MADISON… More disabled veterans would become eligible for property tax relief under bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday by two state lawmakers. Today, Governor Tony Evers’ office announced that this initiative would be included in his 2023-‘25 state budget proposal.  Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) said they appreciated the Governor joining

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on Feb. 1, 2023: About the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board The Wisconsin Corn Promotion

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Southwest Airlines’ executives about their operational failures that led to major travel disruptions in December 2022 that left Wisconsin families stranded. Senator Baldwin told the story of a Wisconsin resident

MADISON – Last week, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) joined Wisconsin Senate Democrats in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostberg), requesting that he remove his appointee Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Democrats had previously called for Spindell to step down following statements he made bragging about successfully suppressing

Following Gov. Evers’ declaration that 2023 is the Year of Mental Health, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Wisconsin is moving to its next phase—a year-long multimedia campaign to ensure all state residents know this free and confidential

Madison – Today, Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Elections, and Consumer Protection renewed their call for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Three weeks ago, Senate Democrats and advocates called for Bob Spindell to be removed from the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Peninsula State Park Shore Road Replacement Project.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

DE PERE… Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in response to the startling revelation that Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s administration has been secretly recording conversations of residents, visitors, council members and staff at City Hall over the past two years: “I was stunned to learn

MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) attended President Joe Biden’s remarks at the Wisconsin Laborer’s Apprenticeship and Training Center in Deforest, Wisconsin. The speech, highlighting the president’s achievements on infrastructure and the economy, was Biden’s first stop following his State of the Union address on Tuesday. “Thanks to President

MADISON, Wis. – A population-based study of the autoimmune disease lupus in Black patients shows that the risk of cardiovascular disease is strikingly high in young patients –19 times higher than in non-Blacks in the first 12 years after diagnosis – and may be predicted by a characteristic rash.  

Green Lake, WI – Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement regarding his listening sessions in Wisconsin Dells and Portage. “Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, which is in place until 6:00 pm tonight, and the hazardous road conditions, I unfortunately have to reschedule my two listening sessions in

MADISON, Wis. — Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes: Products were sold at retail in Bloomer, Cadott, Fall Creek

MADISON – Last week, Wisconsin Senate Democrats sent a letter to Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Ootsburg) requesting that he remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Senate Democrats previously called on Bob Spindell to resign after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts in Black and Hispanic areas of the state during the

MADISON, WI – February is Black History Month and American Heart Month. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “As a member of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women, I join my fellow members in celebrating both Black History Month and American Heart Month this February.

MADISON, Wis. — In response to President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “We were thrilled to welcome President Biden back to Wisconsin today to discuss how his economic agenda is delivering real results for our state. Thanks to President Biden’s

MADISON, WI – Last night, US President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union Address. He outlined our nation’s progress under his administration and his agenda to keep us moving forward for the next two years. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “President Biden was elected to lead

MILWAUKEE — In conjunction with its annual Mission Week, Marquette University will confer an honorary doctorate on alumna Karen Lincoln Michel, CEO of IndiJ Public Media, a nonprofit news organization that covers the Indigenous world. Michel will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters during a conferral event on Thursday, Feb.

Appleton, WIS.- Leaders, professionals and advocates from around the state will join together in the Fox Cities this April for Toward One Wisconsin 2023 (T1W 2023), a conference on equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). Held at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, the two-day event brings together a variety of sectors, including

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Langlade County in the town of Wolf River. This positive is also within 10 miles of the Menominee Reservation, Menominee County and Oconto County borders. The deer was a hunter-harvested 1-year-old