Wausau – Congressman Tiffany released the following statement: “Earlier this week, the Democrat-allied Elias Law Firm filed a lawsuit to re-open a settled case that liberal activists and Governor Evers had already won. They are asking the current Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn Governor Evers’ hand drawn congressional maps to

Free things, fishing and weekends. On their own, these are some of the best things in life. Put them all together, and you get one of the best events of the season, Free Fishing Weekend, happening this weekend, Jan. 20-21.  Check the DNR’s Event Calendar for a listing of free clinics being offered

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Director of Communications Analiese Eicher.   “This is another attempt by legislative Republicans to strip away rights and freedoms from Wisconsinites and ban abortion care in our state.”  This effort does not change the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin. Patients can

MILWAUKEE – Disability:IN Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only business association dedicated to disability inclusion in the workplace, announced the appointment of Saul Newton as the organization’s new Executive Director. With a proven track record of leadership in the disability inclusion field, Newton brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing

Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) are among the authors of a Republican proposal to update Wisconsin’s 175 year old abortion law, creating regulations that mirror the stance of today’s Wisconsinites when it comes to this issue. The proposed bill would allow for abortions up

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the last-minute introduction of a new ban on abortion in Wisconsin introduced today by Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Days before the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, MAGA Republicans are pushing a new ban on abortion with

MADISON – Today, it was announced that Assembly Bill 975, though not circulated for co-sponsorship, will have a public hearing held on Monday in the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care. This bill will amend Wisconsin’s current 20-week abortion ban to 14 weeks, requiring a referendum vote in the

Lake Nebagamon – Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) has been working for months on legislation to improve the white-tail deer population in Northern Wisconsin. While not every bill made it to committee, this bill will be influential in raising healthy deer numbers in an area where deer are failing to flourish

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the legislation introduced today to restrict abortions after 14 weeks. “In 2015, I voted to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks,” said Rep. Macco. “This vote was challenging, but I made it knowing that it saved the lives of 89

This morning, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 332, authored by  Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing).  “No one should have to leave their profession due to licensure simply because they choose to make  Wisconsin home,” stated Rep. Gustafson. “I urge the Senate to follow suit and pass this bill 

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