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NE WI lawmaker’s bills advance supporting volunteer firefighters, children, and electoral choices MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes, such as domestic abuse and gang violence, under legislation passed by the State Assembly today. 

Legislation ensures law enforcement can assist in removing disruptive or dangerous individuals from campgrounds MADISON, WI — Legislation clarifying that campground guests in Wisconsin are not tenants under landlord-tenant law—and that law enforcement may assist in their removal when necessary—is now

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to grant the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) authority to force PFAS cleanups without going through the Legislature or administrative rulemaking: “This ruling

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to the Assembly passing his legislation supporting volunteer firefighters: “Roughly 92% of Wisconsin fire departments are volunteer or mostly volunteer. Unfortunately, these departments have faced waning membership for

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement outlining his biennial budget benchmarks he has been using since the start of the state budget process in February: “As I have told my constituents since the start of the 2025-27 biennial

(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act, which will lower costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications. The bill

Waushara County YMCA set to support child care and telehealth services, as well as critical community programming, serving thousands of area residents in Central Wisconsin WAUTOMA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Wautoma to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Waushara County

MADISON, Wis. — With one just week to go until the end of the state’s fiscal year and the deadline to pass a new state budget, Republican state lawmakers have no scheduled meetings for the budget writing Joint Committee on Finance

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after reports that the County Sheriff’s Department is considering acquiring facial recognition technology from Biometrica. Biometrica is also offering to provide software licenses to the Milwaukee Police Department in exchange for millions of images

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s verdict in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: “The Court’s ruling today underlines what I’ve been saying for years: Protections for

Madison, WI –Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is launching a six-figure, statewide accountability campaign this week to expose Governor Evers’ disastrous economic agenda. Wisconsin can no longer afford the massive tax hikes, failing education policies, and rising energy costs the Evers administration has

Beloved author, educator and storyteller recognized by Wisconsin Legislature for preserving the state’s rural heritage through books and public media MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Media are proud to celebrate today’s passage of Senate Joint Resolution 71,

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on AB 59, a bill that would make Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) eligible to receive public funds to replace lead service lines, including those owned by the utility. Rep.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act, which restores transparency and accountability in corporate governance and protects shareholders from biased advice. Specifically, it prohibits proxy advisory firms from issuing voting recommendations when any conflict could reasonably

Stevens Point, Wis., June 24, 2025 – USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the

Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, To Kick Off In Green Bay MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters

MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago today, the United States Supreme Court, loaded with Trump appointed Justices who were approved by Ron Johnson and the Republican senate, destroyed 50 years of precedent as they struck down Dobbs and took away the

MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features attorney Joe Boucher and entrepreneur Matt Younkle, who launched the statewide Wisconsin Innovation Awards with the strong support of its sponsors over the first 11 years. The Tech Council is taking

Republicans Target The ACA In Their Relentless Quest To Decimate Health Care To Hand Out Tax Breaks To Billionaires  Republicans are taking yet another swing at gutting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Trump’s big, ugly bill despite failing to

Wisconsinites from all corners of the state value our freedom to vote. We turn out to vote in record numbers, and that scares some politicians in Madison who know their unpopular political agendas won’t carry the day if we all