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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to participate in the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. The Wisconsin Frog

New Richmond, WI – On January 26, 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, ruled that a Second-Degree Reckless Homicide conviction would not preclude the homicide victim’s mother from claiming in a civil action that the child’s death was an “accident” under the

GREEN BAY – With the future of Wisconsin’s democracy at stake and the need to reduce climate change pollution more urgent than ever, Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC is making record investments to ensure voters know what’s at stake on April 4.

Today the state Assembly passed AB 69 which mandates reporting of any incident that occurs on school grounds to local law enforcement, and mandates schools hire armed school resource officers if too many incidents are reported. In Wisconsin, 14.5% of

For the first time since 2001, the U.S. Army has introduced a new brand that redefines what it means to “Be All You Can Be” for a new generation. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Madison, WI – Today, Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the Chairman’s speech: “I believe the Presentation of the

MADISON– Following Assembly Session today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “I have once again shown up to vote in Madison and instead of investing in mental health supports, social workers, early intervention for our students, and doing the hard

[Madison, WI] – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation aimed at promoting school safety and increasing transparency. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) supported this legislation as it came before the legislative body. “One of the most important jobs we have

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed AB 53 (61-35) and AB 69 (59-36) which rollback progress that students and youth justice advocates have organized and fought for in schools across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus issued the following joint

Madison, WI – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) joined fellow Assembly members in passing legislation to promote transparency and help improve school safety. Assembly Bill 53 requires high schools to collect statistics on a variety of crimes including homicides,

MADISON…Today, merit scholarship legislation has passed the State Assembly on a unanimous 96-0 vote. The bill would ensure the successful WI Merit Scholarship program continues into the future. Set at $5,000, the scholarships are based solely on merit to Wisconsin

MADISON – Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 19th annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), a member of

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Legislature voted on AB 53 and AB 69, a school crime reporting bill and school resource officer (SRO) use in school respectively. Wisconsin Assembly Democrats resoundingly rejected these bills because they have faulty funding sources, put

MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) attended the 19th Annual State of the Tribes address. This year’s address was delivered by Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile. Representative Joers released the following statement:  “I was honored to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Secure Viable Banking Act, legislation that would repeal Title IV of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)

MADISON – Today, Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council delivered the 19th State of the Tribes Address in the Wisconsin State Capitol. Rep. Palmeri

Madison – Today, Chairman Robert Van Zile delivered the 2023 State of the Tribes address in the Assembly Chambers. Chairmain Van Zile is part of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. Representative

Madison, WI – Today, Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) voted in favor of two bills aimed at increasing school safety by strengthening transparency and accountability measures in Wisconsin schools. Assembly Bill 53 will provide parents will critical safety information related to

MADISON…Today, Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) announced that legislation he co-authored has passed the State Assembly on a unanimous 96-0 vote.  The bill would ensure the successful WI Merit Scholarship program continues into the future.  Set at $5,000, the scholarships

MADISON – Today, the Legislature was in session and had the pleasure of hearing the 19th Annual State of the Tribes Address. It was delivered by Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) released the following statement: