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COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 730-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The Pallet Fire, which started south of Hwy 21 on July 10, is now 100% contained. The

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Angela Palmer-Fisher to serve as Vernon County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Timothy J. Gaskell’s election to the Vernon County Circuit Court. Palmer-Fisher will serve for

MADISON, Wis. — While most Wisconsinites spent the Fourth of July and surrounding days returning to time honored Holiday traditions, Wisconsin Republicans had different plans.  Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming joined Republican election conspiracy theorist and member of the

MADISON, Wis. – Investments in young, Wisconsin-based companies by angel and venture capitalists and other equity investors totaled $640.2 million in 2022, far from the previous year’s total of $868.8 million but still the second-highest investment total on the books.

Madison, Wis. – The Food and Drug Administration Thursday approved the birth control pill to be available over the counter — the first nonprescription birth control pill in the United States.  Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin VP of Patient Services Amy

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ian Mickelson to serve as Grant County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Lisa A. Riniker’s election to the Grant County Circuit Court. Mickelson will serve for

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today released the following statement on the Biden administration’s newly unveiled National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan illustrates how the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments in K-12 education, including providing more than $1 billion in spendable authority for public education. More information can be found here. Hey there, Governor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Todd Young (R-IN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Data for American Jobs Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to support career and technical education (CTE) and expand pathways to good-paying jobs. The legislation ensures

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding  Governor Evers’ veto for local transportation funding:  “It is appalling to me that the same Governor who campaigned on ‘fixing the damn roads’ and  posed for photo-ops with

ADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project

Yesterday, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held an interfaith roundtable on the CCP’s threat to religious freedom. Members and distinguished guests discussed the CCP’s persecution towards Christian, Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and others

WASHINGTON –On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking MemberTim Scott (R-S.C.) of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) of the House Financial Services Committee; U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.), the Chairman of

Wisconsin’s first Flex Lane opened one year ago today on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18), between Whitney Way and the I-39/90 interchange, in Dane County. Current data shows travel times have significantly decreased during peak Beltline hours – up to a 45%

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Broadband Infrastructure Program application period will begin Aug. 14, 2023. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $42 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), of the Select Committee on the CCP, and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) today introduced hallmark legislation to give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) jurisdiction over all land purchases by

(MADISON) – A new legislative caucus dedicated to transgender equality, visibility, and advocacy was launched today by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee). The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) is a coalition of Wisconsin

[Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Senate Committee on Health held a public hearing on Senate Bill 121. The bipartisan bill – which is co-sponsored by over one-third of the Legislature – increases access to life-saving breast imaging by eliminating patient

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), questioned PGA Tour Chief Operating Officer, Ron Price, and PGA Tour board member, Jimmy Dunne, on the implications of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint  Committee on Finance.  The State Budget was just signed into law. I am very proud of our work to fund our priorities and meet  our