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MADISON, Wis. – On March 6, 2024, Dist. II Court of Appeals issued an opinion in WMC and Leather Rich, Inc. v. DNR, affirming a circuit court ruling regarding DNR’s authority to regulate “emerging contaminants” (including PFAS compounds) as hazardous substances under the Spills

Madison, Wisconsin — In case you missed it, The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new poll today showing 2024 as a critical election for abortion and contraception. You can read the full poll here. Key Takeaways from the poll: Less than

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act. “American public markets remain the go-to place for innovative companies to grow and build capital, but we cannot take our

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature. SB 408 was passed by the Legislature with bipartisan support and would first apply to the 2024 general election. Senate Bill

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, March 8, 2024 — On March 4, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Executive Director Tamas Houlihan received the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award from the Portage County Business Council during its annual American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet. Each

WAUKESHA – Represented by the WMC Litigation Center, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative filed an appeal on Friday in their case against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dairy groups argue that DNR has exceeded its authority

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants is available to help prepare students for high-demand careers. Up to $504,894 in grant funds are available to Wisconsin school districts

Today, Team Biden-Harris is launching our “I’m on Board” Month of Action, designed to engage and mobilize voters and volunteers in the fight for the soul of the nation. The President, Vice President, First Lady, and Second Gentleman will spend

MADISON, Wis. — To commemorate International Women’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is demanding that our elected lawmakers enact policy that ensures Wisconsin is an equitable, free, and safe place for women across race, age, and zip code.  “To make Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE – Today, on the heels of First Lady Jill Biden visiting Waukesha as part of a nationwide rollout of the Women for Biden-Harris initiative, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and other Wisconsin women leaders

WHITEWATER—March 14, 2024—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Whitewater Chief of Police, Dan Meyer, as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in March.  The GWC’s upcoming monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14th at 7 a.m. at

Misleading Tax Schemes Would Have Mainly Benefited Wisconsin’s Wealthiest Last Friday, Governor Evers blocked three bills that would have let Wisconsin’s wealthiest off the hook from paying what they owe and made the state’s racial wealth disparities even worse. The

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced it is accepting applications for the Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant program. The program, which launched in January, uses federal funds to support projects that positively impact trees and people

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Thursday, March 14th.  Staff members from the Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald will be available to meet with constituents from Wisconsin District

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, applauding President Joe Biden’s ongoing pledge to fight for the needs of working families in Wisconsin and across the country through his support of family-centered policies. Brita Olsen, Family

MADISON, Wis. – According to the National Women’s History Alliance, this year Women’s History Month is honoring women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion, and few embody that theme more than Shiva Bidar-Sielaff. She serves as the vice president

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MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the Spring Election on March 8.  This one-stop shop for statewide election information has tools– in both English and Spanish– to help voters navigate the voting process. These

In response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement:  “In a time of heightened political polarization and societal disconnection, President Biden’s State of the Union address resonated deeply with