(MADISON) – Today, Governor Evers vetoed AB-377, making good on his promise to “veto any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, and less welcoming place for LGBTQ people and kids.” Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), co-chair of the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus released the following

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 377, which would have banned transgender students from playing on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity. State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded Governor Evers’ veto of this hateful proposal. “I am proud that Governor Evers vetoed this legislation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by LGBTQ youth, families, advocates, elected officials, and community members, vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 377, a bill passed by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature targeting transgender and gender nonconforming youth and banning them from participating on school athletic teams that align

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about upcoming trail projects at Peninsula State Park in Door County. The Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Master Plan, publicly reviewed and approved in 2018 by the Natural Resources Board, authorizes several improvements to the

Madison –State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) released the following statement regarding the Evers Administration vetoing AB 955 / SB 933. On Friday, Governor Evers sent a message to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable patient population by vetoing legislation that prohibits organ transplant patients from discrimination based on vaccination status, even when these

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Washington, D.C. — On the first day of Medicaid Awareness Month, Protect Our Care is releasing a new national report detailing Republican plans to slash Medicaid and rip coverage away from millions of Americans. While Medicaid Awareness Month is a celebration of how this vital health care program has touched

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April 1, 2024 Madison WI. — AB1030, a bill banning antlerless deer hunting in the Northern Forest Zone for four years (with the exception of youth hunts) was vetoed by the Governor. Also vetoed was SB139, which would have mandated the DNR to establish a population goal for wolves. Sapik

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 139, Assembly Bill 512, and Assembly Bill 1030 last Friday: “Governor Evers preaches that he wants to represent all Wisconsinites. But with these latest vetoes, he made one thing pretty clear: he doesn’t represent Northern Wisconsin hunters. The

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers today regarding his ongoing threat to veto legislation related to PFAS funding.  The Co-Chairs asked the Governor to sign Senate Bill (SB) 312 when it arrives on his

Madison, WI – Last Friday, Governor Evers dealt a devastating blow to education reform by vetoing Senate Bill (SB) 917, also known as the teacher apprenticeship bill, authored by Representative Penterman. This bill aimed to equip every four-year college in Wisconsin with a powerful tool to address the pressing teacher

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) field trip. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all people with nature. This year is the 31st season of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Angela Hoven to serve as Pierce County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Hines, effective May 3, 2024. Hoven will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 6 – 13, 2024, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education gives folks the tools they need to make sound financial decisions and reach

MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed surprise and disgust after learning that Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) erect a sign on I-94 directing people to the Wind Point Lighthouse and Prairie School in Racine County. “What an absolute insult to the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers that grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers. Nomination forms will be mailed to any producer that requests

Green Bay, WI. – As Trump visits the Badger State and Wisconsin voters head to the polls, we want to remind you how Trump’s anti-worker and climate-denier agenda hurt Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean energy economy and polluted freshwater resources that Wisconsinites depend on. Under President Biden’s leadership, Wisconsin’s electric vehicle manufacturing and

Ahead of Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin in nearly two years, the Biden-Harris campaign today held press conferences in Milwaukee and Madison to send a clear message that Donald Trump and his radical agenda of attacking unions, raising costs, threatening Americans’ fundamental freedoms and undermining democracy are not welcome

MADISON, Wis. – Storms can develop quickly in Wisconsin, and knowing what to do when a severe weather warning is issued can help keep you and others safe. To help encourage everyone to be prepared for tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding, Wisconsin observes April 8-12 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness