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MADISON, Wis. — Over the last nine months, three Black transgender women have been murdered in Milwaukee. Their names are Brazil Johnson, Regina “Mya” Allen, and Cashay Henderson. The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “The hate and

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans introduced the Parents Bill of Rights Act to empower parents and hold school districts accountable. House Republicans delivered on our promise to protect our children’s educations based on five commonsense principles: 1. Parents have the right to know

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 347, the REIN IN Act, legislation to require the Administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting them. “Inflation is clobbering workers,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has received the endorsement of former Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler. “As a former justice, I understand the high stakes of this election and the importance

Madison, Wis. – DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today outlined plans for the State of Wisconsin to optimize its building footprint in Madison and Milwaukee, enhance access to government services, and save taxpayers money. Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act to protect and expand the rights of airplane passengers with disabilities, improve air travel safety, and close service gaps that passengers with disabilities frequently encounter in air

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and Chippewa Valley regional legislators are praising the announcement that Governor Tony Evers’ has included completion funding for UW-Eau Claire’s Science and Health Sciences Building in his proposed 2023-25 state capital budget. “As

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) shared powerful remarks at a Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing discussing accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs. In the hearing, Van Orden read an email he received

“Unions are the backbone of the middle-class and have helped millions of working people access family-supporting jobs with good benefits. Unions have used their collective voice to advocate for a better deal for all working families – like increases to the minimum

MILWAUKEE – Feb. 28, 2023 – Today, the State of Wisconsin proposed a life-saving investment of $10 million to expand the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This grant, made possible through the capital budget, would positively affect patients

MADISON – February 27 – March 3 is Public Schools Week – a week to highlight and support the critical work of Wisconsin’s public schools. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Great public schools are the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending the frozen road declaration for southern Wisconsin Zone 4 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 and enacting Class II road restrictions for Zones 4 and 5. As warmer weather continues, further Zones will

On March 1, the City of Madison will launch the Madison Customer Assistance Program (MadCAP). MadCAP is the first program in Wisconsin to offer a monthly credit, or discount, to low income residents on a municipal services bill. Those who

(JANESVILLE) – Today, Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville), Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), and local leaders joined Governor Tony Evers as he announced a $15 million investment from his Capital Budget Proposal for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Centerproject. “I was thrilled

JANESVILLE – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) joined Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, State Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville), and local leaders to announce that the Governor’s 2023-2025 Capital Budget includes a $15 million investment to support the Woodman’s Sports and

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) opened applications for $15 million in grant funding to support Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). HCBS help older adults or those who have disabilities live independently in their community. This is the second

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, welcomed the reintroduction of federal legislation that would address the misuse of dairy terms on the labels of imitation dairy products.  Today, Sens.

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs JANESVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers today released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) opened applications for $15 million in grant funding to support Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). HCBS help older adults or those who have disabilities live independently in their community. This is the second