Sen. Stroebel: Votes to override governor’s veto, provide funding for clean drinking water
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to his vote to override Governor Evers’s veto SB 312: “This legislative session has seen a number of significant bipartisan victories for the people of
Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate overrides nine vetoes
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s action today: “The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems facing Wisconsin businesses and families. Most of these bills were signed into law, but
U.S. Reps. Steil, Barr: Call on Biden admin to investigate German company’s acquisition of major global advisory firm
ICYMI: Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Andy Barr (KY-06) last week sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department demanding the Biden administration investigate German company, Deutsche Börse’s acquisition of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS). ISS is the largest proxy
Rep. Cabral-Guevara: Senate votes to override APRN veto
MADISON, WIS. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 21 to 10 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 145. The bill would permit nurse practitioners to practice independent of physicians, like they already do in 27 other states.
Shankland campaign: Teachers endorse Katrina Shankland for Congress in WI-03
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, the American Federation of Teachers–Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The union represents thousands of public employees across the state, including K-12,
Opportunity Wisconsin: Mobile billboard asks Rep. Van Orden to vote against keeping credit card late fees high
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Today, a new mobile billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin will ask Congressman Derrick Van Orden to oppose a Republican-backed measure which would keep credit card late fees high. The billboard will be at locations throughout La Crosse
Rep. Shankland: Receives the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from Dairy Business Association
MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) was presented the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from the Dairy Business Association. Upon receiving the award, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “While serving in the State Assembly, it has been my priority
Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists: Statement by President Jess Tomasiewicz on veto override of Senate Bill 145 (APRN legislation)
On behalf of the Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists (WIANA), a group representing over a 1,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA’s) across the state of Wisconsin, I want to express my appreciation for the legislators who brought back Senate Bill
Dept. of Natural Resources: Avoid the crowds this Memorial Day weekend; visit one of Wisconsin’s hidden gem state parks
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the state’s most popular parks will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages visitors to explore hidden gem properties and reduce crowds at
WisGOP: Congressman Byron Donalds to speak at RPW State Convention
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce that Florida Congressman Byron Donalds will speak at the 2024 Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention on May 18th in Appleton. As a rising star in our party and
Sen. Knodl: Votes to override irresponsible veto
Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) voted to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 98. This bill simply requires the Department of Transportation to place on the front of a driver’s license or ID card
Dept. of Transportation: Madison West DMV moves to South Park Street
The Madison West DMV Service Center at 8417 Excelsior Drive is moving in June and will become Madison Southwest DMV when it takes over its new location at 2344 South Park St., Madison. The new location is just blocks off the
Gov. Evers: Goes on annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers concluded his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour that included 11 stops across Wisconsin to fill potholes and highlight the Evers Administration’s efforts to repair and improve infrastructure across the state. This year’s tour marked the
Cooke campaign: U.S. Rep. Golden endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third District
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)announced his support for small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. A military veteran who served combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, Golden serves as Co-Chair of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays May 14, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Institute for Reforming Government Press Action: Supports veto override to solve the teacher shortage
Madison, WI – The Senate will convene tomorrow to attempt to override vetoes by Governor Evers, including a veto on a bill that would help solve the teacher supply crisis. SB 917 tried to solve the teacher shortage with “teacher apprenticeships” –
UW-Green Bay: Marinette Campus hosts youth theatre workshop in June
Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus will be buzzing with creative energy at the Youth Theatre Workshop on Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for students aged 8-17 at Herbert L Williams Theatre. Spots are still available
Gov. Evers: Calls Special Elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Hmong-Lao veterans bravely and selflessly fought side-by-side with
Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate will override vetoes to address PFAS contamination and the healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Republicans veto override action this week and letter to Governor Evers. “The legislature passed bills to address PFAS contamination and provide funding for emergency healthcare services