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MADISON – Employers with success in hiring veterans and those looking to expand the number of veterans in their workforce are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative. DWD uses the applications to

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 288, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald: “Government works best when it can be held accountable, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Unfortunately, unelected bureaucrats in our agencies wield far more

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to ride safe and always wear a helmet and seatbelt while out on trails and ATV routes. So far this year, there have been 11 fatalities due to ATV/UTV

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the bipartisan votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate to pass Assembly Bill 245, a generational investment in local government: “One of the things I have heard about

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating 2022 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion set in 2019. More information

Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, Republican Leadership in the State Assembly concurred on a shared revenue deal that was negotiated between Legislative Republicans and Governor Evers. This bill took advantage of the decade’s long neglect that our State Legislature has

Madison – Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) yesterday voted in favor of a bipartisan workforce housing package (Assembly Bills 39, 96, 264-268) to address the state’s housing shortage and build Wisconsin’s future. Wisconsin is in the middle of a severe

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for a package that would help strengthen workforce housing in the state of Wisconsin. “Talking to local officials in my district, housing is always one of the issues that is brought up,” said

MADISON— Following today’s session of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of AB 245, legislation to increase state aid to local governments through shared revenue; Senate Bill 247, legislation

MADISON – The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2023, legislation to ensure that health care professionals can get the training and education they need to meet Americans’ dire reproductive

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a legislative package directed at reigning in Wisconsin’s out-of-control housing situation during yesterday’s State Assembly floor session. Housing inventory levels in the state are at historic lows, while the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds financial professionals and the people of Wisconsin to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse and financial exploitation. “While we

MADISON, WI – The Assembly has passed a series of proposals that are designed to combat Wisconsin’s ongoing housing shortage.  The housing package included two bills introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake).  The Assembly also approved two bills to implement

MADISON, WIS. — Last night, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 245, relating to: shared revenue the state provides to local governments. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) applauded the action, noting, “I am ecstatic. These measures have gone through countless hours

MADISON – Dane County is poised to be the first in the nation to declare itself a “sanctuary county” for “transgender and nonbinary” individuals, including children. The county board is scheduled to vote on the resolution today. The resolution indicates Dane

MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center, a non-profit law firm affiliated with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), filed a lawsuit on behalf of two small-business owners in Jefferson County Circuit Court against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), challenging its

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed an amendment to Assembly Bill 245, the long negotiated shared revenue bill. The amendment comes after Senate and Assembly Republican leadership, along with Governor Evers, announced a compromise last Thursday.

Madison, WI – State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement relating to his votes in favor of the shared revenue and education bills: “Today was an encouraging day in the Capitol as we witnessed what can be accomplished

MADISON – Tonight, the Assembly passed the shared revenue bill (AB 245) and a historic level of public funding for choice schools (AB 305). The Senate also passed AB 245 and AB 305. They now head to the Governor’s desk.