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Wisconsin – Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, has issued a fervent plea to the members of the United States Congress to reject the proposed FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act. Anderson asserts that the Act poses a significant threat

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 13, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities.  “People everywhere, regardless of

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding bills introduced this morning by state legislative Democrats that would protect marriage equality under the Wisconsin constitution. Notably, today also marks the one year anniversary of President Biden signing into law the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the rollout of the new federally funded and created HOME-American Rescue Plan program (HOME-ARP) that will support efforts to provide safe, affordable housing and supportive services for low-income and housing-insecure households.  “The need for affordable housing is one of

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine reminds the public that they’re offering special holiday pricing of five issues for $5 during the holiday season. This special pricing will be available for all subscribers, including renewals and gifts, through Jan. 2, 2024. A

Three hundred and eighty seven years ago, three militia regiments of the Massachusetts Bay Colony gathered to train for community defense. The concept of members of the community simultaneously serving in a military capacity for the greater good has endured

Madison, Wis. – The Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced the appointment of Diana Maas as Assistant Deputy Secretary for DOA. Maas previously served as legislative liaison with the Department of Transportation, and most recently was a government affairs coordinator

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to reports that the House of Representatives will advance an impeachment inquiry resolution as early as today: “While Wisconsin families are looking for solutions that will protect access to

Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing), Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View), and Sen. Julian Bradley (R-Franklin), unveiled a bill proposing the tax exemption of overtime hours and all bonuses up to $2,500.

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement calling for today’s UW Board of Regents vote to be rescheduled. As the UW System administration was informed months ago that she would be, Dr. Underly is currently out of the country with

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents meeting scheduled for tomorrow. “The Board of Regents should be able to make decisions about what’s best for our students,

On the 2nd day of repeal, the GOP took from me: rural hospitals. If the Affordable Care Act gets repealed, Medicaid expansion will be eliminated, threatening vital funding for rural hospitals nationwide. Medicaid expansion provides key support for rural hospitals

MADISON – The rise of artificial intelligence technologies means new opportunities for workers to pursue family-supporting careers and for employers to gain a competitive edge while managing the labor market quantity challenge, members of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce

Washington, D.C. — House Republicans have announced their intent to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Under the extreme leadership of Mike Johnson, House Republicans are pursuing impeachment instead of prioritizing kitchen table issues like efforts to lower

MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow morning, a committee of the Wisconsin Senate will hold a public hearing on a Republican-authored bill that unjustly targets LGBTQ+ youth and would put elected officials in charge of deciding what sports kids in Wisconsin can play.

Yesterday, Oconto County Circuit Court Judge Jay N. Conley ruled that the Marinette Common Council violated the Open Meetings Law when holding a closed session on October 7, 2020.  During that meeting, the council received and discussed a report from

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the Wisconsin Farm to School Grant Program through 5 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024. DATCP will award a total of up to

After the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted 9-8 to reject a Republican-brokered proposal to trade cuts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming and faculty positions for Engineering Building funding and employee pay raises, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released

Law enforcement agencies throughout Dane County are joining forces this holiday season to remind drivers it’s not worth the risk to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The Wisconsin State Patrol, Dane County Sheriff’s Office, and all 20 local police departments in

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that annual inflation has fallen to 3.1 percent: “Today’s CPI report is yet another clear example that Bidenomics is