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Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) suspended portions of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, a rule that would have added several mandatory vaccinations to the childhood immunization schedule. State Sen. Duey

“School social workers are serving in our communities, addressing students’ needs at home and at school, and connecting them with resources they need. These trusted professionals are working every day to support students through major struggles in their life and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “Last November, the American people sent President Biden a message: stop reckless spending, reduce the national debt, and combat

MADISON — About midway through the income tax filing season, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reporting productive numbers, including 3,000 taxpayers who have already taken advantage of a new service allowing individuals to e-file for free their Form 1 and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend an open house the week of April 3-6 to learn about resource management in their area. Location details for each county open house are

MADISON – After voting no on suspending portions of the Department of Health Services Administrative Code Chapter 144 as a member of the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) earlier today, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf regarding the FDA’s recent draft recommendations

MILWAUKEE —The International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), an organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective, announced that Dr. Paul F. Trebian, Ed.D., MBA/TM, MA, BS, has been named the Interim President & CEO

West Bend, WI – In light of the recent announcement that Regal Ware, Inc. and the Village of Kewaskum released yesterday, County Executive Josh Schoemann expressed his support of their joint agreement. The Village of Kewaskum intends to purchase the

MADISON – Today, State Senator Melissa Agard joined her Democratic colleagues as they re-introduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights joint resolution. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement:  “As we engage with the Governor’s proposed budget and enter

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of January 2023, which showed Wisconsin added 4,100 nonfarm jobs over the month and 55,800 jobs over

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chairman of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), issued the following statement announcing that the joint committee voted 6-4 to suspend parts of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, relating

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore held a press conference to mark the re-introduction of H.R. 1468, the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act,to expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) so that this important tax credit better meets the demands on America’s workforce

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. There is a lot of talk about the state budget these days. On any given day, I will discuss a dozen different

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, to expand access to affordable child care and create a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Paid Family Leave Program.  Hey there, Governor Tony

MILWAUKEE, WI — Missy Zombor, Milwaukee Public Schools parent and candidate for the MPS School Board at-large seat, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.   “As a Milwaukee Public Schools parent and long-time

Madison, Wisconsin (March 9, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept one new case, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented

It’s one thing to prepare – and save – for a rainy day, it’s yet another to prevent one.   Those calling for reduced government debt and budgets that are truly responsible to our state’s future need look no further than

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is notifying all Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program they will need to renew their benefits by an assigned due date between June 2023 and May 2024. Members should wait until

End Citizens United (ECU) // Let America Vote (LAV) today endorsed Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “Judge Protasiewicz is the only candidate in this race who can’t be bought and paid for by special interests,” said ECU // LAV