Gov. Evers: Urges legislative action to address Wisconsin’s mental health crisis, announces Interagency Council on Mental Health
Governor highlights progress made during 2023 Year of Mental Health, recommits to building upon Evers Administration’s efforts with all-of-government approach through new interagency council MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, in his 2024 State of the State address, highlighted his administration’s efforts during 2023, the Year of Mental Health… Please log
Gov. Evers: Again urges Wisconsin Republicans to release $125 million in already-approved funds to fight PFAS statewide
More than 200 days since the biennial budget was enacted, Republicans have yet to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination across the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2024 State of the State address, again urged Republicans
Gov. Evers: Announces approval of largest forest conservation effort in state history
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced the approval of an additional conservation easement covering 54,898 acres of the Pelican River Forest to complete one of the largest conservation projects in Wisconsin
Sen. Stroebel: On introduction of Republican tax plan
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the latest Republican tax cut proposal. “Throughout this legislative session, Republican lawmakers have worked tirelessly to deliver on their promise of providing meaningful tax
Rep. Kitchens: Returning your money
(Madison) – As everyday costs for Wisconsin families continue to rise, the last thing the government should do is hang onto more of its tax money than it needs. On Tuesday, Legislative Republicans unveiled four bills to return the state’s
Sen. Felzkowski: State surplus belongs with the taxpayers
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), along with her Republican colleagues in the State Senate and Assembly, introduced four tax bills that would return the state’s surplus back to the hardworking taxpayers who created it. Three of the
Sen. Agard: Disappointed, but not surprised by GOP changing Wisconsin’s redistricting process
MADISON – Today, the Senate took up Assembly Bill 415, which alters Wisconsin’s redistricting process. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Republicans have seen the writing on the wall for the better part of the last year
WisGOP: Statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State address
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “From an economic recession to cheerleading for DEI, Governor Tony Evers has dragged Wisconsin down over
UW-Madison: Study identifies promising target for treating inflammatory level bowel disease and colitis-induced colorectal cancers
MADISON – Inflammation in the gut can trigger a doom loop of sorts. The condition messes with the sensitive relationships between food, digestive acids, microbes and the immune system in ways that can promote further inflammation and, sometimes, the eventual
UW-Milwaukee: Guarantees admission to regional tech college graduates
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has reached new agreements with four regional technical colleges that will guarantee admission for their graduates and make transferring credits to UWM a simple, stress-free process. It’s one of the latest ways UWM continues to reduce
Reach Counseling: To raise awareness of human trafficking
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Legacy of Madison’s Silver Dollar Tavern will live on in future Wisconsin History Center
Madison, Wis. – When Madison’s oldest post-prohibition tavern closes its doors next month, it won’t be a final goodbye. Nostalgic patrons will again have a chance to pull up a stool to the 1930s mahogany bar top when the new
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Promotes Evan Umpir to general counsel
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Tuesday the promotion of Evan Umpir. In addition to his role as Director of Tax, Transportation & Legal Affairs, Umpir will also serve
Rep. Macco: It’s time to return Wisconsin’s surplus to the taxpayers
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U.S. Rep. Grothman, Gallagher: Introduce SPEAR Act to Protect Sturgeon Spearing in Wisconsin
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Rep. Plumer: Legislature announces tax relief for middle class and seniors
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Rep. Rodriguez: Legislative Republicans introduce comprehensive tax relief
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WisDems: Here’s what’s happened since California bank owner Eric Hovde started teasing a run for Senate in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Twenty-one months ago, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) announced that he was “seriously considering” running for U.S. Senate in 2024. After skipping out on Wisconsin winters for ritzy parties in California and Cabo yacht trips, Hovde is still cowarding out
Biden campaign:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 23, 2024 In Case You Missed It, Americans across the country marked the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court issuing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision by highlighting the life-threatening consequences of Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans
Dept. of Natural Resources: Rapidly changing weather brings unsafe ice conditions statewide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 23, 2024Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Temperature swings, mixed