MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats will put forth a substitute amendment on Senate Joint Resolution 4 to gather people’s viewpoint on eliminating Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Senate Joint Resolution 4, introduced by Senate Republicans, simply attacks low-income Wisconsinites and

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding five listening sessions in Wisconsin on Friday, January 20, 2023. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss issues pending in Congress or to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats today announced a new effort to put an advisory referendum on the April 2023 ballot, asking voters if Wisconsin should repeal the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban and restore the constitutional rights guaranteed for nearly 50 years under Roe v. Wade. The announcement comes just days before

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill draft, LRB-1049, establishing a flat individual income tax rate. “I am excited to co-sponsor this proposal that will put more money back into the hands of overtaxed Wisconsinites and unleash the Wisconsin economy,” said

MADISON – This week, the Senate and Assembly are poised to consider a last minute resolution, scheduled by Republican leadership for a floor vote without any public hearing or committee consideration, that would place a politically motivated advisory referendum question about public benefits on the spring ballot. Governor Tony Evers

WISCONSIN—January 17, 2023—Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) supports a proposal by Governor Evers and Democratic minority leaders Representative Greta Neubauer and Senator Melissa Agard that would add a question to the advisory referendum on the April ballot about whether people believe the legislature should repeal Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban.

MADISON, WI – The City of Madison has two elections scheduled in 2023. The Spring Primary will take place on Feb. 21, 2023, and the Spring Election will occur on Apr. 4, 2023. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office suggests you request your absentee ballots now if voting absentee by

At a recent City Council meeting, we heard a heartfelt plea from our neighbors in the Uptown area along South Syene Road to do what we could to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians in that area. I have asked both Police Chief Morales and City Staff to prioritize long

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Cambridge is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. This project includes the construction and improvement of water treatment facilities in the Village

Madison – Governor Tony Evers has appointed Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D – Cottage Grove) to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. The task force assists in advising the Governor and the State Legislature on policy and issues surrounding broadband in order to help expand high speed internet access to

Menomonee Falls – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) will be one of the moderators at the “Stolen Innocence” event on January 26, 2023 in Pewaukee. The forum will address the trend to push children into irreversible procedures in order to change genders. In many incidences, parents are left

Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries of 250 words are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. There is no cost to enter. Visit govsbizplancontest.com for more information and to get started. At any

(Waukesha, WI) – The Wisconsin Salt Wise Partnership gears up to spotlight the threats that road salt poses to our rivers, lakes and drinking water. All the salt that we apply to pavement ends up in our water, making our freshwater less and less fresh each year. Just a teaspoon of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Julie Schnolis to serve as Adams County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Jodi M. Helgeson, effective Jan. 13, 2023. Schnolis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on

Milwaukee, Wis. – This year, United States taxpayers must file their income tax forms before the April 18, 2023 deadline. For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all tax preparers

PARIS TOWNSHIP, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Kenosha County, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, January 16, 2023. At approximately 3:30 p.m., a Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated vehicle pursuit in Racine

Waukesha, Wis. (January 16, 2023) – Michael Grebe, a prominent local conservative, attorney, and philanthropist, announced today his endorsement of Judge Jennifer Dorow in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “After considering Judge Dorow’s extensive judicial experience, her commitment to upholding the constitution and her broad appeal as a candidate,