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MADISON, Wis. — In a transparent political ploy, legislative Republicans today circulated LRB 2151 – a disingenuous abortion bill that would keep politicians in charge of Wisconsinites’ reproductive healthcare decisions, keep a criminal abortion ban in place, and would keep in

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans circulated legislation to add exceptions for rape and incest in the first trimester to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Democratic Assembly Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “Republicans have had opportunity after opportunity to

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Republicans put forth legislation to place severe restrictions on abortion access in the State of Wisconsin. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I, like the majority of Wisconsinites, believe that we must repeal the state’s 1849

MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement in response to a proposed bill from legislative Republicans that would create certain exceptions under Wisconsin’s existing abortion ban. “The bill introduced by Republicans today is nothing more than political

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session regarding the passage of bills aimed at promoting schools safety. Rep. Donovan said: “I have always been a fierce advocate for public safety throughout my career. School safety

Madison – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) released the following statement regarding the circulation of a new abortion exceptions bill he coauthored with Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk): “Today we released LRB 2151/1, which would provide exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion law. We all

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bipartisan Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, or The Healthy H2O Act, to provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individuals and non-profits in rural communities. Currently, nearly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) announces today that a portion of the school safety grant funds, totaling $1,528,341.03, will be allocated to address the unmet need for digital mapping of school

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to participate in the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. The Wisconsin Frog

New Richmond, WI – On January 26, 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, ruled that a Second-Degree Reckless Homicide conviction would not preclude the homicide victim’s mother from claiming in a civil action that the child’s death was an “accident” under the

GREEN BAY – With the future of Wisconsin’s democracy at stake and the need to reduce climate change pollution more urgent than ever, Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC is making record investments to ensure voters know what’s at stake on April 4.

Today the state Assembly passed AB 69 which mandates reporting of any incident that occurs on school grounds to local law enforcement, and mandates schools hire armed school resource officers if too many incidents are reported. In Wisconsin, 14.5% of

For the first time since 2001, the U.S. Army has introduced a new brand that redefines what it means to “Be All You Can Be” for a new generation. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Madison, WI – Today, Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the Chairman’s speech: “I believe the Presentation of the

MADISON– Following Assembly Session today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “I have once again shown up to vote in Madison and instead of investing in mental health supports, social workers, early intervention for our students, and doing the hard

[Madison, WI] – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation aimed at promoting school safety and increasing transparency. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) supported this legislation as it came before the legislative body. “One of the most important jobs we have

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed AB 53 (61-35) and AB 69 (59-36) which rollback progress that students and youth justice advocates have organized and fought for in schools across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus issued the following joint

Madison, WI – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) joined fellow Assembly members in passing legislation to promote transparency and help improve school safety. Assembly Bill 53 requires high schools to collect statistics on a variety of crimes including homicides,

MADISON…Today, merit scholarship legislation has passed the State Assembly on a unanimous 96-0 vote. The bill would ensure the successful WI Merit Scholarship program continues into the future. Set at $5,000, the scholarships are based solely on merit to Wisconsin

MADISON – Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 19th annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), a member of