Rep. Rozar: Governor signs two bills

Madison — Yesterday, Governor Evers signed into law two bills authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). Senate Bill 419 and Senate Bill 248 received bi-partisan support in their respective committees and on the floor in both the Senate and Assembly. “These

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Rep. Plumer: Bipartisan legislation signed into law

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed Rep. Plumer’s bipartisan legislation into  law. Senate Bill 434 (AB416) cuts government red-tape and simplifies the specialized wheelchair repair approval process:  “I’d like to thank Governor Evers for signing this common sense and bipartisan

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Sen. Agard, Dane County Supervisor Chawla: Join public health professionals in call for strong clean car standards that put Wisconsin on the route to zero emissions 

(MADISON, WI) – Today, Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Agard and Dane County Supervisor Yogesh Chawla alongside public health professionals and environmental advocates, led a virtual press conference to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt stringent clean car standards,

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Rep. VanderMeer: Two bills signed into law

Madison – On Wednesday at the Capitol, Governor Tony Evers signed two health care access bills authored by Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah). Senate Bill 400 enters the state of Wisconsin into the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact and Senate Bill 527 creates a grant program for

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Rep. Rozar: Governor signs two bills

Madison — Yesterday, Governor Evers signed into law two bills authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). Senate Bill 419 and Senate Bill 248 received bi-partisan support in their respective committees and on the floor in both the Senate and Assembly. “These two bills are common sense and will provide solutions to

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions report sound third-quarter financial performance

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 109 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of September 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the third quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions rose to $63.1 billion. This

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Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Celebrates new safe haven baby box law

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops,  celebrates yesterday’s enactment of Senate Bill 369 as 2023 Wisconsin Act 79, authorizing  newborn infant safety devices (also called baby boxes) under the state’s safe haven law. The  WCC thanks Governor Tony Evers, bill authors Senator Joan Ballweg

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Rep. Plumer: Bipartisan legislation signed into law

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed Rep. Plumer’s bipartisan legislation into  law. Senate Bill 434 (AB416) cuts government red-tape and simplifies the specialized wheelchair repair approval process:  “I’d like to thank Governor Evers for signing this common sense and bipartisan reform into law,” said Rep. Plumer. “Any day that we

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Sen. Agard, Dane County Supervisor Chawla: Join public health professionals in call for strong clean car standards that put Wisconsin on the route to zero emissions 

(MADISON, WI) – Today, Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Agard and Dane County Supervisor Yogesh Chawla alongside public health professionals and environmental advocates, led a virtual press conference to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt stringent clean car standards, marking a significant step towards a zero-emission transportation future in

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound third-quarter financial performance

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 120 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through September 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the third quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stood at $67.03 billion, down from $67.08 billion

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers upgraded National Park Service designation, additional funding opportunities to Ice Age Trail

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced a boost for Wisconsin’s Ice Age and North Country scenic trails, providing them improved management and access to additional funding. Since 2014, Senator Baldwin has called for this change, designating Wisconsin’s trails unit status under the National Park Service, to deliver

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Rep. Oldenburg: Bill signed into law: 2023 Wisconsin Act 42

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) authored Assembly Bill 133. Assembly Bill 133 was signed into law on November 6, 2023 and is now 2023 Wisconsin Act 42. 2023 Wisconsin Act 42 makes changes to the farmland preservation program to incentivize more land owners and agricultural producers to participate. These changes

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Rep. Oldenburg: Bill signed into law: 2023 Wisconsin Act 57

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) authored Senate Bill 35. Senate Bill 35 was signed into law on November 6, 2023 and is now 2023 Wisconsin Act 57. 2023 Wisconsin Act 57 requires the Department of Transportation to inquire whether a vehicle owner would like to add emergency contact information to

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Rep. VanderMeer: Two bills signed into law

Madison – On Wednesday at the Capitol, Governor Tony Evers signed two health care access bills authored by Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah). Senate Bill 400 enters the state of Wisconsin into the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact and Senate Bill 527 creates a grant program for suicide prevention programming that’s modeled after the work of the

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WI Land + Water: Gov. Evers signs Farmland Preservation legislation into law, supporting farmers and sustainable practices

Madison, WI – WI Land+Water celebrates Governor Tony Evers officially signing into law 2023 Wisconsin Act 42 (formerly Assembly Bill 133), enacting significant improvements for Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation (FP) Program. The bipartisan legislation has been a top priority for WI Land+Water for several legislative sessions, and stands as a testament

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Opportunity Wisconsin: As Medicare Open Enrollment ends, Wisconsinites speak out on the importance of protecting benefits and strengthening the program

MADISON, Wis. – As Medicare’s Open Enrollment period ends today, Wisconsinites are speaking out about the importance of the program and calling on members of Congress to strengthen the program and protect it from harmful cuts that could increase costs for seniors. For the more than 1.2 million Wisconsinites who

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Sen. Carpenter: Qualified appointees should be given a chance to serve

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement related to the Senate Health Committee’s actions on Governor Evers’ appointments to the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority and Board. “Republican Senators’ approach of voting down many qualified appointments for hyperpartisan reasons is a tremendous threat to the Senate

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