Dept. of Agriculture: Landscape pesticide advance notice registration open through February 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for 2024 growing season notices in the landscape pesticide registry through February 1, 2024. Registrants receive advance notice from commercial
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed November 9, 2023, as Wisconsin Saves Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a statewide effort promoting automatic saving through the workplace with the Wisconsin Saves program to improve
Wisconsin Historical Society: Sisters of St. Joseph Complex listed in the National Register of Historic Places
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis Convent Complex located in Stevens Point, Portage County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The
Wisconsin Historical Society: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Burr Oak listed in the National Register of Historic Places
FARMINGTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Burr Oak (Town of Farmington, La Crosse County), in the National Register of Historic Places. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Burr Oak is located
MAARPR: Supports the budget amendment for a third-party audit of the jail!
MILWAUKEE,WI – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression supports the budget amendment to fund a third-party audit of the Milwaukee County Jail. The amendment sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and 11 County Supervisors is a step in the
American Red Cross: Give blood, celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf”
MADISON, WI (Nov. 9, 2023) — For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Identifies Bidens as “wealthy tax cheats,” discusses challenges of AI
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in hearings titled, Fiscal Responsibility: Cracking Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats andThe Philosophy of AI: Learning From History, Shaping Our
WILL: Testified in support of parental rights legislation
The News: Today the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) testified at an Assembly Committee on Family Law hearing in support of AB 510, otherwise known as the Parental Rights Bill. That testimony can be viewed here. WILL clients from our recently won
Dept. of Agriculture: Oneida County deer farm confirmed with CWD
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an Oneida County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames,
Speaker Vos, Sen. LeMahieu: Wisconsin Elections Commission flip flops on Wolfe appointment
Madison- Until this week, Democrat-appointed commissioners to the Wisconsin Elections Commission have consistently asserted that they are barred from appointing a new elections administrator. Their latest court filing now argues that they have had the power to appoint an administrator
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi issue warning on surge of PRC automobile exports and the CCP’s strategy to dominate the global market
WASHINGTON, D.C.– As first reported by Reuters, following a first quarter in which China became the world’s largest auto exporter, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the
All Pays Count Coalition: More than 40 national & Wisconsin advocacy groups urge legislature to support the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability bill to put patients first
MADISON, WI, November 8, 2023 – Today, more than 40 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition called on members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to cosponsor the “Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability” bill.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Colleagues push President Biden for more information around strategy to defeat Hamas, protect civilians in Gaza
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined the majority of the Senate Democratic Caucus in condemning the brutal terror attacks by Hamas, expressing support for immediate funding to replenish Israel’s defensive systems, and seeking more information from President
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bill to lower costs for cancer patients
(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brian Higgins (D-NY), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have co-lead the introduction of the Cancer Drug Parity Act. This bill lowers costs for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Asks public to report black bear dens this winter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction in Wisconsin. The Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey, now entering its
Marquette Law School: Poll survey of Wisconsin finds Biden leads Trump by 2 points, trails DeSantis and Haley
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin registered voters finds Democratic President Joe Biden is the choice of 50% and former Republican President Donald Trump the choice of 48% of registered voters in a hypothetical head-to-head
Rep. Stubbs: Opposes Assembly Bill 554 relating to: Race-based higher education programs and requirements
MADISON, WI – After giving a speech on the Assembly floor speaking out against AB 554, a bill that would eliminate race-based statutory grant and loan programs, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Four years ago, Former State Representative Jason
NRSC: New Ads: Senate Dems bankrolled Hamas terrorists
The NRSC is out with new ads slamming Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, Bob Casey, and Tammy Baldwin for their votes to send millions in taxpayer dollars to Iran. Senate Democrats approved Obama’s disastrous Iran deal that sent hundreds of millions of dollars
Dept. of Transportation: New 511 Wisconsin logo brings modern look to real-time travel information
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today unveiled a new 511 Wisconsin logo for its free, easy-to-use traveler information service. Entering its 15th winter season, the 511 Wisconsin platform reflects a handful of service enhancements all designed to help keep drivers
Sen. Carpenter: Republican Audit Chairs strike out on taxpayer accountability
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding his actions in a meeting of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee today to pursue and audit by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park