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MADISON: Sarah Zarling, an organizer, researcher and Founder of Citizens Acting for Rail Safety in Watertown, WI is in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada this week to participate in events marking the 10th anniversary of the Lac-Megantic runaway oil train disaster. On

“The 2023-25 State Budget that Gov. Evers signed this morning contains good news for everyone committed to improving the oral health of Wisconsin’s residents. It will invest $20 million to help our state’s technical colleges train more dental hygienists, assistants

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ vetoes of the Republican biennial state budget bill:  “I am extremely disappointed that Governor Evers not only broke our deal on school funding, but

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed the 2023-25 State Budget on Wednesday with a number of partial vetoes, including striking language that would have cut taxes for any individuals earning more than $25,520 and married couples earning more than $34,030. In

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement about the biennial budget that Governor Evers signed into law. “Legislative Republicans worked tirelessly over the last few months to block Governor Evers’ liberal tax and spending agenda. Unfortunately, because of his

(Madison, Wis.) – Today, Tom Larson, Executive Vice President of the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released the following statement regarding the historic funding of the workforce housing initiatives in the 2023-2025 Wisconsin State budget recently signed by Governor Tony Evers: “Today’s

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers took action on the 2023-2025 budget. Representative Lori Palmeri (D-54) issued the following statement: “I promised to fight for the F.A.C.E.S. of the 54th and Wisconsin, fair wages and taxes, accessible affordable housing, clean

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers today signed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget that includes one of the largest state investments in workforce housing. The newly signed budget includes a total of $525 million in funding for affordable housing development programs to be

MADISON, WIS.—Today, Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) released the following statement in response to the Governor signing Wisconsin’s 2023-2025 biennial budget. “I am happy to see the governor sign this historic budget bill into law. Months of negotiations have led up

Madison, WI —State Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) released the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers signing the 2023-25 state budget: “Regardless of the governor’s vetoes, this budget still funds key priorities I pushed for that are important to

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to Governor Evers’ signing of the 2023-25 biennial budget. “Any increase in spending authority for public schools is better than none, especially given that past budgets

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed the biennial state budget after determining 51 partial vetoes which significantly improved the legislation. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today and everyday I’m grateful we have Governor Evers in

MADISON, WI – Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ action to sign the 2023-2025 biennial state budget into law. The bill includes funding to support dairy innovation, boost dairy exports, and improve infrastructure in

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement following Governor Evers’ action on the 2023-2025 biennial budget: “The line item vetoes announced by Governor Evers today make a number of important improvements to this budget, including providing a middle

“Last year Governor Evers campaigned on Republican tax cuts; now that he’s been re-elected, he shows his true colors. The Governor’s partial veto of the legislature’s tax cut hurts taxpayers, hinders Wisconsin’s ability to attract new talent, and stifles our

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced four organizations have received funding to help providers better serve communities that continue to experience barriers to accessing behavioral health care. Each organization has received $85,762 in one-time grants as part

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond), along with Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R – River Falls), introduced legislation that would begin the process of reestablishing income tax reciprocity between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Residents who live in Wisconsin but

“Imperfect and Incomplete”: Gov. Evers gives Legislature “second chance” to complete work on the biennial budget, meaningfully address state workforce and child care industry challenges Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing

Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month, to encourage all motorists to be aware of the consequences of dangerous driving. Reckless driving has been a growing problem across the nation and in Wisconsin. Traffic crashes