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https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and the announcement of another record-breaking year for the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Apprenticeship, as we know it…

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231117gopaddress.mp3 Legislative Republicans are protecting your right to vote and securing our elections by making it easy to  vote, but hard to cheat.  Hi, I’m Senator Eric Wimberger from Green Bay.  Last week, the Senate and Assembly approved two resolutions

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead this week as president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The national organization elevated Secretary Thompson to president on Thursday. He served as vice

Madison – Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) voted for election integrity in our future elections by supporting a series of common-sense reforms.   “Having confidence that our elections are fair, accurately counted, and transparent should be a priority for every single voter in our

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) circulated legislation today to create a 14-day window where Wisconsin residents would be able to reserve campsites at Wisconsin’s most popular state parks prior to non-residents.

MADISON, WI – After introducing LRB-0136/1, which would require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate the disparate impacts of pollution and toxic waste on vulnerable communities during the facilities permit application process, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: 

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent letters to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Xavier Becerra and HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm revealing a recently obtained email

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in supporting legislation to comprehensively address the skyrocketing costs of insulin and lower prices for Wisconsinites. The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023 would

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, November 21st.  Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement following the announcement from the Federal Transit Administration that the city of Madison will receive a $110.6 million grant for the Metro Rapid Route A bus rapid

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday evening, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Dan Sullivan’s (R-AK) Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. Baldwin’s bipartisan legislation would expand and support Tribal Veterans Service Officers and County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO), the community-based

The News: In a significant victory for parental rights and transparency, the Wrightstown Community School District (WCSD) has notified the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) that they will follow state law. On November 6th and 13th, WCSD held committee meetings

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showing Wisconsin’s unemployment rate was 3.2% last month, up slightly from 3.1% in September and 0.7% below the national rate of 3.9%

MADISON, WI – Earlier this week, the Assembly passed legislation authored by Rep. Plumer  which cuts government red-tape to simplify the wheelchair repair process for individuals covered  by Medical Assistance programs:  “I’d like to thank my colleagues on both sides

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will receive a grant of $306,582 from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program for site enhancements at Aztalan State Park, a National Historic Landmark site in Jefferson County.

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Legislative Democrats introduced Forward on Climate, a slate of bills supporting the development of a resilient, sustainable, and equitable economy in Wisconsin. Rep. Neubauer released the following statement:  “Climate change is,

Rhinelander, WI – On November 14th, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a version of SB312 (the “PFAS bill”) without important changes offered by Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), other environmental/conservation groups, and leaders of communities impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  

MADISON… A bipartisan bill protecting the right of Wisconsin homeowners to grow their own food on their own property, free from unreasonable restrictions, passed a State Assembly committee today.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) and State Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson)

Madison, Wis. – Democratic lawmakers announced a legislative package to help the state better manage the growing impacts of climate change. The legislation builds on recommendations from Governor Evers’ Task Force on Climate Change and comes a day after President

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare dragonfly, which may result from the Y-47/Y-145 Transmission Line Rebuild Project in Adams County.  Incidental take refers to the unintentional