Rep. Goeben: Medical freedom in organ transplantation
Madison – Today is a win for medical freedom in Wisconsin. State Representative Joy Goeben’s (R-Hobart) legislation which protects transplant patients and donors from discrimination based upon vaccination status passed the Assembly. “Wisconsinites reached out with heart wrenching stories,” relates Rep.
WisDems: Eric Hovde announces support for Trump and his MAGA agenda
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, California bank owner Eric Hovde officially endorsed Donald Trump for president. Appearing on the Mark Belling Show, Hovde told guest host Dan O’Donnell that “President Trump will be our candidate…” and that he “support[s] him.” It’s no surprise that Eric
Sen. Jacque: Bipartisan Jacque-Edming initiative expanding disabled veterans property tax relief clears Assembly
MADISON… More disabled veterans would become eligible for property tax relief under bipartisan legislation passed by the State Assembly today in a 96-0 vote. Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) said this vote was a landmark accomplishment for
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Jacque says cut taxes, return the surplus
Hi, I’m State Senator André Jacque from De Pere. Pitchers and catchers have reported for Spring training, and for baseball fans, excitement is in the air. Unfortunately, the 9th inning of the current legislative session is upon us, and Governor
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on keeping his promise to deliver fair maps for Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on how he kept his promise to deliver fair maps for Wisconsin by signing Senate Bill 488, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 94, undoing a decade of Wisconsinites living under some of
Sen. Wimberger: Legislature takes action in combating PFAS contamination
MADISON, WI —Today, Senate Bill 312, authored by Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) passed the State Assembly. This legislation delivers relief to people across Wisconsin affected by polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. “While PFAS contamination was first identified in Marinette
Sen. Jacque, Rep. Behnke: Freshwater protection bill heads to the Governor
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups is headed to the Governor’s desk after the Senate-passed initiative cleared the State
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Journalist Daniel Libit sues UW & UW Foundation for NIL contract
Journalist Daniel Libit and the Wisconsin Transparency Project have filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court alleging that the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the UW Foundation are illegally denying Libit’s request for copies of an athletic department consulting agreement. The lawsuit seeks to force the defendants to
Rep. Penterman: Protecting our most precious cargo school bus safety bill passes Assembly
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 313, which increases penalties for failing to stop for a school bus, authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus). The passage of this bill marks a significant victory for child safety.
Rep. McGuire: Legislative Democrats introduce safer Wisconsin package
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Safer Wisconsin legislative package. The Safer Wisconsin legislative package is a comprehensive set of proposals to strengthen communities and reduce crime and was developed with the assistance of Attorney General Josh Kaul and
Rep. Edming: Assembly approves Edming Bill to provide property tax relief for disabled veterans
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill (AB) 102. This bipartisan legislation, authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora), expands the eligibility for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit. “As I’ve worked on this legislation over the past
Opportunity Wisconsin: New study shows Medicare drug price negotiation to lower prices by thousands per month
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new study details how Medicare’s drug price negotiation, which was made possible thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, could lower prices of some critical prescriptions by thousands of dollars each month. After the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Becoming an angler education instructor and share your passion for fishing
Who: Passionate anglers, recreation leaders, fishing club members, classroom teachers, community center staff and civic leaders are encouraged attend one of eight training workshops provided statewide in March. What: This training will certify you as an Angler Education Instructor. The agenda includes dryland fishing skills
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Milwaukee health care stakeholders investing in housing supports
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UW-Eau Claire: Dr. Louisa Rice named associate vice chancellor for academic affairs
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U.S. House Select Committee on the CCP: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi urge Volkswagen Group to cease operations in Xinjiang, comply with UFLPA after thousands of vehicles reportedly blocked at border for forced labor components
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After U.S. customs reportedly blocked thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles made by Volkswagen Group for containing parts made with forced labor in Xinjiang, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee
Sen. Jacque: Freshwater protection bill heads to governor
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups is headed to the Governor’s desk after the Senate-passed initiative cleared the State
Wisconsin Public Education Network: Celebrates Public Schools Week
Wisconsin Public Education Network joins public school advocates and champions statewide in celebrating Public Schools Week, Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 1, 2024. This week serves as a celebratory reminder to appreciate the public schools that are the heart
WisGOP: Statement on Evers’ asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to review congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tony Evers’ request of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider congressional maps, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “It comes as no surprise that Tony Evers would shamelessly pressure the
Secretary of State Godlewski: Northwest listening and learning tour highlights the state office
Menomonie, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski completed a northwest Wisconsin tour last week that made stops in Rice Lake, Prescott, River Falls, and Menomonie. Secretary Godlewski met with municipal clerks, high school students, and faculty and students at