WisDems: On Donald Trump in Green Bay

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin in nearly two years today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites head to the polls today to vote in critical local elections across the state, Donald

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WisDems: On Donald Trump in Green Bay

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin in nearly two years today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites head to the polls today to vote in critical local elections across the state, Donald Trump will at last return to Wisconsin,19 months since his

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds farmers to check runoff risk prior to spreading manure

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory

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Rep. Ratcliff: The Transgender and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus applauds Governor Evers for protecting trans and non-binary youth

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Evers vetoed AB-377, making good on his promise to “veto any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, and less welcoming place for LGBTQ people and kids.” Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), co-chair of the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus released the following

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Gov. Evers: Keeps promise to protect LGBTQ youth, vetoes Anti-LGBTQ bill targeting trans and gender nonconforming kids

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by LGBTQ youth, families, advocates, elected officials, and community members, vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 377, a bill passed by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature targeting transgender and gender nonconforming youth and banning them from participating on school athletic teams that align

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Rep. Goeben: Governor continues discrimination against organ transplant patients

Madison –State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) released the following statement regarding the Evers Administration vetoing AB 955 / SB 933. On Friday, Governor Evers sent a message to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable patient population by vetoing legislation that prohibits organ transplant patients from discrimination based on vaccination status, even when these

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Rep. Green: Gov. Evers doesn’t represent northern Wisconsin hunters

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 139, Assembly Bill 512, and Assembly Bill 1030 last Friday: “Governor Evers preaches that he wants to represent all Wisconsinites. But with these latest vetoes, he made one thing pretty clear: he doesn’t represent Northern Wisconsin hunters. The

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JFC Co-Chairs: Urge Governor to sign PFAS legislation

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers today regarding his ongoing threat to veto legislation related to PFAS funding.  The Co-Chairs asked the Governor to sign Senate Bill (SB) 312 when it arrives on his

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Rep. Penterman: Gov. Evers deals devastating blow to K-12 education

Madison, WI – Last Friday, Governor Evers dealt a devastating blow to education reform by vetoing Senate Bill (SB) 917, also known as the teacher apprenticeship bill, authored by Representative Penterman. This bill aimed to equip every four-year college in Wisconsin with a powerful tool to address the pressing teacher

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Explore Wisconsin’s natural wonders with natural resource foundation field trips

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) field trip. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all people with nature. This year is the 31st season of

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