Dept. of Natural Resources: To host open houses at various fish hatcheries and spawning facilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish hatcheries and two fish spawning facilities. Over the next month, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G.
Rep. Andraca: Responds to Republican redistricting ploy
Madison, Wis. – In the past 72 hours, Assembly Republicans wrote, introduced, and passed a redistricting bill, an abrupt about-face from their decade-long fight against nonpartisan redistricting. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) voted no and issued the following statement: “Creating
Rep. Gustafson: Votes for non-partisan redistricting bill
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) votes in favor of nonpartisan redistricting bill (Assembly Bill 415) based on the successful ‘Iowa model.’ Iowa’s approach to redistricting has long been seen by scholars and political observers as the most fair
Rep. Binsfeld: Votes in favor of nonpartisan redistricting
Madison—State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) voted in favor of legislation that would establish a nonpartisan method of redistricting: “This is legislation that Democrats have been asking for years,” said Rep. Binsfeld. “This is legislation that Governor Evers has talked about already.” Under
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Antigo, Schofield and Washburn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Antigo, Schofield and Washburn are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. These projects include
Rep. Conley: The legislature must uphold the will of the people
MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up Republican-authored child care and redistricting legislation. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We know that Wisconsin children, parents, and child care providers need
Sen. Marklein: Statement on Iowa-model redistricting
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement today following the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 415 – the Iowa model for redistricting: “I have been open to considering the Iowa model for redistricting and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Waterfowl seasons open soon around the state
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September. Regular Goose Season The statewide daily bag limit is three birds. In the
Rep. Duchow: Assembly approves child care reforms and Iowa-style nonpartisan redistricting
Assembly Republicans on Thursday approved a package of bills designed to make child care more affordable for families and child care providers. The Assembly also approved a nonpartisan redistricting plan almost identical to Iowa. The multi-pronged child care package modifies
Sen Wanggaard: Will Protasiewicz release the records?
MAIDSON – On Monday, five Republican Senators asked Justice Janet Protasiewicz to waive her right to confidentiality to the complaints which were dismissed by the Judicial Commission per a May 31, 2023 letter. The senators asked her to notify the
A Better Wisconsin Together: Launching media campaign to protect freedom, oppose Republicans’ unconstitutional impeachment scheme
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) has launched a seven-figure media campaign to alert the public to the threat of the unlawful impeachment of newly elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz under consideration by some extremists Republicans. ABWT’s
WisDems: Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom released the following statements: Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom: “Latine (Hispanic) Heritage Month is the
Opportunity Wisconsin: As congress reconvenes, Republican proposals would raise costs and hurt Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. – As Congress reconvenes this week Republicans are leading the charge toward a government shutdown by refusing to back down from policies that put the wealthy and big corporations first. Just months after Wisconsin Congressmen Bryan Steil, Derrick
ACLU of Wisconsin: Following legislative floor sessions, ACLU of Wisconsin denounces wave of partisan stunts fracturing democracy
MADISON – Over the course of a week, extremist politicians in the Wisconsin State Legislature have both threatened to impeach a duly elected state Supreme Court justice before she has even decided a case and voted to reject the confirmation
Sen. Felzkowski: Votes for veto overrides and post-partum coverage
Madison, WI – On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened a floor session to cast votes on a number of bills and provisions, including three veto overrides and a bill to extend post-partum care for Wisconsinites on Medicaid. In order to
Rep. Hurd: Votes in favor of non-partisan redistricting bill
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) and her colleagues in a bi-partisan vote passed a non-partisan redistricting bill based on the model used in Iowa. This bill creates a nonpartisan redistricting commission to draw legislative maps in accordance with
Rep. Haywood: GOP map stunt distracts from unpopular and illegitimate impeachment
MADISON, Wis – Late last night, Legislative Repbulicans passed Assembly Bill 415 (AB415), which determines how Wisconsin draws legislative and congressional districts. Republican Leadership claims it is a non-partisan process done by the Legislative Reference Bureau, but there are provisions in
Rep. Shankland: Issues statement regarding passage of GOP’s redistricting bill
MADISON – Today, following the passage of Assembly Bill 415 in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Throughout my time in the Legislature, I have strongly advocated for a fair, nonpartisan redistricting process to ensure
Rep. August: Republicans pass non-partisan redistricting
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 415. Drafted based on the Iowa model, AB 415 would implement non-partisan redistricting in Wisconsin. “Voters should choose their
Rep. Green: Votes for child care package
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted in favor of a package of bills that would expand child care, which is aimed at helping families afford childcare and increasing accessibility across our state. “I have gotten a lot of emails