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SUPERIOR, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is joining forces with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice on a session next week at the Douglas County Courthouse aimed at better outcomes for victims in the criminal

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter to the Trump Administration urging the administration not to delay or obstruct key funding Wisconsin is expected to receive to help continue expanding access to high-speed internet statewide. At issue in Gov. Evers’

Madison – Yesterday, Representative Billings honored educator and local Hmong leader NaoHoua “Tony” Yang of La Crosse with the Assembly Hometown Hero Award. Tony was born in Laos during the Vietnam War and after enduring persecution and surviving with his

The News: Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, including Representatives Tony Wied (R-08), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) are calling on the United States Department of Agriculture to investigate

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces milkweed as the Rare Plant Monitoring Program’s 2025 Plant of the Year and encourages planting milkweed to help monarchs. Milkweed is an important plant for monarch butterflies and a beautiful

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 8,000 traps for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2025. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early

Event hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin’s top ranking Republican, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Wednesday, May 28 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter to the Trump Administration urging the administration not to delay or obstruct key funding Wisconsin is expected to receive to help continue expanding access to high-speed internet statewide. At issue in Gov.

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to take up several bills and resolutions, including Assembly Joint Resolution 55, designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Ranking Member on the Assembly Committee on

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a number of bipartisan healthcare bills, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives and establishing a palliative care council. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Today, we saw that

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after joining Legislative Republicans to advance a package of bills focused on healthcare reform and economic development: “Today I proudly voted in favor of legislation that empowers patients through

Madison, WI – Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield). Assembly Bill 8 codifies direct primary care (DPC) agreements into State law. This bill also clarifies that direct primary care agreements

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s scheduled markup of their budget proposal this evening, Republicans in Congress and committee members like Rep. Derrick Van Orden have an opportunity to reject the bill’s disastrous cuts to SNAP.  According

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Maureen McCarville delivered her first speech as a State Representative On the Assembly Floor Rep. McCarville said: “As a new member of the Assembly, a resident and taxpayer in DeForest, and a believer in economic

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at increasing access to quality, patient-driven healthcare. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) clarifies Direct Primary Care agreements in Wisconsin. Direct Primary Care agreements

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from recognizing mental health struggles to commemorating Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, we were able to pass

(Madison) – The Assembly passed bipartisan legislation to protect more affordable healthcare options during their latest floor session today in Madison. “Access to quality and affordable healthcare options are crucial for those here in the 72nd Assembly District and across

Kimberly, WI – Today, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 23, a bill that would establish a state Palliative Care Council.  The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) strongly supports this legislation, which would ultimately help increase awareness and utilization

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Representative Russell Goodwin made the following statement after receiving news regarding the Milwaukee apartment fire. “My heart is with the families and businesses impacted by the devastating fire on 27th Street. When one part of Milwaukee hurts, all

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly voted unanimously to declare May as Food Allergy Awareness Month in Wisconsin. The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), brought lawmakers from both sides of the aisle together in support of raising awareness