Rep. Kaufert: Alzheimer’s Family & Caregiver Support Bill signed into law
MADISON – A bipartisan bill to help families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah], has been signed into law by the Governor. The bill (SB 152/AB 176) removes
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds APRN reform bill finally becoming law, celebrates victory for health care access
MADISON, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the signing of Assembly Bill 257 / Senate Bill 258, legislation that expands health care access across the state by modernizing regulations for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). This reform, despite being
Gov. Evers: Takes action on 21 bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 21 bills. The bills signed by the governor today include expanding eligibility for the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, protecting patient privacy by requiring informed written consent for educational pelvic exams, increasing penalties for individuals who batter or threaten j… Please log
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus calls out corporate abandonment as Walgreens and Pick ‘n Save closures devastate Wisconsin communities
The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) stands with community residents and leaders as they work on solutions in response to the wave of grocery store and pharmacy closures across Milwaukee and Wisconsin. These closures are a tragedy to our community.
Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting bipartisan state budget investments to support access to affordable healthcare in midst of reckless Republican cuts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers wrapped up a week-long tour of local health facilities in communities across the state, where he met with providers and highlighted investments made in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support Wisconsin’s healthcare industry and ensure Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable health… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
Wisconsin Nurses Association: Full practice authority achieved for Wisconsin’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Madison, WI The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) is celebrating the enactment of the APRN Modernization Act which was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers. Wisconsin is the 29th state to achieve full practice authority, bringing Wisconsinite’s access to
Sen. Testin: APRN Modernization Act signed into law
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), qualified registered nurses in Wisconsin can now operate at the highest scope of their practice, which will help improve healthcare access in
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on funding approvals for Oshkosh
MADISON, Wis. –This week, Governor Evers signed a six million dollar contract for repairs and construction to improve the Main Street Bridge in Oshkosh. Additionally, the state Building Commission approved funding for various projects throughout the state, including improvements to
Gov. Evers: To sign bipartisan bill expanding healthcare service access with new licensure opportunities for nurses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will today sign Assembly Bill 257, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 17, a bipartisan bill relating to the independent practice of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The bill signed by the governor today creates a new licensure opportunity for registered nurses (RNs) to become APRNs, ultimately incr… Please log in to
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations available for purchase Aug. 18
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2025 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard’s 1st battalion, 128th infantry to be welcomed home in Chippewa Valley
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard will welcome home more than 250 Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, Saturday, August 9 at 11 a.m. at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. The unit, based in Eau Claire,
UW Health: 12th annual roll & stroll for pancreas cancer on Aug. 10
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center invites the community to support pancreatic cancer patients and research efforts at the 12th annual Roll & Stroll for Pancreas Cancer. Roll & Stroll is organized by the Pancreas Cancer Task
League of Women Voters: 3rd annual future voters fest August 13
Milwaukee – The 3rd Annual Future Voters Fest/Festival de Futuros Votantes, an informative fun event to promote voting, will be held August 13 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at La Plazita Parklet, S.16th St. & Forest Home Ave. Event sponsors are: League
Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on federal ruling on Lac du Flambeau road dispute
Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge William M. Conley ruled that homeowners in Lac du Flambeau homeowners “hold valid, enforceable easements” and roads that the Lac du Flambeau Band of
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of World War II Army Air Forces Private Herbert E. McLaughlin who lost his life
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #271 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff across the state from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Aug. 9, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Air Forces Private Herbert
AFP-WI: Responds to Governor Evers’ letter on solar subsidies: “Wisconsin families deserve affordable, reliable energy, not more government-driven rate hikes”
MADISON, WI — Following Governor Tony Evers’ letter opposing potential changes to the Solar for All grant program, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI), today, is pushing back on the false promise of subsidized energy schemes that only raise costs for ratepayers. AFP-WI
Sen. Testin: Responds to UW-Madison lecturer’s email
Inappropriately partisan letter sent unsolicited to former students MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is responding to an inappropriately partisan eight-page letter that a University of Wisconsin-Madison educator sent to his former students at the close of the
WisDems: While GOP gov candidate Bill Berrien doubles down on tariff tax, Sen. Baldwin listens to negative impacts on local businesses
MADISON, Wis. — On the same day Senator Tammy Baldwin met with Wisconsin business owners to discuss the negative impact the tariff tax is having on their companies, GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien doubled down on his unequivocal support of this policy. But Berrien, in
U.S. Rep. Wied: Writes letter to Canadian ambassador requesting swift action to address wildfire smoke
DE PERE — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman requesting swift action to mitigate Canadian wildfires after years of negative impacts on Northeast Wisconsin and across the state. “I write
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump administration not to cut critical solar for all program
Governor warns Trump Administration that cuts to Solar for All will cause energy bills to go up, hurt efforts to improve air quality and create jobs in Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sent a letter to the Trump