MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that overwhelmingly passed a State Senate committee today. “As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) become more and more advanced, bad

Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) have re-introduced legislation to restrict the shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth. Shackling includes the use of belly chains, which tie a person’s wrists to their waist and place iron shackles on their legs. Since 2011, at least

WATCH HERE “Thank you so much. Do you all remember when our good friend Mitt Romney talked about the 47% of the takers? This bill locks in the principle that we have takers and makers. So I think we need to compromise, but we don’t need to capitulate. And I

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and seven of her colleagues are calling on Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to prioritize American workers and businesses when the Department of Commerce (Commerce) reviews Vietnam’s status as a nonmarket economy (NME) under U.S. trade law. The Senators expressed concerns about changing Vietnam’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will host a series of virtual information sessions regarding proposed revisions to the state’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code). The meetings will be hosted by the Wisconsin Invasive Species C…

Two of the many champions who worked tirelessly to make the Pelican River Forest (PRF) a reality are featured in a WORT Radio-Madison ten-minute interview. Jim Lemke of the WI DNR and Charles Carlin of Gathering Waters, discuss the important aspects about the largest land conservation success in Wisconsin’s history. Topics

Dane County’s Yahara Solar project was recognized as part of RENEW Wisconsin’s 2023 Clean Energy Honor Roll at the 13th annual RENEW Energy Policy Summit “Unleashing the Power of Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Potential” on February 1, 2024. The 17 MW Yahara Solar project enabled Dane County facilities to offset their entire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE02/01/2024 CONTACT: Su-Chun Zhang, suchun.zhang@wisc.edu; Teresa Palumbo, Waisman Center communications manager, palumbo@waisman.wsic.edu DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/BrainTissuePrinter READ THIS STORY ONLINE: https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-researchers-first-to-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissue/ UW-MADISON RESEARCHERS FIRST TO 3D-PRIN… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new

MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, State Representative Evan Goyke, candidate for Milwaukee’s City Attorney, announced the support and endorsement of a number of local labor unions. To date, Goyke’s campaign has received the public endorsement of seven labor unions, including: Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association ; Association of Federal, State, County, and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Wisconsin will receive more than $6 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis. In

MADISON – As Wisconsin schools face an ongoing workforce challenge, Gov. Tony Evers’ Administration and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly are collaborating on a new Teacher Apprenticeship pilot program set to launch in fall 2024. Gov. Evers announced the pilot last week in his 2024 State of the State Address.

MADISON—Yesterday, the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association presented Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) with the Champion of Electric Cooperatives Award. Upon receiving the award, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “As a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, I have enjoyed working closely with the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association and Central Wiscons… Please

MADISON, WI –  Representative Shelia Stubbs introduces LRB-0103/2, seeks to create an Office for Equity and Inclusion. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today, in honor of the first day of Black History Month, I am bringing forth legislation to address the profound racial inequality in our state. I would

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in support of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, House-passed legislation that would cut taxes for Wisconsin parents by expanding the Child Tax Credit, support Wisconsin manufacturers that invest in American innovation, and bolster Wisconsin’s Main

MADISON, Wis. — During a closed-door GOP event last week, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) admitted that his “main business” is the California bank he owns. Hovde is the owner and CEO of a $2.8 billion California bank based in Orange County, California. Hovde also owns a $7 million Laguna Beach mansion and spends lots of time

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Black History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin: “Every February, we take pride in commemorating Black History Month and lifting up the profound impact of Black leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 1, 2024Contact: Jodie Thistle, DNR Brownfields Outreach & Policy Section ChiefJodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov or 608-259-6557 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Clinton in Rock County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination… Please log

MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association has announced its 2024 roster of awardees, which includes 11 UWM alumni and partners. The awards ceremony will be at the Pfister Hotel on Friday, Feb. 23. The public is invited, and registrations can be made at give.uwm.edu/awards. “Our annual awards event puts

February 1, 2024 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Change lanes carefully to avoid collisionsFebruary Law of the Month: Safe Merging The Wisconsin State Patrol encourages motorists to brush up on their driving fundamentals with the February Law of the Month: Safe Merging. Merging includes changing