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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) released results from satisfaction surveys from the Wisconsin State Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove, which showed positive responses from home residents and their families on the quality of the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of St. Croix Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The

Madison – Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District gave the following statement after his first piece of legislation was signed into law by Governor Evers.   “Today I had the great honor to witness the 46th governor of our state

Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land  conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen  Schutt (R-Clinton).   “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential

MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after Gov. Evers signed Senate Bill 101 into law Friday.  James Stein, deputy advocacy director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “The decision by Gov. Evers today to

MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “On behalf of a majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I want to express my disappointment that the Chief Justice, rather than collegially participate in a scheduled

MADISON, Wis. – Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet made the following statement today: “The majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted today to advance anumber of transparency and accountability measures. First, we have made a series ofrules and operating

Madison, WI – State law will now guarantee that farmers are represented on county land  conservation committees following today’s signing of a bill authored by Representative Ellen  Schutt (R-Clinton).   “Farmers are our land’s greatest stewards,” said Schutt. “It was essential

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) county land conservation committee bill was signed into law today. 2023 Wisconsin Act 32 was signed by Governor Evers and makes updates to membership of county land conservation committees. This bill was widely supported by agricultural groups

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced it has deactivated 108,378 voter records through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the individuals who were deactivated by the WEC have not voted in the

WISCONSIN – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin traveled across the state with stops in nine Wisconsin counties to highlight federal investments she’s championed to expand access to broadband, invest in our Made in Wisconsin economy and workers, and deliver the resources

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 66, providing a longer period of service for farm service license holders, and Assembly Bill 131, maintaining a position for an active farmer on county conservation committees, into law during a ceremony

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers vetoed three bills – AB 141, AB 142, and SB 49 – that would have protected consumer access to gas-powered vehicles and equipment, as well as access to natural gas for home heating. In response, Craig

MADISON – A new law combatting the fentanyl epidemic and holding deadly drug dealers accountable authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) was signed into law today. The new law increases the penalty for manufacturing, distributing, or delivering a controlled substance

MADISON – The Parole Transparency Act (PTA), requiring greater notice and reporting of actions of the Parole Commission, was signed into law today. The PTA was authored by State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) following shocking

MADISON – Today, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed three bills that would have restricted local governments and state agencies from acting on climate change.  These bills, if signed, would have kept Wisconsin reliant on fossil fuels rather than transitioning to a

MILWAUKEE, WI — The campaign for Evan Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today that he has been endorsed by eleven members of the Milwaukee Common Council and Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.  “Evan’s unwavering commitment to justice and community