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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address about keeping his promise to continue fighting for fair maps after vetoing Republicans’ most recent last-ditch effort to prevent fair maps in Wisconsin. Earlier this month, Gov. Evers submitted fair maps

I am proud my bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin was signed into law earlier this week. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided to no more than 15 Wisconsin

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a bicameral group of legislators, led by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), in introducing a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act aimed at Treasury’s misuse of COVID recovery dollars, and their

MADISON, Wis. – As the state’s primary consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance and resources each year. In 2023, DATCP received and responded to more

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/31/2024 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill, which passed in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, extends key research and

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) announced that he will not be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Senator Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement congratulating her friend and colleague: “I want to congratulate Representative Dave Considine

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced “Buy Wisconsin” legislation to increase local purchasing of materials and services from companies based in Wisconsin by state and local governments. The legislation would require the Wisconsin Department of Administration to ensure that

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) announced the release of a report authored by the 2023 Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. “I am deeply honored to have chaired the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. We

MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that overwhelmingly passed a State Senate committee today. “As the capabilities

Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) have re-introduced legislation to restrict the shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth. Shackling includes the use of belly chains, which tie a person’s wrists to their waist and

WATCH HERE “Thank you so much. Do you all remember when our good friend Mitt Romney talked about the 47% of the takers? This bill locks in the principle that we have takers and makers. So I think we need

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and seven of her colleagues are calling on Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to prioritize American workers and businesses when the Department of Commerce (Commerce) reviews Vietnam’s status as a nonmarket economy (NME) under

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will host a series of virtual information sessions regarding proposed revisions to the state’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code). The

Two of the many champions who worked tirelessly to make the Pelican River Forest (PRF) a reality are featured in a WORT Radio-Madison ten-minute interview. Jim Lemke of the WI DNR and Charles Carlin of Gathering Waters, discuss the important aspects

Dane County’s Yahara Solar project was recognized as part of RENEW Wisconsin’s 2023 Clean Energy Honor Roll at the 13th annual RENEW Energy Policy Summit “Unleashing the Power of Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Potential” on February 1, 2024. The 17 MW Yahara

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE02/01/2024 CONTACT: Su-Chun Zhang, suchun.zhang@wisc.edu; Teresa Palumbo, Waisman Center communications manager, palumbo@waisman.wsic.edu DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/BrainTissuePrinter READ THIS STORY ONLINE: https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-researchers-first-to-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissue/ UW-MADISON RESEARCHERS FIRST TO 3D-PRIN… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, State Representative Evan Goyke, candidate for Milwaukee’s City Attorney, announced the support and endorsement of a number of local labor unions. To date, Goyke’s campaign has received the public endorsement of seven labor unions, including: Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Wisconsin will receive more than $6 million