MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature. SB 408 was passed by the Legislature with bipartisan support and would first apply to the 2024 general election. Senate Bill 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105: Expands the time… Please log

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, March 8, 2024 — On March 4, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Executive Director Tamas Houlihan received the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award from the Portage County Business Council during its annual American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet. Each year, the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award is presented to

WAUKESHA – Represented by the WMC Litigation Center, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative filed an appeal on Friday in their case against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dairy groups argue that DNR has exceeded its authority by requiring hundreds of Wisconsin farmers to obtain a Wisconsin

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants is available to help prepare students for high-demand careers. Up to $504,894 in grant funds are available to Wisconsin school districts through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program. The funds support

Today, Team Biden-Harris is launching our “I’m on Board” Month of Action, designed to engage and mobilize voters and volunteers in the fight for the soul of the nation. The President, Vice President, First Lady, and Second Gentleman will spend the month blitzing every battleground state, starting with the President

MADISON, Wis. — To commemorate International Women’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is demanding that our elected lawmakers enact policy that ensures Wisconsin is an equitable, free, and safe place for women across race, age, and zip code.  “To make Wisconsin a better place for all women, our elected officials have

MILWAUKEE – Today, on the heels of First Lady Jill Biden visiting Waukesha as part of a nationwide rollout of the Women for Biden-Harris initiative, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and other Wisconsin women leaders are kicking off Wisconsin Women for Biden-Harris. The organizing program

WHITEWATER—March 14, 2024—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Whitewater Chief of Police, Dan Meyer, as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in March.  The GWC’s upcoming monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14th at 7 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190. The

Misleading Tax Schemes Would Have Mainly Benefited Wisconsin’s Wealthiest Last Friday, Governor Evers blocked three bills that would have let Wisconsin’s wealthiest off the hook from paying what they owe and made the state’s racial wealth disparities even worse. The governor’s veto preserves the people’s money to invest in the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced it is accepting applications for the Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant program. The program, which launched in January, uses federal funds to support projects that positively impact trees and people within disadvantaged communities* in Wisconsin. Potential projects may involve cons… Please

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Thursday, March 14th.  Staff members from the Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald will be available to meet with constituents from Wisconsin District 05 who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency.

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, applauding President Joe Biden’s ongoing pledge to fight for the needs of working families in Wisconsin and across the country through his support of family-centered policies. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “Our economy does not have the

MADISON, Wis. – According to the National Women’s History Alliance, this year Women’s History Month is honoring women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion, and few embody that theme more than Shiva Bidar-Sielaff. She serves as the vice president and chief diversity officer at UW Health, as well as

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MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the Spring Election on March 8.  This one-stop shop for statewide election information has tools– in both English and Spanish– to help voters navigate the voting process. These include voter registration tools, polling place information, candidate contact informatio…

In response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement:  “In a time of heightened political polarization and societal disconnection, President Biden’s State of the Union address resonated deeply with the concerns and aspirations of our generation. President Biden made

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The Republican Party of Dane County announces a candidate-centric social mixer (called Pints & Politics) at the Red Mouse Bar & grill in Pine Bluff on Tuesday, March 12, starting at 5:30pm. Address is 3738 County Road P. Pints & Politics is free and open to the public. Featured speakers

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address this evening: “Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, Wisconsin’s working families and seniors are already seeing relief from rising costs, health care is more affordable, and critical