MADISON – Today, the State Senate voted on SB 312, which would make a number of changes to state statutes regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and their regulation. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “We must act aggressively to mitigate the damaging effects of PFAS and

Madison – On Tuesday, November 14th, at the State Assembly floor session, State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) honored Christian Almonte, a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy and a resident of the 24th Assembly District as a hometown hero.  On January 26, 2022 Deputy Christian Almonte was shot in the line of duty while searching for

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 251. This bill will allow  properly credentialed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to obtain a Tier 1 license through the  Department of Public Instruction, allowing them to be directly hired by school districts to serve students.  The bill, authored

MADISON, WI – Seasoned fans might remember a former Brewers slugger named Jeromy Burnitz. He sometimes swung his bat so hard trying to hit a home run that the bat would fly out of his hands and into the seats on the first base side, imperiling all fans in its path.

MADISON, Wis. – The crisis on our southern border continues to spiral out of control. October saw the largest influx of illegal entries in history with more than 300,000 undocumented migrants crossing over our southern border. To make matters worse, an additional 13 terror suspects on the FBI Watchlist were apprehended, adding to the unprecedented number

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Week” by announcing that Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached a record 16,384 enrolled apprentices, an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history and surpassing last year’s record-high participation. Gov. Ev… Please log in to access subscriber

GRAFTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Grafton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull over and arrest an

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed two amended bills (AB 438 and AB 439) funding a deal to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin. Those bills will now return to the Assembly floor for a vote.  Rep Allen released the following statement: “While the Senate amendments improved the bill,

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee’s 5th District Alderman Lamont Westmoreland officially declared his candidacy for re-election, seeking a full term in the Spring 2024 election.  With a proven track record of community engagement, effective leadership, and a strong commitment to improving the lives of his constituents, Alderman Westmoreland is eager to

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after the bipartisan passage of a pair of bills to provide funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and upkeep of the 22 year old Brewers stadium. “I am excited that after months of negotiation with the Assembly, the Governor’s office,

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) celebrates the introduction of multiple bills aimed at improving oral health care which are scheduled for a hearing at the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care on Wednesday, November 15. WPHCA is the member association for Wisconsin’s 19 Community Health Centers which provided … Please

MADISON – Today, a group of bipartisan lawmakers voted 19-14 to approve a public ballpark funding package designed to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin. The State Senate adopted an amendment to improve the legislation passed by the Assembly in October by (1) decreasing the overall state contribution; (2) increasing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Kewaskum is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermains along U.S. Highway 45 in the village of

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Home Crew Coalition issued the following statement from Chairman Omar Shaikh today after the Wisconsin Senate’s bipartisan vote to support a bill package that would keep the Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. “This bipartisan legislation is a win for Wisconsin. Countless restaurants, hotels, and bars in Milwaukee depend on

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen commends Jay Stone on his recent legal triumph against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), where a judge ruled that MyVote’s online absentee ballot application and request procedure violates state laws. Stone has raised concerns about Senate Bill 39 (SB 39), specifically highlighting the inclusion

MADISON, WI –Twenty-five state and local officials spanning from Milwaukee to Eau Claire and beyond today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt the strongest possible carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants to protect public health, slash climate pollution, and move closer to 100 percent clean

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), and their Senate Finance Committee Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel I. Werfel calling on the IRS for greater accountability, transparency, and a detailed explanation of specific steps it

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear harvest since 2008. Wisconsin bear hunters harvested 2,922 bears during

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the state of Wisconsin. “The hard-working men and women of

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