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) introduced the legislation in response to an incident at the Suring School District involving

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 19, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is awarding $3,512,180 in grants to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans cleaner, more affordable fuel options at gas station pumps. The Department is making

(Madison) – Wisconsin may be Badger red, but its politics are purple. This week, the State Assembly introduced legislation that will let the voters of Wisconsin decide the state’s abortion laws. Representative Joel Kitchens, who cosponsored the bill, says it will help set state law to the beliefs of most

MADISON, Wis. — Throughout the years, the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing has strived to further opportunities and education on member equity. Now, with the release of the U.S. strategy on Women, Peace, and Security and the creation of a dedicated women’s council known as Women Badgers Breaking

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6:30

On Monday, January 22nd, 2024 in Waukesha, Wisconsin Kamala Harris will host a kickoff event for the Reproductive Freedom Tour, “a nationwide tour to fight back against extremist attacks…on Jan 22nd, the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade” (White House press release).  Community activist groups Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee (RJA-M) and

Derrick Van Orden voted again today to shut down the federal government.  Van Orden’s shutdown would force hundreds of thousands of active-duty servicemembers and federal workers to work without pay, cut critical aid to families struggling with high costs, and cause economic chaos. Wisconsinites are tired of Van Orden constantly choosing extreme politics

Today, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans passed twobills that chip away at women’s constitutional freedoms and attempt to deny them access to essential reproductive health care. These measures would use federal funds to spread misinformation and prevent vulnerable communities from seeking essential health care. The first of these was even endorsed by the

MADISON – A Jan. 22 meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will feature presentations by the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing and World Economic Forum along with presentations from the task force subcommittees. The meeting will be held virtually from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Register for

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 466, a bill prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and creating a penalty for violations. “People’s privacy and their 2nd Amendment rights are worth protecting at

MADISON – Over fifty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison Jan. 17th 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; support for clean water and conservation,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Pierce County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Hines on May 3, 2024. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term

MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 416 authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point). This bill eliminates unnecessary red tape from the state grant program that helps fund Wisconsin’s county veteran service offices. “Our county veterans service offices play