Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Weyauwega Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Weyauwega is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes lead service line
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians: Tribe successfully challenges septage permit in protection of Tribal Lands
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UW-Madison: Study finds gender split in pandemic homeschooling
MADISON — Women took on more education-related childcare responsibilities than men during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this disparity was even sharper for some lower-income women, according to a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study. The study,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes Biden Administration to support Northern Wisconsin businesses hurt by lack of winter snow
WISCONSIN –U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Governor Tony Evers announced that they successfully pushed the Biden administration to ensure that Northern Wisconsin businesses hurt by this year’s low snowfall can access relief. Baldwin and Evers announced that many Wisconsin
Rep. Rettinger: ‘Scouts in Schools’ Act and ‘Rehiring Our Heroes’ Act pass Assembly
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NRSC: Baldwin allies smear Hovde for helping human trafficking victims
Last night, far-left allies of Tammy Baldwin attempted to smear Eric Hovde for his foundation’s efforts to rescue and support victims of human trafficking in Central America. Heartland Signal, a known liberal outlet, attempted to twist Hovde’s words from his announcement speech
Rep. Penterman: Enhancing educational outcomes and employee opportunities
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly has taken action to address critical issues in education with the passage of two key bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) Assembly Bill 1005, which introduces teacher apprenticeships, and Assembly Bill 644, which enhances
U.S. Secret Service: Releases general impact map for the 2024 RNC security plan
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Shankland campaign: SMART Local 18 endorses Katrina Shankland in the race for WI-03
STEVENS POINT, Wis —Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 18 (SMART Local 18) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. SMART Local 18 joins 9 other
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul intervenes in Clean Air Act litigation to defend rules that promote transparency and flexibility for States
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 15 other attorneys general, has moved to intervene in State of West Virginia, et al. v. EPA (D.C. Cir. Case No. 24-1009). This litigation is regarding federal regulations that govern state plans to
Rep. Meyers: Issues statement regarding Holocaust education funding
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Keyeski campaign: Announces WI District 42 Assembly candidacy
LODI, WI – Sarah Keyeski reaffirms her Democratic candidacy for the 42nd Assembly District following Governor Evers signing new legislative maps into law for Wisconsin. The geographic lines for the 42nd Assembly District have been reconfigured and now include DeForest,
Rep. Steffen: Legislature approves tax-free retirement
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Dept. of Justice: Update in officer involved critical incident in Winnebago County, Wis.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Winnebago County, Wis. that occurred in the evening of Friday, February 2, 2024. At approximately 9:40 p.m.,
Sen. Stroebel: Celebrates passage of competitive bidding reforms
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to Senate Bill 688 passing both chambers of the legislature: “I am pleased to see that both the Senate and the Assembly have passed my
Sen. Cowles: Senate passes vital engineering building funding
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 895. Senate Bill 895 was authored by Senators Marklein, Cowles, and LeMahieu, as well as Representatives Born, Wittke, and Vos, and will
Rep Stubbs: Speaks in favor of Assembly Bill 965
MADISON, WI- After speaking on the Assembly floor in favor of Assembly Bill 965—relating to: picketing or parading at the residence of a judge with the intent to interfere with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice or influence any
Rep. Stubbs: Speaks in favor of human trafficking prevention training in schools
MADISON, WI- After speaking on the Assembly floor in favor of Assembly Bill 977—relating to: required human trafficking prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following
AG Kaul: Statement on abortion case and bypass petition
AG Josh Kaul: “This case has led to access to abortion being restored in Wisconsin, and I remain confident that we will prevail on appeal. We must not go back to the situation Wisconsinites faced for approximately 15 months, when
National Agricultural Statistic Service Wisconsin: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to survey farmers’ planting intentions for 2024
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