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MADISON – Wisconsin is one step closer to rolling out the new Home Energy Rebate programs as the Public Service Commission (PSC) is now accepting public comments on the draft application and program materials. Part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act,

Soldiers and Airmen who use the Wisconsin National Guard tuition grant program to pay for college courses will see a significant change to the program, beginning this summer. Gov. Tony Evers signed bipartisan legislation into law April 14 that now

MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced it will support a series of state-level 2024 elections that are critical to safeguarding and strengthening democracy. This list of priorities is part of an aggressive campaign to support candidates

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Jefferson County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Paul Milbrath’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the

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Fond du Lac- State Senator Dan Feyen is announcing the endorsements of both Congressmen that represent the 20th Senate District, 5th District Congressman Scott Fitzgerald and 6th District Congressman Glenn Grothman.  In addition, he has secured endorsements from all three Assembly Representatives who

(Marshfield)—Representative Donna Rozar announced she is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State  Assembly. In 2019, she asked for your vote to go to Madison and be your voice for fiscally responsible  governance, reasonable taxation, and individual freedoms while fighting

Milwaukee, WI — Today, Priscilla A. Prado officially declared her candidacy for Wisconsin State Representative for Wisconsin District 9, promising a future of inclusive growth, resilience, and unwavering support for the community that has been her home and the bedrock

MADISON – On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-48), the first and only Muslim member of the Wisconsin State Legislature, released the following statement: “Faith takes center stage during the holy month of Ramadan. To believe in something,

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today a new grant opportunity aimed at increasing economic opportunity for students in Southeastern Wisconsin school districts. The Regional Career and Education Equipment Program grant provides career and technical education equipment

MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Governor Evers attempting to call the committee into a special meeting:

MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a disingenuous GOP-authored bill that experts have said would let polluters off the hook for contaminating Wisconsinites’ water. The governor  is calling on the Joint Finance Committee to convene next week on a plan

MADISON, Wis. – So much for transparency. Back in November when Governor Tony Evers’ secret “warren.spahn@wisconsin.gov” account first came to light, the Governor’s office assured the public they were hiding nothing and promised to make all correspondence from said account available via

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) echoed their support for Governor Evers’ call for a special meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance to approve the $15 million to address the HSHS hospital

MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Governor Evers attempting to call the committee into a special meeting:

GREEN BAY – This afternoon, Governor Evers vetoed a GOP bill that would limit the authority of the DNR to test for and clean up PFAs chemicals in our state. Additionally, this bill would have given the polluters a free pass

Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon recently issued her decision regarding the death of Russell Mitchell, which occurred on December 27, 2023, in the Village of Weston, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges filed against law

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed legislation authored by Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) and Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) that expands Wisconsin’s missing person alerts to include missing child cases that have not met the requirements for an

MARINETTE, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ veto of a bill to unlock millions in PFAS relief for affected communities, including the creation of critical new programs to address the needs of PFAS-affected communities and