Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on Senate passage of reconciliation bill
Proposal cuts Medicaid by almost $1 Trillion and SNAP by $300 B Last month the U.S. House, passed the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history. Today, the U.S. Senate passed even deeper cuts by a vote of 51
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Portage County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the “incidental taking” of a rare turtle, which may result from the County Road WW – Four Mile Creek Bridge Project in Portage County.
Rep. Stroud: Announces agreement to replace lead pipes in Superior at no cost to homeowners
MADISON, Wis. —Following months of negotiation and collaboration, Rep. Stroud has helped secure an agreement between Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) and the City of Superior that will allow customer-side lead service lines to be replaced at no cost
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Chadwick Elgersma named acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick Elgersma has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin in this role,” said Mr. Elgersma. “For however
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Secure $20 Million Investment in the Future of the Port of Green Bay
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statements before the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, will vote today to include $20 million in funding for development and expansion activities
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Statement on $30 Million Motion to Support Southern Bridge Project Included in State Budget
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement before the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, is set to include the $30 million budget motion they authored to support the
Gov. Evers: Approves bill to support lead service line replacement in Superior
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 56, expanding eligibility for the state’s Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to include principal loan forgiveness for private utility companies that replace lead service lines. Prior to Act 8, Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes against Republicans’ catastrophic budget bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after she voted against the Republicans’ budget bill: “Today, I voted against rigging our tax code in favor of the biggest corporations and ultra-wealthy – all on the backs
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on his vote to pass Cal. #107, H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “With President Biden in the White House and majorities in both chambers of Congress, Democrats had every opportunity
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help amplify ATV/UTV safety messaging ahead of holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs your help spreading critical ATV/UTV safety messaging across the state. All Wisconsinites should remember to ride responsibly: wear helmets and seatbelts, ride sober, obey speed limits, ensure passengers are riding
State Senate Democratic Committee: Governor Evers and senate Democrats secure massive investments in childcare, public education, healthcare, and rural communities in new state budget deal
MADISON, WI – This morning, Governor Evers announced that he and state legislators have reached a deal to pass and sign a 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. After weeks of gridlock and republican infighting, Governor Evers and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (SD-27)
Main Street Alliance: Wisconsin small business owners applaud $330M in child care funding—but say the fight’s far from over
MADISON — Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin, representing more than 2,000 small business owners across the state, applauds Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders for including $330 million in child care funding in the tentative bipartisan budget agreement announced today. This
Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV/UTV Riders: Ride safe this holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. – As friends and families across Wisconsin get ready to hit the trails this Fourth of July weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging all ATV and UTV riders to make safety part of the celebration
Wisconsin Dental Association: Two days of free dental care coming to Schofield at Mission of Mercy event
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) and WDA Foundation will bring their 11th Mission of Mercy event to DC Everest Middle School, 9302 Schofield Ave., in Schofield on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. MOM provides free dental care to children
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites could lose health care, hospital in WI-03 could close under Van Orden and Steil’s tax scam
New reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio is highlighting how Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s Tax Scam could kick tens of thousands of Wisconsinites off their health care and lead to rural hospitals closing – including Mayo Clinic Health System-Oakridge in Osseo
Sen. Roys: We Will Pass a Better Budget
MADISON — After the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement to pass a state budget, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “We worked alongside Wisconsinites to imagine a state where everyone has great public schools, affordable
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on budget negotiations
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding budget negotiations: “Fair maps and more Democratic voices in the legislature have made a real difference in this budget process. I am thankful that Governor Evers
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard supports Independence Day celebrations statewide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard is scheduled to support numerous community events throughout the state this week in celebration of our nation’s independence. The 132nd Army Band will perform in Waunakee July 1 and Platteville July 3, and march in Independence
Gov. Evers: Reaches tentative bipartisan budget deal with legislative leaders
MADISON — After three months of negotiations with GOP leaders, Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has reached a tentative bipartisan budget agreement with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), and Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) that
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Reacts to bipartisan budget deal
MADISON, WI – This morning it was announced that Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Governor Evers successfully negotiated a tentative budget deal with Republican leadership in both houses. The agreement includes necessary investments in child care, public K-12 schools,