MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s recently announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin. Funding, which includes Healthy Lakes and Rivers grants as well as support for the Clean Boats, Clean Waters and Lake

Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed bipartisan legislation that will enhance the legal options for victims of child trafficking. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), is part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. This session, the Task Force met around the state to

Madison, WI — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 470, “Right of First Refusal” legislation eliminating competition in the utility sector and paving the way for higher rate hikes for Wisconsinites. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “Today, our legislators sided with utility companies over hardworking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, bipartisan legislation to crack down on the suppliers of fentanyl and disrupt the supply chains that traffic this deadly drug into the United States. On Tuesday, the Senate passed legislation that included the FEND

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of John Remington to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 6. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Ellen Brostrom’s resignation, effective May 3, 2024. Remington will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “John Remington is a

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

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on Eric Hovde’s (R–Laguna Beach) expected Senate campaign announcement: “As California bank owner Eric Hovde tries to navigate an impending messy GOP primary, we look forward to drawing a contrast between his California life and

STEVENS POINT, Wis— Today, the Katrina Shankland for Congress campaign released a new general election poll showing that voters give Katrina Shankland an edge after learning about each of the candidates in the race for WI-03. The poll was conducted by Blueprint Polling on February 2 – 3 of 326 likely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   February 14, 2024  CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu  MADISON, Wis., – Wisconsin families with young children have greater difficulty covering their monthly expenses, less confidence that they could manage an unexpected expense, and greater rates of food insecurity, according to new Wisconsin-based survey data reported by the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of unusually warm winter temperatures to get outside and explore northern Wisconsin.   “Some years, we hear people talk about how the long Midwest winters make them feel restless indoors,” said Steve

Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in championing a significant tax relief package aimed at benefiting hardworking Wisconsinites. This legislative package, consisting of Assembly Bills 1020, 1021, 1022, and 1023, seeks to provide $2.1 billion in tax relief, primarily targeting middle-class families, retirees, and w… Please

MADISON, Wis. – Do you remember when Joe Biden traveled to Wisconsin a few weeks ago to brag about his economic achievements?  To say the celebration was premature would be an understatement.   From the same White House that served up promises of “transitory inflation,” comes the latest in the Biden Administration spiking the

MADISON—Yesterday, during legislative session in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) awarded Plover residents Mark and Lynn Scotch with the Hometown Hero Award, an honor granted by the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the award presentation, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “The story of Mark and Lynn

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Forest County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Charles J. Simono’s resignation, effective March 8, 2024. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of Senators calling on President Biden to continue ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages in tandem with the restoration of a mutual ceasefire agreement in Gaza. “Since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, in

Fairer and more representative state legislative district voting maps are finally on the verge of becoming a reality in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday passed new and dramatically different state legislative voting maps to be in place for the 2024 elections. Gov. Tony Evers has indicated he will sign them into

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating the introduction of comprehensive Paid Leave For All in the state legislature by Senator LaTonya Johnson and Representatives Francesca Hong and Kalan Haywood. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “When we are sick, or when a family

EAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the West Central Works Workforce Development Board are continuing efforts to assist workers impacted by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions. On Feb.7, DWD and the West Central workforce development board hosted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           February 14, 2024 CONTACT:  wisconsin@familyfriendlyeconomy.org WISCONSIN CARE COALITION CELEBRATES INTRODUCTION OF PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LEGISLATION IN STATE LEGISLATURE MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition released the following statement today, applauding the introduction of Paid Leave For All in the State L…

Last week, Donald Trump sent Vladimir Putin and our NATO allies across Europe a message: if he regains power, they can no longer count on the United States of America to honor our alliance if they’re attacked. Instead, Trump would be willing to abandon our allies and encourage Russia to