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MILWAUKEE – Disability:IN Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only business association dedicated to disability inclusion in the workplace, announced the appointment of Saul Newton as the organization’s new Executive Director. With a proven track record of leadership in the disability inclusion field, Newton brings

Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) are among the authors of a Republican proposal to update Wisconsin’s 175 year old abortion law, creating regulations that mirror the stance of today’s Wisconsinites when it comes to

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the last-minute introduction of a new ban on abortion in Wisconsin introduced today by Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Days before the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade,

MADISON – Today, it was announced that Assembly Bill 975, though not circulated for co-sponsorship, will have a public hearing held on Monday in the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care. This bill will amend Wisconsin’s current 20-week abortion

Lake Nebagamon – Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) has been working for months on legislation to improve the white-tail deer population in Northern Wisconsin. While not every bill made it to committee, this bill will be influential in raising healthy deer

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the legislation introduced today to restrict abortions after 14 weeks. “In 2015, I voted to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks,” said Rep. Macco. “This vote was challenging, but I

This morning, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 332, authored by  Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing).  “No one should have to leave their profession due to licensure simply because they choose to make  Wisconsin home,” stated Rep. Gustafson. “I

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 510 – The Parents Bill of Rights. This legislation prohibits the state from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children.

Madison, WI – This week, Assembly Bill 108, which prohibits strip searches of students conducted by school personnel, was passed by the State Assembly. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) introduced the legislation in

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 19, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is awarding $3,512,180 in grants to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans cleaner, more affordable

(Madison) – Wisconsin may be Badger red, but its politics are purple. This week, the State Assembly introduced legislation that will let the voters of Wisconsin decide the state’s abortion laws. Representative Joel Kitchens, who cosponsored the bill, says it

MADISON, Wis. — Throughout the years, the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing has strived to further opportunities and education on member equity. Now, with the release of the U.S. strategy on Women, Peace, and Security and the creation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance

On Monday, January 22nd, 2024 in Waukesha, Wisconsin Kamala Harris will host a kickoff event for the Reproductive Freedom Tour, “a nationwide tour to fight back against extremist attacks…on Jan 22nd, the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade” (White House

Derrick Van Orden voted again today to shut down the federal government.  Van Orden’s shutdown would force hundreds of thousands of active-duty servicemembers and federal workers to work without pay, cut critical aid to families struggling with high costs, and cause economic chaos.

Today, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans passed twobills that chip away at women’s constitutional freedoms and attempt to deny them access to essential reproductive health care. These measures would use federal funds to spread misinformation and prevent vulnerable communities from seeking

MADISON – A Jan. 22 meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will feature presentations by the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing and World Economic Forum along with presentations from the task force subcommittees. The meeting

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 466, a bill prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and creating a penalty for violations. “People’s

MADISON – Over fifty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison Jan. 17th for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day, where they advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the organization’s recent state convention. Priority topics

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and