Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard members seek to elevate women in aviation
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Four Wisconsin Army National Guard female soldiers involved in the aviation field spoke about their experiences during a Women in Aviation panel July 26 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture. The EAA was celebrating 30 years
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 8, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Gustafson campaign: Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for president
FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) is announcing his endorsement for presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Gustafson, Republican candidate for the 55th Wisconsin State Assembly District, released the following statement: “I am proud to have voted for
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Discusses public safety and combatting the fentanyl and opioid epidemic in Columbia and Marquette counties
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Montello and Portage to discuss public safety with Marquette County Sheriff Joseph Konrath and meet with members of the Prevention and Response Columbia County (PARCC) for a tour of Harbor Recovery Center to
Rep. Macco: Opposes new vaccine legislation introduced
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement regarding legislation relating to vaccine laws in Wisconsin which were introduced today by Representative Subeck and Senator Roys: “This legislation, specifically LRB 3881/1, which allows vaccination of minors without parental
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions July 2023
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul moves for final judgment in abortion case
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today filed a motion and brief asking the Dane County Circuit Court to enter final judgment confirming what the court already recognized in its July ruling: that Wis. Stat. § 940.04 does not criminalize
Rep. Plumer: Governor Evers vetoes commonsense bill that helped small businesses
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed legislation authored by the representative to help prevent job interview “ghosting”: “I am disappointed, but not surprised by Governor Evers’ veto. He has shown time and time
Rep. Subeck: Introduces legislation to expand access to vaccines
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced three bills to expand access to vaccines and increase vaccination rates in Wisconsin, as well as a resolution recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The legislation, introduced with Senators Tim Carpenter
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Federal grant awarded to Wisconsin Veterans Museum
MADISON (August 7, 2023) — The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) will receive $66,371 for a collection digitization project from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America grant program, IMLS announced last week. The IMLS grant will fund the second
Rep. Allen: Fentanyl legislation signed by Governor
On Friday, August 4th, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) was present in support of Governor Evers’ decision to sign SB 101 into law, a law that increases the penalty for causing the death of another person via the
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: News regarding dentist licensing in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) continues to find efficiencies that strengthen the state’s workforce. The Department announced today a recent vote by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board that eliminates a redundant, post-graduate examination. This
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Survey results from the Wisconsin State Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) released results from satisfaction surveys from the Wisconsin State Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove, which showed positive responses from home residents and their families on the quality of the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of St. Croix Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of St. Croix Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The
Rep. Johnson: Governor signs Rep. Johnson school bus driver bill
Madison – Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District gave the following statement after his first piece of legislation was signed into law by Governor Evers. “Today I had the great honor to witness the 46th governor of our state
Rep. Schutt: County land conservation committee membership bill signed into law
Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton). “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential
ACLU of Wisconsin: Calls enactment of SB 101 ‘A step in the wrong direction in Wisconsin’s fight against drug overdoses’
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after Gov. Evers signed Senate Bill 101 into law Friday. James Stein, deputy advocacy director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “The decision by Gov. Evers today to
Justice Dallet: Statement regarding court meeting
MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “On behalf of a majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I want to express my disappointment that the Chief Justice, rather than collegially participate in a scheduled
Justice Dallet: Statement of Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet regarding transparency and accountability measures
MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “The majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted today to advance anumber of transparency and accountability measures. First, we have made a series ofrules and operating
Rep. Schutt: County Land Conservation Committee Membership Bill Signed into Law
Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton). “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential