Rep. Steffen: $2.9 Billion tax-cut plan moves forward
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means passed the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal with a bipartisan vote. The plan is estimated to cut the state’s tax burden by over $2.9 billion with the average filer saving
WisDems: Dem Party of Wisconsin launches Defend Justice Campaign
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched Defend Justice, a multi-pronged statewide campaign to hold Wisconsin Legislative Republicans accountable for their unconstitutional, anti-democratic threat to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Last April, Wisconsinites elected Justice Protasiewicz by an overwhelming,
WMC: September celebrated as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC will work with local chambers of commerce to highlight the crucial role chambers play
UW-Madison: Meet Wisconsin’s new state climatologist, Steve Vavrus
MADISON — Steve Vavrus has been named the new state climatologist and director of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. “It’s an honor to serve as director of the revitalized office. We’re looking forward to using the new resources to deliver
Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunters: Check out the online hunting resources before hunting this fall
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR’s hunting webpages have been revamped to help new and experienced hunters find the hunting resources they need as they prepare to hunt this fall. Hunters can find relevant
Dept. of Transportation: Rail safety efforts aim to avoid preventable crashes
A safe rail industry relies on road users to avoid serious crashes and keep trains moving smoothly through more than 4,000 public rail crossings across the state. About a dozen people are hurt in train related crashes every year in
GIFFORDS PAC: Endorses U.S. Sen. Baldwin for reelection
Washington DC — Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for reelection. In order to protect our gun safety majority in the US Senate next fall, it is critical
Opportunity Wisconsin: As U.S. Rep. Steil heads back to Washington, a new billboard reminds him of his votes to keep prescription drug costs high
RACINE, Wis. – When Congressman Bryan Steil heads back to Washington at the end of recess, he’ll be reminded of his votes against capping insulin costs thanks to a new billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin. The billboard highlights Rep. Steil’s multiple
Marathon County: Establishes Court Appointed Special Advocate program
(Marathon County, Wis. / Green Bay, Wis.) The Wisconsin CASA Association has announced the establishment of a Marathon County CASA program. The Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association champions the needs of abused and neglected children by providing trained volunteers who
Rep. Vos: Statement on Democrat Party attack ads
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the coordinated attack from the Democrat party. “All this does is prove that Justice Protasiewicz and the Democrat Party are one and the same. The timing of yesterday’s order from Justice
Rep. Vos: Statement on Judicial Commission opinion
Contact: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the dismissal of complaints filed over the Protasiewicz campaign. “Consistent with the Due Process Clause and Wisconsin’s judicial ethics rules, Justice Protasiewicz must recuse herself
Attic Angel: takes 55+ community under its wing
Attic Angel Management Services has added another 55+ retirement community to its portfolio, thereby expanding the Attic Angel family and sharing Attic Angel’s historic expertise to serve more Dane County seniors. Parkside Village in Windsor, Wisconsin, is a 110-unit life-lease
Sen. Spreitzer and Rep. Bare: introduce legislation to increase Wisconsin’s Homestead Tax Credit
MADISON – The Homestead Tax Credit is one of the most effective ways to keep Wisconsinites in their homes, especially for those living on fixed incomes, like seniors. Despite providing direct tax relief to those who need it most, the
Rep. Dallman: seeks nominations for First Responder of the Year Award for the 41st assembly district
Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) announced details of the 2023-2024 First Responder of the Year Award and ceremony which will take place on the Assembly floor during the week of October 17, 2023. The award recipient will receive
Milwaukee Public Schools: Gov. Evers joins MPS to celebrate the first day of school on the traditional start calendar
(MILWAUKEE) —Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, and other guests joined Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday morning to celebrate the first day of school on the traditional start calendar. The festivities took place at Maryland Avenue Montessori School
Dairyland: supports Habitat for Humanity’s ReNew the Block Program
La Crosse, WI— Dairyland has contributed $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity’s ReNew the Block program, which was matched by CoBank through its Sharing Success Program for a total donation of $10,000. Project leaders, Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area and
Department of Justice: Attorney General Kaul urges Congress to study AI and its harmful effects on children
MADISON, Wis. – As part of a bipartisan 51-state and territory coalition, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material
Sen. Johnson: joins ranking member Cassidy and colleagues in introducing CRA to overturn Biden’s newest student loan scheme
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and 17 Republican colleagues introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn President Biden’s reckless income-driven
YMCA: statement on new childcare legislation
The Upper Midwest family of YMCAs continues to work toward bipartisan agreement on funding to help stabilize Wisconsin’s childcare network, a crucial step to keeping our workforce strong. We stand ready to work with anyone interested in crafting a sustainable