Rep. Dallman: Authors “Duty to Defend” legislation
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) recently introduced Assembly Bill 514 (AB 514), which will protect private business from unreasonable government overreach. AB 514 ensures that contracts between design professionals and public entities include only reasonable and insurable
Sen. Agard: Introduces Prevent and Protect legislation with Democratic colleagues
MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joins her Legislative Democratic colleagues today in introducing several pieces of legislation that work to prevent abuse and protect survivors. Senator Agard released the following statement: “The Prevent and Protect Package honors the rights of
Gov. Evers: Sues legislative Republicans for violating Wisconsin Constitution
Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sued Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for violating the
WisGOP: Rogue clerk obstructs poll worker registration
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against Stevens Point City Clerk Kari Yenter for her unlawful imposition of additional qualifications and disclosures for prospective poll workers. Clerk Yenter is attempting
Gov. Evers: Announces “Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsinites” theme for 2023 State Capitol Holiday Tree
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced “175 Years of Wisconsinites” as the theme for the 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree to celebrate the many Wisconsinites who have contributed to making Wisconsin into the state it is today as the state celebrates 175 years of statehood. In a letter to Wisconsin
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bipartisan Air America Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit focuses on adapting to emerging cyber threats
GREEN BAY, Wis.— As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit in late
Law Forward Inc.: Wisconsin voters continue fight for fair legislative maps in Wisconsin Supreme Court
Today, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed a response brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to continue their clients’ efforts to obtain fair legislative maps
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads call to expand access, lower cost of over-the-counter birth control
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Deadline to apply for Organic Certification Cost Share Program extended to December 8
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Trempealeau County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Road project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
Sens. Marklein, James, Reps. Moses, Summerfield: Circulate crisis urgent care and observation centers legislation for mental health services
MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie), Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) circulated legislation to create the framework for Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers for individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis.
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins MSNBC, discusses Speaker Johnson and humanitarian crisis in Gaza
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin to discuss the extreme MAGA positions held by the newly elected Speaker, Mike Johnson, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist
SJL Government Affairs: Names Austinson new vice president
Madison, WI – SJL Government Affairs and Communications announces Mark Austinson has joined the firm as the new Vice President of Government Relations. SJL Government Affairs & Communications is a full-service government affairs and communications firm specializing in legislative advocacy, policy
WILL: Opens new front in anti-discrimination battle
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s “disadvantaged business enterprise” (DBE) program, alleging illegal discrimination against two clients—Mid-America Milling Company LLC (MAMCO) and Bagshaw Trucking Inc. The federal
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Organizations and community want action from County Board and MCSO
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at today at 5PM ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus Performing Arts
Wisconsin Historical Society: Boaz Shipwreck listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Liberty Grove, Door County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Boaz shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 2023. The Boaz lies submerged in Lake Michigan about one-half mile southeast of the entrance to North
Carthage Student Government: Unanimously passes resolution standing with faculty after censure of President and Provost
Kenosha, WI – On October 24th, Carthage College’s Student Government has unanimously passed a resolution in support of faculty (SG 23.02). This resolution comes after the full faculty voted 81% in favor to censure President John Swallow and Provost/COO David