MADISON, WI —Today, Senate Bill 312, authored by Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) passed the State Assembly. This legislation delivers relief to people across Wisconsin affected by polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. “While PFAS contamination was first identified in Marinette and Peshtigo, it’s become clear that PFAS affects Wisconsinites in

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups is headed to the Governor’s desk after the Senate-passed initiative cleared the State  Assembly today.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of

Journalist Daniel Libit and the Wisconsin Transparency Project have filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court alleging that the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the UW Foundation are illegally denying Libit’s request for copies of an athletic department consulting agreement.  The lawsuit seeks to force the defendants to turn over the contract, as … Please log in to

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 313, which increases penalties for failing to stop for a school bus, authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus). The passage of this bill marks a significant victory for child safety. The School Bus Safety bill received unanimous, bipartisan support. Recent

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Safer Wisconsin legislative package. The Safer Wisconsin legislative package is a comprehensive set of proposals to strengthen communities and reduce crime and was developed with the assistance of Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Justice. “Every Wisconsinite deserves to feel

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill (AB) 102. This bipartisan legislation, authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora), expands the eligibility for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit. “As I’ve worked on this legislation over the past several years I’ve heard from veterans across Wisconsin about how

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new study details how Medicare’s drug price negotiation, which was made possible thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, could lower prices of some critical prescriptions by thousands of dollars each month. After the Inflation Reduction Act enabled Medicare to negotiate prices for the

Who: Passionate anglers, recreation leaders, fishing club members, classroom teachers, community center staff and civic leaders are encouraged attend one of eight training workshops provided statewide in March. What: This training will certify you as an Angler Education Instructor. The agenda includes dryland fishing skills practice and tips and materials to lead fishing p… Please

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — After U.S. customs reportedly blocked thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles made by Volkswagen Group for containing parts made with forced labor in Xinjiang, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups is headed to the Governor’s desk after the Senate-passed initiative cleared the State  Assembly today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of

Wisconsin Public Education Network joins public school advocates and champions statewide in celebrating Public Schools Week, Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 1, 2024. This week serves as a celebratory reminder to appreciate the public schools that are the heart of our communities, to put that appreciation into action, and

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tony Evers’ request of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider congressional maps, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “It comes as no surprise that Tony Evers would shamelessly pressure the Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out his own maps. The

Menomonie, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski completed a northwest Wisconsin tour last week that made stops in Rice Lake, Prescott, River Falls, and Menomonie. Secretary Godlewski met with municipal clerks, high school students, and faculty and students at UW-River Falls. Having deep roots in northwest Wisconsin, Secretary Godlewski

MADISON, Wis – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, requesting clarity that Wisconsin’s State Constitution does indeed protect the fundamental right of individuals to access abortion care and the right of health care professionals to provide abortion care. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)

Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they are filing a petition with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking it to recognize a right to bodily autonomy, including a right to abortion. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated, “It was just a matter of time until Planned Parenthood brought

Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2024) – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, this week introduced the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 7428).   Earned Wage Access (EWA) is a financial technology service that allows workers

Stevens Point, WI – Vinnie Miresse announced his candidacy today for Wisconsin State Assembly’s 71st District. With a track record of fighting to improve working people’s lives on the Portage County Board of Supervisors since 2017, Miresse is dedicated to seeking solutions and delivering results that cross the political divide.

MADISON – Today, Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairman James Crawford delivered the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairman James Crawford confirmed the importance of the shared relationship between the state and the 11 federally recognized tribal nations. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) expressed her