Rep. Green: Votes to support judges in Wisconsin
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a package protecting judges’ privacy and safety across Wisconsin: “These three bills are important to maintain impartiality in the judicial system. It seems today, more
Rep. Considine: Steps forward
Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the bills passed today: “Human trafficking is an issue that affects every part of the state. I am encouraged to see the emphasis placed on this
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold office hours
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, February 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency.
Rep. Anderson: Assembly passes bill regulating use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertisements
Madison, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB-664, which requires disclosures on political advertisements using content generated by artificial intelligence. It is the first piece of legislation in the United States to regulate synthetic media in political advertisements in
Rep. Rettinger: Senate sends Rep. Rettinger’s catalytic converter theft bill to the Governor’s desk
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UW-Green Bay: Leverage AI with new UW-Green Bay certificate for business professionals
Green Bay, WI —UW-Green Bay’s new Applied AI Noncredit Certificate Program has been designed for business professionals and leaders to supersize brain power by leveraging AI. Learning how and when to best use AI will increase efficiency, boost profitability and deliver more
UW-Green Bay: The Center for First Nations Education celebrates a collection of invaluable educational resources of the region
Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay Center for First Nations Education is hosting a reception honoring the collection on Monday, February 19, 2024. The collection was developed for two main purposes: To support Act 31 teacher education in the region
UW Health: Compass program hopes to help fill care gap amid opioid crisis
MADISON, Wis. – Many people struggling with opioid use in Wisconsin who want to seek help find the health care system cannot easily help them; a new program at UW Health is designed to change that. In late January, UW
Dept. of Health Services: Awards grants from JUUL settlement funds to prevent and treat vaping by youth and young adults
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded 13 grants worth $830,000 over the next two years to community organizations throughout Wisconsin to help address the youth and young adult vaping epidemic. Funding for the Vaping Prevention and Treatment
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Wisconsin STEP program celebrates teaching over 100,000 students about emergency preparedness
MADISON, Wis. – Students across the state will learn the importance of being prepared for emergencies this spring through the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program, which has now reached more than 100,000 fourth and fifth graders in Wisconsin.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards $6 Million in grants to help restore and protect Wisconsin’s surface water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s recently announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin. Funding, which includes Healthy Lakes and Rivers grants as well
Rep. Steffen: Assembly passes bill to empower victims of child sex trafficking
Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed bipartisan legislation that will enhance the legal options for victims of child trafficking. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), is part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking.
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Statement on ‘Right of First Refusal’ passing Assembly
Madison, WI — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 470, “Right of First Refusal” legislation eliminating competition in the utility sector and paving the way for higher rate hikes for Wisconsinites. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak made the following
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on House to pass bill that cracks down on fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, bipartisan legislation to crack down on the suppliers of fentanyl and disrupt the supply chains that traffic this deadly drug into
Gov. Evers: Appoints John Remington to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of John Remington to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 6. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Ellen Brostrom’s resignation, effective May 3, 2024. Remington will complete
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address highlighting efforts to bolster state’s healthcare workforce through new task force
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his administration’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s healthcare industry challenges through the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, as announced in his 2024 State of the State
WisDems: Statement on Eric Hovde’s expected U.S. Senate campaign announcement
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on Eric Hovde’s (R–Laguna Beach) expected Senate campaign announcement: “As California bank owner Eric Hovde tries to navigate an impending messy GOP primary, we look
Shankland campaign: Poll: Shankland has the clear edge in a general election matchup and holds a lead on Derrick Van Orden in WI-03
STEVENS POINT, Wis— Today, the Katrina Shankland for Congress campaign released a new general election poll showing that voters give Katrina Shankland an edge after learning about each of the candidates in the race for WI-03. The poll was conducted by
UW–Madison: Survey finds Wisconsin families with young children are more likely to struggle financially
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2024 CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu MADISON, Wis., – Wisconsin families with young children have greater difficulty covering their monthly expenses, less confidence that they could manage an unexpected expense, and greater rates of food
Dept. of Natural Resources: No snow? no Problem find your adventure in Northern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of unusually warm winter temperatures to get outside and explore northern Wisconsin. “Some years, we hear people talk about how the