Legislation creating tax-exempt “ABLE” savings accounts heads to Assembly MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as the State Senate passed legislation creating tax-exempt savings accounts to help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives.  The bill also

‘Win-win’ measure reduces agricultural run-off while providing source of income for farmers MADISON… Environmental legislation promoting a number of best practices and initiatives that would enable Wisconsin agriculture to generate income while reducing runoff into our waters cleared the State Senate today in a unanimous voice vote.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 28 state Attorneys General calling on the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the federal rules requiring telemarketers to obtain consent between an individual consumer and one specific seller or business entity before making telemarketing robocalls and texts. The

Bill Unnecessarily Favors Higher-Cost Fiber Over Competitive Solutions; Would Still Leave 85,000 Wisconsinites without Connectivity After All Identified State and Federal Funds are Deployed Stephanie Cassioppi, Senior Director of Government Affairs at UScellular, today released the following statement related to her June 6, 2023 testimony before the Assembly Committee on

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that will incentivize states to allow “good Samaritans” to save lives. This legislation encourages states to train individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, better known as “EpiPens,” by integrating a stronger preference for federal

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to the U.S. Army raising questions about the Army’s decision to award a contract for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the New York private equity firm-owned AM General, instead of Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense. Senator Baldwin expressed her deep concern that this

MADISON… Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following joint statement today following a Mishicot Village Board meeting, where John Tulachka was presented a citation for being named Wisconsin’s Firefighter of the Year: “It was an honor to present John Tulachka with a citation recognizing

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced $1.4 million in grants to support economic development, protect and improve Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. The 34 grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) to be used by local, state, and Tribal governments, regional

FREDONIA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Fredonia, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. At approximately 7:25 a.m., Ozaukee County Sheriff’s deputies were executing a felony search warrant for an

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that this summer, members of his team will be holding mobile office hours across the Eighth District to help constituents with any issues they are having with federal agencies. This includes challenges with the IRS, Social Security, Medicare, VA, and more.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recent release of the 2022 State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report showcasing the hundreds of volunteers who contributed to the care of Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas (SNA). Last year, volunteers spent more than 9,589 hours maintaining and improving State Natural

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), along with Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), David Joyce (R-OH), Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), today led a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging Canada to address the breakdown within the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and

Legislation reauthorizes program that has provided breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to over six million women WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-08) led their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Screening for Communities to

WASHINGTON –On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2023. This commonsense legislation allows logging trucks that meet state requirements to drive up to 150 miles on federal highways. Current laws limit logging trucks from using interstate highways when traveling from harvest sites to storage or processing

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding the passing of community leader Juan Jose Lopez: “Juan’s passing is a shock and a great loss. Juan was a leader in both the Latino community as well as the greater Dane County community. He cared deeply about our children

MADISON – On Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, community leaders and members of the public gathered at the Madison City-County Building to celebrate Juneteenth and raise the Juneteenth flag. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today, I joined elected officials, pastors, and community leaders to begin celebrating the Juneteenth

MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, applauds Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation for recommending Assembly Bill 11 (AB 11) for passage. Senator Agard co-authored AB 11 and if it is signed into law, the annual vehicle admission fee for families of fourth grade students