MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 43 bills. Among the 43 bills upon which the governor took action, Gov. Evers signed 15 bills into law: Senate Bill 115, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 253:  Makes various changes to the definition of program sponsor and the program sponsor requirements relating to chiropractic continuing education. Senate Bill 392, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 254: 

MADISON, WI… Any individual falsely posing as a public officer or utility employee could now face felony charges under a measure signed into law today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the Pretenders Face Penalties Act (Assembly Bill 251) with Rep. Calvin Callahan and Sen. Melissa Agard, said

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) had the honor of seeing Kayleigh’s Law, a bill she authored that would offer rape victims the right to petition for a lifetime restraining order against their assailant, signed by the governor on the final day of the legislative session. Rep. Dittrich was

MILWAUKEE – In response to a press release by Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) the other day, Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “In psychology, this is known as projection. A person who has an aspect to their own personality or belief system that they, at some

MADISON, WI… Charitable organizations received a helping hand in their mission to bring much-needed eyeglasses to the poor, thanks to an initiative authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) that was signed into law today.  The legislation received broad bi-partisan support and was co-authored by State Rep. Paul Tittl.

This week, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, launched a statewide agriculture tour to meet with farmers, meat processors, and agricultural policy experts to hear about the issues most important to them, including expanding rural broadband, access to quality health care, and supporting local economies. What they’re saying:

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of Tax Day, Wisconsin Democrats from the White House to the Statehouse have led a historic economic recovery from this pandemic by supporting Wisconsin businesses and lowering costs for families across the state. “Ahead of Tax Day, the difference couldn’t be more clear: While Republican politicians try

For music fans and jazz aficionados in the Chippewa Valley, the wait is over. The 56th annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival makes a rousing return to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus and downtown Eau Claire April 22-23, and this in-person event is making up for lost time in big ways.

Madison- Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 673, authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green). The bill is now 2021 Wisconsin Act 261. Act 261 creates a Geographical Information System (GIS) grant program to assist counties with the cost of data preparation, data gathering, data creation,

Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez released the following statement ahead of her departure from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: “On April 18, I complete my second and final term as Milwaukee County Supervisor for District 12. While I am bittersweet about leaving the board, I am immensely proud of the work

Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher joined Dana Perino on Fox News to discuss CIA Director William Burns’ comments that China is in a “silent partnership” with Russia, and steps the U.S. can take to send a stronger message of support to the Ukrainian people. Watch the full interview here, or read highlights

MADISON – Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) authored Senate Bill 604, which clarifies the financial documents that are to be exchanged in cases where there is a child support, family support, or maintenance order in effect. This bill was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 259

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Workforce Development announced record low unemployment in Wisconsin for the month of March at 2.8%, decreasing from 2.9% unemployment in February. Wisconsin’s economic success is continuing thanks to the leadership of Governor Evers, who has worked to find common sense solutions that help families and businesses not

OSHKOSH  – The Ron Johnson for Senate campaign announced today the senator’s re-election effort raised a total of $7.1 million this quarter. “Senator Johnson’s strong fundraising quarter shows broad support for his campaign,” said Jake Wilkins, Ron Johnson for Senate Communications Director. “He is using these resources to counter the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Berlin is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Berlin. Activities related to

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Senator Tammy Baldwin, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Kate VandenBosch to announce federal funding for UW-Madison. The university received $41,074,000 in funding for three projects through the recently passed government funding bill. $39.7 million toward a new plant breeding

Anna Halverson, Democrat of Mount Horeb, today announced her candidacy for the open 80th State Assembly District seat following Representative Sondy Pope’s announcement to retire. Anna is the daughter of Army veterans and a retired 2nd grade teacher. Moving from Army base to Army base as a kid, she’s grateful to

Today, Congresswoman Moore, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J) and Representatives Deborah Dingell (D-Mich.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Alma Adams (D-N.C.) announced the re-introduction of the Mamas First Act, vital legislation to address the maternal mortality crisis that would expand Medicaid to include doula and

Thank you for your trust and encouragement as I have served as your State Senator during the 2021-2022 legislative session. I am honored to work on your behalf in the Wisconsin Legislature. We have made tremendous progress on the fiscal fitness of our state and promoting the interests of rural