Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) has been appointed to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages Wisconsinites to save for higher education using the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and its college savings plans. “We’re working to make higher education a reality for folks across

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Labor Day is a time to celebrate working people, the labor movement, and all union members who came before us and fought for the 8-hour workday, safety protections, and many more workplace norms that we take for granted now. Our future and the future of our families

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2023 early goose season opened today, Sept. 1. This early opportunity is available to hunters in every part of the state and will remain open through Sept. 15. The early goose hunting season has an increased daily

[MILWAUKEE, WI] – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression was made aware about charges against 27 individuals housed inside the Milwaukee County Jail. These charges pertain to an incident of civil disobedience that occurred on August 12th. During this incident, the 27 inmates occupied the library inside

MADISON, Wis. — First Lady Jill Biden visited the Badger State today to showcase the Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent and conquer cancer, by delivering practical solutions and closing gaps in healthcare access and affordability.  This afternoon, the First Lady highlighted the newly improved Cancer Moonshot Program, a Biden Administration effort

MADISON, Wis. -Today Rep. Clinton Anderson was appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.  “AI has the capacity to change many aspects of our lives, and our laws need to keep up. This task force has the ability to start asking the important questions of how do we

MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association says the package of child care bills released into circulation this week completely fails to address the needs and challenges of providers, our youngest children, families and communities in terms of access, quality and affordability. “These new bills offer no real solutions,” said

MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) was assigned to the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. Representative Jacobson issued the following statement: “I am honored to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. As a mother of school-aged children, I will ensure that children and their caregivers across the

MADISON –Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) was named to serve on Speaker Robin Vos’ Task Force on Human Trafficking. The Task Force consists of fifteen Assembly members appointed by Speaker Robin Vos. The Task Force will meet in the coming months to explore legislative solutions to address human trafficking. “It is

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address welcoming students, parents, families, educators, and school staff across Wisconsin back to school for the 2023-2024 school year.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Across our state, kids, parents, and families are gearing up for the new school year. Educators, staff,

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin is in a competition for workers with forty-nine other states; that’s a competition we can’t afford to lose. Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. Labor Day celebrates the dignity in all work; it also reminds us that there’s a lot of work that needs to

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (August 31, 2023) – Above & Beyond Children’s Museum hosts this year’s signature adults-only fundraiser Tastefully Childish with a new spin. The 7th annual fete will be themed “Explore Your Inner Child”. This year guests are encouraged to dress up as their favored explorers with costumes resembling exploration. Unproblematic

Today two legislative members of the Task Force on Employee Misclassification announced four bills that combat worker misclassification will be reintroduced this session. State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) sent out a cosponsorship request to the entire Legislature in hopes of robust support for the bills.

WASHINGTON – OnMonday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requesting information related to CDC’s coordination with social media companies to censor posts connected to the Vaccine Adverse

Madison – Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) is honored to be named as a member of the Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking. The goal of the newly created, bipartisan taskforce is to create a society where the safety and well-being of every person are paramount and where exploitation has no place.

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was appointed to the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity.  “I appreciate the opportunity to work on an issue that I care deeply about – ensuring that all kids can live active, happy, and healthy lives. As a community, we have a great

MADISON, Wis. — Today, 19th News profiled how the closure of a child care center in Lancaster, Wisconsin reverberated throughout the rural community, creating a crisis in care that will be felt across Wisconsin without continued funding for the Child Care Counts program. Gov. Evers called a Special Session to give Wisconsin Legislative