Rep. Andraca: Introduces campus firearm safety bill
Madison, Wis. – In an effort to keep Wisconsin college campuses safe, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced a bill today that would prohibit a person from possessing a firearm in a building or on the grounds of a college
Rep. Binsfeld: Releases truancy package
Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) and members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy release bills to reduce Truancy in the State of Wisconsin. “Truancy in the state of Wisconsin has hit an all-time high. There are multiple factors
Rep. Nedweski: Parents Bill of Rights passes in State Assembly
Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 510 – The Parents Bill of Rights. This legislation prohibits the state from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on vote to keep government open for Wisconsin families, service members, and businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate passage of a bill to keep the government funded until March: “A government shutdown would cut off key nutrition assistance for Wisconsin families, interrupt pay
Rep. Dallman: Stands with parents and votes in favor of parent Bill of Rights
Madison, WI – This afternoon, Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) voted in favor of Assembly Bill 510 which prohibits the state from infringing on certain fundamental rights of parents when it comes to raising their children. “I am proud to vote
Rep. Considine: Differences are what make us great
Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the bills passed today: “Instead of bringing forth bills that will help our students, we debated a bill that is based on fear and division. Assembly
A Better Wisconsin Together: Assembly Republicans put extremism before Wisconsin parents and students
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Republicans today passed Assembly Bill 510, a bad faith bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school, with a specific target against issues that impact LGBTQ+ students and other marginalized
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Total nonfarm jobs hit record high for second month
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for December, which showed Wisconsin’s total nonfarm jobs hit a record high of 3,026,500 during the month. This total is 42,700
Rep. McGuire: Sexual misconduct bill, inspired by Kenosha resident’s story, passes assembly
MADISON – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 341. AB 341 criminalizes sexual misconduct that substantially interferes with a pupil’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school environment. Rep. McGuire and Rep. Ohnstad introduced this bill, with
Dept. of Natural Resources: Protect our waters from aquatic invasive species this winter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers while fishing this winter. Invasive species are non-native plants, animals and diseases
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Law enforcement and first responders back bill to help address fentanyl and opioid crisis
WISCONSIN – Local, state, and national public safety leaders and organizations are expressing strong support for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan legislation to address the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. Baldwin’s legislation, the Safe Response Act, invests in a critical grant program that allows
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Bill to hold DOJ bad actors accountable passes House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Accountability in Interviews Reform (FAIR) Act introduced by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) passed the House Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support. H.R. 5736, the FAIR Act, would require all Department of Justice (DOJ) law enforcement officers, agents, and employees
Dept. of Health Services: Recommends blood lead tests for all children
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Waukesha County Parks: Winter Salt Awareness Week returns January 22-26
(Waukesha, WI) – Salt applied to icy roads, driveways, and parking lots ends up in our water, making our freshwater less and less fresh each year. Just a teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water. The Wisconsin Salt Wise
Milwaukee Press Club: Veteran political journalist Craig Gilbert to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Craig Gilbert, former Washington bureau chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and current Lubar Fellow at Marquette University Law School, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday, February 8, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. During his 35
Dept. of Natural Resources: Partners with MADD to promote snowmobile safety this winter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are teaming up to promote a safe snowmobile season and educate Wisconsinites on the dangers of operating a snowmobile while impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds producers to apply for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops through January 31
MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) remind producers to apply for crop insurance premium rebates. The rebate application is web-based and will be
Wisconsin Historical Society: Now accepting nominations for 2024 Board of Curators Awards
MADISON, Wis. – Each year, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s governing body recognizes individuals and organizations for exceptional work relating to the Society’s mission as part of the annual Board of Curators Awards. With a range of award categories spanning historic
Reps. Macco, Goyke: Introduce “Wiskids” program
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on the “Wiskids” program. Using existing funds, this legislation will start a 529 account and invest $25 for every child born or adopted in Wisconsin. These
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: E&C investigation shows latest example of CCP’s COVID coverup
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after a House Energy and Commerce Committee investigation found that a Chinese researcher uploaded the COVID-19 gene sequence to a U.S. government database nearly two weeks before the CCP shared the