MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outside and cast a line during Memorial Day Weekend. With fishing seasons open across the state and over 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and 15,000 lakes, Wisconsin has no shortage of great places to fish. No matter where

MADISON, Wis. – With millions of people retiring every year in the United States, mental health is an important factor to consider as retirees and their families face this experience. As of mid-2021, about 50% of the U.S. population older than 55 is retired, according to the Pew Research Center. That

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #202 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 27, 2023, in honor of Navy Seaman Second Class David Joseph Riley, who lost his life in the attack on Pearl

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced the Foster Youth Dental Act to help expand Medicaid eligibility for foster youth by providing more incentives for dental providers, increasing Medicaid enrollment opportunities, and preventing lapses in coverage. This legislation would ensure foster youth have

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted three resolutions authored by Supervisor Ryan Clancy and Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez. The resolutions initiated a comprehensive probe into the Milwaukee County jail, took a stance in favor of shared revenue and local autonomy, and created an additional coordinator position for local committees. Supervisors Clancy and Martinez made the following joint statement:   “These issues

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointments of Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Raffeet August is being appointed to Branch 14, filling the vacancy being created by Judge Christopher Foley’s retirement. Ramos is being appointed to Branch 24, filling the vacancy

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230525GOPAddress.mp3 I’m State Senator Eric Wimberger from the 30th Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Last week, I championed a motion to create a dedicated $125 million PFAS Fund in the state budget. PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” are a group of chemicals linked to environmental contamination. PFAS are widely

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230525DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address as he kicks off his annual Pothole Patrol tour to fix potholes across Wisconsin and highlight his plan to make historic investments in the state’s roads and infrastructure. More information regarding Gov. Evers’ plan to invest in Wisconsin’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statements after Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and the Republican leadership adjourned the House of Representatives for the long weekend without a debt limit deal in place, risking default on the United States and a collapse of the

The Land & Water Resources Department has received numerous calls over recent weeks from concerned lake property owners and boaters on low lake levels.  Currently, Yahara lake levels are near summer minimum and within DNR water level orders. Dane County’s long-term goal is to minimize flood risk through sediment removal in

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution supporting mental health treatment and care in addition to recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Supervisor Kathleen Vincent, who authored the legislation, made the following statement:   “Mental health impacts all of us in some way and it is time to break down the stigma associated with mental

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and two of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. The bill will renew and expand existing authorities, which are set

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball will be the featured guests for a special conversation, “An Ounce of Summer Prevention in Public Safety?” in an “On the Issues” program, Thursday, June 1, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein Hall. Derek Mosley,

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) completed four agencies, including the Department of Revenue (DOR), Employee Trust Funds (ETF), Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Miscellaneous Appropriations. The Co-Chairs of the Committee, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) highlighted investments made by

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin wrapped up the first week of her “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” with a meeting with veterans and advocates in Racine to discuss the new health care and disability benefits for veterans who have been harmed by toxic exposure. Veterans are now eligible for

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education brought forth AB 232, a bill that directs school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.  Representative Francesca Hong (D – Madison), both a member of this committee and the bill’s author, is also the first Asian American legislator in

(Madison, WI) – The Joint Finance Committee today voted to create a matching grant for the creation of the Lt. Governor Margaret Farrow Endowment for WisconsinEye. The WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network is a non-profit communications network dedicated to providing citizens with access to the actions of our state government and

MILWAUKEE — The benefits of equine therapy for Veterans, as well as their families, will be on display during “Prissy & PJ’s Private Party,” an open house event for Milwaukee Urban Stables. Geared toward families, the free, fun event will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at