WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the

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Rep. Vining: Introduces ‘save our schools’ legislation

MADISON–Yesterday, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced a “Save our Schools” bill to provide needed resources to Wisconsin’s public schools. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every

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Rep. Tranel: Introduces starry skies preservation bill

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as

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Rep. Bodden: Votes against monopolizing utilities

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation that monopolizes utilities:  “Assembly Bill 470 will have a lasting negative impact on your family’s bottom line when it comes to their utility

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Rep. Gustafson: Stands for free market principles

MADISON, WI: “Competition drives excellence, and the legislation that was steamrolled through the Assembly today kills competition,” voices Rep. Gustafson after he ensured he was recorded as a no-vote on the passage of Assembly Bill 470. AB 470, also known as

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Help shape the future of conservation in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) reminds Wisconsinites there’s still time to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on equipment quality control issues at the Tomah VA Medical Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 16, 2024 Contact: Ashley.Haines@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after defects with Prothrombin/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) lab equipment were discovered at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin: “The findings related to defective medical equipment at the …

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WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the stories behind our legal and policy work.   The Quote: WILL

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UW-Green Bay: Offers a Certified Financial Planner preparation course

Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay is now offering a Certified Financial Planner Exam preparation course that will enable eligible practicing financial planners, investment and portfolio managers, wealth management or retirement advisors, financial analysts and new graduates of a CFP® Board Registered Program to gain better retention of the necessary financial planner

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Rep. Donovan: Fleeing an officer legislation advances to Gov. Evers’ desk

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed Rep. Donovan’s authored Senate Bill 514 and 573. Senate Bill 514 received bipartisan support in the Senate and was passed unanimously by a voice vote in the Assembly. Senate Bill 573 received nearly unanimous support as it passed 94-3. Rep.

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Rep. Vining: Introduces ‘save our schools’ legislation

MADISON–Yesterday, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced a “Save our Schools” bill to provide needed resources to Wisconsin’s public schools. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every Wisconsin child has a constitutional right to an ade… Please

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Rep. Vining: Introduces second round of the “mental healthcare is healthcare” legislative package

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced three more bills to her “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” package to support greater mental health access for Wisconsinites. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement: “Mental healthcare is healthcare, and we should treat it as such.Wisconsinites are facing a growing mental health crisis, yet

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Rep. Tranel: Introduces starry skies preservation bill

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as the Driftless Region. Immediate action is needed help ensure a

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Rep. Bodden: Votes against monopolizing utilities

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation that monopolizes utilities:  “Assembly Bill 470 will have a lasting negative impact on your family’s bottom line when it comes to their utility bills.” The legislation on the Right of First Refusal (ROFR)

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Rep. Gustafson: Stands for free market principles

MADISON, WI: “Competition drives excellence, and the legislation that was steamrolled through the Assembly today kills competition,” voices Rep. Gustafson after he ensured he was recorded as a no-vote on the passage of Assembly Bill 470. AB 470, also known as ‘right of first refusal or ROFR’, gives Wisconsin-based companies the

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Weekly GOP radio address: Speaker Vos on tax-free retirement

MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R – Rochester) released the weekly radio address on behalf ofWisconsin Legislative Republicans. Recently, Wisconsin enacted something called a tax-free retirement. Republicans in the Legislature have fought for years to reduce taxes, but this one is going to bethe most impactful for our retirees. We

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on efforts to bolster state’s healthcare workforce through new task force

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his administration’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s healthcare industry challenges through the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, as announced in his 2024 State of the State Address.  The task force, also part of the governor declaring

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