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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Dodge County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairmen Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Mark E. Green (R-TN) seek immediate compliance from DHS Secretary Mayorkas. Mayorkas failed to respond to the Committee’s April 3, 2023 letter that requested information on DHS’ plans to combat threats posed by

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Baldwin and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that two Wisconsin organizations are receiving funding through the Regional Innovation Engines program to boost Wisconsin’s water, agriculture, and energy innovation ecosystem. The awardees, the Milwaukee 7

Dan Rossmiller, who has served as the WASB’s director of government relations since 2006, has been chosen unanimously by the WASB Board of Directors to be the association’s next executive director. “I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve

MADISON– On Monday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 13 into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 6. This legislation to eliminate the defunct Land Recycling Loan Program, which was authored by Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus), was passed

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Marquise Jackson, age 26, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Alexus Jackson-Milton, age 21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were sentenced to Wisconsin State Prison for discharge of firearms on the evening of May

“Doulas are vital maternal health professionals who support the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and improve birth outcomes. I am so pleased to join my sister and colleague, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, in lifting up their important impact and pledge

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-Chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), are urging President Joe Biden to nominate a new National Cyber Director (NCD). In a letter to the President, Gallagher and King lay out the importance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sponsoring the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the

Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is proud to announce the honorees who will be celebrated at its Annual Scholarship and Recognition Gala. The Gala will recognize the Legacy Award, Rising Star Award, and scholarship recipients,

Madison- Today was the final in a series of hearings of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee focused on free speech on college campuses. Democratic members of the Colleges & Universities committee released the following statement:  “Free speech is an

MADISON — Gov. Evers, this week, traveled across the state to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and highlight Wisconsin’s thriving tourism industry. During the week, the governor highlighted his historic 2023-25 budget investments and initiatives to bolster the state’s

“We all can agree that those who committed unemployment insurance (UI) fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic should be held accountable. But that’s not the bill we have before us.  Again, House Republicans have advanced a failed and unserious proposal, one that

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230511DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, during National Travel and Tourism Week, delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to bolster and continue the success of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, including outdoor recreation. More information regarding Gov. Evers’ plan to keep

MADISON, Wis. — The entirety of Wisconsin’s Republican delegation in Congress voted in favor today of H.R. 2, a federal bill that promotes regressive policy and sorely lacks a humane and equitable solution to immigration reform across the nation. “Everyone, regardless of

“Today I voted no on the Republican’s Child Deportation Act. House Republicans’ bill is chock full of anti-immigrant, ineffective, unworkable policies focused solely on enforcement that will not address the problem nor provide a pathway to actual solutions. Additionally, this

MADISON – After kicking off the Internet for All Wisconsin Listening Tour and hosting events in Menomonie, Hayward, Rhinelander, and Milwaukee, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today is encouraging Wisconsinites to register for the remaining stops of the statewide

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announces aerial spraying operations will soon take place over four DNR properties to combat spongy moth caterpillars, formerly known as gypsy moth. Spongy moth caterpillars strip trees of their leaves, potentially