Rep. Callahan: Thanks supporters, declines run for Congress

[Tomahawk, WI] — After careful consideration, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response to questions about a potential run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District: “I’m deeply humbled and grateful for the incredible outpouring of encouragement and support I’ve

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Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, Wisconsin Paper Council, Wisconsin Council on Forestry: Wisconsin “Forests FIRST” project aims to strengthen our state’s forest products industry health and economic future

Wisconsin’s forest products industry is integral to our state’s environment, economy, and quality of life. To ensure that this important element of Wisconsin’s heritage continues to thrive for future generations, a coalition of forest products industry stakeholders is taking a

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Shutdown Fairness Act

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure that hardworking Americans are paid during government shutdowns. This legislation would appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse

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Sen. Roys: We must stop campus closures

MADISON — State Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement on the announcement that the Universities of Wisconsin are closing their Baraboo campus.  “In the Wisconsin I grew up in, we believed you could achieve financial security and a good

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Rep. Callahan: Thanks supporters, declines run for Congress

[Tomahawk, WI] — After careful consideration, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response to questions about a potential run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District: “I’m deeply humbled and grateful for the incredible outpouring of encouragement and support I’ve received from friends, neighbors, and community members across northern W…

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Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bipartisan bill to lower state & local costs while improving health outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders

Madison – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) recently introduced LRB-3519/1, a bipartisan bill that would offer a way to reduce state and local healthcare costs for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) who are already eligible for Medicaid and are incarcerated in state prisons or county jails. At the same time,

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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Warns Gov. Pritzker not to jeopardize billions in federal highway funding

The News: WILL, a conservative law firm with a proven track record of winning discrimination-in-contracting cases, is threatening legal action against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Department of Transportation (ILDOT). ILDOT is refusing to comply with a recent Trump Administration directive to suspend all race and gender quotas in the federally funded

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Rep. Billings: Introduces Water Quality Notification Act

La Crosse – This morning, Representative Billings held a press conference to announce that she is introducing the Water Quality Notification Act to help safeguard public health in Wisconsin. The bill would require that the Department of Natural Resources notify county and tribal health departments when they discover an exceedance

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Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, Wisconsin Paper Council, Wisconsin Council on Forestry: Wisconsin “Forests FIRST” project aims to strengthen our state’s forest products industry health and economic future

Wisconsin’s forest products industry is integral to our state’s environment, economy, and quality of life. To ensure that this important element of Wisconsin’s heritage continues to thrive for future generations, a coalition of forest products industry stakeholders is taking a major step forward with the launch of Wisconsin Forests FIRST

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Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Advance balanced, science-based wake-enhanced boating policy

MADISON, Wis. – After months of bipartisan discussions, with lawmakers from both the Assembly and Senate, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, along with Lakes at Stake Wisconsin and Wisconsin’s Green Fire, reaffirm their support for a balanced, science-based framework to regulate wake-enhanced boating across Wisconsin waters. This bipartisan coalition supports negotiated terms

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Shutdown Fairness Act

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure that hardworking Americans are paid during government shutdowns. This legislation would appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. “With Democrats continuing the

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Sen. Roys: We must stop campus closures

MADISON — State Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement on the announcement that the Universities of Wisconsin are closing their Baraboo campus.  “In the Wisconsin I grew up in, we believed you could achieve financial security and a good life if you were willing to study and work hard.

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Rep. DeSanto: Statement on the May 2026 closing of the University of Wisconsin Platteville – Baraboo Campus 

BARABOO, Wis – Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) released the following  statement on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Tammy K. Evetovich’s announcement of the future closure of the University of Wisconsin Platteville-Baraboo Campus.  “I was deeply disappointed and saddened to learn of the news to close the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo campus

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Dept. of Instruction: State superintendent demands correction of misleading report on educator misconduct investigations

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sent a letter to The Capital Times demanding a public correction of recent reporting on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s handling of educator misconduct investigations. The letter outlines how the reporting misrepresents the DPI’s work, omits critical legal and procedural context, and ultimately undermines

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