WILL: Legal work protects Pewaukee taxpayers
The News: The Village of Pewaukee’s recently passed “transportation utility fee” has been ruled illegal by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, citing WPT v. Town of Buchanan – a major unanimous Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) decision won by WILL in June of
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul leads bipartisan group of 42 AGs urging Congress to stabilize funding to support victims of crime
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is leading a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to authorize much-needed 2024 bridge funding for the federal Crime Victims Fund (the “VOCA Fund”).
Rep. Steffen: Hosts ‘Evolution of Energy’ hearing
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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to defend innovation and combat government overreach
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) to reduce undue red tape imposed by the Biden Administration through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). This bill is
Sen. Agard: Releases the BEST Agenda to promote economic security in Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Senator Agard joined her colleagues in the Legislature and community advocates for a press conference to announce the introduction of the Building Economic Security Together (BEST) agenda, a package of bills that work to boost the economic
Rep. Binsfeld: Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy releases report
Madison- Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) has released the following statement: The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy has released its comprehensive report following several months of research and public hearings. The report, which looks into the critical relationship between truancy and student
Dept. of Natural Resources: Begins winter prescribed burns
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. DNR crews will
Dept. of Public Instruction: Statement by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly addressing misguided truancy legislation
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Sen. Knodl: Receives PIAW Legislative Excellence Award
Madison, WI – Today, board members of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) – a trade association representing thousands of independent agents from across the state – traveled to the Wisconsin State Capitol to present their annual Legislative Excellence
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Requests Bureau of Refugee programs to hold public forums
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a follow-up letter to Bojana Zoric Martinez, the Director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs, demanding transparency and public input for residents in the Chippewa Valley on refugee resettlement plans. This letter
Marquette University: School of Dentistry dean appointed to Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian, dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, his office announced on Tuesday. The task force is charged
Protect Our Care WI: Astellas announces increase in revenue after nearly a billion in stock buybacks and dividends
Astellas announced it raked in $8 billion between April 1 and December 31 2023 – a $166.3 million increase over that same period in 2022 – during their earnings report today. While they make billions, Americans pay exorbitantly high prices
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: New PFAS legislation would allow critical PFAS groundwater standards to progress
MADISON –Today Sen. Brad Pfaff and Rep. Jill Billings introduced LRB 5764. The legislation would exempt PFAS groundwater standards from the 2017 REINS act, an overreaching Walker-era policy that recently blocked the DNR’s ability to set those standards, until the
Dept. of Public Instruction: Launches online education credential and transcript database
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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. McCollum: Introduce legislation to restore and protect the Mississippi River
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act (MRRRI), legislation to establish an initiative to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor. The legislation creates a non-regulatory and collaborative
Dept. of Natural Resources: Prepare for spring storms with flood insurance
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 4-10, 2024, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. Most
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: EPA’s new particulate matter safeguards mean healthier air for Wisconsinites
Milwaukee, WI – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced stronger particulate matter standards that will help rid Wisconsin’s air of deadly pollution and limit climate change. The new National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter are 9 micrograms per
Jansen campaign: Endorsed by Citizen Action Wisconsin
Ron Jansen, a long-time activist and candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor District 4, has been endorsed by Citizen Action Wisconsin, a statewide organization dedicated to economic, racial, and environmental justice, and achieving a Wisconsin and an America where every human
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on voting to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The final roll call on the measure was 214 yeas and 216 nays. “Secretary Mayorkas has completely
U.S. Rep. Moore: Opposes partisan H.R. 7217
“I voted against H.R. 7217 – I could not support a bill that fails to meet the security needs of all our allies and excludes critical funding to help civilians in humanitarian crisis. I support aid to Israel as the