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Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection. Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the
“Senate Bill 424 was a common-sense step to increasing the number, and the breadth and the depth of new teachers in Wisconsin. Rather than address the teaching shortage, Governor Evers vetoed the bill, and continues to have no ideas on
“With his veto of Senate Bill 270, Governor Evers has said there is one entity above the law in Wisconsin – the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). “Senate Bill 270 returned the law to the exact same place it was in
MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on
“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal
MADISON, Wis., –Dec. 5, 2025– “Today, we thank Governor Evers for keeping Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law strong. Assembly Bill 211 was not a niche “cigar bar” bill. It was far more comprehensive and would have allowed the use of cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Main Street Action and Main Street Action PAC today announced the launch of a multi-state Congressional Accountability Campaign to inform voters about the harmful impacts of the recently passed “Big Ugly” law and the lawmakers who supported
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211 Veto Message for Assembly
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s openly admitting the GOP has no plan on the ACA or doing everything he can to criminalize abortion, Tom Tiffany is a health care nightmare for Wisconsinites. From his time in the state legislature to the
MADISON, Wis. (December 5, 2025) – In its third and last Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $980,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. This brings the 2025 total Alliant Energy has awarded to over $2.28M. All Community Grant recipients … Please
Green Bay, WI — December 5, 2025. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is excited to announce the launch of the Green Bay Sustainable Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help small and mid-sized businesses in Green Bay, Wisconsin, strengthen their sustainability
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will take the next step in the Mississippi River Crossing Project at Lansing with a planned implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge on
Madison– Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced the Mainstreet Bounceback Program Bill, which appropriates $25 million in grants to small businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial
In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for Wisconsin small businesses. Van Orden helped pass the DUMP Red Tape Act to boost our economy by slashing unnecessary compliance costs and bureaucratic red tape. “Wisconsin small businesses are getting real relief thanks to
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2024–25 universal reading assessment results required by state law and the results show an immediate need for reforms. The screeners are meant to detect struggling readers early so they can get
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter. Late Season Firearm Hunting
MADISON — Gov. Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Dec. 7, 2025, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Today, we honor and remember the more than 2,000 individuals who lost their lives in the
Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to Wisconsin students and families. After fumbling the ball by setting
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection. Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the nation condemned the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ decision, emphasizing
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the “education governor”, Governor Evers is clearly not serious about helping
“Senate Bill 424 was a common-sense step to increasing the number, and the breadth and the depth of new teachers in Wisconsin. Rather than address the teaching shortage, Governor Evers vetoed the bill, and continues to have no ideas on how to solve the shortage. “This bill was entirely permissive.
“With his veto of Senate Bill 270, Governor Evers has said there is one entity above the law in Wisconsin – the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). “Senate Bill 270 returned the law to the exact same place it was in February of this year. That month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on each of the vetoed bills: AB 165 – Prohibiting Guaranteed
“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal immigrants. They realized it was an expensive mistake and suspended
MADISON, Wis., –Dec. 5, 2025– “Today, we thank Governor Evers for keeping Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law strong. Assembly Bill 211 was not a niche “cigar bar” bill. It was far more comprehensive and would have allowed the use of cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, and brown cigarettes in taverns again. This bill would have moved Wisconsin in
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Main Street Action and Main Street Action PAC today announced the launch of a multi-state Congressional Accountability Campaign to inform voters about the harmful impacts of the recently passed “Big Ugly” law and the lawmakers who supported it. In the lead-up to the Affordable Care Act rate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 308 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 366 Veto Message
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s openly admitting the GOP has no plan on the ACA or doing everything he can to criminalize abortion, Tom Tiffany is a health care nightmare for Wisconsinites. From his time in the state legislature to the halls of Congress, Tiffany has proven to be an extremist,
MADISON, Wis. (December 5, 2025) – In its third and last Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $980,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. This brings the 2025 total Alliant Energy has awarded to over $2.28M. All Community Grant recipients … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Green Bay, WI — December 5, 2025. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is excited to announce the launch of the Green Bay Sustainable Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help small and mid-sized businesses in Green Bay, Wisconsin, strengthen their sustainability practices and contribute to community resilience. Supported by a generous
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will take the next step in the Mississippi River Crossing Project at Lansing with a planned implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge on Thursday, Dec. 18. The demolition is needed to allow construction
Madison– Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced the Mainstreet Bounceback Program Bill, which appropriates $25 million in grants to small businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial space. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin
In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for Wisconsin small businesses. Van Orden helped pass the DUMP Red Tape Act to boost our economy by slashing unnecessary compliance costs and bureaucratic red tape. “Wisconsin small businesses are getting real relief thanks to Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Van Orden continues to prove that…
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2024–25 universal reading assessment results required by state law and the results show an immediate need for reforms. The screeners are meant to detect struggling readers early so they can get the extra support they need to bring their reading to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January 12, 2026, to vote on the following candidates: District 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter. Late Season Firearm Hunting Opportunities Muzzleloader – Dec. 1-10 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec.
MADISON — Gov. Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Dec. 7, 2025, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Today, we honor and remember the more than 2,000 individuals who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, including over 50 of Wisconsin’s own, and pay tribute to the