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MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor we passed the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act in the Assembly. This legislation has been a work in progress for a nearly

As the Wisconsin Senate took action today to approve Senate Bill 106 to advance the creation of psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) options for Wisconsin youth, the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies shared the following statement: As a network

MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) issued a forceful statement today condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This ruling is a cruel and calculated assault

(Brookfield, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) published a news release entitled “Pregnant Wisconsinites Are Ensured Lifesaving Care” saying that “state and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care” under the federal

MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines against Governor Evers’ proposed education investments. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Joint Finance Committee Republicans are failing our students. Their proposal includes no

MADISON, Wis. – With the summer months just beginning, thunderstorms can develop quickly. One of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. June 24 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to stay

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly approved a package of bills that enhance public safety across the State. The legislation increases funding for EMS education, regulates vaping devices, and creates penalties for tampering with telecommunication or electrical infrastructure. Assembly

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 59, authored by Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford), which officially proclaims June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. “I am honored to author the resolution officially designating June as Dairy Month

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider a broad swath of bills ranging from criminalizing certain actions taken towards utility infrastructure (AB 242) to designating gig workers as independent contractors (AB 269). Rep. Clancy spoke against and

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from the modernization of our healthcare workforce to tackling the crime of sexual extortion. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the

Judge sides with states, calling out Trump administration effort to dismantle critical public health and medical research funding MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding a federal judge’s ruling on Monday that blocked the Trump

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today the district has submitted the required financial reports for the 2023-24 fiscal year to the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that will allow DPI to calculate state aid payments

A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay. The new DAV Department of Wisconsin commander is Tiffany Koehler of Brown Deer, who

ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco released additional endorsements of his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Wednesday. These supporters demonstrate the broad base of support that Anthony has amassed over the past month. The new endorsements

Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, a parent-led organization, is once again demanding community oversight of the lead paint cleanup in Milwaukee Public Schools after another round of state-issued noncompliance orders document dangerously irresponsible and sloppy work, this time resulting in

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It was an honor to stand beside Governor Evers and other esteemed

MADISON, WI – Today the State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 201 “Bradyn’s Law”. This legislation was inspired by the tragic death of DC Everest High School student Bradyn Bohn, who took his own life after being targeted by an

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case regarding gender-affirming care for minors: “Politicians shouldn’t be making health-care decisions for people, but in mistakenly failing to

MADISON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in United States V. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors as constitutional. After that ruling, the LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement:  “Gender-affirming care is

State and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants to assure Wisconsinites that – under state and federal laws – hospitals must provide lifesaving care for pregnancies under