WI Green Fire: Asks Gov. Evers to veto SB 312
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Marquette County Dems: Donate NYT subscription to local library
The Democratic Party of Marquette County has donated the cost of a one-year subscription to the New York Times Sunday Edition to the Ethel Everhard Memorial Library in Westfield. County Party Chair Peggy Fullmer said “We value the diversity of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill to crack down on big corporations price gouging Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act, legislation to crack down on corporate price gouging and protect American families from corporate greed. The bill would create a new federal ban on grossly
Keep Our Republic: Launches comprehensive voting systems hub to enhance electoral transparency and trust
Keep Our Republic (KOR) is excited to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Voting Systems Hub. This innovative web page is a one-stop resource for detailed information on the voting systems utilized across Wisconsin, marking a significant milestone in the
Dept. of Revenue: New retail license form for cigarette, tobacco product and electronic vaping device retailers now available
MADISON — The new retail license form for retailers of cigarettes, tobacco products and electronic vaping devices, Form CTV-100, is now available from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. This form replaces the prior form, Form CTP-200, which is a retail license
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Celebrate success of new youth apprenticeship child care, education pathways
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, today announced hundreds of high school students and employers around Wisconsin are taking part in four new occupational pathways in Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program this academic year. “Building
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing high fire danger statewide
MADISON, Wis. – As temperatures rise and more people get outside early this week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of high fire danger statewide. Lack of snow cover and
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: PFAS ‘poison pill’ bill SB 312 is bad legislation deserving of veto
MADISON – The PFAS-related bill SB 312 that includes a “poison pill” which would degrade the state’s ability to hold polluters accountable should be vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers. The Joint Finance Committee should release the already approved $125 million.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for dairy farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from March 1 through March 30, 2024. The
Defend the Vote: Endorses Cooke for Congress
Defend The Vote (DTV), one of the nation’s leading and most influential pro-democracy organizations, today is endorsing Rebecca Cooke in the race for U.S. House in Wisconsin’s third Congressional District (WI-03). “Rebecca Cooke will put people first. She’s running for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Run for the trees and support forest health in Wisconsin State Parks
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to sign up for the upcoming Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds benefiting tree health
USDA NASS: Wisconsin row crop county estimates
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Rep. Gustafson: Garners Assembly support for two more bills last day of session
On the final official floor day of the legislative session, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two more bills authored by Representative Gustafson, Assembly Bill 964 and Senate Bill 788. AB 964 allows for minors to operate a business on public
Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV/UTV riders: wherever you ride, ride safe
Some beautiful weather is in the forecast for the coming week, and ATV/UTV riders around Wisconsin can surely hear the trails calling! Those looking to get out and ride this weekend are reminded to think smart before they start by
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians: President Johnson offers perspective on wolf legislation
As a tribal leader, I wish to share some perspective on the wolf population and their impact on the people and property of those who reside in what’s now known as Wisconsin. The vast majority of the conversation in the northern
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on the 20th Annual State of the Tribes Address
MADISON, WI – After attending the 20th Annual State of the Tribes Address delivered by Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Representative Shelia Stubbs(D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was moving to hear this year’s
WisDems: Families are losing access to IVF because of Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling restricting access to IVF, a direct result of Trump’s MAGA, anti-freedom agenda: “As Wisconsinites watch families in Alabama lose access to IVF in horror,
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Assembly passage of AB 182 – relating to: rental readiness and AB 183 – relating to: establishing and operating reentry centers
MADISON, WI – After members of the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 182—relating to: a certification of rental readiness and funding to cover damages caused by certification of rental readiness holders and Assembly Bill 183—relating to: establishing
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Assembly passage of Assembly Bill 1066— PRINCE Act – relating to: expanding alerts for missing adults to include certain missing children
MADISON, WI – After members of the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 1066—relating to: Relating to: expanding alerts for missing adults to include certain missing children, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I am
Our Lives Media: Celebrating the legacy of the Gay Rights State
Madison, WI – Did you know? Sunday, February 25th is the 42nd anniversary of Wisconsin becoming the first Gay Rights State in the nation. On February 25, 1982, Governor Lee Dreyfus passed Assembly Bill 70 into law, banning discrimination against gays and lesbians