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MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing bipartisan legislation—the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act—to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. PSC is expected to award up to $42 million

On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DNC is rolling out a new billboard campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting how President Biden’s historic legislation is funding critical projects in communities across the country and

MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced a capital planning process through the Department of Corrections that acknowledges the growing challenges at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “We

MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly passed a $2 billion Middle Class Tax Cut, increased the  Childcare Tax Credit by nearly $150 million, and expanded childcare capacity in “childcare deserts” across Wisconsin. Rep. Plumer voted in favor of this legislation: 

MADISON – A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this afternoon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the bill authors and members of

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of a continuing resolution that funds the federal government while setting new deadlines in January and February to pass funding bills: “After weeks of

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular and special session to take up healthcare-related bills, the Brewers stadium funding, and the Governor’s special session to address workforce challenges. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response:

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities thanks Senator Wimberger and Senator Cowles for working diligently over the past several months on a PFAS proposal that provides for a municipal grant program to assist local governments with the costs of remediating and

Madison – Today, four of State Senator Dan Knodl’s (R – Germantown) bills passed in the Wisconsin State Senate. All four pieces of legislation address election-related discrepancies and pitfalls. Assembly Bill 335 requires the closure of the campaign finance account

Madison- The State Senate today passed legislation to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin through  2050, modernize Wisconsin’s alcohol beverage regulations, release $125 million to address  PFAS contamination, and several bills aimed at improving mental health services in Wisconsin.  “After months

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for several bills aimed at expanding access to mental health services in the state of Wisconsin. Senate Bill 196 (SB 196) – otherwise known as the Counseling Compact – will increase the

Madison, WI — Today, Assembly Bill 514 and Assembly Bill 574, two bills authored by State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) passed the Wisconsin State Assembly. Currently in Wisconsin, design professionals who contract with public entities for projects are typically asked

Madison, WI – Today the legislature passed both AB 133 and SB 268. AB 133 increases the farmland preservation tax credit, and SB 268 overhauls the state’s three-tiered liquor laws while making changes to the “wedding barn” industry that will

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of crucial legislation that puts Wisconsin back on track to responsibly handle PFAS contamination across the state, without overly burdening innocent landowners and local governments. The $125 million

Assembly Bill 541, authored by Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing), passed unanimously via a voice vote this afternoon in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I’m absolutely thrilled that my first bill has made it through the assembly, and the fact that

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republicans in the state legislature continued their obstruction on issues that matter to Wisconsinites.  Senate Republicans began the day by passing a disingenuous PFAS bill that clean water advocates have said is not a proper solution to the issue