The Wisconsin Journalism Education Association has named Ellie Bourdo as its 2023-2024 student intern. Bourdo is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in journalism and Spanish. As a paid intern for the WisJEA, Bourdo provides administrative assistance and social media postings for the association. The WisJEA represents high school journalism programs across the state, connecti… Please

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to advance legislation that would provide support for our allies, including Israel and Ukraine, deliver humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians, and strengthen our Southern border: “This emergency funding package is necessary to keep Americans safe at

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Budget Committee Republicans in urging Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to convene a series of hearings focused on understanding and addressing the nation’s current fiscal challenges following warnings from credit agencies about the country’s deteriorating economic outlook. In a letter cosigned

(Madison) – Wisconsin will join at least 14 other states that have an anonymous 24-hour, 7-day-a-week drop-off site for newborns. On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 369 into law. Representative Kitchens, who co-authored the bill, says the new law will save lives. “Being a parent in ideal circumstances is tough. For some

Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 440, authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Senator Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton), Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus), and Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing), into law this afternoon. “I applaud Governor Evers for signing Senate Bill 440 into law today,” said Rep. Gustafson.“This bipartisan bill streamlines the confusing cremation…

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) had six bills signed into law today. “Getting six individual bills across the legislative finish line is a great accomplishment,” said Ballweg. “I am grateful for the work from supporters for each of these bills. These pieces of legislation will make impacts on the lives of

Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), a bill State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) authored, was signed into law by Governor Evers this morning. Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement: “I am thrilled to see that the governor signed this important piece of legislation into law,” said Representative

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Last night, the Green Bay Common Council voted 9 to 2 in favor of adopting the Clean Energy Green Bay Plan, moving the city towards a clean energy future. The plan outlines how municipal operations and the community at-large can reach 100 percent clean energy and

MARSHFIELD – In a world where the impact of chronic diseases reverberates across millions, multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic central nervous system disease – takes center stage as a formidable adversary affecting approximately 1.8 million individuals globally, with nearly 1 million grappling with its complexities in the United States

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that five new routes in Wisconsin have been selected as priorities for passenger rail expansion and will be receiving $500,000 each in planning and development grants for a total of $2.5 million statewide. The funding for these projects comes from the U.S. Department of

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bills 123 and 124, which they authored with Senator Pfaff, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Acts 44 and 45: “These new laws signed today will solve a variety

MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 207, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Dave Murphy, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 50: “I am pleased that this legislation is being

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 208, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Ron Tusler, into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 51: “Nuisance wildlife can pose a serious threat to give

MADISON – Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 60, which they authored, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 43: “This change in law helps grieving families worry about one less thing.” said Rep. Duchow. “Think

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions. In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion. In 1853, it abolished the death penalty.

Madison – Today, two bills authored by State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) were signed into law in the State Capitol. Assembly Bill 394 establishes a dedicated driver education grant program for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. “This bill will help ensure that young adults