MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend an open house the week of April 3-6 to learn about resource management in their area. Location details for each county open house are available on the WCC/DNR Open Houses webpage. DNR staff and WCC

MADISON – After voting no on suspending portions of the Department of Health Services Administrative Code Chapter 144 as a member of the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) earlier today, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “On Tuesday, JCRAR heard hours of testimony

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf regarding the FDA’s recent draft recommendations on the naming of plant-based foods that are marketed and

MILWAUKEE —The International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), an organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective, announced that Dr. Paul F. Trebian, Ed.D., MBA/TM, MA, BS, has been named the Interim President & CEO by the organization’s Board of Directors. Trebian replaces Dr. Brian

West Bend, WI – In light of the recent announcement that Regal Ware, Inc. and the Village of Kewaskum released yesterday, County Executive Josh Schoemann expressed his support of their joint agreement. The Village of Kewaskum intends to purchase the Regal Ware headquarters building for their new civic center. Regal

MADISON – Today, State Senator Melissa Agard joined her Democratic colleagues as they re-introduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights joint resolution. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement:  “As we engage with the Governor’s proposed budget and enter into the heart of the 2023-24 legislative session, we should

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of January 2023, which showed Wisconsin added 4,100 nonfarm jobs over the month and 55,800 jobs over the year. The data also showed that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chairman of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), issued the following statement announcing that the joint committee voted 6-4 to suspend parts of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, relating to mandated student immunizations.       Specifically, the JCRAR suspension makes

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore held a press conference to mark the re-introduction of H.R. 1468, the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act,to expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) so that this important tax credit better meets the demands on America’s workforce and fights poverty. Key reforms to the EITC in the

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. There is a lot of talk about the state budget these days. On any given day, I will discuss a dozen different topics from libraries to trails to roads to tourism to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, to expand access to affordable child care and create a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family Leave Program.  Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here.  I recently introduced my 2023-25 biennial budget—a budget

MILWAUKEE, WI — Missy Zombor, Milwaukee Public Schools parent and candidate for the MPS School Board at-large seat, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.   “As a Milwaukee Public Schools parent and long-time advocate of public education, Missy has the experience, perspective, and

Madison, Wisconsin (March 9, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept one new case, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed below. More information about pending

It’s one thing to prepare – and save – for a rainy day, it’s yet another to prevent one.   Those calling for reduced government debt and budgets that are truly responsible to our state’s future need look no further than our own Governor Tony Evers. Among the most impressive aspects

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is notifying all Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program they will need to renew their benefits by an assigned due date between June 2023 and May 2024. Members should wait until they receive their renewal packet to complete their renewal. Members should

End Citizens United (ECU) // Let America Vote (LAV) today endorsed Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “Judge Protasiewicz is the only candidate in this race who can’t be bought and paid for by special interests,” said ECU // LAV President Tiffany Muller. “Unlike her opponent Dan Kelly, she is

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, to expand access to affordable child care and create a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family Leave Program. Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. I recently introduced my 2023-25

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) announced that they will be hosting three listening sessions. These listening sessions will be an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts about the 2023-2025 biennial state budget introduced by Governor Evers on Wednesday, February

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.  The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant administrated by WEM that provides

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) in defense of Wisconsin dairy farmers and sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the department to reconsider its position on Docket No. FDA-2023-D-0451 for Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements. Current FDA regulations define dairy