MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today filed a motion and brief asking the Dane County Circuit Court to enter final judgment confirming what the court already recognized in its July ruling: that Wis. Stat. § 940.04 does not criminalize
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed legislation authored by the representative to help prevent job interview “ghosting”: “I am disappointed, but not surprised by Governor Evers’ veto. He has shown time and time
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced three bills to expand access to vaccines and increase vaccination rates in Wisconsin, as well as a resolution recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The legislation, introduced with Senators Tim Carpenter
MADISON (August 7, 2023) — The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) will receive $66,371 for a collection digitization project from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America grant program, IMLS announced last week. The IMLS grant will fund the second
On Friday, August 4th, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) was present in support of Governor Evers’ decision to sign SB 101 into law, a law that increases the penalty for causing the death of another person via the
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) continues to find efficiencies that strengthen the state’s workforce. The Department announced today a recent vote by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board that eliminates a redundant, post-graduate examination. This
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) released results from satisfaction surveys from the Wisconsin State Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove, which showed positive responses from home residents and their families on the quality of the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of St. Croix Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The
Madison – Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District gave the following statement after his first piece of legislation was signed into law by Governor Evers. “Today I had the great honor to witness the 46th governor of our state
Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton). “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after Gov. Evers signed Senate Bill 101 into law Friday. James Stein, deputy advocacy director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “The decision by Gov. Evers today to
MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “On behalf of a majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I want to express my disappointment that the Chief Justice, rather than collegially participate in a scheduled
MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “The majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted today to advance anumber of transparency and accountability measures. First, we have made a series ofrules and operating
Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton). “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) county land conservation committee bill was signed into law today. 2023 Wisconsin Act 32 was signed by Governor Evers and makes updates to membership of county land conservation committees. This bill was widely supported by agricultural groups
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced it has deactivated 108,378 voter records through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the individuals who were deactivated by the WEC have not voted in the
WISCONSIN – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin traveled across the state with stops in nine Wisconsin counties to highlight federal investments she’s championed to expand access to broadband, invest in our Made in Wisconsin economy and workers, and deliver the resources
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today filed a motion and brief asking the Dane County Circuit Court to enter final judgment confirming what the court already recognized in its July ruling: that Wis. Stat. § 940.04 does not criminalize abortion. “Women should not be denied the freedom to make
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed legislation authored by the representative to help prevent job interview “ghosting”: “I am disappointed, but not surprised by Governor Evers’ veto. He has shown time and time again that he will reject commonsense legislation that supports local
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced three bills to expand access to vaccines and increase vaccination rates in Wisconsin, as well as a resolution recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The legislation, introduced with Senators Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), gives Wisconsin
MADISON (August 7, 2023) — The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) will receive $66,371 for a collection digitization project from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America grant program, IMLS announced last week. The IMLS grant will fund the second phase of a collections digitization project. The first phase for
On Friday, August 4th, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) was present in support of Governor Evers’ decision to sign SB 101 into law, a law that increases the penalty for causing the death of another person via the distribution, manufacture, or delivery of an illicit drug. “Those who
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) continues to find efficiencies that strengthen the state’s workforce. The Department announced today a recent vote by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board that eliminates a redundant, post-graduate examination. This will speed up the licensing process for young dentists hoping
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) released results from satisfaction surveys from the Wisconsin State Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove, which showed positive responses from home residents and their families on the quality of the care at the homes while also underscoring the need to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of St. Croix Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of the booster station on S.
Madison – Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District gave the following statement after his first piece of legislation was signed into law by Governor Evers. “Today I had the great honor to witness the 46th governor of our state sign Assembly Bill 233 into law. This legislation provides the ability
Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton). “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential to ensure Wisconsin farmers have a seat at the table
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after Gov. Evers signed Senate Bill 101 into law Friday. James Stein, deputy advocacy director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “The decision by Gov. Evers today to sign SB 101 into law represents a step in the
MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “On behalf of a majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I want to express my disappointment that the Chief Justice, rather than collegially participate in a scheduled meeting of the court today, is litigating issues normally discussed
MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “The majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted today to advance anumber of transparency and accountability measures. First, we have made a series ofrules and operating procedures changes to make Court decision-making more inclusive,timely, and responsive.
Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton). “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential to ensure Wisconsin farmers have a seat at the table
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) county land conservation committee bill was signed into law today. 2023 Wisconsin Act 32 was signed by Governor Evers and makes updates to membership of county land conservation committees. This bill was widely supported by agricultural groups in Wisconsin. “I am proud to have this bill signed
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced it has deactivated 108,378 voter records through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the individuals who were deactivated by the WEC have not voted in the past four years and do not have a record of
WISCONSIN – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin traveled across the state with stops in nine Wisconsin counties to highlight federal investments she’s championed to expand access to broadband, invest in our Made in Wisconsin economy and workers, and deliver the resources Wisconsin communities need to combat the opioid epidemic. “I’m proud