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MILWAUKEE, Wis. — To recognize and commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when some of the last slaves in the country were told of the Emancipation Proclamation, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice-Chair Felesia Martin issued the following statement: “The history of

Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of several provisions to support her constituents during a floor session of the State Senate. Senate Bill 41 provides grants to improve safety in Wisconsin’s schools. The bill guarantees

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) offered 12 friendly amendments to fix unfunded bills offered by Republicans. All 12 amendments were rejected by Senate Republicans and the bills were passed without funding. Senator Smith offered the following statement:  “It’s

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution honoring Ellison Bay’s Jerry Apps, a prolific author of more than fifty books that have preserved the stories of country life in the Badger State.  “Thousands of people over three generations have learned about

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution calling for the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement of Jack Vainisi, a revolutionary scout and strategist for the Green Bay Packers who was the architect of the Lombardi Era Green Bay

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution proclaiming June Dairy Month, recognizing the vital role dairy plays in our Wisconsin economy, as well as our state’s heritage, culture, and values. “Since 1937, June Dairy Month has served as an

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate voted to pass Assembly Bill 269, a bipartisan proposal that expands portable benefits for hardworking Wisconsinites across the state. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling on Governor Evers to sign this important bill

Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) celebrates the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 59, proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. These resolutions recognize the essential role of dairy in Wisconsin’s identity, economy, and communities. “Wisconsin leads

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate both passed AB 257, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act, with broad bipartisan support. The legislation will improve access to health care, especially in underserved and rural communities, by allowing advanced

Madison, Wisconsin —Today, leaders in Wisconsin’s State Senate and Assembly made unprecedented progress toward providing portable benefits to eligible app-based workers across the state when both chambers passed portable benefits legislation. The bills (Senate Bill 256 and Assembly Bill 269) allow platforms like DoorDash to

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate today passed four bills drafted by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) designed to increase protections for police dogs and judges and improve safety through community-oriented policing and data sharing among law enforcement. The Senate passed

Madison – A proposal authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) to provide portable benefits for gig economy drivers has passed both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, earning support from members of both parties along the way and marking a

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that his bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act was passed today by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes qualified registered nurses to practice

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor we passed the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act in the Assembly. This legislation has been a work in progress for a nearly

As the Wisconsin Senate took action today to approve Senate Bill 106 to advance the creation of psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) options for Wisconsin youth, the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies shared the following statement: As a network

MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) issued a forceful statement today condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This ruling is a cruel and calculated assault

(Brookfield, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) published a news release entitled “Pregnant Wisconsinites Are Ensured Lifesaving Care” saying that “state and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care” under the federal

MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines against Governor Evers’ proposed education investments. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Joint Finance Committee Republicans are failing our students. Their proposal includes no

MADISON, Wis. – With the summer months just beginning, thunderstorms can develop quickly. One of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. June 24 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to stay

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly approved a package of bills that enhance public safety across the State. The legislation increases funding for EMS education, regulates vaping devices, and creates penalties for tampering with telecommunication or electrical infrastructure. Assembly