Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)(608) 237-9101     Will Serve on Four Committees with Local Interest (Madison) – Making sure the reforms from the Right-to-Read Act make it to the state’s classrooms will be a top priority for State Representative Joel Kitchens. This week, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced committee assignments

Contact: Rep. Dallman(608) 237-9141 MADISON — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to his re-appointment to the Joint Committee on Finance, Wisconsin’s powerful budget writing committee. “It has been an honor to serve as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance during the 2023-2024 legislative

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2025-2026 legislative session: “Serving on the Joint Committee on Finance is a tremendous responsibility; one I

For Further Information Contact:Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce the membership of the Assembly standing committees. The 107th Wisconsin State Legislature begins with the inauguration of members on January 6, 2025. “We’re excited and ready to work with our colleagues in addressing the

Contact:Kristin BouchardAssistant DirectorMarketing and University CommunicationUW-Green Bay920-465-5502bouchark@uwgb.eduhttp://news.uwgb.edu MARINETTE, Wis. – Steeped in holiday spirit, hundreds of theatre-goers enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season at two weekends of sold-out and standing room only performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus. Both th… Please log in

CONTACT: REP. WILLIAM PENTERMAN, (608) 237-9137 Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Families for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Madison – This week, committee leadership was announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 Legislative Session. State Representative William Penterman has been appointed Chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs and Vice-Chair of the

CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to the effective cleanup of PFAS, while also protecting innocent landowners

Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing a 0….

CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after being appointed to the State Building Commission earlier this week: “I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the Commission,” President Felzkowski said. “It is vitally important to have fiscally conservative

Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – As much of Wisconsin enjoys the first significant snowfall of the season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice. Two of the most common off-highway vehicle (OHV) crash contributors

Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from specimens collected from the presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5), also known as bird flu, in Barron County. Results confirm

“I would like to congratulate Chief Shon Barnes on his new opportunity in Seattle and thank him for his service to Madison. The Chief has been a steady, forward-thinking leader throughout his tenure and he will be greatly missed.   The tragedy this week has been all-consuming, and we still

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fifth consecutive year in a row under Gov. Evers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, for the fifth consecutive year during his tenure, the state’s General Fund recorded a positive balance at the end of the

Contact: Rep. Nancy VanderMeer(608) 266-8366 Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), announced State Assembly standing committee leadership for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) was reappointed to Chair the Assembly Committee on Transportation. She released the following statement: “I’m grateful to have been reappoin… Please log in

Contact: Sen. Cory Tomczyk (608) 266-2502 Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) commented on his recent committee appointments forthe 2025-2027 Legislative session: “I am excited to get back to work as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and LocalGovernment. This past session, my office and I enjoyed a great

CONTACT: Elise Buchbinder Communications Director, End Domestic Abuse WI eliseb@endabusewi.org Madison –December 20, 2024 – In the wake of the December 16, 2024 school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) again urges cultural and legal shifts that prevent children from being murdered in their schools and homes. In

Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation BiologistStacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of rare snails, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-40 and Y-161 Cross-arm Replacement project in Crawford County. Incidental take refers to the

Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-237-9138 Appointed Chair of Insurance for a second consecutive session Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) made the following statement in response to her appointments to Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session: “It has been a privilege to serve as the Chairperson for the

The Bureau announces the release ofUniversity of Wisconsin System (report 24-22). We provided unmodified audit opinions on UW System’s FY 2023‑24 financial statements, including its aggregate discretely presented component units. UW System’s net position was $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2024. UW System revenues were $7.0 billion, including $1.6 billion in revenue from Student Tuition and Fees, and … Please

Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929, molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that the Retail Food Safety Advisory Committee recently transitioned into the Retail Food Safety Advisory Council (RFSAC). Made up of 20 members from across Wisconsin, the council will help… Please log