Today, the Legislature adopted a shared revenue bill.  This is “historic” because it is the first time in over 20 years that the Legislature has begun to address its responsibilities in sharing state income and sales taxes to ensure core services can be provided by local communities throughout Wisconsin.  However,

MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today released the following statement in response to the State Senate’s passage of AB 245: “I have long championed efforts to eliminate unfunded mandates and empower local spending decisions.  Unfortunately, today’s vote will result in missed opportunities that will foreclose prospects for future reforms

MADISON – Today, the Assembly passed a workforce and senior housing package, including Assembly Bill 264-268. This legislation addresses the lack of affordable housing across the state with various programs. The package contains several pieces of legislation that aim to ease construction costs for developers, and renovation costs for homeowners. All

“The bill creates permanent, sustainable revenue for local governments while maintaining tight control on property taxes. After years of attempts, the personal property tax will finally be repealed. “Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services are prioritized, not wasteful spending. Milwaukee’s fascination with trolley cars cannot “hop” ahead, and efforts to

Madison—Rep. Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement following the passage of his bill, Assembly Bill 268, as part of the next-generation housing package during the Assembly floor session today: “I’m very excited to see the Assembly pass this incredibly important package of housing bills, including Assembly Bill 268,” Rep. Summerfield

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass legislation to increase shared revenue funding for local governments. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) supported the increase in shared revenue and issued the following statement: “Plowing snow, picking up garbage, and keeping our communities safe are not partisan political issues.

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month by unanimous consent. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects. Sen. Johnson

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) gathered industry leaders and other experts today to support efficient freight movement and plan steps that will help stakeholders who participate in the Wisconsin Freight Advisory Committee. “The discussions that come from our Wisconsin Freight Advisory Committee help shape policy and plan infrastructure that

(MADISON) – The State Assembly has passed four bills, with bi-partisan support, aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis and the threat it poses to our workforce and ability to attract and retain students, families and workers. Representative Ratcliff was a co-sponsor of: – AB 264 which will establish a residential housing infrastructure

MADISON – Today, the Assembly passed a workforce and senior housing package, including Assembly Bills 39, 96, and 264-268. This legislation addresses the lack of affordable housing across the state with various programs to increase the supply. Representative Joers released the following statement: “As housing for working families and seniors

Madison, WI –Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s workforce housing crisis. The state’s historically low housing inventory coupled with rising housing costs has created a widening gap between the supply and demand within the housing industry. “Lack of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online with stories to celebrate Wisconsin’s outdoors being open for all. The latest issue highlights organizations, people and resources helping to ensure Wisconsin’s natural resources are available and accessible to

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein announced major money for local roads following Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) action on the Department of Transportation (DOT) budget on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. “Last night we passed a tremendous $1.55 billion transportation budget for Wisconsin with more than $362 million of our

Cottage Grove, Dane County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hammond Farmstead on the State Register of Historic Places. The Hammond Farmstead has been owned and operated by the Hammond family for over 175 years. Alexander Hammond was born in Ticonderoga, New York on June

De Pere, Brown County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Edward F. and Jean Kohl House on the State Register of Historic Places. The Edward F. and Jean Kohl House is a two-story single-family residence constructed in 1940. The L-shape plan residence is clad mostly

MILWAUKEE — Environmental justice leaders from the Wisconsin Environmental Justice & Infrastructure Initiative (EJII) hosted a press conference on Wednesday, June 14 to discuss the pressing need for alternative bill payment programs and Percentage of Income Payment Programs, or PIPPs, for electric customers in Wisconsin.  The press conference directly preceded

Menomonie, Wis. — The path to a bachelor’s degree isn’t always a straight one from high school to four years at a university. Pheng Vue, of Eau Claire, and Ciera Selly, from Baldwin, can attest to that. Vue attended Chippewa Valley Technical College and Selly several two-year colleges before they

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation that amends the Richard Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to serve whole milk as part of the National School Lunch

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders to help recruit and retain more volunteers, especially in rural and under-served communities.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds residents who are BadgerCare Plus or Wisconsin Medicaid members that renewals are underway, and there is a “just right” time to renew to avoid delays or gaps in coverage. For example, on May 15, DHS sent renewal packets to approximately 53,000 Wisconsin