MADISON, Wis. – As temperatures rise and more people get outside early this week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of high fire danger statewide. Lack of snow cover and accumulated rain statewide are causing an early start to Wisconsin’s

MADISON – The PFAS-related bill SB 312 that includes a “poison pill” which would degrade the state’s ability to hold polluters accountable should be vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers. The Joint Finance Committee should release the already approved $125 million. Government Affairs Manager Peter Burress explained the current situation this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from March 1 through March 30, 2024. The eight districts up for election are: District 2 – Forest,

Defend The Vote (DTV), one of the nation’s leading and most influential pro-democracy organizations, today is endorsing Rebecca Cooke in the race for U.S. House in Wisconsin’s third Congressional District (WI-03).     “Rebecca Cooke will put people first. She’s running for Congress to give Wisconsin families a greater voice in our

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to sign up for the upcoming Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds benefiting tree health and protection across the state. All skill levels and abilities

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On the final official floor day of the legislative session, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two more bills authored by Representative Gustafson, Assembly Bill 964 and Senate Bill 788. AB 964 allows for minors to operate a business on public property and SB 788 broadens the pool applicants chiropractors can

Some beautiful weather is in the forecast for the coming week, and ATV/UTV riders around Wisconsin can surely hear the trails calling! Those looking to get out and ride this weekend are reminded to think smart before they start by following safety best practices and operating responsibly wherever they ride,

As a tribal leader, I wish to share some perspective on the wolf population and their impact on the people and property of those who reside in what’s now known as Wisconsin.  The vast majority of the conversation in the northern part of the state focuses on concerns about wolves. Even

MADISON, WI – After attending the 20th Annual State of the Tribes Address delivered by Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James  Crawford at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Representative Shelia Stubbs(D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was moving to hear this year’s State of the Tribes Address from Forest County Potawatomi Chairman

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling restricting access to IVF, a direct result of Trump’s MAGA, anti-freedom agenda: “As Wisconsinites watch families in Alabama lose access to IVF in horror, there is one person responsible: Donald Trump. Make no mis…

MADISON, WI – After members of the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 182—relating to: a certification of rental readiness and funding to cover damages caused by certification of rental readiness holders and Assembly Bill 183—relating to: establishing and operating community reentry centers and making an appropriation, Representative

MADISON, WI – After members of the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 1066—relating to: Relating to: expanding alerts for missing adults to include certain missing children, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today I am elated and celebrate the passage of Assembly Bill 1066- The PRINCE

Madison, WI – Did you know? Sunday, February 25th is the 42nd anniversary of Wisconsin becoming the first Gay Rights State in the nation.  On February 25, 1982, Governor Lee Dreyfus passed Assembly Bill 70 into law, banning discrimination against gays and lesbians in housing, employment, credit, or public accommodation. This groundbreaking bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 – Starting next Wednesday, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup begins Feb.

MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly adjourned for the calendar period after a day of voting on over 90 bills on the final scheduled floor session. Over the course of the last 14 months, Representative Snodgrass has joined her Democratic colleagues in working tirelessly to make Wisconsin a place where

MADISON – The State Assembly took up over 20 bills this week relating to K-12 education in our state. Among these bills was Assembly Bill 900 which would send hundreds of millions of state general funds to voucher and independent charter schools. On this bill and others’ passage this week,

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MADISON – The Assembly convened on Thursday to pass many bills. Among those bills are three that comprise the ‘Complex Care Package.’ Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) praised Rep. Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) for bringing this package forward. “Every day, there are hundreds of hospital patients in Wisconsin who are ready to

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