Wisconsin Towns Association: Recent acts supporting rural Wisconsin
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WI National Guard: Hosts inaugural Women’s Symposium
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard hosted its first Women’s Symposium on March 29 — an event aimed at reinforcing the organization’s commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women and allies to advocate for one another. Held
WACEF: Statement on Governor’s veto of SB 145
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Public Service Commission: Announces application period for Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program. This program aims to improve internet connectivity in the state by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Under
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Governor signs into law bill making ABLE accounts more accessible to Wisconsin families
Yesterday the Governor signed SB 668, which directs the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to find the best ABLE account option for Wisconsin residents, either by joining a collaboration of states operating a ABLE program or establishing a Wisconsin program.
Wisconsin Society Anesthesiologists: Statement from WSA on SB 145 Veto
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Wisconsin Nurses Association, Wisconsin Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists: Statement on Governor’s veto of APRN bill
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Kieso campaign: Nate Kieso, rank-and-file union member and mental health social worker, announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14
WEST ALLIS, WI — Nate Kieso, mental health social worker and rank-and-file, union worker, announced his campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District . District 14 was redrawn when Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 94, legislation which created fair electoral maps
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers signing the Money Transmission Modernization Act into law
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
AWSA: Names Appleton’s Kari Krueger Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Kari Krueger as its 2024 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Krueger is the principal of Highlands Elementary School and Odyssey Magnet School in the Appleton Area School District, where she has served
Saunders campaign: Navy veteran Alicia Saunders announces campaign for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District
KIMBERLY, WI — Northeast Wisconsin native and Navy veteran Alicia Saunders today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District. Saunders is a proud veteran, single mother of two children who identify as LGBTQIA+, a blue-collar worker, and a survivor
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers signing the Money Transmission Modernization Act into law
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
Sen. Testin: Disappointed in veto of APRN Act
MADISON, Wis. – The Britannica Dictionary defines compromise as “a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.” With his veto of the bipartisan Advanced Practice
Jacque campaign: Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced an endorsement from Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage today. In his endorsement, Sheriff John Gossage expressed his strong support for André Jacque, stating,
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Gov. Evers sides with lobbyists over Nurses
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today
Rep. Shankland: Celebrates Hmong American and Asian American education bill being signed into law by Gov. Evers
WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary
Gov. Evers: Takes action on four bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota,
Sen. Jacque: Initiative empowering the disabled signed into law
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent
WRTL: Responds to Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s congressional bid
Today Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced she is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. Lyerly believes the overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused the country to “suffer… From lack of ability to make our own personal health care decisions.” Dr. Lyerly was also one of
WILL: State Bar abandons DEI program after WILL lawsuit
The News: Today, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) reached a settlement agreement ending discriminatory DEI practices at the State Bar. Now, our client’s mandatory and annual State Bar dues will not