Arney campaign: Announces campaign launch and strong endorsement list
MILWAUKEE, WI – Candidate Margaret Arney is officially launching her campaign for the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 18th District this upcoming April, 2024. With over 70 grassroots individual donors and a winning endorsement list, Margaret Arney, currently a Wauwatosa District 2 Common
Dept. of Natural Resources: Share turkey season with family and friends this spring
Experienced hunters know how much fun sharing the story of a successful hunt with your family or friends can be. Want to know what’s even better? Not needing to tell them about it because they were in the field with
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on veto of “Protect Our Farms” legislation
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Assembly Bill 957. “This bill was supported by more than 15 respected agricultural groups in the state and we are
Moore campaign: Announces Alderman Murphy endorsement and strong grassroots support
MILWAUKEE, WI – Sharlen Moore’s campaign for Milwaukee’s District 10 Common Council seat today officially announced the endorsement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy. With deep roots in the community and a strong grassroots campaign with over 120 individual donors, Sharlen
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on veto of changes to Farmland Preservation Tax Credit program
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF Executive Director Jason Mugnaini today following the veto of Assembly Bill 480. “The purpose of the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit is to do exactly what it says: preserve
Rep. Behnke: Evers chooses trial lawyers over clean water, small businesses
MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere),
Sen. Stroebel: Gov. Evers vetoes local control and workforce relief
Madison, WI – Governor Evers vetoed SB 335, which would have removed the requirement that school districts only hire a person DPI has licensed to be a superintendent for their school district. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the
IRG Action Fund: Evers vetoes legislation to alleviate the teacher shortage
DELAFIELD, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 917 – the teacher apprenticeship bill – which would have given every four-year college in Wisconsin another tool to help solve the teacher shortage. WHAT IT MEANS: Wisconsin needs to graduate more great teachers. 18% of
IRG Action Fund: Gov. Evers vetoes tele-mental health legislation
DELAFIELD, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 541 – the tele-mental health bill – which would have allowed Wisconsinites greater options to access services from telehealth providers from out of state. This bill had strong bipartisan support in both the Senate
Sen. Jacque: Evers chooses trial lawyers over clean water, small businesses
MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere),
Dept. of Health Services: Deputy Secretary Standridge’s statement about Wisconsin Act 249, that expands emergency detention and urgent crisis care facilities
“One of our top priorities is access to mental health services for all Wisconsinites who need them. Act 249 will help us address a significant gap in Wisconsin’s system of care and ensure people experiencing mental health emergencies get the
WisGOP: Invests in local candidates
MADISON, Wis. – With municipal elections only four days away, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has made it a top priority to prepare and support local candidates for public office. Since September of last year, the RPW has hosted 29 Farm
Gov. Evers: Signs legislation to support holocaust education, expand emergency detention and urgent crisis care facilities statewide
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — In addition to vetoing Senate Bill 335 this morning, Gov. Tony Evers also took action on an additional 57 bills today. Gov. Evers today signed Senate Bill 833, now Wisconsin Act 248, which allocates $400,000 for the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) to support Holocaust education in Wi… Please log in to access
AFP-WI: Supports NTEC, holds press conference with legislators
Superior, WI — On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) hosted a press conference in Superior to show support for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). The Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) is a proposed 625-megawatt natural
Rep. Novak: Bill to fund Office of School Safety signed into law
MADISON – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 1050 which continues funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) authored the bill with Senator Romaine
Jaque campaign: Rep. Behnke endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque, Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced the endorsement of State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto). “In a time when our values are under attack, André Jacque is a steadfast
Rep. Plumer: Legislation funding Holocaust education signed into law
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 833, legislation co-authored by Rep. Plumer and Senator Dan Knodl, providing funding for Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools was signed into law. “Holocaust education is more important than ever to ensure current and future generations
Sen. James: Crisis pilot program and peer support bills signed
Madison –Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) proudly announced the signing into law of three bipartisan bills to aid first responders, with several police officers from different parts of the state in attendance for the signings. The bills include measures to
Gov. Evers: Vetoes Republican bill to allow individuals with no qualifications or experience to become school district administrators
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no background check to become school district administrators and have
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins a coalition taking action against Idaho’s draconian abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general today backing the Biden administration’s challenge to Idaho’s near-total ban on abortion. In an amicus brief filed in United States of America v. Idaho,