The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of AB 614 / SB 611, known as the Teacher Bill of Rights. The bill would have strengthened teachers’ authority to manage their classrooms, required parental notification when serious classroom incidents occur,

March 30, 2026 The Honorable Tony Evers Governor of Wisconsin 115 East Capitol Madison, WI 53702 Via email: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Dear Governor Evers, I am writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world’s largest animal rights organization, with more than 95,000 members in your state, to

Madison, WI — State Representative Jim Piwowarczyk today issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 223 into law: “I want to thank Governor Evers for signing Assembly Bill 233 into Wisconsin Act 126 and taking an important step toward strengthening the integrity of Wisconsin’s election process.

EDGAR, Wis. – Marathon County Farmers Union is hosting an Energy for Farm & Community Resiliency event on Tuesday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Rock Ridge Orchard, 128752 State Hwy 153, near Edgar.  Marathon County has been at the center of serious debate, innovation, and opposition to renewable energy

(Stevens Point, Wis., March 30, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that the agency is investing in a farmer-owned food cooperative project that aims to increase minimally processed vegetables in schools and childcare centers throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative, a

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Academy of Audiology (WAA) extends its sincere gratitude to Governor Tony Evers for signing Assembly Bill 651 into law. This important legislation represents a meaningful step forward in improving access to timely, appropriate hearing and balance care for injured workers across Wisconsin. WAA also recognizes

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 602, legislation that would have had the effect of opting Wisconsin into a new federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 students. Roughly 29 states, led by both Republican

CHILTON, Wis. — March 30, 2026 — The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is drafting final comments for submission to USDA AMS on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for mandatory manufacturing cost and yield surveys tied to Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) make allowances. In it, ADC raises concerns about transparency, scope,

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) that codifies an internationally recognized definition of antisemitism in state statutes, was signed into law by the Governor on Friday. Assembly Bill 446, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 143, codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) that requires school districts to meet basic accountability standards before asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes was vetoed by Governor Evers on Friday. Assembly Bill 457 requires school districts to be in compliance with existing Department of

Madison – Another victory for mental health care and Wisconsin courts was achieved late Friday, courtesy of the legislation of Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Fox Crossing) when their bill AB 668 was signed by Governor Tony Evers as 2025 Act 123. The law will

GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined State Representative Bob Donovan, the Republican Party of Milwaukee County, and Milwaukee-area business leaders to call for an end to Wisconsin’s vehicle emissions testing requirement. “Because of federal rules, hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin drivers across seven counties

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MADISON, WI – Last week, the Osceola Sun profiled 25th State Senate District candidate Charly Ray. Charly has deep roots in Northern Wisconsin’s community, having lived there for over 30 years. He has worked to maintain their forests, served his community on the county board, and owns a bookstore in Bayfield County. He’s

Jacque Proposal Incorporated Into Comprehensive Workers Compensation Package MADISON, WI…An initiative championed by State Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to extend Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) coverage to volunteer and part-time firefighters and other emergency first responders was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 145. Two sessions

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed “Zoey’s Law” late last Friday: “I am extremely disappointed that the governor vetoed this bill. I introduced it in late 2025 during his ‘Year of the Kid’ to highlight and address the gaps in the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his administration’s efforts and successes over the past seven years to support the state’s workforce and respond to generational workforce challenges. As announced in his 2026 State of the State address, the governor this week will be

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Safety Education programs are seeking avid hunters, passionate recreationalists and outdoor enthusiasts to join their safety education volunteer corps. Instructors are needed in all areas of safety education: hunter/bow, ATV/UTV, snowmobile and boat. Instructors are an important part of the Hunter

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists Annual Conference and surrounded by labor leaders and union members, signed Assembly Bill (AB) 651, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 145, which makes several improvements to Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system. Gov. Evers also exercised a partial line-item veto on AB 650 relating to unemployment