Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), a bill State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) authored, was signed into law by Governor Evers this morning. Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement: “I am thrilled to see that the governor
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Last night, the Green Bay Common Council voted 9 to 2 in favor of adopting the Clean Energy Green Bay Plan, moving the city towards a clean energy future. The plan outlines how municipal operations and
MARSHFIELD – In a world where the impact of chronic diseases reverberates across millions, multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic central nervous system disease – takes center stage as a formidable adversary affecting approximately 1.8 million individuals globally, with nearly
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that five new routes in Wisconsin have been selected as priorities for passenger rail expansion and will be receiving $500,000 each in planning and development grants for a total of $2.5 million statewide. The
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bills 123 and 124, which they authored with Senator Pfaff, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Acts 44 and
MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 207, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Dave Murphy, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 208, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Ron Tusler, into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act
MADISON – Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 60, which they authored, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 43: “This change in law helps grieving
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions. In 1849,
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions. In 1849,
Madison – Today, two bills authored by State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) were signed into law in the State Capitol. Assembly Bill 394 establishes a dedicated driver education grant program for students who are eligible for free or
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing a series of roundtable discussions to hear directly from local communities who are working toward preventing overdose deaths in the state and helping Wisconsinites struggling with
Madison – Governor Evers signs State Representative Karen Hurd’s (R-Fall Creek) bill into law. As a part of the response to COVID-19, SeniorCare participants were allowed to purchase 100-day supplies for certain prescription drugs instead of the 34 day supply
On Friday, December 1st, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional transmission operator that manages the flow of high-voltage electricity across 15 U.S. states, including Wisconsin, announced that it had chosen Dairyland Power Cooperative to be the Selected Developer
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 36 into law. This legislation creates a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State
MADISON – Today, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard as the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Melissa Agard has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring people together to get things done in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes are now on sale. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill authored by Sen. Mark Spreitzer to strengthen and update our state’s farmland preservation program. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed 2023 Assembly
MADISON – Last night, Dane County Judge ruled that an 1800s-era law that many interpreted to be a complete ban on abortion does not apply to consensual abortions, but only to the “intentional criminal act of feticide.” For over a
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) is pleased to announce the successful enactment of two bills, emphasizing bipartisan collaboration and improved governance. Previously, a loophole in the law exempted University of Wisconsin campuses from honoring DOT-issued disability identifications for
Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), a bill State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) authored, was signed into law by Governor Evers this morning. Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement: “I am thrilled to see that the governor signed this important piece of legislation into law,” said Representative
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Last night, the Green Bay Common Council voted 9 to 2 in favor of adopting the Clean Energy Green Bay Plan, moving the city towards a clean energy future. The plan outlines how municipal operations and the community at-large can reach 100 percent clean energy and
MARSHFIELD – In a world where the impact of chronic diseases reverberates across millions, multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic central nervous system disease – takes center stage as a formidable adversary affecting approximately 1.8 million individuals globally, with nearly 1 million grappling with its complexities in the United States
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that five new routes in Wisconsin have been selected as priorities for passenger rail expansion and will be receiving $500,000 each in planning and development grants for a total of $2.5 million statewide. The funding for these projects comes from the U.S. Department of
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bills 123 and 124, which they authored with Senator Pfaff, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Acts 44 and 45: “These new laws signed today will solve a variety
MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 207, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Dave Murphy, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 50: “I am pleased that this legislation is being
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 208, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Ron Tusler, into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 51: “Nuisance wildlife can pose a serious threat to give
MADISON – Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 60, which they authored, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 43: “This change in law helps grieving families worry about one less thing.” said Rep. Duchow. “Think
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions. In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion. In 1853, it abolished the death penalty.
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions. In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion. In 1853, it abolished the death penalty.
Madison – Today, two bills authored by State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) were signed into law in the State Capitol. Assembly Bill 394 establishes a dedicated driver education grant program for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. “This bill will help ensure that young adults
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing a series of roundtable discussions to hear directly from local communities who are working toward preventing overdose deaths in the state and helping Wisconsinites struggling with opioid use. “We are calling these roundtable discussions a “Dose
Madison – Governor Evers signs State Representative Karen Hurd’s (R-Fall Creek) bill into law. As a part of the response to COVID-19, SeniorCare participants were allowed to purchase 100-day supplies for certain prescription drugs instead of the 34 day supply that was previously allowed. Not only did this measure save
On Friday, December 1st, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional transmission operator that manages the flow of high-voltage electricity across 15 U.S. states, including Wisconsin, announced that it had chosen Dairyland Power Cooperative to be the Selected Developer for the 345 kV Deadend (WI) – Tremval (DEWT) 345
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 36 into law. This legislation creates a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona), builds upon legislation passed last session
MADISON – Today, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard as the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Melissa Agard has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring people together to get things done in the state legislature. We are confident that she will bring
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes are now on sale. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail passes for family, friends and co-workers. The DNR recommends purchasing stickers
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill authored by Sen. Mark Spreitzer to strengthen and update our state’s farmland preservation program. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed 2023 Assembly Bill 133, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 42, into law: “I
MADISON – Last night, Dane County Judge ruled that an 1800s-era law that many interpreted to be a complete ban on abortion does not apply to consensual abortions, but only to the “intentional criminal act of feticide.” For over a year following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) is pleased to announce the successful enactment of two bills, emphasizing bipartisan collaboration and improved governance. Previously, a loophole in the law exempted University of Wisconsin campuses from honoring DOT-issued disability identifications for veterans and other disabled individuals. This led to fines for