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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Monday that Maggie Brickerman has been named its next president, succeeding Tom Still, who is retiring Oct. 3 after 23 years of leadership. Brickerman, a founding leader of Wisconsin-based tech incubator gener8tor, has

Milwaukee, WI – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) extends its heartfelt support to the residents of Milwaukee and surrounding areas affected by the recent severe water damage. Our thoughts are with the families, seniors, and businesses facing loss and disruption

MILWAUKEE – On Sunday, August 10, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Management and Milwaukee County Corporation Counsel, County Executive David Crowley has declared a state of emergency throughout Milwaukee County following overwhelming rainfall and widespread flooding. Torrential rainfall exceeding

Waukesha, WI – August 10, 2025 – Waukesha County is currently experiencing severe flooding in several areas following intense rainfall over the past 24 hours. Our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is coordinating a comprehensive response with local municipalities, public safety

Governor Evers’ veto on bipartisan legislation denies benefits to over 100,000 independent workers in Wisconsin Together with more than 100,000 independent workers across Wisconsin, we’re deeply disappointed Governor Evers has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have made Wisconsin the first

Madison, WI – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) slammed Governor Tony Evers today for vetoing a bipartisan bill that would have made Wisconsin among the first states in the nation to create portable benefits accounts for

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 29, formerly Senate Bill 235, into law, which gives campground owners and operators clear authority to protect guests and property across Wisconsin. Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan), the Assembly author, released

MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) applauded Governor Tony Evers for signing the Advanced Practice Registered (APRN) Modernization Act (2025 Wisconsin Act 17) into law. The enacted legislation establishes a dedicated license for APRNs, including certified nurse-midwives, nurse

(Milwaukee, August 8, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera and Comité sin Fronteras demand the immediate release of Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago, a DACA recipient and community organizer, unlawfully detained by Border Patrol in El Paso, Texas.  Immigrant families in Wisconsin strongly

MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) celebrated the signing of the bipartisan Patient Privacy Protection Act (2025 Wisconsin Act 22) into law by Governor Tony Evers. Act 22 requires all hospitals in Wisconsin with medical training programs to

MADISON, WI, AUGUST 8, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter celebrates a major legislative victory for families across Wisconsin as Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Senate Bill 152/Assembly Bill 176 at the Governor’s Office in the Wisconsin

Madison, WI – Earlier today, Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 31 (SB 31) into law as 2025 Act 18. The proposal authored by Rep. Gundrum and Sen. Cabral-Guevara allows Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers (APNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to

MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers today vetoed legislation that would have protected Wisconsin families by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving’ courts in state law, freeing up criminal justice system resources to keep violent offenders off our streets. “This veto puts at risk specialized

MADISON, WI — State Senator André Jacque’s (R–New Franken) bill clarifying that campground guests in Wisconsin are not tenants under landlord-tenant law, and that law enforcement may assist in their removal when necessary, was signed into law today. Sen. Jacque said

MADISON —Legislation authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R–New Franken), signed into law today, will require hospitals to obtain explicit, written consent from female patients before medical students can perform pelvic examinations while the patient is under anesthesia or unconscious.  The bipartisan measure previously

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement celebrating the signing of AB 61, known as the K9 Riggs Act, into law. Authored by Rep. Nedweski and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine), the bill increases criminal penalties for intentionally

MADISON – Five public safety bills authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) were signed into law today. The five bills strengthen the penalties for harming police dogs and jurors, provide protections for judges, clarifies the battery statutes, and extends the

(Madison, WI) – The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) is pleased to announce that time-sensitive Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) legislation (SB 152) was signed into law this afternoon. WAAN is grateful to the State Legislature (especially the

Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers took action for working people by vetoing AB 269, the Gig Worker Carve Out Bill. This bill would have permanently stripped important protections like worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, and overtime pay from Wisconsin’s app-based

Madison, WI – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) slammed Governor Tony Evers today for vetoing a bipartisan bill that would have made Wisconsin among the first states in the nation to create portable benefits accounts for