Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Forest service notice of funding opportunity – wood innovations, community wood and wood products infrastructure assistance grant programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based construction, and grow U.S. wood energy markets and forest
Wisconsin Realtors Association: Tightened inventory restricts home sales and increases prices
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases January 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its January 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing that sharply reduced housing inventory continues to limit home sales while pushing prices higher across much
SJL Government Affairs: Law enforcement associations applaud Assembly action to reign in illicit transactions on crypto kiosks
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association commend the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing Assembly Bill (AB) 968, legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto
Rep. Billings: Statement on scheduled postpartum Medicaid expansion vote
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings joined fellow Assembly Democrats to push for a vote to finally pass postpartum Medicaid expansion and save the lives of mothers and babies in Wisconsin. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “After years of
Rep. Anderson: Republicans relent on postpartum Medicaid and Gail’s Law
MADISON, Wis – In the final days of the 2025-2026 legislative session, Assembly Republicans have finally agreed to hold votes on legislation they spent multiple sessions blocking, including postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law to expand access to breast cancer
Rep. Neubauer: “Finally”
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response to Legislative Republicans’ announcement that they will bring postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law up for a vote in tomorrow’s floor session: “Finally. “The people
Rep. Stroud: Demands a vote on post-partum Medicaid expansion and “Gail’s Law”
Madison, WI—Two bipartisan, life-saving bills with overwhelming support continue to be blocked from a vote in the Assembly by Speaker Robin Vos, and the Republican members who elected him speaker. In only two states in the country—Wisconsin and Arkansas—pregnant women
Rep. Palmeri’s: Statement on February 18th floor session
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly met for their second of potentially four session days this week. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, we voted on bills that were fast tracked so the majority party can adjourn on their
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition file lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally terminating funding for energy and infrastructure programs
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful decision to terminate funding for congressionally mandated energy and infrastructure programs, including nearly $10 million for clean energy
WHEDA: Statement on State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2026 State of the State address last night. He highlighted the Evers Administration’s efforts and successes over the past seven years to invest in Wisconsin, including expanding access to affordable housing. “A key
Rep. Emerson: Wisconsin can’t afford legislative inaction on health care
MADISON – Assembly Democrats are urging Republicans to bring forward votes on Gail’s Law and postpartum Medicaid coverage, both of which have overwhelming bipartisan support, to expand access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings, protect Wisconsin women’s health, and lower costs
UW-Green Bay: Names Dr. Dhanansayan “Dhanu” Shanmuganayagam as first Salm Professor of Nutritional Sciences
Trailblazing hire positions UW-Green Bay as a regional leader in nutrition, brain health and translational research Green Bay, WI—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Dhanansayan (“Dhanu”) Shanmuganayagam as the University’s inaugural Salm Professor of Nutritional Sciences, marking a historic milestone for the institution and
Sen. Jacque: Legislation expanding educational options for military families sent to governor
MADISON… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the State Assembly today, and is now headed to the desk of Governor Tony Evers for a potential signature, including legislation that would grant military families greater flexibility when
Sen. Spreitzer: Reacts to Republican rejection of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
MADISON – After Republicans abruptly adjourned today’s Wisconsin State Senate Session, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the Republican majority’s decision to remove bills reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program from the day’s calendar and refusal
Sen. Tomczyk: The governor’s last dance
Madison, WI… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2026 State of the State address: “Governor Evers was visibly relieved that he was delivering his last State of the State address. He had a hard time
Sen. Jacque: Foreign adversary land ownership ban heads to govenor’s desk
Jacque legislation prohibits America’s enemies from owning Wisconsin property MADISON… Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative William Penterman (Hustisford) to prevent enemy nations from owning Wisconsin land passed the State Senate on Wednesday, and is now
Ducks Unlimited: Statement on Wisconsin Senate actions on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Ducks Unlimited Wisconsin State Policy Chairman Todd Schubring issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate failed to pass legislation that would have reauthorized and continued the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: “At a time when states around the country are
Rep. Billings: Statement on postpartum Medicaid expansion
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings joined fellow Assembly Democrats in an effort to finally pass postpartum Medicaid expansion to save the lives of mothers and babies in Wisconsin. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “Extending Medicaid coverage for postpartum
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $350,000 settlement with Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc. for alleged air pollution control law violations
MARATHON COUNTY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $350,000 settlement with Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits and State
Rep. Goeben: Calls out Governor Evers on last State of the State Address
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ final State of the State Address presented in the Assembly Chambers last night: “Over the past 15 years, Legislative Republicans have delivered meaningful, durable reforms for Wisconsin