MADISON, Wis. – As part of a bipartisan 51-state and territory coalition, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and to propose legislation to protect children from those

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and 17 Republican colleagues introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn President Biden’s reckless income-driven repayment (IDR) rule, which will cost taxpayers as much as $559

The Upper Midwest family of YMCAs continues to work toward bipartisan agreement on funding to help stabilize Wisconsin’s childcare network, a crucial step to keeping our workforce strong.  We stand ready to work with anyone interested in crafting a sustainable model to invest in this critical need. Contact: Jon Agnew at

[Milwaukee, Wis.] – Patient Advocate Linda Hansen penned an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel advocating for Senate Bill 121, which increases access to life-saving breast imaging for those with dense breast tissue and those at increased risk of breast cancer. The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by over one-third of the Legislature and

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

MILWAUKEE – To celebrate the many reasons why the Near West Side is a great place to live, work, and play, Near West Side Partners (NWSP) is hosting its third annual Near West Side Week – a weeklong celebration complete with daily activities, opportunities to spend time as a community,

MADISON – Last week, Rep. Palmeri was appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial  Intelligence. This Task Force aims to study the transformative potential of AI while ensuring its  responsible and ethical deployment. The Task Force will consider the use of AI tools by the public and  private sectors,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Waukesha plans to start diverting Lake Michigan water for its public water supply this month. The city will return treated wastewater to Lake Michigan via the Root River. Under the city’s operation plan, water loss to

MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan have dedicated $200,000 to drive innovative, community-led projects that improve health equity, including social determinants of health (SDOH). The program, titled Addressing Health Disparities, seeks to improve health equity by addressing health disparities. Health disparities are preventable differences in health between

The News: WILL won a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) on behalf of Rick Braun, a registered Wisconsin voter and taxpayer.  The suit challenged the use of the National Mail Voter Registration Form in Wisconsin, which was issued by the United States Election Assistance Commission. The suit argued that the

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tony Evers’ doesn’t believe his office should be subject to having policies in place when it comes to supervisor-subordinate relationships. Last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel questioned the Governor after Dan Bice revealed the Chief-of-Staff approved a promotion and significant pay raise for her significant

MADISON – WI – Following the Pier collapse at UW-Madison’s Union Terrace; Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement:“My heart goes out to the students, family, and friends affected by pier collapse at UW-Madison Memorial Union Terrance on Monday afternoon. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres adjacent to Princes Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. The addition nearly doubles the size of the state property, located about 3 miles northeast of Whitewater. The property, currently managed as a muck farm,

Capt. Michael Cuevas, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, reflected on the historic nature of his unit’s participation in Tamiok Strike 2023 — a two-week joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea. “Tamiok Strike was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Troopers of

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

WISCONSIN – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden administration to bring a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) to Wisconsin to help grow the state’s biohealth sector – spurring innovation, growing our economy, and boosting American competitiveness in this cutting-edge industry. Earlier this month, a consortium of 15

MADISON, Wis. – As students around Wisconsin head back to school, Attorney General Josh Kaul today is making sure communities know that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) and all its resources remain available to help keep kids safe this school year. Since its inception

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Baldwin is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The projects include the replacement of watermains on Curtis Street, 8th Avenue, 9th Avenue, Oak Street and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message welcoming students, educators, and parents back to school for the 2023-24 school year. Earlier this month, the governor began a statewide back-to-school tour, visiting schools and meeting with students, families, educators, and staff as they begin the 2023-24 school year. During his statewide tour, the governor has visited 11 school

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2023 bear hunting season opens Sept. 6. The black bear is emblematic of the Northwoods and drawing the chance to hunt bear is a coveted opportunity. The 2023 bear season is open from Sept. 6 to Oct.