Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association: Law enforcement associations applaud Senate concurrence on crypto kiosks

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto

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Reps. Madison, Clancy: Ladies of SCI, Representatives Madison and Clancy introduce independent oversight of Wisconsin Corrections system through Office of Ombuds

MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system.  The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts,

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American Heart Association: Applauds signing of SB 23

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period

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Rep. Kitchens: Five Kitchens bills head to governor

Madison – From banning cellphones in class, to stopping dangerous fires, to cutting taxes, the 2025-26 legislative session is one of the most successful for Wisconsin residents. Representative Joel Kitchens says it was a very successful session for our area.

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Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association: Law enforcement associations applaud Senate concurrence on crypto kiosks

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto kiosks across the state. The Senate’s bipartisan, unanimous 33-0 vote

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Reps. Madison, Clancy: Ladies of SCI, Representatives Madison and Clancy introduce independent oversight of Wisconsin Corrections system through Office of Ombuds

MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system.  The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts, and violations of rights of prisoners from prisoners in state

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Asbury campaign: Announces bid for Assembly District 53

NEENAH, Wis. – Today, Neenah School Board Member Lauri Asbury announced her bid for the 53rd Assembly District. Asbury has served on the Neenah School Board since 2016 and has been an active member of several community organizations, including: the Neenah Menasha Emergency Society, the Winnebago Area Literacy Council, Samaritan,

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UW-Stout: Honored for strong support of employees in National Guard and Reserve

Tech. Sgt. Nelson nominates Infrastructure Services Deputy CIO Janicki with Patriot Award Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate of Appreciation on March 17. ESGR is a Department of

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Wisconsin Credit Union League: Wisconsin bankers roll out old bag of tricks 

MADISON, WI (March 18, 2026) – Last week, Landmark Credit Union announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase American National Bank-Fox Cities. Credit unions continue to demonstrate to people across Wisconsin that they are a proven financial partner, and Landmark’s announcement further confirms this fact.  Unfortunately, it comes as no surprise that the Wisconsin Bankers Association

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Citizens Against Gambling: Menominee Tribe misleads on federal support for Kenosha casino

A recent press release issued by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin misrepresents the status of its proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha—misstatements that are already generating inaccurate headlines. The Tribe’s release claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) review ensured “that all applicable regulations have been met,” and quotes Tribal Chairman

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American Heart Association: Applauds signing of SB 23

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period afterchildbirth. “Today we celebrate the signing of the postpartum bill,”

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: State senate concludes legislative session

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to bring these bills forward.  “These bills provide farmers with important protections from

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Rep. Neubauer: Postpartum medicaid expansion will save lives in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) attended the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 23, which expands postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms. After the ceremony, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Access to healthcare is essential, especially for women recovering from giving birth and caring for

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Rep. Vining: Commends signing of postpartum medicaid expansion into law

WAUWATOSA – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 23 into law, which expands postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at Children’s Wisconsin in Wauwatosa and released the following statement:  “Today is an important day for Wisconsin women, children,

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Rep. Kitchens: Five Kitchens bills head to governor

Madison – From banning cellphones in class, to stopping dangerous fires, to cutting taxes, the 2025-26 legislative session is one of the most successful for Wisconsin residents. Representative Joel Kitchens says it was a very successful session for our area. “I’m proud of the many bi-partisan bills we passed today,”

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Give to Wisconsin’s endangered resources fund and support rare species this tax season

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas. Reasons

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