Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County will authorize its legal counsel to pursue legal action against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufacturers for their responsibility in contaminating and negatively impacting the environment in Dane County. A resolution authorizing Dane County’s Corporation Counsel to enter into an agreement with

Madison – Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of three bills today that will provide resources for individuals struggling with drug addiction. The legislation is an extension of the HOPE Agenda, which began in 2013 and has been built on every session since. “The drug epidemic has been

January 19, 2022 – The Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association (WBHA) today asks for  quick action on the Permanent Rule regarding Gray Wolf Harvest Regulations.  The WBHA represents over 3000 Wisconsin families that enjoy the sport of bear  hunting. WBHA also represents a large percentage of those who harvest wolves when

MADISON…”Dillon’s Law 2.0,” which expands the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors for individuals having a life-threatening allergic reaction, passed the State Assembly today in a voice vote. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), lead Senate co-author, and Assembly co-author Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson), said this common sense legislation is a needed expansion of

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville), was appointed chairman of the newly-created Special Assembly Committee on Trade and Supply Chain. The Special Assembly Committee on Trade and Supply Chain will focus on the relationship between the labor shortage and supply chain interruption and the impacts and barriers this creates for

MADISON, Wis. — As Americans, we value our freedom. The freedom to have a say in decisions that impact our lives. Today, as the senate debates our fundamental freedom to vote, citizens across different zip codes, races, and age groups have something in common: we need our elected officials to defend that

Yesterday, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos got involved in ongoing infighting by demanding that Kevin Nicholson not run against Rebecca Kleefisch in the GOP primary for governor. “If Kevin Nicholson is listening — you need to not run for governor,” Vos said. “​​I think if he runs, it hurts our chances to defeat Gov.

MADISON- On Wednesday, activists called on the DNR and Army Corps to deny permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline expansion proposal.  Local community members met at the DNR building in critter hats designed to demonstrate the wildlife at risk from the pipeline.  After remarks, they delivered an art project and

Madison, WI – Today State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) released the following statement regarding Assembly Bill 267 co-authored with Senator Kathy Bernier after he testified before the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means in a public hearing: “In numerous discussions with psychiatrists, there has been a consistent call to attract the practice of

MADISON – Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh), along Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Members Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), and Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), introduced legislation that would eliminate the office of Special Counsel Mike Gableman and terminate the employment of every individual working there.  Following the circulation of the resolution

Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AJR 109 honoring the victims of the attack at the Waukesha Christmas parade, extending condolences to the families of those who died, expressing hope for the full recovery of each injured individual, and recognizing the heroism of first responders. Rep. Allen released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced the Medical Equality and Discrimination Stoppage Act, or MEDS Act. The legislation would prohibit the Biden administration, states, U.S. territories, or any other recipient of federal funds from intentionally discriminating against or granting a preference to any person based on race in

MADISON, Wis. — President Biden started his first day in office with a 6.4 percent unemployment rate and dismal job creation numbers left behind by his predecessor. Now, one year later, with President Biden at the helm, the economy has grown faster than it has in decades. Over 6.4 million

Green Bay/Appleton–State Representatives Kristina Shelton (D-90) and Lee Snodgrass (D-57) were elected to Democratic caucus Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms in the Democratic caucus meeting held on January 19, 2022. Both Representatives were elected in November 2021 and reside in Green Bay and Appleton respectively, bringing NE Wisconsin area representation to the

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of voting on and passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Freedom to Vote Act to remove barriers to the ballot box and protect the constitutional right to vote. A video of the

MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced the creation of a Special Assembly Committee on Trade and Supply Chain and named State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) as one of its members. “Across the state and country, demand is high, quantity is low, prices are increasing, and workers are scarce,”

(Oneida Reservation) – On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Oneida Nation Chairman  Tehassi Hill released the following statement regarding the announcement by  Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) that he will not be seeking re-election  in 2022.  “On behalf of the Oneida Nation I want to convey my appreciation to  Representative Jim Steineke

Appleton, Wis. – As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on landmark voting rights legislation today, a new video released Wednesday by the Nelson campaign highlights the personal efforts by Maria Nelson – wife of grassroots U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson – to fight back and expose the need for