Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Provides reminder on rental housing rights and responsibilities
MADISON, Wis. – August is one of Wisconsin’s busiest months for landlords and tenants, especially in college towns as students move into and out of rental properties throughout the state. Whether a tenant has been renting for years, or their
Sen. Tomczyk: Governor veto strikes again!
Madison… Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bills 141 and 142: “Last Friday, quite predictably, “Governor Veto” struck again. In rejecting Assembly Bills 141 and 142, which I was honored to lead
Rep. Joers: Joins Governor in call for special session
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Evers announced a call for a special session to address the issues facing Wisconsin families, including child care, paid family leave, and investing in the UW System. Representative Joers joined Governor Evers at his announcement in
Sen. Agard: Supports Governor Evers’ special session call to save child care counts and support working families
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to fund Wisconsin’s Child Care Counts program, among other workforce and family-supporting initiatives. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Wisconsin child
Sen. Wirch: Supports Evers’s special session on child care, workforce challenges
Madison – Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers called a Special Session of the Legislature to deal with the state’s child care crisis and workforce challenges. State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement on the Governor’s action. “I am pleased
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murray, Underwood: Lead bill to protect women’s retirement security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced the Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2023, legislation to help women overcome barriers that systematically set them back from achieving financial security in retirement.
Sen. Pfaff: Reacts to child care special session
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced a special session of the legislature to address child care. This comes after Joint Finance Republicans chose to not fund proven child care programs in the biennial state budget such as Child Care Counts,
Gov. Evers: Calls legislature into special session to address state’s chronic workforce challenges
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #208, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature at 12 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 20, 2023, to complete their work on the 2023-25 biennial budget and pass a meaningful,
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard members seek to elevate women in aviation
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Four Wisconsin Army National Guard female soldiers involved in the aviation field spoke about their experiences during a Women in Aviation panel July 26 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture. The EAA was celebrating 30 years
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 8, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Gustafson campaign: Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for president
FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) is announcing his endorsement for presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Gustafson, Republican candidate for the 55th Wisconsin State Assembly District, released the following statement: “I am proud to have voted for
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Discusses public safety and combatting the fentanyl and opioid epidemic in Columbia and Marquette counties
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Montello and Portage to discuss public safety with Marquette County Sheriff Joseph Konrath and meet with members of the Prevention and Response Columbia County (PARCC) for a tour of Harbor Recovery Center to
Rep. Macco: Opposes new vaccine legislation introduced
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement regarding legislation relating to vaccine laws in Wisconsin which were introduced today by Representative Subeck and Senator Roys: “This legislation, specifically LRB 3881/1, which allows vaccination of minors without parental
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions July 2023
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul moves for final judgment in abortion case
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today filed a motion and brief asking the Dane County Circuit Court to enter final judgment confirming what the court already recognized in its July ruling: that Wis. Stat. § 940.04 does not criminalize
Rep. Plumer: Governor Evers vetoes commonsense bill that helped small businesses
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed legislation authored by the representative to help prevent job interview “ghosting”: “I am disappointed, but not surprised by Governor Evers’ veto. He has shown time and time
Rep. Subeck: Introduces legislation to expand access to vaccines
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced three bills to expand access to vaccines and increase vaccination rates in Wisconsin, as well as a resolution recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. The legislation, introduced with Senators Tim Carpenter
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Federal grant awarded to Wisconsin Veterans Museum
MADISON (August 7, 2023) — The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) will receive $66,371 for a collection digitization project from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America grant program, IMLS announced last week. The IMLS grant will fund the second
Rep. Allen: Fentanyl legislation signed by Governor
On Friday, August 4th, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) was present in support of Governor Evers’ decision to sign SB 101 into law, a law that increases the penalty for causing the death of another person via the
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: News regarding dentist licensing in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) continues to find efficiencies that strengthen the state’s workforce. The Department announced today a recent vote by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board that eliminates a redundant, post-graduate examination. This