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MADISON, Wis. – Following the Assembly Committee on Corrections’ public hearing on Assembly Bills 180, 181, 182, and 183, Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: “Our criminal justice system is broken. When we release people from incarceration back into

WASHINGTON, DC – Following a vote to vacate the speakership, Representative Derrick Van Orden released the following statement:  “Eight allegedly conservative members of the Republican Party just voted with Adam Schiff, AOC, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal, Eric Swalwell, and every

MADISON, Wis. – Although a government shutdown was averted, you may have missed that every Republican member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation voted for an extreme plan on Friday that would have forced devastating cuts to programs including nutrition assistance, low income heating assistance,

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s special session legislation to address state’s longstanding workforce issues awaits action in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges  MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to State Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin has secured funding to strengthen crime prevention efforts, invest in community resources to reduce recidivism, and assist victims. South Central Wisconsin will receive over $5 million from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing safeguards and protections for those hard-working people who make our elections run smoothly unanimously passed a Senate committee today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Joy Goeben, said he was pleased

CRANDON, Wis. – Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) and Wisconsin Native Vote (a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices) will co-host an event to engage Native youth on topics relating to civic engagement, democracy, and environmental stewardship. Young people hold the strength

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor two individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a

La Pointe, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society unveiled its 608th historical marker at a dedication event held on Madeline Island on Saturday, Sept. 30. The new marker is part of an ongoing effort to share more complete and accurate stories

Madison, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Dems Class of 2023, along with Senator Jeff Smith, introduced LRB-4200, which creates an Automatic Voter Registration system in Wisconsin. “The heart of our democracy rests on the ability of all citizens to participate

WAUKESHA, Wis. – A Wisconsin court ruled Tuesday that Kettle Moraine School District’s policy of changing students’ names and pronouns at school without parental consent and over their objection violates parents’ rights. Attorneys with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) took to the Senate floor in an attempt to circumvent a government shutdown with the passage of a one-time 14-day Continuing Resolution (C.R.) to fund government at the previous year’s appropriation levels.

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats began their rollout of elections and voter education bills. These bills put forward measures to increase voter education and participation, support election administrators, boost government transparency, and strengthen the right to vote. Senate Democratic Leader

RACINE, Wis. – Wisconsinites are speaking out against Congressman Bryan Steil’s vote to keep gas prices high in a new TV ad on the air this week from Opportunity Wisconsin. Watch Online: https://youtu.be/wRPefzPhmeA While Wisconsinites are struggling with rising costs, Rep. Steil’s votes

Chippewa Falls, WI – Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) has released a new book called “Portraits of Love on the Land” which features in-field portraits and stories of 30 women land stewards in various sectors of agriculture and land management.

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats announced the Safe & Sound Democracy package – highlighting their commitment to voter access and education, ensuring that the people’s voice is heard, and making it easier for all eligible voters to participate in the democratic

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2022-2023 Annual Report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is more than a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. It is

As fall settles in and the days get shorter, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds motorists that driving at dusk or in the dark requires extra attention. While only one quarter of driving is done at night, 50% of traffic deaths

MADISON, WIS. — Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) released the following statement after introducing Senate Bill 443, which makes the Monarch Wisconsin’s state butterfly. “The Monarch Butterfly has been at risk the last few decades. Thanks to the work of conservationists and local advocates