Sen. Wimberger: Assembly passes historic PFAS legislation

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, the landmark legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to direct funding from the PFAS Trust

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wood County District Attorney’s Office, Wisconsin Rapids Family Center: To raise awareness of crime victims’ rights

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Wood County Courthouse.  On Wednesday, Feb. 25, eight red

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Institute for Reforming Government: Releases “Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox” as playbook for states seeking to replicate Wisconsin’s model

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released its “Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox” on Monday, a practical handbook designed to help other states replicate Wisconsin’s reform framework. WHY IT MATTERS: In the 2010s, Wisconsin led one of the nation’s most sustained efforts to restore legislative authority over unelected

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WUWM: Welcomes Maureen McCollum as vice president of content

Milwaukee – WUWM announced today that Maureen McCollum has joined the staff as the station’s new vice president of content. McCollum will oversee the station’s evolution from a legacy public radio station into a dynamic, multi-platform public media organization. As the station’s top news executive, McCollum will lead WUWM’s mission-driven

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Dept. of Instruction: State Supt. Dr. Jill Underly kicks off Public Schools Week in Wisconsin

MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Public Schools Week, Feb. 23-27, 2026, recognizing the critical role public schools play in strengthening communities, supporting families, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Public Schools Week is an opportunity to honor the dedicated educators, administrators, and school staff who serve students across the state — and

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Announces federal funding for new buses, park improvements

MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that Milwaukee County has been awarded $1.25 million in federal funding to support new bus purchases and upgrades to the Kosciuszko Community Center. Following strong advocacy at the federal level by County Executive Crowley, the funds were secured by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore through the annual con… Please log in

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Rep. Billings: Statement on passage of PFAS assistance funding

Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings voted to pass bills to provide over $130 million in PFAS remediation and assistance funding. Rep. Billings represents French Island, one of the communities most effected by PFAS contamination in Wisconsin, and she released the following statement: “Many residents of French Island have been

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Rep. Bare: Celebrates progress and laments work still to be done

Late tonight, the Republican majority gaveled out the Wisconsin State Assembly with ten months left in the year. There are things to celebrate, and more progress still to be made. As one of its last acts, the Assembly finally passed bills investing $130 million in PFAS testing, research, and remediation

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Sen. Wimberger: Assembly passes historic PFAS legislation

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, the landmark legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to direct funding from the PFAS Trust Fund to create new programs and protections to help communities

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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds legislative action to fund FoodShare, clarify PFAS liability

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the State Assembly for passing legislation to stabilize the FoodShare program and ensure continued access to nutritious dairy products, including high-protein options like dairy-based protein bars, and to clarify PFAS liability standards for food processors.  Bipartisan approval of Assembly …

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Rep. Roe: Statement on the final week of the 2025-2026 legislative session

Madison, Wis. — Today, the Assembly Republican majority ended work months early. Since day one of the 2025–2026 Wisconsin Legislative Session, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) and Assembly Democrats have focused on lowering costs and improving lives. Even as Republicans gavel out under an arbitrary deadline, Democrats are not done working and will

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